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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

2

Sixteen Million State Government Costs in Past Year

Alabama reports payments for operation maintenance of the general state government totaled 1.197 million dollars, about 687 per capita, based on an estimated population of 2.549 million. The figures cover current operation, public service enterprises, interest on debt, and improvements, with debt proceeds financing excess of revenue.

Montgomery Ala Alsma United States Department of Commerce Saae

Revenue and debt trends in 1917 1926 and 1927

The article reports total revenue by year with 20.9 percent in 1926 and 27.4 percent in 1917, notes licenses contributing 3.14 percent in 1927 and other tax components. Gasoline sales tax funded fixed debt with 41 563 282 dollars, highways 22 160 000, and per capita net debt rose to 16.34 in 1927 from 13.67 in 1926 and 5.80 in 1917.

TO FILL PULPIT Rev ler pastor to lead day and evening hours

The Rev ler will fill the pulpit with regular service hours on Sunday, leading both daytime and evening worship. The event outlines the church schedule and sermon engagement for the day.

Ler

Deca Turion Stationery Delivers Professional Edge

Deca Turion stationery elevates office branding with durable folders, crisp paper, and error resistant inks. Pro kits boost client confidence and streamline daily workflows across teams.

Freeman Family Remembered in Morgan County Obituary

Frederick Freeman longtime Morgan County resident and former president of the Merchant's Bank of Topeka is remembered after his death. He was born in Danville son of Captain Zenas F. Freeman a noted educator. His widow moved the family to Topeka where Freeman built a 30 year banking career culminating as bank president.

Windeeas County Jearn Frederi Freeman Morgan County Bank of Osle Danville Zenas F. Freeman Freeman Topeka Robert L’reeman Merchant’s Bank

Forty-Five Credits Issued to Students at Training Course

Forty-five credits were issued last night to students in the training course held during the week at the First Methodist church. Enrollees came not only from First Methodist but also Belle Vista, Hartselle, Ninth Street and Iral Methodist, pleasing church officers.

First Methodist Church First Methodist Bellevia Hartselle Ninth Street Iral Methodist

Consolidation Talk for Lacey's Spring Union Grove Schools

Plan under consideration would merge several school districts in the Lacey's Spring Union Grove area. Hope is expressed that the consolidation may proceed.

Lacey’s Spring Union Grove

Death Toll Of Two Diseases In Alabama April

Montgomery report shows influenza and pneumonia caused 479 deaths in Alabama in April. The epidemic list records 1,078 influenza cases with 188 deaths, and other diseases include typhoid fever malaria measles scarlet fever diphtheria tuberculosis and gonorrhea among others.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bureau of Vital Statistics Bureau of Epidermiology

Eleven Examined After Training Course at Baptist Church

After completing the training course at the First Baptist church this week, eleven students were examined in subjects taught at the final session last night. All earned good grades.

First Baptist Church

Mrs R T Tyler Leaves Birmingham Hospital After Treatment

Friends announce Mrs. R. T. Tyler has recovered enough to leave the Birmingham hospital where she received care. The report notes her gratitude for support during hospitalization and recovery progress.

R. T. Tyler Birmingham Hospital

Opening of Highway Honors Senator Craft

The dedication of the new paved highway between Birmingham and Mobile honored Senator John Craft a longtime highway champion from Mobile County. Craft, now octogenarian, helped found the Alabama Good Roads Association and led a decades long effort that culminated in substantial state highway funding and a legacy of roadway expansion.

Montgomery Ala Birmingham John Craft Mobile County Craft Alabama Alabama Good Roads Association Mobile Said Good Roads State Hig Way Commission Congress Hig Small

Graves Favors Extra Session On Highway Bond Issue

Governor Graves supports an extra legislative session to vote on another highway bond issue. The state already issued 25 million, with over 10 million sold from the second 25 million. Surveys are underway to plan spending of the remaining funds before year end.

Montgomery Ala Graves Bran Con Highway Commission

Advertising Tip Amid Classifieds Promises Best Returns

A fragment notes suggest using a small classified ad to maximize response. It hints at department placement and brevity as keys to higher returns for advertisements. The tone implies practical guidance for merchants seeking value from listings.

Surveyors Advise Positive Outlook on Whitesburg Bridge Site

Government surveyors report continued work on the Tennessee river bridge at the Whitesburg crossing. People in Laceys Spring and Union area express satisfaction with the outlook for a new bridge.

Whitesburg Crossing Laceys Spring Union

Daily letterheads ready for your job

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