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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

8

Democrats urged to merge and open primary in Alabama

A Selma man urges Democrats to unite and invite Hoover voters to participate in the party primary to curb Republican growth in Alabama. The plan urges open participation for former Democrats to vote or run, arguing it would heal splits and safeguard Democratic dominance.

Alabama Hugh Mallory Selma Watt T. Brown Mr. Mallory State Committee Hoover Republican Party Virginia Ees Kolb Wenger Smith Democratic Party Mr. Hoover South

Death of Miss Sadie Fine at Hanceville Ala

Funeral services were held at eleven o'clock this morning from the residence in Hanceville for Miss Sadie Fine age 18 who died Sunday morning at Benevolent hospital after a weeks illness with appendicitis. Rev Curl led the services with interment at Mountain Grove. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs A C Fine and one brother.

Hanceville Ala Sadie Fine Benevolent Hospital Miss Fine Curl Mountain Grove Mrs. A. C. Fine

Eighth Straight For Athens Club

The Athens Independents beat Fayetteville to extend their streak to eight wins in a row. After a slow start the Athens club has surged, causing trouble in the Valley and southern Tennessee. They are slated to play Decatur teams again this season, facing industrial league clubs in the city.

Athens Independents Fayetteville Limestone Countians Athens Valley Tennessee Decatur

Tal Bow files for divorce from Robert Bow

The Associated Press notes financial and personal strain as Tal Lorraine Bow, stepmother of Clara Bow, sues her husband Robert Bow for divorce, citing long separation and marital discord.

Associated Press Tal Lorraine Bow Clara Bow Robert Bow

Athens Independents Train for Sunday Battle in Columbia

Athens Independents travel to Columbia Tennessee next Sunday to clash with Kings Rowboys from Nashville, a fast amateur squad. During the week they visit Anderson Alabama on Tuesday then return to meet the same team on Thursday. Saturday they host Fayetteville on the Athens grounds.

Athens Columbia Tenn Kings Rowboys Nashville Anderson Ala Fayetteville

Reverend Boyd Granted Month's Vacation

The official board of the First Methodist church has granted Rev. George E. Boyd a month's vacation. He will travel to Monteagle Tennessee and then Birmingham before returning about the first of August. A church member presented him with a vacation expense check.

The First Methodist Church George E. Boyd Monteagle Tenn Birmingham Boyd

Farm Agents Gather for Alabama District Meeting

Farm agents from Limestone Madison Lauderdale Lawrence Cullman Colbert and Jackson counties are expected to gather here on Tuesday for a regular district session called by Director Barton of the Alabama Farm Bureau field service department.

Tennessee Valley Barton Field Service Department The Alabama Farm Bureau Limestone Madison Lauderdale Lawrence Cullman Colbert Jackson Counties

Digestive Troubles Speedily Ended

Digestive troubles stem from fermentation and souring of food. Eliminate the cause with Gordon's internal antiseptic which drives out acids and poisons, offering quick relief from indigestion, gas, sour stomach, and tired feeling. Affordable, under three cents a dose.

Gordon’s

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down clues

Crossword clues list with numerous entries across and down including Absent Precious stones Serpents Square of three Railroad station Twofold Biblical name Put into new pots Silkworm Pronoun Exclamation Relied Secret phrases with many entries and a solution note present with classic puzzle format.

the Orient Short, Bar View

Boy's Death Sparks Paterson Fight Over Graduation Gift

Louis Torzella, 3, of Paterson New Jersey, is held for the death of a 14 year old boy following a fight over a watch given as a graduation present. The incident centers on a dispute escalating into violence.

Louis Torzella Paterson N. J Chum

Taken Home Mrs. McBride Returns From Hospital

Mrs. McBride of Austin ville has left Be nevolent hospital after four weeks of treatment and is described as doing fine.

Torrid heat waves boost Alabama cotton crop in weekly report

United States weather observer P. H. Smyth reports week ending July 3 brought extreme heat that aided cotton in Alabama by slowing boll weevil spread, while rain early in the period aided other crops. Cotton growth remained fair to good overall, with some local excess moisture hindering cultivation. Boll weevils remain present in southern and central Alabama.

Montgomery Ala Alabama P. H. Smyth United States Calhoun County

Athenians Defeat Fayetteville Team 5-3 in Tennessean Derby

The Athens Independents beat Fayetteville Tennessee 5-3 Sunday, their second loss in 24 starts. Athens had 14 hits while Fayetteville made nine. Foxx started for Athens and retired in the third. Scott finished the mound work. W Wilkinson caught. Orr and Hall were the Fayetteville battery.

Athens Independents Fayetteville Tenn Athens Foxx Scott W. Wilkinson Orr Hall

Reading this page of varied quips and ads

A collage of humorous exchanges and light notes including a patronage thank you, golf ball quip, dance and music critique, bath suggestion for a home day, a Brooklyn Eagle farm quote, radio announcer dislike, Ford financing promo, a cake joke, and a sobbing bride remark about sponge cake.

Ford introduces a cheaper entry with lower costs across life cycle

The new Ford model advertises a lower initial price, reduced depreciation, cheaper operation, and lower replacement costs, highlighting overall affordability for buyers.

Ford

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