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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
6
A girl witness in the House of David trial pictures King Ben as a hula dancer for laughs. The piece notes Colonel Lindbergh’s happier mood returning to St Louis and hopes Charley and his wife settle their issues out of court to avoid horrible details.
An Atlanta woman spurned a marriage proposal and was struck by her disappointed suitor. If his action reflects his character, the price of the rejection may have been steep for him.
The council moves forward with zoning changes to improve fire protection citywide. The Montgomery fire serves as a catalyst for strengthened prevention measures and safer districts.
The line from Horace Greeley about going west echoes as a young pioneer from the western ranks astonishes global audiences with remarkable air feats. He emerges from the region known for frontier spirit to redefine aviation prowess and spectacle.
The Hartselle Enterprise frames its campaign to move the courthouse to Hartselle as vigorous debate, likening opposition to an old chief’s quip about wind and smoke to describe the heated arguments.
From all directions, people write the Junior Chamber of Commerce to learn about Decatur. The article notes the Juniors are not mourning or dwelling on defeat and are actively engaging with city affairs.
A city visitor declared the Tennessee Valley Bank to be the hand bank in the southland today, a truth welcomed by bank officials and Decatur residents with enthusiasm and good feeling.
Citizens of Decatur regret the Colonel's departure to the east. Each visit widens his circle of friends who hope he will soon decide to take up permanent residence in Decatur.
Businessmen are reminded of Arthur Brisbane's Silanes while noting a dieting stunt on a flagpole drew less attention than Lindbergh due to popular acclaim. The piece comments on publicity and the performers' visibility in popular culture.
Decatur city council instructs the city attorney to draft the group needed for a contract to improve Second Avenue and Beach Avenue, two main North Alabama business streets. Residents applaud the move, with later talks on specifications and funding to follow, emphasizing timely work over exact payment details.
The Kiwanis Club urges marking Decatur streets to aid visitors and residents. The effort highlights inadequate street naming and aims to improve navigation as the city attracts more visitors and activity.
In a sharp exchange, The Daily argues that harming Decatur indirectly harms Morgan County by targeting the courthouse. The Hartselle Enterprise editor is challenged over understanding the hospital location issue and county unity. The column quotes the rival paper’s lines blaming Decatur’s opponents.
The Connecticut Mills Company's mammoth plant here has started operations in Decatur. The initial phase uses only a fraction of the equipment as installation proceeds rapidly with more machinery arriving from the Danielson plant. Management predicts full operation by July end, marking a major industrial achievement for the area.
In J E Blair’s contemplative piece the author reflects on Col Charles Lindbergh’s celebrated flight and the idea that true religion should enable a fuller life. He cautions against pretenses in churches and warns against lying or breaking the Sabbath while arguing genuine faith seeks life more abundantly.
A short note in the Montgomery Journal Times presents a terse plea to stop and listen, asserting a contrarian stance on a local dispute. The item reads like a community advisory or editorial blurb without specific names or dates.
Editorial writers debate the use of we versus I in public speech and the press. The Tuscaloosa News questions concern over a large national debt while Huntsville Daily Times promotes collective voice over individual ego amid a confident era of prosperity.
A Middle Western woman told an English lecturer she would send cigarette smokers to the electric chair if given her way, but she expresses gratitude that she does not.
Revival at Westside Presbyterian Church continues through the coming week with cottage prayer meetings at several homes. Addressed by Evangelist Layman, the services include singing and sermons and a big Sunday is anticipated with services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Tennessee Valley Historical Society will place a tablet at the Leighton College site south of Leighton Alabama next Thursday afternoon to preserve the memory of the historic institution and its alumni in state affairs professions and business.
Royal S Copeland urges heart health through nutrition and exercise. He warns against under feeding and stresses protein rich foods like lean meat milk cheese cereals and eggs plus rest fresh air and mental calm as keys to strong heart function. He cautions against iron deficiency and chronic illness that harm the heart and urges proactive care instead of waiting for a doctor.
A 1927 health column answers questions about 20 degrees below normal blood pressure and brown liver spots. It urges finding causes, diet changes, and avoiding constipation with mailed inquiries for details. It also suggests eye watering from weak eyes or tear duct issues and recommends eye exams and proper treatment.
Graduates should carry diplomas with humility not arrogance. True wisdom comes from ongoing learning and broad, practical life experience. A humble graduate gains respect and enhances the value of education.
Announcement notes the national debt has fallen to 18.704 billion dollars and frames the figure as a measure of what the average citizen still lacks in understanding and preparedness. The brief calls for greater financial literacy and personal responsibility.
The Daily notes Mr Brisbane's editorials reflect his duties but not official opinion and warns against a mail circular for The 29 Palms Persian Village attributing him as originator. It states the writer knows nothing of the enterprise and rejects any real estate recommendations in the United States as false or fraudulent.
Commander Byrd plans a return Atlantic crossing weather permitting from New York to Paris with a short stay before a New York transit. President Coolidge urges intensive farming as scientists discuss soil and crop gains while Henry Ford touts faster machinery for farming. Lindbergh passes the Tombs in a weathered moment.
A New York prison scene shows unhappy inmates behind bars while outside, derisive crowds stir fear in the neighborhood. Dr. Eccaner of Germany predicts the LZ-137 will cross the Atlantic, then circumnavigate the globe by 1928, heralding real air travel with giant airships and world flights.
Interstate Commerce experts place the New York Central and 28 affiliated firms at 1 038 265 910 dollars. The article argues value lies in the minds behind the railroad rather than its rails, with a nod to Thomas Edison. It also mocks Lindbergh excitement and Alvin Kelly's flag pole stunt as a caution to advertisers during the Lindbergh week.
Miss Mary Warner Knapp presented Forest Farm a 75 acre estate at North Chili to the Rochester Dog Protective Association. The gift funds a dog heaven with kennels a bird bath an animal cemetery and a maple grove for local school children. The project includes a sugar bush and peaceful housing for refuge pets. Sheriff Baker cites action against gas hawks and auto hawks amid rising highway safety concerns.
Telegraph instruments were silent today at the local railroad dispatcher's office. Telephones were in use on the Southern railway between Chattanooga and Memphis after the line's completion. The Louisville and Nashville railroad installed the telephones several years ago.
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