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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

2

Giants to Test Advertising Value at Interassociation Meet

Denver July 22 delegates to the Interassociation convention will hear talks by leaders from transportation, film, aviation, radio and agriculture. Speakers include W Sargent for railroads, Will H Hayes for motion pictures, Col Paul Henderson for aviation, Merlin H Aylesworth for radio, Samuel R McKelvie on farming, Emily Newell Blair on women consumers, and cabinet officials Raven and Work on federal policy. Delegates from Britain Germany Australia Canada and Mexico are slated to attend alongside American executives and industry reps.

Th - W. Sargent Oerro and Northwestern Railroad H Hays Col. Paul Henderson National Transport Company Aviation Merlin H Aylesworth National Ting Company America Muel R Mée Kelvie Dundee of Nebraska Emily Newell Blair Democratic National Committee Erat Roves Abert Ork Raven Econ Ile Work John ‘Chapple Vetional Will Ors L. Rothafel York Theater

Vagrancy Case Leads to Fine in City Court

One defendant charged with vagrancy was fined 13 dollars and sixty cents. City patrolmen have been ordered to monitor all vagrants in the city.

Discovery brings $80,000 for Gordon stomach remedy

Dallas pharmacist G. M. Gordon, after twenty years of work, sells the rights to a digestive cure. The secret process claims to prevent excessive fermentation ease irritation and aid digestion relieving constipation gas dyspepsia and heartburn. Available by mail prepaid at a stated price.

G. M. Gordon Dallas Pharmacist Gordon

Sleepless drive begun by Al Vini

Al Vini the so called Spanish Hercules began a sleepless drive at 12 30 today aiming to stay awake for more than 1000 hours. He plans to continue through city streets then move to Moulton Town Creek Courtland and Leighton with his Essex and tools ready. Three prizes will be awarded for guesses on the total mileage.

Lindbergh Al-Vini Hercules Essex Moulton Town Creek Courtland Leighton

Morgan Mountains in Summer School Report

Five of 800 students in the Birmingham Southern college summer session hail from Morgan county. Decatur representatives include Miss Elizabeth Houston Miss Florence Smith and Carlton Kelley. Misses Helen Jones and Sarah Faye Jones come from Falkville as they renew teaching certificates and pursue further study.

Birmingham Southern College Morgan County Decatur Roy FE. Hoke Elizabeth Houston Florence Smith Carlton Kelley Helen Jones Sarah Faye Jones Falkville

Picnic Postponed by St John’s Episcopal Church

The Thursday church picnic by St John’s Episcopal Church has been postponed indefinitely due to weather. A new date will be announced when conditions improve.

St. John’s Episcopal Church

Evolution issue flares up again in Alabama

In Montgomery on June 22 AP reports the evolution bill pushed by Rep. C. O. Thompson of Etowah County to ban teaching theory of evolution in state funded schools rekindling debate. Other items include Speaker Long’s $5 million 15 ton bridge construction plan funded by a special gasoline tax and a senate caucus on a nuisance tax on cigars cigarettes and tobacco with protests from druggists a pharmaceutical group and labor representatives.

Montgomery C. 0. Thompson Etowah County Thompson Judiciary Committee Lee Long House Board of Administration State Tax Commission Senate Senate Finance and Taxation Committee F. G. Salter H. V. Gardner Troy Ala Finance and Taxation Committee

Combined Charge Drunk and Disorderly Fines Set

Two defendants in city police court were fined $18.60 each for drunk and disorderly conduct in a combined charge ruling.

Four faced sunflower seedling mystery from Oklahoma

J F Weaver brought a four faced sunflower growth to the Daily office. He believes the unusual plant may have grown from a seed sent to the local broom works in broom corn and wonders if it was shipped from Oklahoma. Decatur's future hinges on individuals pursuing best results.

J. F. Weaver

Mock Trial Set for July 14 by Junior Chamber of Commerce

The mock trial planned by the Junior Chamber of Commerce is tentatively scheduled for July 14. The event aims to engage nearly all attorneys in Morgan County and attract visitors from across the county.

Chamber of Commerce Ben Britnell Jodie Eras Eivie Organic Eyve Morgan County

Cotton Looks Good Says Mr Penney In Mooreville Belle Mina

La mar Penney reports cotton in the Mooreville Belle Mina area looks exceptionally good despite heavy rains. He recently returned from the section after a brief business trip and doubts wet weather has harmed the cotton crop.

Mooresville Belle Mina Lamar Penney Penney

Classified ads rise as Jit tletsee runs more daily deals

Fragmentary notice notes higher advertising costs and a plan to run four want ads in the Daily. It mentions Jit tletsee and shifts in pricing affecting local merchants and readers.

Prayer Meeting Held on Fourth Avenue South

The Ninth Street Methodist Prayer service was held last night at the home of Mr. Phil A on Fourth Avenue South. Much interest was shown in the meeting.

Phila Fourth Avenue

Jack Signs New York Bout With Sharkey Set for July

Jack pstly reached a police Tex agreement to fight Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium on July 21. The financial terms were decided at a conference but not announced.

New York Jack Tex Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium

Officers Serving Notice Street Tax in Decatur

City tax officers in Decatur announce street taxes are due with payment required by July 6. Delinquent status begins July 16, after which a $10 extra penalty is added, making total due higher. taxpayers are urged to pay now to avoid further charges.

Decatur

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