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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1927

Page

2

Business Recession Not Drastic in Early Year

The Guaranty Survey reports general business activity sound but tied to seasonal factors. While some sectors show weakness, overall trade and output for the first half of the year compare favorably with last year, with bank collateral and agricultural outlook cited as potential but not immediate threats. The cotton sector shows a marked price rise driven by foreign demand, with future exports likely to ease as foreign stocks build.

Guaranty Survey Guaranty Trust Com Atgo New York City New Orleans United States

Fowler Recovering The Use of His Eyes

Jim Fowler, about 14, may regain sight in both eyes after care from Dr. Eldred B. Cayce of Nashville. Once unable to read, he now reads fine print with his right eye and shows left eye improvement. Relations are advised he may return to school.

Jim Fowler Eldred B. Cayce Nashville

Revival Begins at Belle Mina Methodist Church

A large Belle Mina audience attended the revival opening at the Belle Mina Methodist church. Rev M D Boling led services with Rev John A May assisting. morning and evening sessions run daily through the week. May preached in nearby Greenbrier and Mooreville, returning to a packed Belle Mina crowd. The community expects a strong spiritual awakening as the campaign continues.

Belle Mina M. D. Boling John A. May Methodist Episcopal Church South May Greenbrier Mooresville Belle Mina-Mooresville

Midwife Arrested as Baby Sale Inquiry Widens

New Orleans investigative action targets midwives amid a broad probe of maternity hospitals led by the district attorney and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Mrs Hodgins surrendered after an undercover operation linked to a $75 baby sale involving a 3 week old girl. The case cites no law prohibiting baby sales, only a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

New Orleans T. P. Hodgins Louisiana Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children District Attorney's Office Stanley A&year Society For the Prevention of Hodgins

Millions of Americans list million dollar incomes in 1925 tax returns

Treasury analysis shows 207 returns with $1 million plus for 1925, up from 75 in 1924 and 206 in 1916. Seven filers reported $5 million or more, New York led with 96 residents, and total tax collected reached $734,555,183 with average net income about $5,249.

Washington Treasury New York

Taxable incomes by rates for Alabama in 1925 tax data

Alabama shows 16 328 returns with net incomes of 101 432 323 and tax of 2 326 213, reflecting a 1 767 90 increase in income from 1924. The figures illustrate state tax base and revenue changes for the year.

Alabama

Both Sides Claim Graves' Support On Nuisance Trax

The debate centers on Graves's stance as both sides marshal backing and the bill awaits a second reading in the house. If no accord on state revenue emerges, a joint committee from the house and senate would be formed to arbitrate and draft a compromise bill for both chambers.

House Senate Aouse

Classified advertising costs rise in daily editions

Local notices report higher rates for classified ads as daily papers expand pages and seek revenue. Small businesses look for affordable options while editors note growing demand for brief, itemized listings across sections.

Three Fatalities In Arkansas City

VAN BUREN Ark June 27 AP Two deaths from drowning and another from an automobile accident occurred yesterday Hugh Davis 12 was burned to death when his car overturned and the gasoline tank exploded Moulti Powers another occupant of the car was injured Henry Morse 16 was drowned while swimming His body was recovered after a two hour search Theo Smith 9 was drowned in the old brick plant pit when he slipped from the bank into the pool His body was recovered soon afterward

van Buren Ark Hugh Davis Moulti. Powers Henry Morse Theo Smith

Victim's Parents Visit Here En Route Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Farmer of are guests of friends here en route home after an unspecified incident. The item notes visitors in town and does not include further details or locations.

Henry Farmer

Local Murders and Tragedies Reported Across Jackson Miss

Reports from Jackson Mississippi describe a string of violent incidents. Mrs O B Rees slain by an intruder described as a negro hunter and the couple Mr and Mrs Farmer who had moved away years ago plan to depart for Philadelphia. A painter killed his wife then shot himself leaving her gravely wounded. Darney reportedly shot his wife in the street after she left with their children.

Jackson Miss Rees Farmer Philadelphia Painter Dancy Darney

Shoots His Wife Then Kills Self in Shreveport

A middle-aged man identified as E. H. Dancy shot his wife and then killed himself in Shreveport Louisiana on June 27 according to AP. Police found the bodies and opened an investigation into the domestic tragedy.

Shrevepfort E. H. Dancy

Prepare now to register when the registration books are in July

The notice indicates registration books open in July and urges prompt preparation. It implies eligible voters or participants should ready documents and timelines ahead of the filing period. The exact dates and venues are not specified in the readable text.

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