Decatur Voters May Earn Title of City of Trees
April treasury statement reports a 32 cent rise in per capita circulation for American citizens. Garden club and citizens urged to persist, predicting Decatur could earn the city of trees honor. Vice-President Curtis and sister Mrs Gann were early Derby arrivals in Louisville and drew attention for seating.
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The
Treasury
Garden Club
Decatur
City of Trees
Curtis
Gann
Louisville
Nineteenth Month Of Recession Still Shows 99 Percent Doing Business
The passage notes a nineteen month recession with about 99 percent still operating, implying a shift to steadier business methods and implying the door sign reflected this patience and resilience.
Two Arrested in Omaha For Odd Forward Reverse Car Trick
Police in Omaha nabbed two men after a rented automobile was driven in reverse to allegedly reduce mileage on the speedometer. The suspects claimed the backward operation was to save fuel.
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Omaha
State highway plans detour around Bee Line closure
The state highway department will close the Bee Line south of here next week to permit paving of the missing link this side of Hartselle. A more convenient detour is hoped, as the Somerville route to Hartselle would nearly double the Decatur to Hart s e lle distance.
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State Highway Department
Here
Hartselle
Somerville
Decatur
Lawmakers urged to unite on gasoline tax plan
An editorial argues legislators should combine competing bills raising gasoline taxes by one or two cents per gallon. The piece warns that without a single plan the taxes could become prohibitive, cutting demand and revenue for state finances.
Word of Advice to the Alabama Farm Bureau
The Daily notes a victory as about 10 000 farmers pressured the Senate Agriculture Committee to indefinitely postpone Senator Craft’s bill imposing farm agent regulations. It warns the bureau to study operations and seek broad trust, noting past widespread support and current strains within Alabama’s farming community.
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THE
Alabama Farm Bureau
Alabama
Montgomery
Goat Hill
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senator Craft
Tax official pledges taxpayer friendly delay amid legal changes
The speaker defends compliance with a new Alabama tax law, argues it is just and in good faith, and says if penalized for delays he will delay further until August 1 while seeking court extensions. He vows to face impeachment with a jury of citizens if needed, urging protection for taxpayers.
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Ding
Ibrey
Alabama
Hamilton
Mrs. Champion Resigns From Alabama Girls Training School
Mrs. Ira B. Champion, head of the Alabama Girls Training School in Birmingham, resigns amid criticism and a restructuring plan. The Montgomery Journal urges disciplined reform, notes possible past board neglect, and emphasizes state interests and restoring normal conditions at the institution.
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Ira B. Champion
Alabama Girls Training School
Birmingham
Champion
Mindy
Girls Training School
Final proof of courtesy in wise crack joke
The San Francisco Chronicle quotes a witty line: the best courtesy is to share an ailment similar to what the other person describes and not tell him. The remark pokes at polite empathy and self awareness.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Misguited, says church officer
A Montgomery Journal headline quotes a church officer calling a declaration misguited. The remark is linked to a familiar ring among Alabamians who recall their ex-senator’s frequent resort to that defense.
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Montgomery Journal
Farm loan funds aid county farmers amid hardship
Five thousand dollars more has been received from the federal farm loan source boosting local support for farmers facing hardship. Democrats credit the farm loan plan to Democratic influence shaping the administration despite Republican leadership.
Belasco Gone Copy-Catting Us And Baby Bears
The article marks the death of David Belasco a leading American theatrical manager and producer noting his influence from minstrels to modern plays and stating he left no successor. It also covers Wall Street shifts including Bank of England rate cuts, rising amateur bear activity, and the impact on market sentiment amid bold broker reactions and bond movements.
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David Belasco
America
Bank of England
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Wall Street
Spain in turmoil and pro war price controls discussed
Sights of bands marching through cities as churches burn while firemen focus on protecting nearby buildings. Spain seizes Alfonso's assets to try him for inciting mob violence. General Crowell backs Baruch plan to regulate wartime prices, but war profits remain unrestrained.
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Spain
Alfonso
Crowell
Bernard M. Baruch
Captain Hawks Sets World Flying Record Feats
The article highlights wage freezes to protect prosperity tied to the payroll scale. It credits Captain Hawks with record-breaking flights from London to Rome to Paris, then London to Berlin and Berlin to Hamburg, praising his skill and suggesting aviators will shape future conflicts.
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Captain Hawks
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
London
Rome
Paris
Berlin
Hamburg
Prince of Wales
Northern Ireland Faces Small Deficit Amid Belfast Concerns
From an American view the Northern Ireland deficit is only 225000 dollars, barely enough for pencils, yet it signals something in Belfast. The region plans economizing while Southern Ireland shows a solid surplus, with the scene described as curious and noteworthy.
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Northern Ireland
Belfast
Southern Ireland
Inappropriate Comedic Exchange From Aged Dialect Sketch
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century stage or script depicts a series of ethnic caricatures and old age humor. Characters include Mandy Lily Pappy and Sambo with dialogue about marriage uniforms acts asking for Ivory soap and odd social commentary. The passage ends with Dorothy and Helen noting a passing sailor.
Lecture Planned On Sunday Night At Lutheran Church
An illustrated lecture titled Our Mission in Argentine is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Lutheran church on Sherman street and Fourth avenue. Slides from Henry Horst of the Missouri Synod depict the Argentine Field work and are shown for the public to view.
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Lutheran Church
Sherman Street
Fourth Avenue
Henry Horst
The
Missouri Synod
Ireland Builds Giant Public Hydroelectric Plant
Ireland has moved to public ownership of a massive hydroelectric facility and reports success. The project marks a shift in energy policy as state control aims to secure stable power and lower costs, with officials praising efficiency and public benefit.
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Ireland
Newark Bishop Supports Legal Birth Control Clinics
The Right Reverend Wilson R. Stearly, bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Newark, N J, backs legal birth control clinics and says his clergy join him. Prosperous women have full birth control information and doctors provide it though they could afford many children.
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Wilson R. Stearly
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Newark, N. J
Birth control inequality and the role of poverty in reproduction
A critique argues poor women lack access to birth control knowledge while wealthy women have doctors. The piece claims despite social injustice, poor mothers bear many children who perform essential labor for society.
Window-Box Gardening Guide by Dr Karl Kellerman
The Bureau of Plant Industry outlines how to time window boxes with maple leaf cues and frost limits. It recommends a depth of 12 inches and back width of eight inches with drainage holes and careful soil mix including decomposed manure or potting soil. It lists suitable plants for sun and shade such as petunia sweet alyssum lobelia nasturtium mignonette crotons ferns dracaenas and ivy for trailing edges and draping.
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Karl F. Kellerman
Bureau of Plant Industry
U. & Department of Agriculture
Deportation of Mother Born In The United States Sparks Protest
Washington reports that the Doak labor deportation drive draws fresh outrage from the National Woman's party over the Larsh case. Lillian Larsh, born in Michigan, was deported to Canada with her four American-born daughters after losing citizenship by marriage in 1917. The party argues the woman could have been offered a path to reestablish citizenship, while officials insist Detroit immigration acted within the law. Critics say the broader program faces scrutiny and potential harm to due-process standards.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Labor
William N. Doak
Detroit
Lillian Larsh
Canada
Doak Labor Administration
Doak
Larsh
Michigan
William Larsh
Larshes
Labor Department
United States
Immigration Service
Wallaceburg
Ont
Lorraine
Dominion
National Woman's Party
Congress
Harvey W. Wiley
Labor Departments
Woman's Party
Robe Carl White
Burnita Matthews
Lawyers’ Council
Summer Heat Arrives With 84 Degree High
The article notes the arrival of summer weather with a recorded high of 84 degrees and a low of 53.
Bradshaw Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Friends report A. J. Bradshaw has withstood an appendicitis operation very successfully and is on the road to recovery. Bradshaw, a resident of Fifth Avenue South, is at the Benevolent Hospital.
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A. J. Bradshaw
Mr. Bradshaw
Fifth Avenue South
the Benevolent Hospital
Autos for Sale Guide Highlights Real Used-Car Values
A daily guide reminds readers that the autos for sale column helps gauge fair prices for used cars. It notes common model names, condition notes, and expected price ranges for buyers and sellers in the local market.
River level drops as Tennessee reaches 68 feet
Government figures report the Tennessee River at 68 feet today and falling as water levels ease from a prior crest. Authorities monitor downstream impacts and stage changes across affected regions.
No Rainfall Reported in Decatur Area
The weather bureau stated there was no rainfall in the Decatur area during the past two hours.
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Decatur
Weather Bureau
Girls Prefer Movies Over Onions in Kitchen Song
A light remark contrasts girls preferring a cry at the cinema to peeling onions in the kitchen. A biting note calls New York politics corrupt, suggesting the city be hauled out to sea with its garbage.
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New York
Definition snippets for political and descriptive terms
The entry lists three adjectives with brief definitions: demagog as an orator swaying opinion a mob leader or insincere leader. calorific meaning capable of producing heat. interminable meaning endless or boundless with no measurable end.
Passage of Faith Verses Quoted Across II Corinthians
A religious fragment cites multiple II Corinthians verses about faith in Christ becoming new, God reconciling the world, Christ bearing sin, and grace demonstrated by poverty. The text emphasizes transformation, reconciliation, and spiritual riches through Jesus Christ.
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God
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
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