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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

3

Lawrence County farmers tour Tennessee dairying programs

Forty seven Lawrence county farmers and business men led by county agent J T Belue traveled to Tennessee counties June 23–24 to observe dairying and sheep raising projects. They visited the Borden milk condensing plant, lamb sales at Fayetteville, cattle and sheep farms, and dairy herds in Huntsville as part of a diversified farm program effort. A Moulton picnic is set for July 1 to raise funds for school building completion with an expected program of an orchestra and four speakers.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County J. T. Belue Tennessee Tennessee River Decatur Athens Pulaski J. E. Thomason Borden Fayetteville Huntsville Lawrence County High Tuscumbia Ed B. Almon Frank Willis Barnett Birmingham News F. W. Jackson Birmingham Jack Phillips Birmingham Packing Company

Detectives Continue Tale of Footpath Mystery

Fragmentary text hints at detectives pursuing a case involving footnotes or footpaths, with continuation promised tomorrow. Names, places, and concrete actions are not readable in the snippet.

Annual Picnic Dates Highlight North State Gatherings

The summer schedule features a July 2 picnic on the north end, with subsequent events in Jay Hanton Landersville Mount Moriah July 9 and C. C. Smith's July 16. Printing operations move to a new brick plant south of Sandlin Cowan Drug. J. D. L Byars leads the Ad vertiser in a home-printed four to six page edition. County tax votes from June 14 show one mill at 540 for and 113 against and three mill at 538 for and 117 against, both passing with 20 year terms. Several Moulton residents, including Judge W. R. Jackson, Mrs. Mollie Walker, Mrs. M. B. Mackey, and Miss Annie E. Moon, spent the past two weeks on short vacations, with Jacobson, Andalusia, and Birmingham trips noted.

Moulton Ala Mount Hope Jay Hanton Landersville Mount Moriah C. C. Smith’s The Advertiser Sandlin-Cowan Drug Company Stephenson- Alexander J. D. L.byars W. R. Jackson Savannah Georgia Mollie Walker M. B. Mackey Annie E. Moon

Simpson Attorney Hurt After Street Collision

R T Simpson Sr Florence attorney and well known giver to the state in his profession was struck by a passing car while crossing near the Florence post office. He required medical attention for a head blow and suffered a temporary collapse but friends expect his recovery.

R. T. Simpson, Sr Florence Simpson

Temperature Highlights Dip With 80/69 Record

The day featured a downward trend as the mercury reached a high of 80 and a low of 69. Weather observers noted cooler conditions overall with a clear pattern of descending temperatures through the afternoon.

Daily rainfall shows .20 inch decline over 24 hours

The local weather bureau reports no let up in rainfall with a .20 inch fall in the last 24 hours. The note emphasizes the value of supporting city growth through local trade with home merchants.

River Falling Force Continues Across Tennessee

The Tennessee river level kept dropping with a gauged reading near 8.2 feet. Local official Mrs. A. H. Irons reports ongoing steady fall as river data indicates lower water supplies in the region.

Tennessee A. H. Irons

Two Vi V P L Cases Heard In City Courts

Two defendants faced city police court action on prohibition violation charges today. One was fined 103 dollars 60 cents and the other 53 dollars 60 cents.

VY. P. L

Disorderly conduct cases fined by city police court

Two cases of disorderly conduct were brought before the city police courts today, the defendants receiving fines of 18.60 dollars each.

Quarterly conference and community notes from Decatur area

Last Saturday a quarterly conference was held with Dr. Robertson of Decatur in charge and Dr. Macky of Athens delivering the sermon. Families from the community attend the chautauqua in Athens. several residents visit relatives in Pulaski and Birmingham. Local updates include health improvement for W. D. Lyle and plans to attend gatherings in Falkville next Sunday. Boost Decatur efforts urged.

Robertson Decatur Macky Athens

Home merchant offers price matches and courteous terms

A local home merchant invites customers to compare prices and promises courteous terms unavailable elsewhere, aiming to secure shopper trust and repeat business.

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