Decatur Council Bans Sunday Bathing at City Beach
The Decatur city council last night banned Sunday bathing at the Bank street beach. The Decatur Box and Basket Company is organized with officers A. D. Jervis as president, W. F. P. Boswell as general manager, W. A. Bibb as secretary treasurer, and W. E. Skeggs as vice president.
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Decatur
Bank Street “Beach
Decatur Box and Basket Company
A. D. Jervis
W.F P. Boswell
W. A. Bibb
W. E. Skeggs
Senator Smoot Urged To Consider Vacationists Over Rehab Needs
A senator is urged to be more considerate of vacationists and to avoid reminding President Coolidge about thousands of storm and flood victims requiring rehabilitation. The remark frames a conflict between leisure travelers and relief efforts during a national crisis.
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Senator Smoot
President Coolidge
Falkville Catches Spirit of Progress Civic Unit Formed
Falkville forms a commercial civic group led by President J. W. Siviey to foster town progress. The Daily praises civic workers for sacrifices, notes benefits to Morgan County, and offers newspaper support to assist in the effort.
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Falkville
Alabama
Falkville Commercial Club
J. W. Siviey
Morgan County
Commercial Club
Daily
Decatur
Caf
Decatur Canning Plant to Start Operations Next Week
Decatur Canning Company president Charles Rountree says the plant will begin operations next week though local backing lags. Despite progress by organizers, many residents have delayed buying stock, prompting concerns over community resolve and future civic initiatives.
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Charles Rountree
Decatur Canning Company
Sopces
Decatur
Shi
Megas
Adams plans new apartment house on Grant Street
Plans reported by D Adams, prominent Decatur citizen, for a modern apartment house on Grant Street reflect faith in Decatur's growth. The project could attract new residents to the Tennessee Valley center and support area salesmen needing housing conveniences.
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the Daily
D. ©. Adams
Grant Street
Decatur
Adams
Tennessee Valley
North Alabama
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
Senate to compromise on anti masking law report
Dispatches from Montgomery say the Alabama Senate will compromise differences over the Williams and Ellis anti masking laws. The Daily opposes any concession and urges the state to ban masking to protect public safety and curb masked marauders including robed bands blamed on the Ku Klux Klan.
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Senate
Montgomery
Alabama Senate
Judiciary Committee
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Old South
Aeith
Bedford Forrest
South
Ion
Alabama
Train of thoughts on minds and peace in Blair’s Sabbath essay
J E Blair weighs varieties of mindedness from family and race loyalty to patriotism churchly and financial aims. He argues such mindsets often fail to bring life and peace, citing history’s bloodshed and social striving. True peace comes from being spiritually minded like Christ Jesus.
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Christ Jesus
New Rural Electric Rates Encourage Farm Use
The Public Service Commission adopts a sliding scale for rural electric lines serving fewer than 20 customers per mile. The plan incentivizes farms to expand usage, treating farm power as a small industrial need. Opelika plans a cannery delegation to Abbeville to study plant operations and potential Opelika site plans.
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Public Service Commission
Alabama
Commission
Vas
Expansion of farm electric service by Alabama Power
The Alabama Power company concentrates on expanding farm electric service, offering concessions to attract farmers. From 14 lines and 38.9 miles with 240 customers in 1924, by July 1, 1927 it grew to 71 lines and 397.4 miles serving 3,368 customers. The report credits electricity with easing farm drudgery and enriching rural life, urging broad support and cooperation.
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Alabama Power Company
Florence
Opelika Aims for Cannery Amid Busy Curb Market
A cannery prospect visited Opelika and inspected the curb market during a recent stay. The representative expressed satisfaction with the market's turnout and quality, noting the favorable display as a promising sign for potential cannery operations.
Doctor A J Perolio Heads Weekend Trip to Chattanooga
Dr. A J Perolio and Mrs. Perolio depart for a weekend motor trip to Chattanooga. He plans to resume duties as director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory early next week.
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A. J. Perolio
Decatur residents seek county road network aid from farmers
A Decatur network of good roads across Morgan county is pursued with farmers asked to help assure better roads.
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Morgan County
Decatur
First Aid to Babies with Convulsions
A guidance piece by Roy al S Copeland M D United States Senator from New York on infant convulsions. It describes symptoms to recognize in infancy and cautions against improper feeding. Steps during an attack include calling a doctor, placing the child with the head raised, and applying warm and cold applications to the body and head.
Remedy for pimples and hair removal question from 1947 column
Inquiries ask about pimples and hair growth remedies. Advice suggests diet changes avoiding starches and coffee, simple foods, and regular exercise. Readers are directed to send a self addressed stamped envelope for full details, with mail order notes and a disclaimer on skin effects.
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Stiger
Aelf Naddressett
Editorials by Mr. Brisbane Featured by Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily presents Mr. Brisbane's daily editorials while not necessarily agreeing with his views. It offers his opinions as those of the country’s highest paid editorial writer.
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Brisbane
Decatur Daily
Dempsey and Sharky Fight Tunney Preview Draw Hoped
Advance sales for the preliminary bout between Mr. Dempsey and Mr. Sharkey topped $900 000 yesterday as fans anticipate the main event with Tunney. The public shows steady appetite for boxing spectacle and big purses.
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Dempsey
Sharkey
Tunney
German Communist sees omen in Vienna revolution
Herr Remmel of the German Communist party calls Vienna's uprising a terrible omen for capitalist Europe. Russia congratulates the revolution and imagines it as a first step toward overthrowing organized money as a world power. Russia will learn the power of organized money as it adopts and builds its own system.
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Herr Remmel
Communist Party
Europe
Vienna
Russia
Martian view on Europe and a grim Nicaragua report
A fragmented meditation argues Europe sits on a financial volcano while pessimism about humanity grows. It notes American air actions over Nicaragua, claiming U S forces killed rebels and civilians, and questions American motives in the conflict.
Chicago rejects Volstead act says prohibition foes want reelection
Chicago voters express defiance toward enforcement of prohibition. They tell New York officials that anyone enforcing the Volstead act in Chicago cannot be reelected, signaling strong appetite to resist federal liquor restrictions.
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Chicago
Thompson
New York
Mayor Walker plan aims to house the white collar family
New York Mayor Walker proposes a program to house a white collar family with limited means at fair rents. Newspapers claim the plan can be arranged without harming real estate profits, noting editors often prioritize profits over affordable housing for millions.
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Walker
New York
Foxy landowner and the hunted chick threat?
A passage recalls an English fox hunting squire who would feel disgraced if a fox was shot on his land despite the fox having eaten a farmer's chickens.
Nations urge united stance on armament limits
In a blunt exchange the text questions U S push for arms curbs and mocks asking Britain and Japan to approve a defense programme. It calls for self-reliance to build superior air sea and underwater capabilities and avoid entangling in others affairs.
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Japan
Great Britain
Sam
Britain Japan pact seen as mere show to Uncle Sam
The article notes a British and Japanese agreement in Asia, framed as a display of power with Uncle Sam viewed as a minor observer. It highlights shared imperial interests and mocks U S sentiment, while mentioning a planned air race as a separate notable item to boost aviation prestige.
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Great Britain
Japan
Simon
Sam
Asia
Britain
Memories of Mary Boyton and Early Air Flight News
Fifty six years after a sky wedding in 1870 Mary Boyton of Waterloo is remembered along with Dr John Boynton of Syracuse as their air wedding aboard Thomas Love’s balloon The United States in New York City where the ceremony occurred above Fifth Avenue and drifted for an hour and a half to Mt Vernon The piece ties in other 17th and 18th century notes on oil springs Seneca Nation ceremonies and references to local archives and agriculture in Rochester.
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Rochester
N. Y
Mary A. Boyton
Waterloo
John F. Boynton
Syracuse
Central Park
New York City
Thomas ¥. C. Love
United States
Boynton
Fifth Avenue
Mt. Vernon
North America
Cuba
Joseph de la Roche
Robert H. Bartlett
Tulsa
Okla
Alexander C. Flick
Chris Hartnagle
Arthur C. Parker
Rochester Municipal Museum
University of Rochester
Ted Newark
Sibley Hall
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