Miss Inez McCall Stricken by Malaria Attack
The report notes Miss Inez McCall is confined to bed due to an attack of malaria.
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Inez McCall
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
4
Louisiana penitentiary faces financial strain and closure
The article discusses a Louisiana state penitentiary needing to borrow funds to operate. Inmates are implied to prefer the facility’s permanent closure over continuation under financial distress.
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Louisiana Penitentiary
Washington schools abandon special days and weeks plan
The capital city schools decide the principal aim of learning is core instruction. They will no longer observe any more special days or weeks to highlight topics or events.
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Washington, D. C
Ill wind blows no good for Decatur street railway plan
The Enterprise critiques the street railway campaign in Decatur while noting a modern factory rising on the former street car barn site owned by the traction service. The piece suggests the project lacks business sense despite national sales success of the new plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hartselle Enterprise
Crente Traction Service
United States
Negro Fair at Cedar Lake Flaunts Worthy Enterprise
The Morgan county Negroes plan a Cedar Lake county fair this fall and seek cross racial support. Growth in farming, industry, and education among Negro residents pleases both races, and better conditions promise improved citizenship and understanding. H A Banks, secretary and promoter, reports broad encouragement from white and black residents.
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Morgan County
Cedar Lake
Morgan
H. J. Banks
Cedar Lake Fair
the Daily
Governor Richards Prepares to Halt Mob Violence in SC
South Carolina Governor John Richards orders National Guard to shoot to kill if needed to stop lynchings and mob rule amid race tensions after attacks on white women. He vows to enforce order and curb vigilantism while facing a volatile crime climate.
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John Richards
South Carolina
Richards
Dothan Eagle Publishes Sunday Morning Edition Expansion
The Dothan Eagle begins a Sunday morning edition on June 26 and receives congratulations from Messrs. Hall and Bachelor on expanding the South Alabama journal. The Daily notes the editor’s caution about Sunday costs, but merchants’ loyalty convinces the move, pledging support and gratitude.
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Dothan Eagle
Messrs. Hall and Bachelor
South Alabama
The
Eagle
Dothan
Deik the Eagle
Sheriff Davis Drives Hard on Moonshiners in County
Sheriff B. E. Davis has completed his 27th raid since taking office last January. In his tenure, 27 stills have been seized and arrests made in all but one case, with no bloodshed. He vows to persist, doing his duty day and night to make law violations as hard as possible to get away with.
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B. E. Davis
Sheriff Davis
Coolidge Fishing Trip Clouds Political Signals
President Coolidge enjoyed fishing in the Black Hills while facing disappointment on farm relief hopes from South Dakota legislators. Dispatches say his address angered rural lawmakers who expected farm aid and heard a critique that Dakota farmers should thrive without federal assistance. The trip left the Republican party with a lukewarm political day.
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Coolidge
West
Black Hills
Rapid City
South Dakota
State Game Lodge
Vermont
Dakota
Republican Party
Would the People of Morgan Scrap Their Equity
The Daily questions Morgan county residents about removing the courthouse to Hartselle and disposing of county equity. It notes the jail, foundation, and land are valuable yet costly to replace and questions whether selling or dismantling assets would serve Morgan’s interests without sacrificing value.
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Morgan
Decatur
Hartselle
Morgan County
City of
County of
Albany
Cemeniees
Voyage to Paris Tickets Draw Public Interest
Travelers seek passages aboard the America as Lindbergh and Chamberlin inspire confidence. Before Charley departed, he faced no companions lining up to join him for the voyage.
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America
Paris
Lindbergh
Chamberlin
Charley
Alabama lawmakers clash over revenue bill amendments
The piece details Oscar Tompkins efforts to amend the Revenue Bill, including a rail and nuisance tax amendment, and the influence of coal iron and utility interests. It cites Alf Tunstall and Governor Graves and remarks on road conditions and tire wear as context for the political fight.
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Bibb
Alf
Oscar Tompkins
Alabama
Tompkins
Tunstall
Tom Martin
Montgomery
Alf Tunstall
Graves
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Dothan
Agriculture department on road improvements and vehicle costs
The Department of Agriculture states that road movements incur a fixed cost, reduced by road improvements. It argues that the spending limit on road upgrades should equal the potential savings in vehicular operating costs, noting the country loses more in increased costs without better roads.
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Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Cal’s ten gallon hat sparks playful political chatter
The Decatur Daily muses on why a man seems impressive in a ten gallon hat, noting the style signals savvy campaigning. The Dothan Eagle quote suggests the hat votes may align with Jellybean and flapper supporters.
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Decatur Daily
Cal
Dothan Eagle
Decatur Urges Civic Growth and Public Effort
A city promotional message encourages residents to boost Decatur by putting forth best efforts to accelerate growth and development across the community. It emphasizes collective action and local engagement to realize rapid progress.
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Decatur
What Causes Cancer by Royal S Copeland MD
Dr Royal S Copeland discusses cancer as not a germ disease and predicts future discoveries of anti toxins or vaccines. He emphasizes early detection through regular full body exams and education, notes some cancers respond to radium, and says operations often succeed with minimal anesthesia. He reflects on fear of surgery and personal minor procedures.
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New York State Medical Society
Gohan
Health Question Answers From 1927 Feature Service
Health Q A covers heart and digestion related concerns for a reader. It suggests sending a self addressed stamped envelope for temperature questions and recommends consulting an elocution teacher for stammering. It also notes a sample weight for a girl given her age and height.
Royalty and editorial voices stir in a curious birthday remark
An editor notes Mr One's daily editorials may reflect sentiments of a top editorial writer. The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Coolidge are contrasted. A year old birthday reference and costume ball with schoolboy outfits hints at perceptions of royal seriousness.
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Prince OF Wales
Mrs. Coolidge
Henry the Eighth
King George
Erasmus
Mrs Coolidge Sees Knickerbockers On Women In South Dakota
Mrs. Coolidge visits South Dakota and observes women in knickerbockers, notes she will not wear them herself, favors rubber boots for fishing and a modest skirt. She cites Carlyle's Sartor Resartus to argue clothing defines grandeur versus a featureless biped.
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Carlyle
Byrd to Test Transatlantic Flight in Fokker Plane
Commander Byrd plans an important experimental flight in a three engine Fokker with three companions and a radio to relay progress. The endeavor marks the start of a series of trans Atlantic passenger flights on a solid foundation.
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Commander Byrd
Lindbergh
Fokker
Byrd
Wanamaker’s Transatlantic Flight Plan Promotes American Flying
Rodman Wanamaker funded a 1914 trans Atlantic flight project spending about 500000 and helped make Byrd’s later flight possible. He earned the nation's thanks for backing aviation and sticking to his plan to promote American flight.
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Rodman Wanamaker
Film Companies Plan Wage Cuts Across Industry
Film companies will reduce salaries over $50 weekly by 10 to 25 percent, cutting about 200000 dollars weekly and around 10 million annually. The move aims for sensible economies and asserts no harm to pictures, preserving production quality.
Right man or woman from getting twice as much as any movie
Fragmentary line discusses earning double what any movie ever earned by the top person whether a man or woman.
Cautionary note on flying safety and pilot qualifications
The advisory warns flyers not to fly merely for sensation without knowing the pilot and the aircraft. It stresses unsafe machines and unskilled or reckless pilots, noting many second-hand from the U S government. With good weather and careful judgment, flying is deemed safe.
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United States
Raccoon Rebecca Wins National Spotlight at White House
A stray raccoon linked to President Coolidge attracts nationwide attention after living in his household. The piece notes public envy from theatrical women and compares the saga to moral questions about debt imprisonment and historical legal practices.
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President Coolidge
Rebecca
United States
Unfortunate Woman Ends Life After Note
A widow and wife of a former judge died by her own hand yesterday leaving a note that said it is the only way Sweeter in the long run The report notes that the idea of death frightens many who fear its final outcome and wonders why they fear it after death
Evolution in California Arithmetic Through the Ages
Sacramento reports William J. Cooper traces how 1851 California schools defined evolution as a reverse of involution in arithmetic. Modern math texts shift to social arithmetic tied to daily life with simplified problems and less emphasis on fractions and higher math.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
William John Cooper
Cooper
Lindbergh
St. Louis
New York-Paris
Fossil Four Million Years Old Found in Okayama
A dispatch from Okayama reports a fossil estimated at more than four million years old. The remains are said to belong to a prehistoric animal named amplina, believed to have thrived in tropical zones, suggesting western Japan was once a tropical belt.
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Tokio
INS
Okayama
Japan
Gg Se
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