Prohibition Vote Shows Three More States Back Strict Enforcement
The eighth major poll from The Literary magazine reports North Carolina Oklahoma and Kansas as well as Arkansas joining in voting over 50 percent for enforcement of the Prohibition Amendment. Only Connecticut New Jersey and Rhode Island favor repeal. The total 4 150 017 votes show 1 248 589 for enforcement 1 231 849 for modification and 1 669 579 for repeal.
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Digest Poll Shows Dry Vote Tops Wet Across Several States
The Literary Digest reports over four million responses with enforcement leading modification in a broad dry trend. Connecticut New Jersey and Rhode Island remain above 50 percent for repeal while Louisiana New York approach the threshold for dry status and several states lean toward enforcement.
Bowles To Leave Early Next Month For Ceremony
Thomas A. Bowles a Zamora temple representative to the nation may depart for Canada early next month to attend the ceremonial event.
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Zamora Temple
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Tennessee River Readings Show Static Level at 3.2 Feet
The Tennessee river remained at a steady stage today with the gauge marking 3.2 feet. No flooding was reported as water levels held firm along the shore.
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Weather report shows 88 high and 65 low by 7 am
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 88 degrees and a minimum of 65 degrees through seven o'clock this morning.
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Rainfall in Decatur Reaches .34 Inch by 7 AM
The weather bureau reports Decatur received .34 inch of rain by seven o clock this morning.
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Election ballots trend shows Repeal leading in popular vote
The report notes Repeal with 1 669 579 ballots remains ahead in the popular vote while 589 votes have finally surpassed modification at 1 231 849. Ballot influx continues but is easing as weeks pass with no sharp changes in the tally. A cautionary statement on staying safely near the roadside is included.
Special Mother's Day Sermon at Central Baptist Church
The sermon on Mother's Day at Central Baptist Church will use the passage Thy Mother is like a vine in thy blood. Dr. James Allen Smith hopes every resident can attend. Special efforts bring mothers to Sunday school and church, with flowers for those without. Sunday evening he will speak on Fishing on Sunday and fishermen are invited.
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Caddell Drug Store Undergoes Fresh Paint Upgrade
The interior of the Caddell Drug Store on Second Avenue is being repainted. Decorators are at work today and the job should finish soon.
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Caddell Drug Store
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Decatur Industrial Payroll Tops Five Million Annually
Decatur reports an annual industrial payroll approaching five million dollars, reflecting broad manufacturing and plant activity. The figure highlights sustained employment levels and regional economic momentum across the sector.
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