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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
4
A rare scene in New York shows Republicans from the eastern and western wings uniting to support farmers. The image suggests New York may not be as hard-boiled as some political speakers claimed last autumn.
Forty two graduates from Riverside High School this year signal Decatur's growth and show local youth increasingly convinced of education's advantages.
Walter Hagen secures the Open Championship of Great Britain in a display that leaves The Daily with a comfortable sense of victory over the confident British field. Hagen’s win signals a strong performance by an American in a prestige event long dominated by UK players.
A real estate pitch promises Decatur property will rise as the city advances. The speaker credits citizenship for the expected urban progress and large future dividends on investment.
The note urges visiting a banker to discuss funding for a home in Decatur this year. It emphasizes persistence in business, accepting weather, and avoiding regret by action. It contrasts fortune making with moping and warns against lingering setbacks.
Truman Alexander, a Tennessean columnist, faced faulty judgment after inviting a critic to dinner and serving fried chicken. The visit transformed the critic into a strong admirer, and Alexander now invites more contributors, hoping to keep them engaged with Southern Style hospitality.
The La Fayette Sun supports Senator Heflin amid mob violence controversy from Brockton Massachusetts. The Daily questions the Senate vote against Heflin’s resolution and notes opposition stemmed from avoiding sympathy with his stance. The Brockton incident is regrettable, and Heflin’s right to speak is acknowledged.
DeLand Florida voters Tuesday chose the incumbent in a harsh city campaign that stirred acrimony between factions. The Deland Daily Sun and Deland Daily News note diminished cordial relations yet express cautious optimism as residents vow to move forward and focus on Deland’s development.
Tennessee editorials denounce alleged bribery attempts to influence the Liggett jury. Papers argue the juror tampering threatens the nation’s courts and call for swift action, tougher penalties, and a new trial with tighter safeguards to ensure justice.
A Florence Daily News note praises Cliftop West Virginia for dropping archaic municipal speed limits and posting a sensible sign. It argues that driving sensibly, not merely obeying fixed speeds, reduces accidents and congestion, and suggests other towns could adopt similar practical approaches to traffic regulation.
Dr C B Glenn, superintendent of Birmingham schools, says a college degree is worth $56 000. He urges students planning to begin college courses this year not to assume costs should equal the work involved and the value of education.
Wir. Bilbane is noted as the highest paid editorial writer in the country with his daily opinions reflected in The Decatur Daily, though the paper does not necessarily concur with all his views.
Calvin Coolidge’s June Cosmopolitan chapter recounts his father as a good trader who bought a horse a blacksmith shop a barn and two acres for 375 dollars and later sold one barn for 100 dollars, illustrating frugal early enterprise.
Paris reports current debates on postwar trading terms with the Allies seeking 600 million dollars in gold annually for 58 years while Germany’s negotiator Schacht offers 420 million annually for 37 years France counters with a 500 million annual settlement proposal reflecting the tense financial talks of the era.
The text argues a settlement is probable with a payment by Germany that will be smaller than maintaining its large navy and army. Germany would pay and profit, while neighboring states stay poorer, maintaining defenses sufficient to deter German power.
The Vatican will relocate its Observatore Romano offices to Vatican City marking official acknowledgment of the pope's temporal power by Italy. The move underscores the Holy See's media presence within sovereign territory.
A Pope believes his spiritual authority is recognized by hundreds of millions worldwide, providing solace and encouragement amid challenges as the church continues its global presence and influence.
A new tariff fight unfolds demanding heavy duties on Cuban sugar both raw and refined while sugar from the Philippines remains duty free. The policy is framed as reinforcing a United States partnership with the Philippines and its allies.
Tobacco farmers seek relief from a new government debenture subsidy while middlemen stand to profit, leaving growers hopeful for favorable terms amid the plan.
Senator Moses of New Hampshire learns from Senator Sackett via Mr Lowry that tobacco selling in the country at 1274 cents per pound would yield a government bonus of 17 cents per pound on all tobacco exports.
The text argues tobacco middlemen should compensate farmers with 12.4 cents per pound, export the crop, or give it away, or sell at half a cent. It notes a 12 to 14 cent bonus difference could yield nearly a 50 percent gap.
A clipped remark notes that tobacco prosperty will interest Methodists and YWCA women who dislike tobacco, suggesting a local conversation about social norms and reform.
Calvin Coolidge arrived twenty minutes early for his first directors meeting as director of the New York Life Insurance Company yesterday. A biblical coinage underscores the mood with a line about diligence and standing before kings.
The former president is interested in life insurance not for profit but for public service possibilities. His day’s work yesterday earned $50, a sum small by modern standards, yet fifty times what Mr. Coolidge’s father paid the blacksmith who earned $1 a day fifty years ago in the Coolidge shop.
An aged prisoner reflects on resilience as a spider continually spins and rewrites its web despite every tearing setback, serving as a solitary emblem of perseverance and hope.
A renowned old magnate sits in jail after defying senators in questioning. He draws strength from a blond trained nurse whose presence brings him deeper, pleasanter inspiration amid his confinement.
In the jail medical department a blond nurse or doctor assists an oil man valued at 100 million dollars. She instructs him to hand iodine and demonstrates bandage fixing, illustrating what can be learned in such an atmosphere.
The United States Army presented an imagined defender of the nation on Long Island yesterday. In a simulated scenario the enemy landed cavalry infantry and artillery on the coast. The army, with courage, theoretically drove the foe back into the sea.
The report states United States defenses included 29 airplanes, illustrating that aircraft are part of national defense and not entirely unfamiliar in military planning.
Scout Executive Hunt announced that Decatur now has 92 active Scouts, up from 35 in April. The Valley Country Club greens are open for golfers, announced club pro George Curtis. Mr and Mrs H K Tankersley from West Point Miss with two sons are visiting brother L R Nash and Mrs Nash for two weeks.
Washington bystander Richard Maslock chronicles reporters at a farewell dinner who leave in a group, then observe a hotel general salute a tolling army guard. The moment turns into laughter as the crowd erupts with a marching salute and a chorus of Stars and Stripes Forever in the lobby.
Masterpiece president Hoover inspired George Luks to paint his major work The Noble Experiment a three year gap piece depicting a speakeasy with five figures including a white uniform street sweeper at the foreground bar a society man and two condélle décollete women. Luks calls it a portrait of American life in an American period.
A woman who was robbed weeks earlier in France had her jewels and money stolen at the pier. Her son's final photograph, kept in a leather case bearing her name and address, was later found mailed to her with a note reading Ex cuse me.
Washington report on President Hoover whose right forearm fatigue limits greet lines at Red Cross convention. About 850 delegates refused his handshake offer, preferring to spare him fatigue though Mark Hoover suggested greeting each delegate at the White House. The White House urged consideration as 1,775 people were greeted in one day, tiring his hand and hindering his writing ability.
The text contrasts biblical exhortations from Romans with a note that handshaking had become a considerable strain on him. It references judgment by Jesus Christ and admonitions to Jews under the law, framed as a sermon on guidance and truth.
Visitors limits were set to ten constituents per semi weekly reception and continued by Harding Coolidge and Hoover. Hoover later cut daily receptions to Mondays and Wednesdays and hinted at further reductions to one public gathering weekly.
A nostalgic verse recalls a mother's lullaby heard on a late night radio opera show. The narrator laments preferring the warmth of mother's song over the distant stage. Interleaved witticisms and brief dialogue add a light, reflective mood.
The passage jokes about Henry Ford and wealth, mocks his claim that no successful boy saved money, and humorously contrasts dancing and marching through a dialogue between Helen and Robert. It reflects light social satire with rapid quips and exaggerated phrases.
A playful observation notes a woman laughing into her sleeve whenever a man starts to speak through his hat, capturing a moment of humorous social interaction.
A playful quip frames a famous athlete as always on the team, humorously elevating a horsefly to team spirit status in a light remark. The line underscores loyalty and unity in sports culture through a whimsical metaphor.
The list defines three terms A DAY Peremptory meaning final decisive absolute precluding question. Suspire describes a long deep breath sigh or breath. Quibble notes evasive shift from the point a trivial cavil or evasion.
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