The Goat Someone Swallows Praise in Business Deals
A man who is labeled the goat swallows favorable comments when a business deal looms. The definition highlights how he accepts praise to smooth negotiations with other parties.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1929
Page
4
Stunt Fliers Face Changes Amid Airshow Scrutiny
As aviation becomes common in daily life the era of lavish stunt flights tied to movie contracts may be ending. Enthusiasts and officials weigh safety and publicity as reputations and opportunities shift with the growing regularity of aerial performances.
Real estate dealers say they are not selling now
Local real estate dealers report no current listings or sales activity as of this period. When asked if they are selling, responses indicate a pause in property transactions. Are you trying to?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Advocates call for shift in prohibition debate focus
A group of advocates proposes changing the primary public discussion away from the ongoing prohibition controversy. They argue the electorate tires of the endless debate and urge fresh topics and approaches to policy.
Ambition and Resolve Clash With Unmet Public Expectations
A terse, motivational line urges steady effort despite unmet goals. It frames perseverance as essential when plans fail to satisfy desired outcomes and cautions against overconfidence. The passage uses a Western idiom to evoke a frontier mindset.
Summer Slumps Linked to Business Leaders Vacation Distractions
Read as a historical note on how summer lulls in business arise when managers ignore core work and long for next month’s holiday. The piece emphasizes leadership focus and productivity during the vacation season.
Saturation Point in College Attendance Triggers Waste Stop
A New York Times colonist argues that college attendance may near saturation. If true, millions spent on teaching etiquette and hairstyle details could end, though the broader claim suggests not all spending saved remains American funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Winging Away Across the Atlantic Stunt Flights Raise Doubts
The piece questions the open Atlantic stunt flying season as more people venture westward. It fears search parties and loss of life, noting the slim odds of a successful crossing and the burden on governments from potential crashes and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Power company ads praised for city benefits in Decatur
A reader letter lauds Alabama Power Company for its extensive advertising and local investments. The piece argues subsidies help the Connecticut Mills project and the Textile Realty 8 venture, framing the ads as beneficial to Decatur and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Connecticut Mills Company
Connecticut Mills
Alabama Power Combe
Alam
Tuscaloosa Daily Merger Promises Strong Civic Leadership
The Tuscaloosa Journal and Tuscaloosa News announce a merger to unify the town’s daily papers. The Daily extends best wishes to retiring publisher Aaron Miller and to new owners Mudd Shelton Mooney and Goodwin. The editorial predicts continued growth and stronger civic influence from the merged paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
the Daily
Aaron Miller
Messrs. Mudd
Shelton
Mooney and Goodwin
Diversified farming urged to counter cotton price slump
The article argues for mixed crops in Alabama to stabilize farm income amid anticipated cotton surpluses and low prices. It cites north Alabama as a major cotton region and urges planting other crops to insure money for obligations, noting the pattern of low prices after heavy yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Alabama
United States
Happiest, hours are spent in work, provided you are sold on your job
A concise reflection on job satisfaction noting that happiness at work comes from being engaged and committed to one’s role. It emphasizes mindset and dedication as keys to enjoying long hours.
School band development urged as civic asset
The writer argues a city school band would be a civic asset and save money for local organizations needing a band. The cost is small, and authorities are urged to start planning before the next school term begins.
Flying sports take hold at country clubs in New York
Flying as a sport has reached the country club stage with hints of distinct older and younger sets on aviation fields. One of the first in the younger group is Eleanor Hoyt, 11, daughter of Richard P. Hoyt, in New York society aviation circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Maslock
New York
Eleanor Hoyt
Richard P
Brookings rich, restless, and Washingtons most famous philanthropist
In a 30 year shift from wealth to public works, Robert S. Brookings changed St. Louis and the nation. From a $25 a month starting point to a beacon of research, he built Washington University’s modern footprint and established the Brookings Institute for Economics and Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Plummer
Washington
St. Louis
Robert S. Brookings
Samuel Cupples
Brookings
United States
America
Jackson Place
Tottering College
Washington University
Institute of Economics
Institute For Government Research
Robert Brookings Graduate School of Economics and Government
Brookings Institute
Hoyt Christens Plane at Long Island Aviation Club
Banker Hoyt christens the club’s fourth plane named Malola at the Long Island Aviation Country Club debut. The facility aims to spawn 114 clubs nationwide with four club planes and a pro instructor Paul V Burwell teaching joy stick handling. Notables like Colonel Lindbergh own planes, with routes to Newport Greenwich Conn and Philadelphia possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V. Burwell
Colonel Lindbergh
Enterprise
Bunny
Standardization prompts gown and necktie month clubs
Town reports several promoters seek merchants for a gown of the month and a necktie of the month club similar to book clubs. They encounter trouble fitting dress designers as one shop refuses participation. Women may resist showing off models and enjoy shopping in their own right.
White House at work through the years
Even in advanced age he remains busy and active at the White House, continuing to be hard at work and involved in ongoing duties and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Gentiles Benefit From Israel's Fall, Paul Urges Emulation
In Romans 11 11 16 Paul notes salvation comes to the Gentiles through Israel's fall to provoke jealousy. He urges Gentiles to honor his apostolic office and foresees their inclusion as life from the dead, reflecting on mystery of God’s plan.
Hot Weather Dangers for Babies Warned by Dr Copeland
Dr Copeland urges mothers to guard infants during heat with strict hygiene for milk, careful feeding, and proper refrigeration. He notes summer ailments like intestinal indigestion and stresses avoiding overfeeding, using trusted milk sources, and maintaining low temperatures. He answers reader questions on related health themes.
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Copeland
Quotable reflections on life and friendship
A collage of maxims and quips on silence, ambition, happiness, and human relations. Notes on friendship, vacation, effort, and social behavior appear alongside playful lines about work, education, and manners. The piece blends aphorisms with light humor and domestic observations.
Crowds Attend Closing Day of Quarterly Singing Convention
Crowds estimated at 12 000 to 15 000 gathered for the closing day of the quarterly singing convention held here Sunday. Mrs F H Pointer visiting in Dublin Georgia is expected home Tuesday. Mrs William Cason of Birmingham spent the weekend with her sister Conred Miss Alexandria Beech of Shreveport Louisiana visiting her sister Mrs J D Garren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Pointer
Dublin
William Cason
Birmingham
Alexandria Beech
Shreveport
J. D. Garren
Emulation and Daunt Dictionary Bits
A fragmented glossary entry defines emulation as striving to equal or excel others and daunt as overcoming, repressing courage, or intimidating. It also notes a misspelled or misformatted term diskant meaning sideways or with envy.
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