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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
4
The piece argues residents doubt progress on rebuilding the ten miles of road from the west end of the street to the Lawrence county line. It urges leaders to act or concede failure, noting past promises often unmet and warning skeptics that weather may force delay.
The article credits American fans and the will to win for repeated Olympic success from Athens 1896 through Antwerp 1920 and into France. It notes Americans’ strength, population, climate, and a long line of victories. It also mentions Nebraska and Pennsylvania governors benefiting state finances through “better government.”
The piece argues for treating state work on a sound business basis aiming to save large sums daily and annually. It credits Pinchot with practical reforms and urges electing non political public servants who focus on efficiency and the common good.
The Democratic party has not allied with radicalism and John W. Davis is described as sane capable and experienced. The Commercial argues neither Coolidge nor Davis stands for socialist plans but Davis offers stable foreign policy credentials and broad competence. The piece views Davis as restoring confidence in the commercial and financial world and urges support over La Folletteite positions.
The piece notes diminishing Indian artistic presence in America as a New York side street shop near Broadway liquidates its beaded moccasins pottery and Navajo blankets. It cites decline in decorative use amid rising wealth and mentions a divorce case where Mrs. Josephine Owens alleges humiliation by her husband at social events.
A. H. Woods plans stir in theatrical circles with acquisitions including The Tailor of Trouville a farcial comedy by Leopold Marchand and Paul Armont starring Lowell Sherman next year The Vamping Dog also by the same authors for a future offering In England he secured Godfrey Tearle for Frederick Lonsdale's The Fake now running there Two Woods productions Florence Mills in a revue and The Belle of Quakertown are in rehearsal
Early morning raid ended with twin sisters assaulted and robbed by a bandit trio. The girls, found in the southside, were brought to central headquarters by a passing car. One sister sustained severe injuries. the other was near collapse. The assailants were linked to Irving Nicholas and Herbert Brandt.
Limestone County officials and prominent Farm Bureau figures gathered at the Gilbert White home in Belle Mina near Athens for a Wednesday event. Guests included Edward A. O'Neal Alabama Farm Bureau president Professor L N Durcan of Auburn and local leaders such as J T High and James Foley.
The confession, given after King was arrested, details the disposal of Major McLeary’s body and stolen valuables. King admits involvement, saying the shirt found at his home matches items linked to the case. Present witnesses include justice officials and local police. He deserts from both U S armed forces.
Mr Abele of the state board of health based in Montgomery and Inspector Franklin are inspecting milk sold in this section and visiting local dairymen. A public meeting is scheduled here on July 25 to discuss the importance of a pure milk supply.
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