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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1924

Page

2

Bee Line highway spurs demand for river bridge investment

The article discusses investors eyeing a bridge to connect the Bee Line highway with the Gulf Coast route. It argues a year‑round wagon bridge would boost tourist traffic from the north to Florida, arguing a completed bridge would encourage southern travel and benefit the Tennessee Valley region.

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President urged to back Ford bid over McKenzie bill

The piece argues Coolidge should lead on national policy and support Ford’s bid for Muscle Shoals, warning against favoring Ford unless a better offer emerges. It says he must act for all Americans and should take a stand in the Senate agriculture committee on the McKenzie bill.

Coolidge Ford Ing Aed Ants Webi Nich Cles ‘Land McKenzie Senate Agriculture Committee South North West Muscle Shoals

Twin City welcomes visiting Dr Edmonds praising streets and trees

Dr H M Edmonds praised Twin City streets and the abundance of trees during his visit. He noted a strong spirit of loyalty and brotherhood, observed new streets under construction, and expressed hope for a return visit to see further growth and harmony.

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The Quiet Struggle Behind The 200 Hitter

A reflective piece contrasts the fate of a steady 200 hitter and the restless star, arguing many workers need supervision and clear direction to rise. It notes loyalty at work, but limitations in training and advancement, and explains why some excel only with strong guidance.

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Safety First and the National Safety Council

A speech emphasizes protecting workers from accidents and injuries, praising foremen for safety leadership. It traces the 1910 founding of the National Safety Council and its growth, noting its impact on reducing workplace and public hazards nationwide.

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Baseball Scores From League Action and Rained Out Games

YAYS RESULTS anon League Nashville New Orleans off day Chattanooga 9 Mobile 7 Atlanta 6 Memphis 5 in 11 innings. Birmingham 15 Little Rock 6. AL All games rained out NL Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 5 New York 3 Brooklyn 7 Chicago 8.

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Baseball and Basketball Pairings for Southern and American Leagues

Schedule listing regional matchups across the Southern League and American League with teams including Nashville New Orleans Memphis Atlanta Little Rock Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile St Louis Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Washington Chicago New York National League Boston Pittsburgh New York St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago.

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Be Cautious About Credit and Community Responsibility

A public notice from the Albany Decatur Merchants Association urges timely debt settlement warning that continued slow payments harm neighbors and reserves. It emphasizes paying debts or arranging settlements to remain creditworthy and community assets. The piece also references safety initiatives and management attention to employee safety and highway injury prevention with ongoing Monday meetings.

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