Local Notes on Workers and Travel
G Homer Smith, employee of John D Wyker and Son, departed for Birmingham to train as a baker in the army. Miss Rhea Lide expected home from Ohio next week. Jeff Eyster returned from Akron, Ohio where he worked for the Goodrich Tire Company. Crop prospects remain cautiously optimistic.
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G. Homer Smith
John D.wyker and Son
Birmingham
Rhea Lide
Ohio
Jeff Eyster
Akron
Goodrich Tire Company
Cullman County Weighs Plans for New Jail Facility
County officials grapple with rising inmate populations and aging infrastructure as they consider building a new jail. Funding hurdles and community concerns about safety, costs, and location complicate the process, with residents watching for a final decision.
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Cullman County
Court land pike repairs urged before fall business
The state highway department should perform repairs on the Court land pike to prevent problems as the busy fall season approaches. The suggestion comes as officials note wear could hinder traffic and commerce.
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State Highway Department
Courtland Pike
St Louis Robins pilots criticized for extra pay amid high living costs
Readers note complaints about St Louis Robins pilots collecting extra hundreds as living costs rise, sparking debate over fair compensation and airline wage practices.
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St. Louis
Decatur Industry Workers Paid Well Amid Active Scene
A brief note describes industries operating full time in Decatur with workers paid good wages, highlighting a thriving local employment picture and no evident issues in the current employment mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Opening Day Interest Focuses on Squad Start Time
Schoolboys note only the year’s opening day timing while the I squad begins its season soon after.
Seven Die Of Thirst In California Incident
A brief item reports seven persons perished from thirst in California. Authorities described the incident as a nontraditional form of thirst, distinct from common drought concerns.
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California
Des
Alain
Al Smith Sets Writing Record With $2 Per Word
Al Smith reportedly drew a new record by earning two dollars per word for a life story piece, a feat noted despite his challenge to gather the most votes for president.
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al Smith
Border tensions flare as peace talks give way to war talk
The Manchurian border situation bounces between promises of peace and threats of conflict, reflecting a volatile cycle where diplomacy shifts to confrontation from day to day.
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Spain
Red undercurrent in China and Russia shocks readers
Floyd Gibbons fans react to his wartime reporting as new world tensions with China and Russia unfold. The audience notes shifts in the current conflict and anticipates further developments.
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Floyd Gibbons
China
Russia
Morgan County notices license costs for small car owners
Report mentions licenses and Jess Cash in Morgan County and suggests small car owners avoid some costs this year. The fragment hints at automobile licensing issues affecting lower vehicle owners.
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Jess Cash
Morgan County
Longest seconds on earth elusive to drivers and witnesses
The fragment hints at the perception of time during a traffic accident moment, suggesting motorists feel the longest seconds before a vehicle overturns. It reflects subjective experience and disbelief about surviving such events.
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Earth
Decatur Growth Tied to Strong Cotton Ginning
Decatur has advanced as a cotton center due to its unusually well equipped ginning facilities. The industry supports rural trade, though many gins idle outside season. Local managers urge recognition of Decatur’s growers and firms aiding Morgan Cullman Lawrence Limestone communities.
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Decatur
Morgan
Cullman, Lawrence and
Limestone
Southern Officials Discuss Service Topic
Officials of a major railway system met in Decatur to discuss improving service, schedules, and reducing public complaints. Monthly meetings across divisions aim to ease transportation burdens for passengers and freight, with ideas to benefit the public and support the Southern Railway system.
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Southern
Southern Railway
Decatur
Central High to Hold Initial Football Practice Soon
The Daily notes that Central high school's varsity football candidates will be called for initial practice within the next few weeks. It stresses citizen support for school athletics and explains players must balance studies, health, and long hours of practice, while praising University of North tensions on academic standards as a model.
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Central High School
Seybourne Lynne
Decatur Rotary Club
Wallace Wade
Lynne
Wade
Southern Intercollegiate Conference
A Train of Thoughts On Penns Holy Mission And Trust
Father Kerrigann cites William Penn as a model of honesty and shared benevolence. The Quaker founder sought dialogue with the English king to advance peace and justice, including Pennsylvania as a free colony and fair Indian treaties. The piece urges leaders and laypeople to act openly for good, noting Baptists’ trust in a criminal who stole from missions and warning against idleness in church and state.
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William A. Kerrigann
St Paul's Catholic Church
Birmingham
Ala
William Penn
Penn
England
Pennsylvania
Boston Commons
Atlanta
Satan
Moore Seeks PSC Candidacy in Democratic Primary
Frantis Moore of the state tax commission says he will run in the upcoming Democratic primary for a seat on the public service commission. The senatorial race looms, and many voters may overlook the PSC contest.
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Frantis Moore
State Tax Commission
Public Service Commission
Brisbanes Political Threadlight Shifts in 1926
Arthur Brisbane provides commentary on political currents of 1926 with insights into public sentiment. This syndicated column discusses leadership, policy trends, and the outlook for national affairs as seen through Brisbane’s perspective.
Editorial Reflections on War, Trade and Leadership
Editorial excerpts discuss war avoidance between nations including Britain and the United States, trade with China and Asia, and the impact of high costs on military spending. They cite R J Cromie of The Vancouver Sun, President Hoover, and the Vatican pope, highlighting trade, communication costs, and labor versus capital dynamics.
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R. J. Cromie
Vancouver Sun
Japan
China
Mr. Cromie
Asia
London
New York
Montreal
Pacific
India
Germany
England
United States
Canada
Europe
America
Wonders of New York through a roving reporter
A Merchants association vote on the city’s seven wonders yields a wide list. A professor cites a Park avenue horse or a tree near Fifty-seventh Street as wonders. The reporter highlights Coney Island on a tor rid Sunday, the 5 o’clock subway crash, Wall Street from New Street, Lenox Avenue fashion, and Fifth Avenue at 9 p.m.
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Merchants Association
New York
Park Avenue
Fifty-seventh Street
Coney Island Beach
Wall Street
New Street
Exchange Alley
Lenox Avenue
Suny
Fifth Avenue
Central Park Mall
Midtown
Park
Pershing Treasures His Old War Horses Jeff and Kidron
Washington columnist notes General Pershing seldom stays away from his two aged mounts Jeff aged 16 and Kidron aged 18. The horses live at the army stables near the munitions building and only ride when Pershing wishes. Jeff was a gift from the first division at WWI’s end and Kidron came from the French government after Pershing’s arrival to command American troops.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
John J. Pershing
Jeff
Kidron
Army
General Pershing
Pershing
France
Jeff the Jumper Horse Retires After Long Army Career
Jeff, famed jumper of Maj. John G. Quackmire and General Pershing’s era, earned blue ribbons and medals through years of victories. A park ride anecdote recalls Jeff clearing a hurdle thrice his size, then Pershing halted his jumping days due to age.
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Jeff
John G. Quackmire
Army
Rock Creek Park
Bach
General Pershing
Nightlife in a City of Glowing Windows and Speakeasies
A crowded urban scene notes apartment lights and a golden spire of the Sherry Netherlands while describing thousands of speakeasies. The piece questions why people patronize night clubs and the social pull of nightlife.
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Netherlands
Mrs Taft praises White House flowers in memoirs
The text recalls Mrs Taft’s fondness for White House floral displays. She notes pink Killarney roses for dinners and the famous greenhouses and nurseries, adored for orchids and other extravagant blooms used at diplomatic dinners.
White House Green Carnations For St Patrick Day
Delicate wax plants and lilies grow in gardens with a large greenhouse producing maiden hair ferns for decor. A new method allows green carnations to be grown so the color closely matches the natural hue.
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White House
St. Patrick’s Day
Revival Begins At Fairview Church Plans
Opening of the revival series at Fairview Baptist Church is announced. Rev. S. L. Heath of Hartselle will conduct the campaign, expected Monday, with music directed by Prof. Wallace. The public is invited to attend.
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Fairview Baptist Church
City poised to accept new 13500 fire truck
The city likely will formally accept a new 13,500 dollar fire truck after a demonstration yesterday afternoon before Fire Committee chair Lawrence Lee and other officials. Also noted are local and visiting residents schedules and a Scout meeting in Ithaca from September 5 to 12.
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Lawrence Lee
E. C. Hunt
Tennessee Valley Council
Ithica
Wichita Police Chief Learns Solo Flight in Six Hours
O. W. Wilson, chief of police in Wichita Kansas, learned to solo with six hours of flight instruction.
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O. W. Wilson
Wichita, Kas
Protect Foodstuffs From Contamination
Royal S Copeland argues disease is not inevitable and urges guarding against contaminated food. He notes heat, improper handling, and unrefrigerated perishable items foster germ growth, linking this to summer diarrhoea and dysentery and urging proper refrigeration to protect health.
Fresh Foods Buyout Sparks Minimalist Market Trend
A growing movement favors purchasing only fresh raw foods and eschewing processed items. Shoppers seek simplicity, claiming health and cost benefits while food vendors adapt menus to emphasize whole produce, fruits, vegetables, and minimally processed staples.
Q and A on wart removal and infant constipation tips
Q and A column advises wart removal only by an expert using an electric needle after sending a self addressed stamped envelope. It also covers a two and a half month old baby’s weight and recommends a maternal diet rich in green vegetables fruits bran and whole wheat bread for constipation.
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Bervics
Las
Fragmented comic vignettes on manners and society
A string of light humor lines and dialogue sketches about daily life. Jokes range from travel quips with a conductor to marriage, work, weather, and politics, featuring exaggerated conversations and witty one liners. The tone resembles a society page pocket humor column.
Definition Briefs: Deemster Lappet and Incompatible
A 3 A DAY entry defines a Deemster as an Isle of Man judge resolving disputes without formal process. Incompatible items cannot be used together due to chemical or medicinal clashes. Lappet refers to a small decorative lace flap on clothing or headdress.
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Deemster
Isle of Man
Bible Beams Salute Household of Narvissus in Rome
A biblical passage from Romans 16:11-16 greets various individuals and households in the Lord. The text lists Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus and his mother, Asyncritus, Patrobus, Hermes, Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, Olympus, and all the saints with them.
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Herodinon
Narvissus
Tryphena
Tryphosa
Persis
Rufus
Asyncritus
Patrobus
Hermes
Philologus
Julia
Nereus
Olympus
Rom
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Frank P. Pettey
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Arthur Brisbane
King Features Syndicate
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Vatican
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American Federation of Labor
Great Britain
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Rockefeller
Mellon
About
King Features Syndicate Inc
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Fairview Church
T. M. Jones, Jr
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Elkmont Springs
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R. G. Cortner
James A. Nelson
Athens
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Royal S. Copeland
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