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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
4
Finnell's Agency Aims at Roads and Vis in Alabama
The piece argues the department needs funds to operate under Colonel Finnell to benefit Alabama citizens, asserting that his leadership targets state roads and related services. It emphasizes the cost of running the department and its purpose for public improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State “Department
Finnell
Alabama
Democrats Split Over Prohibition Plank and Glass's Challenge
The piece outlines Democratic Party divides over a proposed prohibition plank led by Senator Glass. It notes Glass aims to preserve enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment while allowing future changes, and cites Smith and Robinson as dry supporters shaping the national platform ahead of the November election.
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Soren
Sen
Sup Democratic Party
Glas
America
Glass
Democratic Party
Smith
White House
Robinson
Ofate
League of Nations
Tut- Ankh-Amen
Democratic convention picks Smith and Rob inson for ticket
The Houston convention chose Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York for president and Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas for vice president. The Daily notes the selection disappointed some Alabama delegates yet urges acceptance of the majority will and party unity despite disagreements.
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Houston
Alfred F. Smith
New York
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Smith
Democratic Party
Alabama
The
Daily
Robinson
A Train of Thoughts On Sabbath and Work Ethic
J E Blair argues against halting effort once needs are met. He says industry must be driven by wants beyond luxury and security. True prosperity comes when workers pursue righteousness and purpose, not easy complacency, aligning faith with diligent labor.
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Europe
Turkey
Tire prices decline tied to road repairs on Second Avenue
The note questions whether repair work on Second Avenue and Echols Hill influenced a drop in automobile tire prices, suggesting possible market or supply effects linked to local infrastructure work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Echols Hill
Pollyana Republican Says GOP Won’t Need Much to Win
A Pollyana Republican claims the Democratic ticket is easy to beat and that the GOP doesn’t need much to prevail. He pitches optimism, noting November will reveal the result.
Heflin credited with double hit in senate campaign
Senator Heflin is credited by some with scoring a double hit opposing Smith while naming Robinson to head the Democratic campaign in November.
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Heflin
Smith
Robinson
Senate
Editorials Reflect on Politics and Prohibition
The piece reviews Governor Al Smith's graduation speech and advice on hard work, notes Houston politics and prohibition era price rises, and mentions Rockefeller comments on leadership. It also reports on stock market wobble, a child’s near fatal incident, and a camera trap catching a thief at St. Joseph’s church.
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al Smith
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
To Save Our Party by Selfish Gop Stance
The Selma Times Journal criticizes Coolidge and Hoover for prioritizing party over country. It argues Republicans exploit national aims for partisan gain and laments a perceived shift toward factional politics, urging a president to serve all citizens, not a party.
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Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Coolidge
Hoover
Datherty
Sinclair
Fall
Ai Hole
Vermont
Selma Times Journal
Local Tire businessman Herbert LaFayette Thornton
Herbert LaFayette Thornton of One-One-One Tire Co formerly lived in Fayetteville Tennessee where he grew up. He attended Morgan Preparatory School and moved to Decatur in 1925 to enter the tire trade. He married Lorinda Farley in 1920 and has four daughters Frances Nancy Kate Lorinda and Elizabeth. He is active in First Presbyterian Church and various fraternal orders including Masonry Knights of Pythias and Junior Order United American Mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert LaFayette Thornton
One
Tire Company
Fayettville
Tenn
Morgan Preparatory
Decatur
Lorinda Farley
Frances
Nancy Kate
Lorinda
Elizabeth
Presbyterian Chirch
Mason
Knichts
Prthias
United American Mechanics
Decatur Visitor Hosts Wade Family Guest
Mr and Mrs Charles Wade entertain with their houseguest for the weekend their brother W R Hutter of Asheville North Carolina during a visit to Decatur.
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Charles Wade
W. R. Hutter
Asheville, N. C
River Falling as Tennessee Gauge Drops to Nine Feet
The Tennessee river was falling this morning with a gauge reading nine feet at the local point. Water levels ease after recent higher flow, signaling improved conditions downstream. Street flooding is unlikely as river continues its retreat.
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Tennessee
Summer heat returns with 88 degree high
The weather bureau reports a 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock with a maximum of 88 and a minimum of 71. The warm spell pushes daytime temperatures toward late spring levels.
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Weather Bureau
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Just One Year Edwin Shackelford Update
Mr and Mrs S H Malone and family spent Tuesday in Florence. Miss Nell Barrer of Washington DC is visiting Mrs Oliver Wade there. Mrs H Wohl and two daughters plan an extended visit to Chicago. Mrs W Fields and three children are visiting Birmingham.
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Nell Barrer
Washington, D. C
Oliver Wade
H. Wohl
Chicago
Pure Air a Primary Need of Life by Copeland
Health columnist Royl S. Copeland urges pure air as essential to life. He argues dirty air causes more deaths than infectious diseases, contrasts it with clean water, and warns air quality affects health as much as food.
Offbeat Jokes and Quips From The Office Page
A collage of humorous lines and anecdotes. The item riffs on editors, advertising, marriage puns, and social quirks with quick punchlines about independence, fashion, crutches, foot injuries, family sizes, photography poses, and jokes about bets and politics.
Jesus appears to disciples after resurrection
Magdalene reports to the disciples that she saw the Lord and that He spoke to her. That evening the doors were shut for fear, and Jesus stood among them saying Peace be unto you.
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Jesus
Magdalene
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