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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
4
A reader jokes that if current murder stories lack vulgarity they might turn to Elmer Gantry for a more lurid tale. The remark plays on the novel's notoriety and contrast with crime reporting.
A Mississippi flood underscores nature's power over human ingenuity and casts doubt on Earl Carroll's latest show, as critics question whether his approach can prevail against rising waters and challenges.
A plea to remove static boosts radio fans toward perfect reception and hints that soon they will crave television sets in every home, signaling a shift in entertainment habits.
Mrs. Snyder wife of a $115 weekly art editor is cited for employing $25000 worth of counsel to aid her in a legal or life preservation fight. The remark frames a high cost legal help amid personal struggle.
A Denver judge named Lindsay visited Alabama and left unclear what he means by companionate marriage. The remark prompts readers to explain the term and its implications.
The article notes premium paid for the first bond issue of the Consolidated City of Fairview Decatur and Albany. It attributes the high price to the authorities' sagacity, buyers' confidence, and the financial standing of the consolidated city. It argues investors seek safe places and that the Decatur issue being in demand signals a future for public improvements in the Tennessee Valley.
News dispatches portray thousands of refugees in Louisiana camps living on temporary shelter and food. Children glimpse the disaster while elders endure the loss with quiet sorrow as flight hurried away from flooded areas. Debate rises over government relief and the reach of aid beyond China and other nations.
The report describes Purvis’s God’s Mercy Store where goods are sold at cost or with a voluntary profit. Customers choose their markup, some adding 10 percent, and payments are accepted directly. The business grew from 1000 dollars of stock to 15000 dollars, with last year’s sales near 100000 dollars. Purvis emphasizes honesty and a personal code over religious affiliation.
The Daily notes bus operators plan to seek state regulation in the upcoming session. They urge insurance requirements and a highway fund payment to support road maintenance. The paper urges stringent rules aligning bus lines with rail carriers and calls for a substantial license tax to fund highways.
The debate over arming or disarming individuals surfaces as a pivotal concern in American political life. Proponents frame it as public safety versus personal freedom, while critics warn of unintended consequences and civil liberty risks.
The piece reflects on choosing paths to success and the ease of creating alibis. It critiques chasing others to justify failure, noting that alibis shield no one and fail to advance outcomes.
A historical summary traces the 1926 Mississippi flood to the prior autumn rains in the Ohio and Missouri watersheds. It describes escalating floods from October through January across Kansas, Oklahoma, Ohio, and the Mississippi basin, culminating in record crests on the Cumberland and upper Ohio before widespread rain across the region.
The Andalusia Star laments the lack of press support for the Graves administration and argues patronage favors friends over competence. It recalls how politicians from mayor to president appoint allies, not the best-qualified, highlighting widespread inefficiency among offices serving taxpayers.
The fragment notes a quip about Michael Faraday from 1831 and hints at ideas that later became real. It reads like a teaser about science ideas turning prophetic satire into fact as time passes.
Morgan County health officer Dr. H C McRee visits Liberty Oak Ridge and Orr schools to give physical examinations to students today.
The Alabama Society for Crippled Children runs a Friday clinic in Huntsville for crippled children with Morgan County participants expected to be brought in for treatment.
A compact classified style advertisement urges readers to call Albany 46 for commercial printing. It promises on time delivery and neat printing at reasonable prices.
Dr. Copeland lauds Nathan Straus and Hadassah for building a Health House in Jerusalem. The facility will promote disease prevention with pasteurized milk, infant welfare, prenatal care, school inspection, maternity services, and free milk and soup for the poor. Mrs Straus aided her husband, and the project memorializes their public health work.
The Daily presents Mr. Brisbane's daily editorials while noting no full concurrence. Lloyd George argues Shek shifts from a wolf to a sheep dog, becoming friendly to Europeans yet prioritizing Chinese Rule.
The speaker argues Lloyd George is highly intelligent but inaccurate on China matters. He says China lacks the Japanese character to become a giant power and compares Chinese factions to a long history of internal fighting. Chiang Kai-shek could fall at any time and he uses a crab and jelly fish metaphor to describe China as a fragile giant.
A New Orleans telegram claims no break threatens the city and river waters are not entering the town. The Poydras levee breach is widening upstream, diverting flood to the gulf at a rate of three hundred thousand cubic feet per second, easing the crest. Authorities urge permanent Mississippi flood control and river deepening to protect the region.
The London anti cruelty society launches a campaign arguing lobsters and oysters suffer when cooked or eaten alive. It notes oysters are more organized and may suffer more when chewed alive, and questions whether natural death would be less painful.
A seat on the New York Stock Exchange brought $195,000 last week with another offer of $5,000 higher. The total value of exchange seats stands around $214.5 million, and analysts say their worth could double in time if market conditions improve.
In April the market saw most days exceed two million shares traded, with a total around 49 million shares. The newly established Seattle exchange promises rising seat values, with experts predicting prices will outpace New York once fully developed.
In a wartime reflection, the piece argues women outnumber men in Britain and across the empire yet governance remains male driven by a small elite. It highlights a lightning strike on a hydroplane and the push for non explosive fuels. A New York church incident and theft of poor boxes are noted as moral warnings.
Iowa teachers face conflicts between personal liberty and classroom duties as boards in Paton and another town impose church attendance or discourage card games. Florence Cochrane, a 19 year old New False teacher, was dismissed over risqué stories, prompting appeals. State highway changes shift primary road control to a five man commission. A push to promote Iowa authors including Thanet and Hough surfaces.
The Morgan County Medical Society will meet this afternoon at two o clock in the Morgan County Health Department office to discuss local health matters and upcoming initiatives.
Dr L C Murphree the district health officer for the Tennessee Valley is in Gadsden on official business. He formerly served as health officer of Etowah County.
Decatur seeks to turn its market into a regional marketing hub for farmers and vendors. Outreach emphasizes local produce, artisanal goods, and community events to attract visitors and increase sales.
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