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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1928
Page
4
A court in Indianapolis weighs a dispute over a presumed obligation to pay for a dance event. The parties argue about whether payment was required and who bears responsibility for costs.
A New York broker notes Democrats may win after Republicans feuded twelve years ago. He cites odds and suggests Smith could be the Democratic nominee, though the market favors politics over cash in these election odds.
A brief weather note indicates possible thunder showers this afternoon causing should weather impact fears.
President Coolidge may be pardoned for taking his own sweet time about Muscle Shoals as it is recalled that Congress adopted 1,000 laws at the recent session.
The piece argues that identifying individual members of the criticized younger generation is increasingly difficult in contemporary society. It notes broad societal judgments often miss specific people and contexts.
The Daily expresses gratitude to the city council and property owners for paving Ninth Avenue, addressing a longtime need and boosting reasons for residents to stay in De.
A fragmented city discourse pushes for more residential development while preserving rural charm. Advocates urge clear decisions to win support for their cause and persuade others.
A garbled note references cigarette fiends and tobacco harm, contrasting pipes cigars and cigarettes with moral judgments and policy hints. The fragment mentions scientists and evolving views on tobacco harm and skirts, suggesting social regulation.
Movie industry notes a shift toward stars who excel both on screen and on stage. With new pictures arriving, actors must register emotions clearly with the camera and deliver strong vocal performances to suit this evolving film star standard.
A 23 year old Los Angeles automobile racer finally found support and won at Indianapolis speedway, beating principal opponents who previously hindered his race and overcoming doubts about a prize and rival attention.
The article argues that river transportation will soon be as vital as other key corridors for Tennessee and Alabama, noting its growing importance alongside states carved by the Ohio River.
The text urges immediate tree planting in the city park to ensure future growth and development. It emphasizes that trees planted now will have years to mature as the city develops.
The Senate committee widens its inquiry into Alfred E. Smith campaign spending for the Democratic nomination. It plans to pursue witnesses to the New York camp and has issued summons for Tammany Hall chief and Jersey City mayor. The Tam many leader is away on a fishing trip, delaying testimony.
Athens announces a large addition to the knitting mill and the construction of about 40 houses for industrial operatives at roughly $1,000 each. The plan signals strong local faith and is praised as a model for Alabama’s industrial development.
Dr Randolph A Tucker quotes an unpublished manuscript urging Birmingham Southern grads to develop will power, plan and effort aligned with God. He argues growth comes from opposition, notes Milton and Columbus as examples, and urges listeners to open wide the windows of their souls and seek divine guidance.
Wisconsin anticipates strong publicity after the president selects the state for a summer White House. A publicity man for the state markets the arrangement as a vacation paradise rather than standard news.
The decision of BE R Alford associate coach at Central High School to not return next year is met with universal regret in Decatur. Since arriving several years ago he has won hundreds of friends in the city and his departure is mourned though well wishing follows him to his new position.
From Arthur Brisbane writing for The Star in 1926 and syndicated in The Decatur Daily. The collection includes Until December Good Bye Honor For The Dead and How Monkey Hair Grows, with a blend of reflections and social commentary.
The Decatur Daily clarifies it does not share Mr. Brisbane's views but presents them as the sentiments of the nation's highest paid editorial writer.
A critical reflection on Decoration Day's meaning amid power interests and public inaction. The piece contrasts organized power with unorganized citizens, noting a December resurgence and framing the day as a civic recurrence rather than a solemn dead holiday. It also comments on sensational crime headlines and race-related violence in urban life.
In San Antonio a contest for the federation’s presidency pits a Home woman against a professional woman. Each candidate has a campaign manager and observers think the Home woman may be away campaigning for some time.
The snippet mentions ladies opposing atheism and evolution, then cites a Darwin claim about hair growth directions on arms. It reads as a fragmented, journal voice piece with assertions rather than a clear news event. The source focuses on belief and a quoted Darwin idea, not a verifiable incident.
The passage notes hair growing in two directions when a man folds his arms, shedding water like a thatched roof and inciting annoyance among club ladies who struggle to fold their arms above their heads, citing Lillian Russell as a comparison.
Arthur Williams of New York’s Edison company presented moving pictures made by General Electric showing lightning safety progress. He demonstrated how science has reduced danger from storms to the public and friends yesterday.
A lightning conductor pole stands 100 feet high and shields a 150 foot radius around its base. Three properly grounded poles extend protection to buildings and oil tanks within their span. An extra precaution uses a wire netting above the tanks.
Lightning rarely harms large steel structures when properly grounded and connected to metal sewer pipes that act as conductors. Improperly planned or installed lightning rods can increase danger, so ensure correct design and grounding.
In twenty years Birmingham grows from 500000 to 1000000 amid postwar effects. The text contrasts Britain’s crime control success with social change and war aftermath affecting Birmingham in a single year.
The Anniston Star notes that with Movietone sound becoming part of film, actors must match voices to their screen personas. Many stars may lack voices that fit their on screen characters, raising new hiring standards for actors and directors in the talkie era.
The speaker notes one murder and multiple violent crimes in a single neighborhood compare with larger cities and questions whether prohibition reduces crime, suggesting possible inaccuracies in the claim and inviting reconsideration.
The Newsprint Export Association of Canada is dead. Price brothers withdraw from the association and announce plans to sell next year’s output on any terms they choose. International Paper signs 1929 newsprint contracts at a $3 per ton reduction.
Stock brokers and their woolly customers enjoyed a buoyant day as call money dropped to 5 percent. Secretary Mellon warns against artificially contracting loans to brokers, a comment seen as favorable by speculators.
The piece questions why the U S Treasury and Federal Reserve raise money costs for refinancing while the government can create money and enjoys strong credit. It notes confusion among about 120 million Americans and remarks on policy logic and implications.
A local printer advertises letterhead production in any quantity for commercial use. The notice emphasizes customization options and rapid turnaround, appealing to businesses needing branded stationery.
A compact glossary entry defines 3 Day Gramercy as an interjection once used to express gratitude with surprise or thanks. Hydracid is described as an acid containing hydrogen used to distinguish oxygen acids. Muskrat is a North American aquatic fur bearing rodent.
Tennis Sparkman an insurance salesman born in Hartselle Route 2 moved to Austinville in 1912 married in 1909 to Annis Wallace and father of six children named Rena and Ruth among others, reflecting a biographical notice of his family.
Just one year fifty candidates for graduation were taking their final examinations at Central High School today. Mr and Mrs Bob Chase Sr of Huntsville will host Mr and Mrs W E Crawford overnight Friday. Mrs H H Wilson of Tampa and Mrs C H Watson of Knoxville are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Ike Scheer. Micay and Julia Livin drove to Athens for the day. A E Humphrey returned from ten days in New York City. Members of Austinville Methodist Church perform in Morgan County singing convention led by choir director and president.
Dr Royal Copeland NY physician and former health commissioner explains nonfatal convulsions in infants. He warns against scalding and suggests cooling the head with a towel and avoiding overfeeding while stressing thorough medical education improves care. He answers reader questions on infant health and safe home remedies.
A quirky collection of old jokes and quips about angels harps and heaven
A collage of disjointed lines and stray phrases touching on labor, light, love, and memory. The text shifts from songlike couplets to jumbled remarks about kidnapping and solemn faces, ending with reflections on church and trials in marriage.
In John’s gospel the arrest scene unfolds as Jesus responds to those seeking him, declares his identity, and defends his followers. Peter draws a sword and cuts off the ear of the high priest’s servant, highlighting the tension before the betrayal and capture.
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