S R Garrison Celebrates Birthday with Friends Dinner
S R Garrison marked his birthday anniversary on Tuesday with a dinner attended by a group of friends.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
4
Doubt Surrounds Michael of Romania as He Grows
The article questions whether the young Michael will display decisive leadership while aging Prince Carol remains a dominant influence. Observers suggest Michael may struggle to assert himself amid dynastic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Romania
Carol
Coolidge Uses Wide-Brim Hat for Western Vote Outreach
President Coolidge adopts a wide-brim hat as a visual prop to appeal to western voters, signaling a rustic approach to campaign geography. The stunt aims to underscore a frontier credibility and connect with regional supporters.
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Coolidge
Government backs corn borer study amid flood control questions
The government invested substantial talent and 10 million dollars in fighting the corn borer. The passage then asks what this means for flood control efforts and how funds should be allocated.
Heretofore Unheralded Grid Stars Rise Each Year
A brief note on new players yearly, as fresh talent emerges to gain fame on the gridiron. The trend underscores the continual renewal of teams and the anticipation around upcoming seasons.
North Alabama looks to steady income beyond dairy plants
Across North Alabama, officials consider alternative revenue streams as dairy plant growth slows. Local leaders weigh potential investment and job creation against environmental and zoning concerns to diversify the economy beyond milk processing.
Bud Stillman Marries Loved One Despite Social Odds
Bud Stillman marries the girl he loves despite unfavorable social standing and public opinion. The match faces pressure from society but proceeds with family and friends offering support.
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Bud Stillman
Lindbergh Stranded by Fog Delays Air Hero Landing
Charles Lindbergh faced an uncomfortable delay as dense fog forced postponement of his planned landing, illustrating how weather can affect even famed aviators.
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Charles Lindbergh
Solicitor Davis Faces Worries Over Crime Tone
Threats and hints of trouble worry Solicitor Davis though confident. He says more officers with that nerve could reduce crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dim Davis
Wooden traffic dummy stolen from Berlin street corner
A life sized wooden police dummy was taken from a Berlin street corner. Police warn drivers of similar dummies that may be targeted next, urging families to consider placing a want ad for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Smoking and Fashion Sparks Embroidery Mishap
A remark notes that clothing makers sometimes influence smoking habits among women and that handling lit weed can cause burn holes in garments when ample material is present.
Fleas in Automobile Sparks Divorce Petition
A divorce filing claims the husband’s car is infested with fleas, a detail cited by the wife to support her petition. The odd allergy case highlights tensions within their marriage and the legal move seeks dissolution of the union.
Community Hopes for January 1928 Bridge Opening
Citizens express skepticism about repeated rumors of the new river bridge opening date but remain hopeful. They say if highway officials plan a January 1928 opening, they will support the project and offer encouragement to the bridge builders.
No clear headline in fragment on divorce rates
The fragment notes that statistics may be imperfect yet suggests that one in six marriages ends in divorce, claiming such figures would astonish investigators in Alabama counties. The text presents a general social statistic without named individuals or places beyond Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alabama
Appointment of Morgan County Probate Judge Delayed
Unofficial views suggest a delay of ten days or more in appointing a successor to the late Probate Judge Lovick P. Troup. John Green, longtime chief clerk, handles interim probate duties while Governor Graves is away. Once the governor returns, careful consideration of Morgan County citizens will decide who heads the probate office amid courthouse reconstruction and roadwork needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovick P. Troup
Morgan County
John Green
Troup
Graves
Michigan
Alabama
Office of
Probate
Morgan d
Lindbergh to Fly Over the Valley Stop Sought
North Alabama thanks Congressman Edward B. Almon for efforts to persuade planners for Colonel Charles Lindbergh's Southern tour to add a stop in the valley. The community regrets a halt here was not possible but welcomes a view of the hero and his plane The Spirit of St. Louis in flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindbergh
North Alabama
Edward B. Almon
St. Louis
Tennessee Valley Bank Tops Alabama State Banks Ranking
The Tennessee Valley Bank becomes the second largest state bank in Alabama and earns praise from North Alabama residents and The Daily for its record and role in regional development. President Hendrix and officers are congratulated by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Bank
Alabama
North
The
Hendrix
Tennessee Valley
Governor Graves Should Be Invited To Bridge Dedication
The piece urges inviting Governor Bibb Graves to Decatur for the Tennessee River bridge dedication and notes officials expect completion by January 1. It calls for public plans by the Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis and citizens and for wide advertising of the Bee Line highway.
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Tennessee
Brandon
Decatur
Ania
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Bibb Graves
Bee Line
New Train Schedules Take Effect Sunday Morning
The Louisville and Nashville railroad will begin new schedules Sunday morning affecting North Alabama travelers. The Birmingham southbound departure time changes upset connections for west travelers and may disrupt the link with train number one. Decatur urges coordination with the Southern to restore the eastbound Sheffield connection and protect visitors and business.
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Louisville and Nashville
North Alabama
Birmingham
Here
Southern
Louisville and
Decatur
Sheffield
Louisville
Nashville
Decatur Citizens Urged to Learn Local Industrial Wealth
The Daily argues residents should know Decatur's industrial and agricultural resources. It cites brick yards, steel fabrication for hotels in Florida, worldwide basket shipments, hosiery and silk exports, and other local outputs, inviting reader suggestions to better acquaint the public with city assets.
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Daily
Decatur
Florida
Morgan
Views of Others Cities and Farm Incomes in Alabama
Agricultural statistician F W Gist reports rural counties in Alabama yield higher farm incomes than those near cities. Tuscaloosa county average income per farm family is 1110 dollars with 33.6 percent farmers. Nearby Mobile and Montgomery counties show lower farm incomes despite urban exposure. Jefferson county shows 250 dollars below the ten purely farming counties average.
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Alabama
F. W. Gist
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa County
Mobile
Montgomery
Jefferson, Walker
Tuscaloosa
Bibb
Shelby, St. Clair
Blount Counties
Baldwin
Washington
Autauga
Lowndes
Crenshaw
Pike
Bullock
Macon
Elmore
Coffee
Covington
Cullman
Dale
DeKalb
Escambia
Geneva
Henry
Limestone
Marshall
Gist
Jefferson County
Georgia weighs strict license laws to curb drinking drivers
The Charleston News and Banner predicts a nationwide push for qualified drivers and harsher punishment for DUI. It notes South Carolina and other states already allow heavy fines and that prosecutions often lag behind crashes. The piece urges licensing reform and removal of weak excuses to enforce accountability.
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Georgia
South Carolina
Kyle at Springs Judge Enjoys Vacation
Judge O. Kyle of the eighth judicial circuit takes a short vacation at Red Boiling Springs, while awaiting an extended term of the Lawrence circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Springs
O. Kyle
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Red Boiling Springs
Outton
Lawrence
Court Term Set for Four Week Session in Moulton
Judge O. Kyle will preside over a four weeks term of court in Moulton starting August 8. The civil and criminal dockets are expected to be heard during the extended term.
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O. Kyle
Moulton
Sugar and starches best in moderation
A historical dietary column by Senator Roy S. Copeland urges temperate breakfast choices. He explains carbohydrates fats and energy, warns of fermentation and acidity from excess, and recommends reducing carbohydrates and fats especially in breakfast to avoid discomfort and health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal S. Copeland
M. D
United States
New York
New York City
Copeland
Anne
Digestive and eye disorders improved by proper diet
Q and A column cites hot water before meals as not harmful when paired with good diet and mentions willpower as the remedy for a drinking habit. It notes clinics for such cases and recommends a high dry climate for bronchial trouble. Copyright 1937 Newsnanas Maguire Section Ina.
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N. Lb
B. Q
Newsnanas Maguire Serticn Ina
Monaco estate talk and Mellon’s political odds in 1928
The Decatur Daily frames Editor Mr Brisbanne’s views while noting Mellon’s Monaco estate remark and its political implications. It compares Monaco to a Texas ranch risk and ponders Mellon’s future if Coolidge seeks another term, highlighting American prosperity tied to Treasury plans and mechanization progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Monaco
Mediterranean
Texas
Coolidge
United States Treasury Building
Captain Round’s Talking Machine Aims to Record Full Novel
Captain Round of the British Marconi Company unveils a talking machine record for the blind expected to capture a full sized novel and, more importantly, to produce a complete symphony without a break.
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Captain Round
Marconi Company
A Man’s Musical Record Compared By His Printed Books
A editorial observation likens a man's value to his music collection judged now by the breadth and quality of his printed books. It emphasizes the era’s view that literature mirrors character and intellect similar to musical taste.
Fragmentary remark on recording and libraries
A brief note compares the idea of a talking machine becoming permanently recorded to the notion of replacing public and private libraries. The fragment hints at the scale of impact without detailing specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic
Small Plane, Heavy Weight Lift Off On Long Island
A man flies a 290 pound plane at 70 mph powered by a 23 horsepower engine. The tale praises early aviation and mechanical age with a comparison to a heavy machine capable of air travel. British engineers build the greatest locomotive. Donald Woodward of Le Roy experiments with a plow that enriches soil by delivering high electrical voltage as it moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Donald Woodward
Leroy, N. Y
Plow that uses electricity boosts crops and weeds control
L Roe of Pittsburgh claims a plow carrying 103000 volts destroys weeds while renewing soil fertility and speeding crop growth. A buckwheat field plowed with electricity freed land of quack grass and yielded taller plants. 80 hour germination and double-height crops noted. A special radio lets a freight train crew converse from end to end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Roe
Pittsburgh
Nicaraguan Canal opposed by Panama expert at Denver meeting
John F. Stevens, former Panama Canal chief engineer and president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, labeled the proposed one billion dollar Nicaraguan Canal unnecessary. He proposed a dam at Alhajuela on the Chagres river costing 8 million, claiming it could supply nearly as much water as Gatun Lake and allow future lock expansion. He urged immediate construction and cited Panama Canal’s efficiency and existing lock plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States
Panama Canal
Gatun Lake
John F. Stevens
American Society of Civil Engineers
Stevens
Alhajuela
Chagres River
Gatum Lake
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Boosting Decatur Could Boost Community Standing
Civic booster activity in Decatur is suggested as harmless and potentially increases neighbors' regard. The note invites residents to try promoting local efforts and observe social benefits.
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