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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
4
The new traffic signal is in place at the Moulton Street and Second Avenue intersection. It aims to regulate flow and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians in the area.
A roll call will be held Friday night to report progress toward raising 8000 for local civic work. Subscriptions are being tallied and residents are asked if their names appear on the donor list.
Governor Long suffers a narrow senate impeachment ruling as the trial opens. The slim margin suggests continued support for his position amid ongoing proceedings and political maneuvering.
The French people remain wary of Germany as the Graf Zeppelin was ordered to fly over France at a time when photographing military defenses would be nearly impossible.
One fourth of the sum needed to complete the $8,000 industrial drive was raised on the first day. The appeal urged Decatur residents to finish the effort quickly so time could be freed for larger projects.
The city warns motorists that traffic laws must be obeyed and notes that those appearing in the mayor's court for violations have received ample warning.
The tariff aiding industry passes Congress with support from many, while the farm relief bill aiding agriculture faces tougher scrutiny. Despite divisions, some claim the Republican party stands as a strong ally of farmers.
Morgan County Health Department invites residents to begin a typhoid immunization series at the health unit any Wednesday. The program aims to render participants immune for life after completing the treatment sequence.
The piece notes Derby Day crowds heading to Louisville and laments visitor gouging on hotel rooms and meals, urging city to improve services for out of town guests and curb price spikes during the event.
The Decatur curb market shows substantial growth but could expand further if every Decatur housewife and Tennessee Valley farmer decide to support and offer produce there.
The article notes furniture stores will close at noon Thursday and predicts other businesses may follow, with bankers and furniture workers leading the shift. It mentions newspaper workers will keep seasonal routines, while a foreman who dispenses supplies tends to overlook newspaper plants.
Ex Governor Alfred Taylor of Tennessee, the last Republican leader there and famed for the war of the roses rivalry with his brother Bob Taylor, is critically ill. Alabamians and Tennesseans mourn a partisan figure whose loss the South cannot well bear.
The DeLand Daily Sun editorial defends high taxes as a sign of progress citing sewer water and street improvements in DeLand over forty years while contrasting Decatur. It warns economy in government matters and questions whether high tax communities attract home seekers or industry, urging cautious optimism.
State Superintendent Tidwell explains funding issues as enrollment growth raises per pupil costs. From 1926 to 1928 Alabama expanded school days by 11, added 42,885 students, increased average daily attendance by 11,574,384 pupil days, boosted school property value by 2,737,078 and added 1,260 teachers while raising average teacher salary by 70 dollars. The Daily lauds the Education Department under Dr. Tidwell and notes Tribune praise for transparency in state schooling developments.
Rural routes leaving Decatur are declared in need of repair as part of a routine public works assessment. The statement indicates infrastructure concerns on local roadways and the usual maintenance agenda.
A sportsman from the winning team meets an opponent who had an off day and says good game, but the losers take it hard, keeping the clash tense as they depart the field. The scene highlights the fine line between cordiality and rivalry after a rough exhibition.
The note asserts that Mr Brisbane does not necessarily share the paper’s views but presents them as the sentiments of the nation’s best paid editorial writer. It frames his viewpoints as representative rather than exclusive, implying a strong editorial voice tied to the publication.
A long column reflects on Wall Street’s rough day driven by rumors of Mellon's resignation and broader anti prohibition ideas. It traces Jeffersonian tax ideas, Swiss temperance votes, and the clash of European leaders Ramsay MacDonald and Clemenceau with Foch, noting market reactions, policy debates, and historical figures.
Mr and Mrs T A Caddell motored to Corinth Mississippi for a weekend visit to Mr and Mrs Cooper Huff. The Cotoca Epworth League Group Union will enjoy its annual banquet Friday evening at the First Methodist church. Mrs E C Price and Mrs Melvin Hutson spent Tuesday with Dr and Mrs Powers in Aspens.
Washington observes the Hoovers avoid ceremony, entertaining modestly at home with public funds spared for state functions. James McCaffrey recalls coaching New York stage lines from 1895 to 1909, noting rich passengers, old houses, and a bus era replacing coaches, with fares and manners reflecting bygone years.
An amusing anecdote recalls a 1920s White House dinner where guests waited for the Hoovers to signal departure. The President and Mrs. Hoover escorted guests to the door at midnight, observing the same departure custom used during formal Coolidge era gatherings.
A fragmented vignette traces New York landmarks from 1899 to 1929 atop a Fifth Avenue stage coach and later a motor bus. A visitor confuses St Patrick’s Cathedral with others as the city’s skyline and notable buildings, including a broadcasting studio, become familiar but elusive.
A 1920 guidance piece by Dr Royal S Copeland outlines a balanced feeding plan for a 28 month old, emphasizing regular meals, daily milk, and nutritious options like orange juice, porridge, eggs, fish, and stewed fruit. It offers sample daily menus, stresses variety, and notes hydration and rest as key factors.
A humorous column extracts jokes and quips about money jokes dating, manners, and social scenes. It includes snippets on new paper money size jokes about bargains in a dry goods store and playful exchanges about marriage and fame. The tone mimics a light periodical humor page.
A quirky locally reported remark claims the pig pen proves mightier than the sword in avoiding discipline from the sanitary officer, reflecting rural humor about official oversight and everyday life.
A renowned writer asks if a husband should hide anything from his wife, remarking that honesty matters in a marriage and balancing daily needs like lunch and car fare. The quotation reflects on trust and practical considerations in domestic life.
A quirky note suggests talkies will demand real stamina from moviegoers who read titles aloud during screenings. The piece hints at a social trend where audience participation shapes the theater experience and tests patience.
A young housewife asks for easy to cook meat and a meat dealer offers a round steak that will fit her skillet. The exchange highlights practical kitchen solutions and shopper humor in domestic life.
An adage suggests a person deeply focused on personal concerns creates little impact beyond their own circle. The saying implies self absorption yields minimal outward significance or utility.
A terse appeal urges a young man and a young woman to write home. Asking when they last wrote their mother, the note warns not to delay, stressing that she wants to hear from them before anything else.
A friend asks what is most interesting beside a beautiful woman. I reply I seldom get next to one, so I can hardly know. The line playfully flips expectations on charm and opportunity.
Portable typewriters are marketed in many colors including lavender, bilge, fawn, burgundy, mauve, kasha, forest green, blue de Lyon, Castilian red, garland green, naive, Lido, and Silverwing gray. Buyers can choose pleated skirts and sleeve styles, and decide between back or front emphasis.
A religious reflection cites Romans 2 25 29 to argue that true righteousness comes from inner law keeping, not outward circumcision. The text contrasts inward faith with outward signs, noting that Gentiles who follow the law in spirit may be counted righteous, while physical circumcision bears little weight.
A compact entry defines liable exposed punishable and reprehensible as a recluse living apart. It notes shifts and acting to evade obligations by running away and avoiding duty in concise 19th century diction.
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