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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

4

Alabama Students Excel In State Contests And Local Industry

High schoolers win honors in state competitions as Miss Pointer and Mr. Lamons earn top places. Lamons’ essay advances to national competition. Local dairies in Marshall county develop a co op marketing cream with central plant and bank deposits for farmers. County roads debate highlights Huntsville resident Pratt’s 20 year view. The article also includes a long sermon on prayer by J. E. Blain with quotes from Babson and references to biblical themes.

Mbwin City Miss Pointer Utar Lamons Albany Ica Society Alabama Alabama Dairies Marshall County Age-Herald T. W. Pratt Huntsville

Public roads upkeep urged to improve deteriorating network

The piece argues that rapid road expansion neglects maintenance of existing routes. It notes a shift from voluntary citizen labor to taxation and hiring, creating gaps in upkeep. Morgan and Lawrence counties are commended for actively repairing roads and inspiring others to act with better information.

Morgan Lawrence

Bank of Detroit Robbed by Bandits

Armed robbers overpowered a bank employee at the Detroit street branch this morning and stole about 40000 dollars in currency before fleeing in an automobile. The incident occurred as Joseph Cania opened the vault and Harrold K. Tag ee was locked in a washroom.

Bank of Detroit Detroit Harrold K. Tagee the Street Joseph Cania

Legion officials visit Sheffield post of American Legion

Local Legion held a meeting at Judge Wert's home with Vice Commander T. W. Wert presiding. Guests included Captain Taylor Peck of Mobile, Alabama Department Commander, and Adjutant James Lowery, also of Mobile, who spoke on ex service duties before the group as they planned a trip to Tuscaloosa.

Taylor Peck Mobile American Department Alabama James Lowery American Legion Morgan County Sheffield Tuscaloosa T. W. Wert Jack Young Morganty Legion

Tomb Repurposed Amid Unusual Use in Allahaby Mausoleum

A tomb in Allahaby, once built for a murdered prince, has reportedly been used unusually as a billiard hall or space, stirring attention as locals note the historic mausoleum now serves a purpose far from its original erection.

Allahaby Ther

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