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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
4
A shabby shack at the corner of Lee Street Second Avenue and Ferry Street is deemed to be removed when needed. Local authorities note the structure poses hazards and consent for demolition is being considered.
A note advises letting an employee take the vacation once they agree. It argues this saves money by avoiding resistance to popular will and promoting worker satisfaction.
Despite prominent weekend headlines urging safer driving, many motorists still use the wrong side of the road. Authorities say violations persist across urban corridors, prompting renewed patrols and public safety appeals.
Citizens anticipate advocacy for rules governing allowable car horn types and sounds, signaling upcoming public discussion on vehicle acoustics and safety standards.
A remark on attire and bravado. The speaker praises those who wear a coat in harsh weather as true descendants of the home of the brave, wryly noting the virtue in practical dress.
Blazing heat greets a town gathering with an estimated 10 000 attendees for Stenee speeches. Patriotic orations mark the day as a successful community celebration despite the heat.
A dry wit compares the person who avoids saving for a rainy day to someone who spots a cloudy sky and buys a straw hat. The line uses humorous imagery to critique impractical financial planning.
The statement contrasts people who value others time with those who ignore the time element in daily work. It suggests this difference in attitude helps explain distinct outcomes, linking efficiency and consideration to success, while neglecting time leads to failure.
A vivid scene depicts green trees, trimmed lawns, white sidewalks and porches with awnings. Neighbors sit in the cool of the evening, chatting softly about the day's troubles, capturing the warmth of a peaceful summer.
The text asserts that business opportunities are available to new entrants and to those already in business, emphasizing that usage of opportunity determines success, labeled here as COB. It frames opportunity as universally accessible and dependent on how one utilizes it.
A historical ad slice urges readers to save with banking offers, while clothing stores promote neat appearance and stylish dress. Home builders promise beautiful houses, inviting buyers to envision modern living and lasting investment.
Construction has begun on 45 rural electric lines serving 32 Alabama counties. The Alabama Power Company aims to bring electricity from cities to farms, benefiting 1500 families and advancing state development and prosperity.
The column questions why Tom Heflin Jr is featured in national news after returning abroad and alleged violation of prohibition laws. It notes two press associations diverged on the value of the story and argues the initial decision to publish was correct, saying the arrest lacks national or Alabama significance.
As Congress adjourned for vacation Edward B. Almon of Alabama renewed emphasis on Muscle Shoals disposition. He urged pursuing both fertilizer manufacture and power development to avoid waste, noting the Tennessee Valley stance on joint development.
Three years into the Decatur curb market planters show rising interest in pest control and diversified farming. The piece predicts cotton will shift to a secondary role as farm incomes rise and communities gain prosperity from stronger agricultural income, with Decatur expanding its market support yearly.
Calvin Coolidge launches a set of cautions for executives about delegating routine work, trusting competent staff, and the burden of final decisions. The column also notes contrasting government finance, a suicide case, and various brief items touching on crime, Prohibition, and Marconi.
Ongoing discussion centers on high frequencies and radio disturbances as interference persists across services and bands. Officials seek methods to mitigate disruptions and restore clarity for listeners and operators.
A reflective piece argues that war is driven by business interests and money power rather than national honor. It contends that if business leaders veto war, conflict will cease, revealing war as a consequence of trade balances and financial power rather than patriotic duty.
Mr and Mrs W O Talley are spending the summer at their Elkmont Springs home. Earle Calvin Jr will leave July 1 for Brevard NC to attend Camp Transylvania for a month. Mr and Mrs William G Ward of while will visit this week with her parents Hon Mrs D C Almon. Mrs Mary Pfaff and son Bul are also mentioned.
Hyattsville Maryland recalls Senator Smith M Brookhart of Iowa as a tree surgery wizard. He tends his front and backyards trees himself after senate duties, climbing and treating defects with devoted hobbyist focus. His care has notably extended the life of a cherished old maple.
Dorothy Benjamin Caruso, widow of Enrico Caruso, operates a sound recording studio in New York where customers vocalize piano pieces or arias onto quick metal disks. Her brother Romeyn Benjamin oversees sessions as she markets personal phonograph records for keepsake or educational use.
Medical guidance from Dr. Royall S. Copeland discusses flat foot, its causes such as poorly fitted shoes and age or growth factors, and treatment steps. Advice covers proper footwear, standing posture, toe exercises, and when to use braces or casts, plus long term shoe selection and posture habits to prevent recurrence.
In Washington Iowa Senator Brookhart is known as a top Iowa apple grower. He owns a thriving orchard bearing fruit for three years, has won blue ribbons, and admires orchards as he rides the countryside noting good and bad methods. He also contemplates buying another orchard for leisure.
Senator Brookhart was a world war era marksman instructor at Camp Perry and Camp Benning. He captained the American Palma rifle team in 1912 to a world championship and later led the National Rifle Association for four terms. He served in the Iowa National Guard for most of his career, fought in the Spanish American War, served on the Mexican border as a major, and was a lieutenant colonel of infantry in World War I.
Miss Mildred Byars has returned to Birmingham after visiting relatives and friends here.
A western town chorus girl sued a rich banker for breach of promise and won ten thousand dollars. After the court she was struck by a streetcar, breaking eight ribs, while the same judge gave her eight dollars. Moral: beware matters of the heart.
A collage of quips and anecdotes about wealth and readiness from historical notes. Warren L. Ryan style humor mentions cash hoards, heavenly choirs, student quizzes, and everyday observations on life, money, and social antics.
In an address to Goucher students Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale asks who notices ankles as fashion shifts. the piece cites a witty exchange about gowns and focus. humor tightens the scene with light social commentary.
A 19th century lexicon excerpt defines purfle as ornamenting with borders or metallic threads. It explains parelcon as the addition of a syllable or particle to a pronoun verb or adverb. Moda is described as relating to form or mood and existing in form without real substance.
A devotional excerpt quotes Romans 8 33 38 affirming that God justifies through Christ and believers are more than conquerors. The passage emphasizes divine intercession and enduring love beyond life or death.
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