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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
9
Rates and rules for classified ads at The Decatur Daily. Includes reception hours, publication deadlines, rejection rights, and price scales by point size and line depth. Mentions 5% cash with order, minimums, bold and extra charges, and multi‑insertion discounts.
A classified index lists announcements cards of thanks and other notices with categories. It mentions an automobile for sale of a 1929 Model A Ford Coach at 525 or 450 dollars, with a Hill Chevrolet corner location and a buyer tip to read the car ads for quick results.
Listing shows land for sale on Moulton Street behind Bond Block with ravine access and sewer exchange notes. Also a Morgan County Probate Court notice to Benton Smallwood and joint owners to appear May 1929 for sale of lands in Section 6 Township 7 Range 1E to divide among owners Elbert Smallwood and others. hearing set May 1 1929.
SELMA Ala May 2 One death was reported and property damage caused by a heavy rain hail and lightning storm which struck this section last night and early today Edward Bryan Hughey 33 was killed instantly late yesterday by lightning as he entered the dining room of his home eight miles from Marion Mrs Hughey and two small children were in the house at the time but were uninjured
Decatur was visited today by John Boles and his young daughter from Hartselle route 1. The outing drew attention as locals noted the travelers' brief stop in the city.
Chicago May 2 six police captains several prominent politicians and others 28 in all named in true bills by the Cook county grand jury state s attorney John A Swanson and aides hint at further sensational disclosures concerning a 4 syndicate netting 25000 daily through slot machines The investigation grew from the death of Mrs Selma Burnham widow of Burnham Vending Machine co records searched for clues None yet but hint at vast operations Another result expected is possible exposure of the deaths of Dr William H Reid and Charles C Fitzmorris early last year After reporting true bills the state s attorney refused to say next steps but hinted other indictments likely naming more police officials politicians and racketeers soon
British millionaire Sir Walter Runciman offers a formula for happiness advising marriage early and to abstain from joining clubs, as he outlines a simple path to contentment.
The essay traces how a girl grows up hearing she is born defeated and must prove herself as a boy. Marion recalls her mother and grandmother teaching gender bias, driving physical feats and solitary hikes to defy limits while shaping a lifelong struggle with womanhood.
Moultrie Georgia farmers push a campaign embracing a slogan of bigger and better peanuts. They express dissatisfaction with current production levels and aim to improve yields and quality. The movement reflects growing emphasis on crop advancement and local agricultural progress.
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