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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
4
Friction Over Shared Car Sparks Household Argument
A domestic disagreement arises when a wife asserts she has her own car and challenges her husband’s capacity, illustrating tensions about independence and equality in the home.
House by the Road: A City of Fillings Stops for Friends
A nostalgic note laments changing times as roadside life fades. The writer contrasts earlier neighborly visits with the modern trend of homes hosting filling stations in place of social stops.
Appeal of slender figures in beauty culture noted
The text observes a gendered longing for body types, noting that fat men wish to be thin and thin men wish to be fat while women strive for the slim figure celebrated in picture books and beauty charts.
Reflections on Crime and Victimhood
A reflective note discusses how few convicted criminals admit guilt and instead blame circumstances claiming they are victims. It questions accountability and explores the mindset of offenders who resist accepting responsibility for their actions.
Resolved to Act: Standfast on Goals and Duties
A compact reminder urges firm action behind good resolutions. Emphasizes staying steadfast to implement aims rather than merely planning.
Seasonal Verse Sparks Local Rhyme Trend
Reading rooms report a flourish of poetry as students and townspeople pursue love lyrics and sonnets this season. The mood blends artistic expression with rural and commercial life as weather dampens work and inspires verse.
Prosperity song from Hoover camp fuels campaign talk
A campaign line cites a Hoover era song about prosperity while critics say growth stems from supply and demand. The dialogue frames voter choice amid economic debate and party messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Woked Like the Pictured There
A playful reminiscence recalls the thrill of first observing a scene, comparing personal curiosity with a pictured moment. The narrator notes pride in attention to detail and the urge to imitate a poised, observant pose.
Evening Reflections on What Could Be Done
A reflective note asks readers to consider daily deeds that could improve the community. It invites personal accountability and collective action as day ends.
City wary of cabbage planting ban
Odd local quip warns against new legislation to ban cabbage planting in the Mmits. The speaker jokes about complying if such a ban passes, expressing skeptical stance on government meddling.
Devotion to Market System Promises Morgan County Farm Prosperity
A fragment notes that a stable market system benefits agriculture and hints that Morgan County could see prosperity as experience grows. The remark equates $100 daily earnings with progress and suggests learning from long term market patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Morgan County
Decatur housing drive urged to reach full 99 units
A local housing campaign urges Decatur to complete 99 planned homes, arguing that only half or less of the goal is funded and stressing the seven percent net return, job growth, and greater industrial impact of the project while comparing to Athens’ $40,000 effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Athens
Decatur Building Improvement Corporation
Hoover Selection Pleasing to Democrats in Houston
The piece argues Democrats hope Hoover’s renomination would help them beat Coolidge or Smith. It notes Southern resistance to McNary Haugen farm relief, Muscle Shoals vetoes, and a split in the Republican and Democratic camps. It portrays Hoover as a strong leader appealing to both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Houston
Woodrow Wilson
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Southland
South
McNary-Haugen
Alabama
Tennessee
Muscle Shoals
Smith
Mr. Hoover
Health appropriation noted by county board of revenue
The board of revenue allocated funds to the county health unit, an action welcomed as a boost to public welfare on par with schools and churches. The measure reflects community gratification and support for health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue
Limousine Marchers All In Politics They Won't Bet
A brief political spoof centers on limousine beaters and bets in politics. Arthur Brisbane comments on betting habits and the behavior of politicians, noting the public stakes and satire of political life.
Politicking Mix of Flights and Fortunes Across the Nation
A fragmentary column notes Mr. Brisbane’s daily penanantly cubtour and high paid editorial writers, farmers marching on Kansas City for relief, and a debate on rulers and hangings in Tudor England. It comments on Lindbergh, Kingsford Smith, and a medal, plus women in public affairs and a New York Republican convention mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Kansas City
Australia
Kingsford-Smith
Charles Ulm
Lindbergh
Wall Street Doubts Hoover Bid for Nomination and Presidency
In 1928 speculation on Herbert Hoover shows no buyers at favored odds as markets and pundits question his political prospects. A New York patrol scene raises questions on violence and progress amid bootleg era tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ritz-Carlton Ryotes
Muscle Shoals matter ends with Coolidge veto and unresolved plan
The Muscle Shoals issue, once deemed hopeful, dies when President Coolidge refuses to sign the measure. He opposes the bill as drafted by Congress and plans to resume talks after Wisconsin to craft a plan acceptable to all parties. The dispute pits fertilizer interests and big corporations against varied stakeholders, making a universally agreeable solution unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Congress
Representative Alnson
Wisconsin
Muscle Shoals
Decatur Name On Peoples Lips Emphasized
The article urges keeping the name of Decatur before others with constant progress and public regard, highlighting community pride and forward movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Roscoe Perkins Dies Not an obituary style line
Roscoe C. Perkins, vice president of Dixie Furniture Manufacturing and plant general manager, born in Franklin Indiana, lived there until adulthood. He entered furniture manufacturing 30 years ago and came to Decatur in 1925 to aid in organizing the company. He married Cordelia Clark. they had one daughter, Elizabeth. He was a deacon at Westminster Presbyterian Church and a member of Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe C. Perkins
Dixie Furniture Manufacturing Company
Franklin
Ind
Decatur
Cordelia Clark
Elizabeth
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Knights of Pythias
Appreciation for county board on Union Grove school
People of Lacey's Sarine Union Grove express gratitude to the county board of education for prompt action in rebuilding the Union Grove school after the old building was destroyed by fire. Building has been assured by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey
Sarine
Union Grove
County Board of Education
Neville to Enter United States Military Academy
Bouldin Neville returns to West Point Georgia after visiting his brother Elmer Neville in Flint. He is preparing to enter the United States Military Academy at West Point New York. A June graduate of West Point high school at West Point, Georgia, he begins preparation immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouldin Neville
Elmer Neville
Flint
West Point
United States Military Academy
N. Y
Young Neville
West Point High School
Pilate Questions Jesus as King and Truth
A gospel excerpt depicts Pilate asking Jesus about truth and whether to release him or the King of the Jews, with the crowd choosing Barabbas the robber over Jesus. The passage centers on Jesus declaring his kingship and purpose to bear witness to the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilate
Jesus
Barabbas
Just One Year Just One Year
Mrs Ellis Lanier and baby of Florence spent the weekend with relatives here. Pred Bloodyworth Jr left Sunday night for Atlanta to attend summer school at Emory University. Miss Wilma Jane Patterson visits sister Mrs L H West in Birmingham for two weeks. Mr and Mrs W M Houston return to Birmingham after visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloodyworth, Jr
Atlanta, Ga
Emory University
Wilma Jane Patterson
L. H. West
Birming
Preventing Bad Effects of Arthritis by Royal 8 Copeland
Royal 8 Copeland, a United States Senator from Newton City, discusses arthritis management. He stresses movement after the acute stage, heat and baths, caution with untrained manipulation, vaccination ideas, and the need for willpower to overcome fear of movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Copeland
United States
New
Newton City
Slide Kelly Slide Comic Exchange and Roman Joke Sketch
A fragment describes Slide Kelly's trombone slide amid crowd shouts and a humorous exchange about a violin and haircuts. It includes a two Romans gag about lions and prophets and a line on aging differently for men and women.
Three O Clock in the Morning and Other Quick Quips
A collage of jokes and puns about daily life. Anxious mothers, errant boys, weather mischief, and social quirks mix with political digs and wry observations on marriage and fame. The snippets sketch a lighthearted, restless humor across ordinary scenes.
Pilfer and refinery terms prompt unclear article
Fragmentary OCR notes define pilfer as small theft and refinery as refining plant. Mentions Siena and Decatur with odd phrasing about building a home and healthful conditions. No cohesive news event or named entities beyond places.
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