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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1929

Page

2

Moonshine Raids Destroy 27 Stills Across Alabama Counties

Law enforcement reports raids in twelve counties end July 20 destroying 27 moonshine stills. Shelby county leads with 27 stills and 13 gallons beer seized. other counties report stills, beer, liquor, and multiple arrests as authorities target illegal distilling.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Walter K. McAdory Law Enforcement Department Shelby County Gleburne Mobile Shelby Walker Tuscaloosa

The Love of a Lady Mystery Unfolds at Guyfford Arms Inn

Sir Richard Guyford, seeking to clear his name to woo Helen D Arcy, vanishes as Oldcraft uncovers the cat s eye ring at the Guyfford Arms Inn. Captain Despard is accused as Oldcraft and Doctor Samson probe a pistol clue while a hidden observer shadows the plot.

Richard Guyfford Helen D'Arcy Sir Richard John Despard Master Oldcraft Oldcraft Shure Julian Guyfford Fallowdene Wood Richard

Soviet Acting Head Backs Kellogg Pact If China Acts Peacefully

Jan Rudzutak, acting head of the Soviet government, declares that the USSR will stand by the Kellogg pact unless China engages in warlike acts. He frames the pledge as a commitment to pacific relations and adherence to international treaties.

Jan Rudzutak

Committee to survey Coosa Alabama waterway project

Marion M. Caskie of Montgomery is chairman of a nine member committee to conduct a commercial and economic survey of the Coosa Alabama waterway. Thad Holt of Birmingham is vice chairman with members from Mobile Anniston Selma Gadsden Rome Ga Atlanta and more. The group will assess if business volume justifies completion and will report to Army Engineers to support a congressional appropriation request.

Montgomery Ala Marion M. Caskie Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Coosa-Alabama Mississippi Valley Association Chambers of Commerce Thad Holt Birmingham Harry Hartwell Mobile C. M. Jesperson Annisto

Jerusalem Walls Rebuilt. Holy City Circles by Limestone Crust

NEW GEOGRAPHY WASHINGTON July 25 reports the British rebuilding of Jerusalem's ancient walls. The 34 towers stand intact around about 200 acres, with gates, archer emplacements, and diverse quarters: Christian, Mohammedan, and Jewish. The wall offers a panoramic view of the holy city and its Rift of sacred sites.

Washington Jerusalem Staunen Suleiman the Magnificent National Geographic Society Middle West Golden Gate Jesus Aksa

Journey ends at Citadel beside Herod fortress

Description of a voyage through a landscape marked by execution, the southwest Armenian quarter with its garden, and a final halt at the Citadel near the Jaffa gate on Herod's fortress palace site.

Herod Jaffa Gate

Rainbow Vets to Go Over There for 1930 Meet

Montgomery Alabama July 25 Veterans of the Rainbow Division will go back Over There for their 1930 convention Col W P Screws retiring president announced Paris will be the next meeting place at the recent Baltimore convention Screws has returned to Montgomery to become senior instructor of the Thirty first division of National Guard units Four states will be under his supervision when he takes charge after a month s furlough Eighty percent of the chapters in 26 states and the District of Columbia had representatives at the Baltimore convention the past president stated.

Montgomery Ala Rainbow Division W. P. Screws Paris Baltimore Screws National Guard States District of Columbia

Nate Cobb Seeks Ball Club Purchases in Brooklyn or Philadelphia

Reports indicate interest in buying a baseball club in either Brooklyn or Philadelphia. Ty Cobb is named in connection with the talks, with no firm deal announced.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Ty Cobb

Goodrich Tires On Sale Now At Discounted Prices

Today only our panel shows reduced prices on all in stock Goodrich Tires. Get new tires just in time for summer driving with durability from stretch matched cord and water cure tread design. A salesman will install a full set and share tips to maximize mileage.

Goodrich

Order of Publication for Sam Stovall in Morgan County

The case named orders publication for Sam Stovall non-resident over 21 with unknown address in Alabama. The Morgan County circuit court requires weekly notices in the Decatur Daily for four consecutive weeks and may enter a decree pro confesso against him. This notice is dated July 25, 1939 and recorded by Register Marvin West.

Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama Sam Stovall Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama Register C. W. Peters Decatur Daily

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Crenshaw Chilton Lawrence ATLAS Simons Atlas Mason Jar Atlas EZ Seu All Glen Hell Ston Jeffery Farnel Black Nick Nick Titus Oldcraft Doctor Samson Whnoc Federal Reserve System Dental National Bank Pact Associated Press Coosa Tempe T! Goodrich Phot H. C. Alderman Broward County Jail Fla Daniel Webster Secret Service Coast Rainbow Vets Silvertowns Select Tire Service, Inc See and Oak Select Tire Service Marvin West
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