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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1924

Page

7

Better Homes in America Movement Backed by Officials

Dr Hubert Work secretary of the interior and other leaders of the Better Homes in America movement praise the plan to demonstrate better homes in hundreds of communities. They argue healthier, well built homes raise, sustain social progress and inspire better living through comfort, sunshine, fresh air, and harmonious surroundings. Surgeon General Cumming notes that healthy homes break a vicious circle of worsening health and support hygienic living.

Betian Davis Tiet Cumming Ton

City auction shows theft leftovers and pianos missing too

A police auction reveal lists lost items from the past year in New York including seven baby carriages, a full dining chair set, a vacuum cleaner, rugs, gowns, tools, and even dictionaries. The report also notes staged arts and crime notes, including a notable robbery and theatrical praise for Horace Brabham in Cheaper to Marry.

New York

All Nations Marching To Armageddon

The message warns of global distress and revolutions leading toward Armageddon. It claims Europe’s bankruptcy, unemployment, and upheaval, then urges faith that the Lord will end the trouble and establish a peaceful Kingdom on earth. A lecture on this subject is announced.

Europe

New York Lord Mayor Defies City Frauds On Civic Sunday

The new Lord Mayor Alderman Dobbie denounces the York Corporation as frauds over Civic Sunday recognition. He says council members attend church in small numbers and he will not waste time wearing the mayoral robes unless others join him in keeping city traditions. He warns they won’t kid him as previous mayors were.

York Dobbie Sven Mr. Dobbie

Printing Note for Stationery Order

A brief message indicates the stationery batch will be printed with the edit. It references a small edit and confirms production steps in a minimalist, agency-like note.

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