Concrete and Asphalt Detour Worthwhile Stop
A brief notice highlights a roadside route with concrete to the north and south and asphalt to the west, suggesting travelers detour for a while to see the construction or site.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
4
Westward shoot-em-up reminiscences spark nostalgia
The reader recalls classic western cinema and questions whether critics undervalue Decatur and its contributors. The note hints at local pride and a street-level debate over who keeps the genre alive.
Baseball games and play for a longer life
A brief exhortation urges going out to watch baseball or play the game to improve longevity and happiness, promoting outdoor activity as beneficial for well being.
Idle Porch Pause Captures Summer Quiet Scene
A quiet summertime moment shows a weary bass man resting on a side porch with a glass of tea in hand and a fly swatter nearby, evoking a peaceful, rural Americana tone.
Bound values in Decatur real estate rise for future years
Real estate in Decatur shows growing value potential with a strategy to buy now and start building a home, aiming for a prominent position among southern properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southland
Decatur Project Promises 80 000 by 1930
A fragment suggests a Decatur plan aiming for 80 000 by 1930, with notes to stay prepared and ready to assist when the time arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Rural Morgan County Opposes Smith in Democratic Primary
In Morgan County rural residents show strong opposition to Alfred E. Smith and some prefer Hoover or neither candidate. The letter argues the rural vote may not rally behind Smith regardless of Democratic pressure, suggesting a split party ahead of the Houston convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red E. Smith
Morgan County
York
Smith
Houston
Southland
Hoover
Morgan
Alfred E. Smith
Commerce
Decatur Junior Chamber Seeks Funds For Civic Drive
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce asks merchants and professionals to contribute $2,200 to support its work. Members plan two hours of canvassing Tuesday afternoon, aiming to sustain projects and boost Decatur's manufacturing image through active civic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Junior Chamber of Gem
Decatur Junior Cro Commerce
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pegrey
People of
Vision for a thriving Decatur as city leaders plot growth
A vocal column imagines future Decatur with shaded parklands, a municipal pool, a city stadium, golf clubhouse, and growth in industry and athletics. The author urges residents and business leaders to back a bold plan, turning visions into rapid, tangible progress across the Tennessee Valley. The piece cites Cooper-Wells, Connecticut Mills, Schwarsenbach-Huber expansions and urges unified action to make Decatur a major regional leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
King
Valley Country Club
Tennessee Valley
The
Higuse
North Alabama
Springs
Cooper-Wells Company
Connecticut Mills Company
Schwarsenbach- Huber Company
What Kind of Man Sarsum Corda Means I Do Not Choose
A compact survey notes Latin phrases meaning I do not choose and discusses their use in legal or ceremonial contexts. It hints at rigid interpretation and contrasts with flexible belief.
Editorials From Mr Brisbane Offer A Viewpoint
The Decatur Daily presents Mr Brisbane's daily editorials as the sentiments of a paid editorial writer in the country while not necessarily concurring with his opinions.
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Brisbane
Decatur Daily
Hoover as Engineer Leader for War and Business
A speech asserts Herbert Hoover blends war readiness with engineering and business acumen. It cites Hoover’s efficiency in the commerce department and notes Lessing Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck praised Hoover’s information access for American businesses seeking Argentine expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
Hoover
United States
New York
Lessing Rosewald
Sears-Roebuck & Co
Départment of Commerce
Dretary Hoover
Amer
W Ho
Wall Street Rebounds Amid Turmoil and Speculation
The market rallied as investors bought stocks despite caution. A Chicago trader named Cutten boasted of record bets and urged patience as some issues briefly languished before rebounding, including Baldwin Locomotive whose price surged from 238 to 260 and even 265.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive
White House Visitor Vows Not To Vote For Coolidge
A visitor to the White House tells President Coolidge they did not vote for him. The president replies with a wry line noting that others did vote for him. The exchange captures a light moment in a presidential visit tone.
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White House
President Coolidge
Draft Coolidge fans wrestle with choice in biting remark
The piece notes the phrase I do not choose and likens draft supporters to a wedding guest stuck in The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner while Will Rogers, a Western figure, misreads New England speech costing him $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Will Rogers
Out West
New England
Republican platform backs Borah proposal on dry enforcement
The text claims the Republican platform endorses Senator Borah's rigid dry enforcement plan, suggesting it would result in strict enforcement. The writer alleges the phrase disguises a scheme to extract bribe money.
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Senator Borah
Westminster Abbey Prayer Reflections Stir Public Curiosity
Report notes British worshippers kneeling in Westminster Abbey as they seek insight into others’ inner prayers. Observers say people attach meaning to spoken words rather than silent faith.
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Westminster Abbey
James A Farrell Visits New Haven Wire Plant
United States Steel president James A Farrell will tour the New Haven Wire company plant today. The story recalls that at sixteen he worked there twelve hours daily for four dollars and sixty five cents a week and urges sticking to one’s job to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
New Haven Wire Company
Ruth Hanna McCormick Under Consideration as Secretary Hoover
The text notes Ruth Hanna McCormick traveling to Kansas City as Jack the Giant Killer and Secretary Hoover being considered for a giant role but choosing not to harm him. It promises she will later speak aloud about Hoover’s greatness, claiming she will be right.
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Ruth Hanna McCormick
Kansas City
Jack
Hoover
Wall Street Sees Hoover Nomination as Positive Signal
Reporters note that key financiers began to view Hoover’s potential nomination favorably. They believed a capable businessman could be a strong president even if he declines to take orders from prominent advisors.
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Hoover
Wall Street
Decatur Home Project Aims for Healthful Living Conditions
A plan to build a residence in Decatur emphasizes healthful living conditions and quality of environment for occupants. The proposal highlights design choices, materials, and amenities intended to promote wellbeing and comfort in the dwelling.
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Decatur
Rural Doctors Shortage Prompts National Action
The American Medical Association and the National Grange plan to study rural physician shortages affecting communities of 1000 or fewer. A council study will report at the 1929 convention, noting that rural doctors have declined due to autos, phones, and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
National Grange
Democrats Pleased by Missouri View on Hoover Nomination
Missouri Democrats express optimism over a press dispatch quote from James A. Finch in Kansas City. He says Hoover’s nomination would defeat the Republican ticket, and Lowden supporters oppose Hoover, potentially shifting Missouri to back Hoover to win the state. A Cape Girardeau Democrat cites possible victory for Francis Wilson if Lowden followers pivot.
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Missourian
James A. Finch
Kansas City
Missouri
Central West
Hoover
Finch
Lowden
Cape Girardeau
Decatur Showcases Many Good Points
The article extols Decatur highlighting its diverse strengths. It celebrates local industries, community spirit, educational opportunities, and civic initiatives that support growth and quality of life for residents and visitors.
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Decatur
Horace E Hicks Lifes Insurer Secretary Dies
Horace Edwin Hicks lifelong resident of Georgia and Tennessee, secretary of Mutual Savings Life and Insurance Company, died in Decatur after a career as a shopworker, teacher, and machinist. Born in Atlanta, he moved to Somerville and later New Decatur, where he organized the company. He was a member of the Baptist church and lodge, survived by his wife and son H. E. Hicks.
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Horace Edwin Hicks
Mutual Savings Life and Insurance’ Company
Atlanta
Somerville
New Decatur
Clarke College
Winchester
Glossary snippet of 19th century terms
This entry defines three words: pathos a quality touching emotions, grenade a hand thrown explosive device, and demesne a lord's main manor and surrounding lands kept for the proprietor.
Decatur Town Promises Steady Progress in Public Call
The message urges keeping Decatur in public minds with ongoing improvements and steady advancement to maintain the town's favorable name among residents and visitors.
Mothers Must Make Summer Sacrifices Say Copeland Pose
A 8S Copeland discussion urges mothers to endure heat and sleepless nights to protect infants during the first hot season. It emphasizes maternal temper, infant health, and family harmony, with advice and health Q A on mucus colitis and piles, noting diet and hydration.
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Spi
Fmily
Office Cat 2 Tactile and Portraits in a church world
A fragment from an old column mixes a risqué sketch with humor and social satire. It includes a caption about photographer Paylor Pitts and a brief quip about a photograph of a baby, then shifts to quips on society, fashion, and religion. The passage ends with a joke about a goat and a sheep.
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Paylor Pitts
Greenview
Incomes and Ironies Spark Newsroom Echoes
A string of brief quips and absurdities spans insurance jokes thrift debates a jailhouse joke and a baby with a gold fish fear. The pithy lines touch luck money fatal news theater fire and bootlegger wit reflecting everyday humor and societal foibles.
Crucifixion Narrative From St. John Described
A biblical excerpt recounts Pilate’s exchange with the crowd and Jesus being led to Golgotha. It notes Jesus bearing the cross and crucifixion between two others, with Jesus in the middle. The passage cites John 19 12 24.
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Pilate
Caesar
Jesus
Golgotha
Decatur Real Estate Sees Steady Progressive Growth
Decatur values in real estate rise as the city continues a progressive stride, attracting buyers and investors with steady market momentum and local development.
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Decatur
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