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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
4
Dispatches report an officer apologized after stopping Colonel Lindbergh for obeying a detour sign. The incident raises questions about duty and protocol amidst the high profile encounter.
A reader note recalls a government reading of 100 degrees on June 25, 1917, noting it as the sweltering day in the area. The memory contrasts with today’s hot spell and highlights historic temperature records.
The American Legion seeks a lasting July celebration in North Alabama. The movement emphasizes community impact and shared heritage, urging broad local support and participation to honor veterans and regional history.
Reports indicate some organizations require alternates to attend conventions in Chicago to ensure representation. Observers say the policy aims for safety and inclusive participation, though details vary by group and charter.
A London fog day yields a curious tale as only Scotsmen are abroad and busy developing pictures while the streets stay empty. The quaint note captures a peaceful, fogbound moment reflecting local curiosity and humor.
Alleged actions around James J. Tunney involve secrecy payments following a high profile boxing feud. The report notes past confrontations with photographers and opponents, with emphasis on avoiding further publicity. Impact on Tunney’s public image remains unclear with limited corroborating details.
The note claims that seeking lost stunt fliers costs more in upkeep than the initial outfit, suggesting ongoing expenses outweigh the original price. It emphasizes that ongoing maintenance drives the total cost rather than the purchase price alone.
The text argues that drivers have an easier time on public highways when pedestrians stay to the left side of the road and watch oncoming traffic, claiming this arrangement improves driver visibility and pedestrian safety.
The comic character Skippy appears with notable horse sense in The Daily Monday. Readers are invited to follow his antics daily and share in the amusement touted by the management.
The weather page notes a string of alternating sun and showers, unusual for the season. To prevent date mix ups, O' So! offers reminders that it is mid-summer and to expect such playful meteorological shifts.
The report notes Cannon’s stance on his stock market involvement as his personal affair, a view echoed by a Methodist leader who adds that consequences of any loss would also be his own affair.
Decatur announces a diverse Fourth of July program after years of limited options. Residents are urged to stay home to support the celebration and to invite out-of-town visitors to join the day’s events.
Observers note a run-down structure at the Second Avenue intersection harming the neighborhood’s appearance. Calls rise to improve or remove the shack to protect a once-beautiful town section.
The Times cites London’s 1928 record of eighteen murders with all suspects caught. Eleven convicted, seven suicides, a 100 percent prosecution rate for major crimes. The piece contrasts England’s swift punishment with American reluctance and notes public sympathy for defendants harms justice.
Local plants in Decatur profited from Goodyear's new hangar project in Gadsden as material suppliers shipped bricks tile steel and other goods. The piece argues Alabama growth is interconnected, citing prior seaport and payroll boosts from Mobile.
Readable lines evoke longing for cool weather in late June as dry cockleburrs signal an early fall. The speaker uses natural imagery to express desire for relief from heat and to borrow months of cooler air.
The De Priest figure vowed to stage another musicale in February after a sparse turnout of white attendees in Washington last week. He noted that the event would recur when summer vacations end.
An Ohio university professor charged with killing a female student confesses to officers then pleads not guilty in court. The state must fund a costly trial, adding to taxpayer burdens and rising taxes.
Local ex service men express deep appreciation for Legionnaires of Hartselle extending cooperation. The upcoming Legion celebration next month is expected to break attendance and entertainment records with high enthusiasm.
Arthur Brisbane delivers a wry 1926 syndicated column for The Decatur Daily, mixing humor and social observation. The piece outlines light anecdotes and topical references likely aimed at a general reader audience.
The Decatur Daily presents Mr Buisbane's daily editorials alongside a bold scientific fairy tale about an enclosed universe. It notes the Mount Wilson 100-inch reflector discovering nebulae receding from Earth up to 4,900 miles a second, about 50 million light years away, illustrating vast cosmic scale.
The author derides scientific speculation about light, space curvature, and infinity while critiquing social issues. They note tobacco taxes, divorce anecdotes, and a parable about exchange of troubles, then pivot to a lion and cow incident illustrating motherly courage and memory, ending with Mexico's church state accord on clergy registration.
Mexico bans religious instruction in schools while permitting church education and seeks pope approval by separating church from state. In Illinois, bankers condemn the chain-bank system after a convention vote, warning that branch banks would concentrate financial control in a few large city banks.
Rainfall for the past 24 hours measured .57 of an inch. Approval of 1914 expenditures to run the French government ends a delayed audit caused by the war.
Crisp County Georgia proclaims its hydro electric plant as the only county owned facility in the country. The project cost 1250 dollars and aims to boost local electricity supply and pride.
Mrs. F. E. Pharr of Texarkana shined in state golf tournaments winning titles in both Texas and Arkansas, extending her regional acclaim.
Former Attorney General George W. Wickersham faced a second summons to public service by President Taft. Taft defended his tough tenure enforcing the Sherman act and praised Wickersham as the pride of his administration, hoping a successor might match his success.
Governor Bibb Graves completed a six camp inspection tour in Alabama and expressed satisfaction with overall camp conditions. One Coosa county camp failed to meet standards and orders were issued to correct the deficiencies at once. Hamp Draper and Col. Woolsey Finnell were noted as state officials involved.
The Tennessee river remains at a stationary stage for several days with today's gauge reading steady at five feet.
The weather bureau announces a high of 92 degrees and a low of 71 for the 24 hour period starting this morning.
The Greater London area hosts about 7,850,000 residents, nearing Belgium's total population of 7,875,000. The comparison highlights London's large urban footprint relative to a European nation.
Advice from Royal S. Copeland on seasonal ivy and oak poisoning. Symptoms include intense itching rash and blistering. wash exposed areas with strong soap, use baking soda solution, vaseline or boric acid salve, and consider grindella robusta for itching. Seek medical opinion for legitimate medical questions and follow doctor guidance.
President Hoover selects George Wickersham to chair a commission aimed at strengthening enforcement of federal laws. Justice Department colleagues recall his judicial temper and lifelong study, noting his courtesy and enduring goodwill toward staff.
English Quaker Wickersham was among the few attorneys general to argue before the Supreme Court in person. He sought to represent the government whenever possible and weighed many duties that kept him from arguing as often as he wished. Born to fish-Quaker ancestry, his mother is named at his birth. At 15 he entered Lehigh University’s civil engineering program, later studying at Harvard. After graduation he practiced law in Philadelphia and New York until Taft appointed him to his cabinet. He served on Wilson’s industrial conference board and the codification of law committee, aided New York in government reorganization, and was a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania and the Carnegie Institute.
A collage of quips about advertising honesty love and daily life. Jokes touch on Barber customers bank robbers car ownership and the contrast between old wives temper and modern commerce with rural and urban scenes. The piece uses playful dialogue and regional humor.
A historical note on boxing showing its shift from a sport to a commercial enterprise, reflecting broader changes in how prize fighting was marketed and organized.
Miss Annie Britnel is the guest this week of friends and relatives in Hartselle. Hal S. Daniel of Atlanta was the weekend guest of his brother J. R. Daniel. Mr and Mrs W C Knight motored to Huntsville for a Golf Club dance. Mr and Mrs Carl H Goodman of Memphis are guests at the Schimmel home.
A biblical excerpt discusses God's mercy and sovereignty from Romans 9 14 21. It emphasizes that mercy rests with God, who can harden whom he wills, and questions human fault in divine design.
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