This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
4
After a spell of heavy rain eased, crop conditions show improvement and market sentiment hints at steadier prices. Local farmers report better soil moisture and rising yields as the season progresses.
The arrival of women from 16 states at City signals demand for a prohibition stance in the Republican platform. Yet locals fear concessions on relief and segregation before the party can claim victory with a clear title.
A vivid prose piece invites readers to recall rural southern home life before modern farm methods. Kate Speake Penney’s description blends honest scenes with a gentle narrative, highlighting simplicity, scenery, and the era’s character.
Decatur observers report rising construction estimates and growing demand across Alabama Mississippi and surrounding states. In the past thirty days building activity has increased with prospects of further growth in the South’s construction field.
A damaged political notice discusses the Kansas City Republican convention to select a presidential bearer and likens the event to a white elephant. It critiques Hoover Coolidge farm relief and slush funds, warns Democrats may draft Coolidge, and cites Western and Southern development as a pressure point.
Development advances at Central Baptist and Central Methodist as mortar and steel rise. The article highlights how church construction fosters religious responsibility and community pride, shaping manhood and womanhood as the structures near completion and welcome all residents.
Residents near Muscle Shoals reject idle speculation and vow concrete progress in forming an agricultural and industrial Tennessee Valley. They align with Decatur, the Tri-Cities, Huntsville, Aniston, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa to push regional development and stability for Alabama’s northern sector.
The Daily notes a multi month delay by Alabama Power and Pecatur Morgan and Limestone counties officials over lighting Keller Memorial bridge. It urges officials to reveal cause and final decision, urging clarity after a year of discussion and mounting public criticism.
Decatur residents sense strong confidence in Cooper-Wells & Company's plan to expand, built on a history of success rooted in St Joseph Michigan. The former pioneer plant in Decatur stands as evidence of the city as a solid industrial base and the company pledges cooperative effort from local leadership.
The piece notes the Hoover opposition strengthening as Cordell Hull and George from Tennessee and Georgia would mobilize Alabama support. It recalls Alabama’s historical lukewarm reception to Underwood four years earlier and suggests broader regional backing could have changed the nomination outcome.
Felstead won the derby at 33 to 1 while noting his sire Spion Kop also won the derby. Rockefeller urges Fisk University students that college alone may not educate, warning against forming lazy habits and an overconfidence. A New York man once worth 10 million died bankrupt after early fortune and speculation.
Aerial prose notes a talking robot funded for 200 dollars to serve as a salesman, mechanically repeating phrases and handing out cigarettes. It discusses how even a non thinking machine can perform sales roles in an era of rapid change, with a historical aside about an Ohio clerk and iron trade founders.
Phipps wealth funds Amelia Earhart’s Atlantic flight while his daughter, the Hon Mrs Frederick Guest, uses income tied to her marriage to support aviation. The remark aligns with Galton’s heredity theory that a father’s genius passes to his daughter.
Australia with a population of about 6 million challenges New York City's 6 million in aviation. Five famed fliers Sir Ross Smith Sir George Wilkins Harold Bert Hinkler Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm are named as Australian and one unnamed Australian beats them all though not from New York City.
The piece argues that skilled air crews are crucial for Australia defense, claiming six million with proper flying gear would surpass one hundred million without it, highlighting the perceived threat from Japan and China.
In a cryptic note the author suggests President Coolidge would have the nomination if he desires it and that Herbert Hoover could secure it if Coolidge backs him. The piece hints at Hoover’s popularity and uses a phone line to place a classified ad for responses.
The Florence Herald argues that most people inherit beliefs from parents and peers and rarely think independently. It urges tolerance for differing views and notes that true thinking requires labor and courage, with few achieving wealth and fame as a result.
City authorities of Hartselle prepare surveys to estimate costs for paving and curbing a number of streets. Citizens support the progressive street modernization effort.
Mrs. H. Schulman and her children will depart Tuesday to establish their new home in Nashville.
Miss Joanna Griswold is back in New York after spending time here with her mother.
Earl Barnes of Decatur a Southwestern Theological Seminary student will conduct prayer services at Central Baptist Church Wednesday evening in Fort Worth Texas.
The proposal commits to hiring workers who reside in Decatur city limits as a priority, guaranteeing decatur residents the first chance at available positions. The plan aims to boost local employment and reduce commute times while meeting workforce needs.
Edward Russell Humphrey an insurance agent for the State Life of Indiana was born in Little Rock Arkansas and moved as a child to Madison Alabama later settling in Decatur 28 years ago. He worked as a switchman for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and married Julia Mae Burt in 1908. They have a daughter Virginia. He was a member of the First Methodist Church life member of the Masonic order Grotto and Decatur Grotto Club past president.
The Daily announces that shipping tags may be ordered through the commercial printing department.
In John 18 28 33 Pilate confronts the crowd about Jesus accusation and the Jewish leaders insist they cannot execute him by their law. They urge judgment according to their law and insist Jesus must be tried.
The article outlines pernicious anemia signs and risks, urging early medical care. It notes gradual onset, heart and breathing symptoms, skin and eye color changes, and the need for diagnosis by physical exam and blood analysis, plus rest and a nourishing diet.
A collage of jokes and proverbs appears with snippets about voters liars editors and editors. The text references Peggy Tommy and a Missouri parson claiming blondes make the dumbest brides amid a punchy satire of politics and social norms.
A collage of quips on diet letters, church life, ambition, courage, family roles, parental money, and a remark on Auburn hair. The items mix aphorisms about eggs spinach apples and portions with reflections on pastors becoming new priests and social pressures around money and hats.
An assortment of quips and social notes panning psychology nerves taxes humor and daily life. Snippets reference brown eyes black eyes horse fears hens eggs diets and roadside banter with a playful satirical edge.
A glossary style excerpt defines writ command manding action or reason for neglect emendation as the act of correcting errors. Guarantor is described as a person who makes a guaranty or surety and may secure another in a right or possession.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.