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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1928
Page
3
The text notes rising cotton prices while rain falls. It hints at a sensational “Leviathian” robbery and a shattered marathon dance record of 304 hours. Houston residents sing of a hot town night as Senator Reed pledges support for the ticket despite the nominee, suggesting broader trade encouragement beyond quiet discussions.
After clearing the Democratic Party’s debt, Clem Shaver is urged as suitable material for a secretary of the treasury role under a Democratic administration.
A brief, garbled line mentions checking brakes and state officials, with a promise of action soon. It hints that the check will be more expensive and preparations to confront expected expenses are under way.
The narrative labels sh h h as the keynote of the Smith pre convention effort but warns that the opposite may occur in the next campaign if the New Yorker secures the nomination.
The writer wishes for a talking film about the Houston convention and imagines it would be intriguing if it depicted secretive back room conferences.
The Birmingham Barons clinched the regional pennant in the Southern league while Bobby Jones of Atlanta lost his bid for the open golf championship, underscoring a tight inter-city rivalry.
The Anniston Star argues the city still needs an auditorium as eight conventions have been held this year without one. It urges Decatur to begin talks, citing Birmingham as an example where months of debate led to a public demand, approval of a bond for parks and an auditorium, and eventual construction.
The Montgomery Journal lauds Alabama public works linking Mobile docks and the Birmingham to Montgomery highway as a sign of state progress. It notes the Bee Line highway and state docks, plus a future toll of truck transport, will attract outside attention and spur inland development from the Tennessee line to Mobile Bay.
A line about taking up a note endorsed in good faith reflects a charitable impulse described as the milk of human kindness. The remark frames lending aid as a virtuous action.
The article notes President Hoover will travel west next month to visit his home and may journey south to discuss his son’s measures. It suggests the South will require such explanations before its political actions could be destabilized.
A sanitized report states Germany hints the next war would avoid mass land battles and use gas to wipe out armies rather than traditional frontline combat. The article suggests a belief that such deterrence will curb future conflicts.
Three surveys for the Whitesburg bridge show work will start within months. The Whitesburg toll bridge contrasts with the free bridge in Decatur Albany and nearby counties. Albany and Decatur contributed $100 000 to the structure and residents are urged to help themselves.
A scattered column surveys the political and economic mood, noting Democratic strains over prohibition ahead of a convention, Republican dry rhetoric, and international views. It touches on France and Belgium heritage, German patents, and a grim Washington electric chair, ending with a vignette on bank robberies and shifting public fortunes.
Rev. and Mrs Noble R Edgwin arrive Monday to visit hosts Mr and Mrs W C G M Sullivan of Atai. Other visitors include Mrs Philip Humphrey and Mrs Owen Watson in Ville visiting Se and Mrs R L Smith. Mr and Mrs L A spend vacation in Burg Mississippi. Montgomery Bingham and Mr and Mrs John D have returned from Pawnee and other points.
Le King manager of Wells hosiery mill leaves on a motor trip to Joseph Michigan. He plans to return here about July 6.
Vague statements praise farmers for optimism and voting in a constructive manner. The text mentions Democrats and national excitement over a scandal and wine, while urging reform if Democrats misstep.
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