Albany Leaders Seek Paved Albany Decatur Road Link
Colonel J W Worthington urged Albany board of commerce to build a paved road connecting Albany Decatur with the Tri Cities. Cecil Vantresse volunteers for Navy service. Mrs Frank Lide hosts Mrs Eugene McKvaine of Jacksonville Fla. J W Ezell recovers from Saturday street car crash injuries. Mayor E C Payne resumes duties after several days illness.
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J. W. Worthington
Albany Board of Commerce
Albany-Decatur
Tri-Cities
Frank Lide
Eugene McKvaine
Jacksonville, Fla
E. C. Payne
Building trends shape sturdy homes in North Alabama
The article discusses modest home construction in North Alabama, noting that projects aim to meet needs rather than maximize volume. Builders focus on cost effective homes such as a $10,000 to $16,000 range, aiming to create sound, stable community housing.
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North Alabama
Decatur urged to confirm population enumeration now
Citizens are urged by The Daily to ensure they are counted in the city’s census. Short time remains as Huntsville district offices compile preliminary reports. Decatur aims to rise to ninth among Alabama cities, with readers advised to call, mail a coupon, or deliver information today.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Alabama
Daily Today
Camp Ki Y Camp Needs Broad Community Support
The article urges full support for Camp Ki Y as parents plan summer programs for children. It notes the Decatur Kiwanis club and the Louisville and Nashville Y M C A founded the camp, highlighting aims to aid underprivileged youths first and then expand to all interested families in Alabama.
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Camp Ki-Y
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Louisville
Nashville Y. M. C. A
Decatur
Alabama
Locsi
M.c
A. Weerts
Dallyth
England’s tax burden compared to American rates discussed
Aged columns compare English and American income taxes with care for single and married workers at various income levels. The piece argues British rates are higher, cites specific figures, and notes potential fairness in the U.S. system while criticizing calls to repeal or reduce taxes.
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England
America
Anniston Star
United States
Great Britain
Train of Thoughts on Charity and Self-Reliance
A reflective piece by J. E. Blair argues for asking others to join in efforts rather than merely performing tasks for them. It stresses not relying on others for common chores, warns against indebting or overburdening friends, and highlights the need to act ourselves while inviting collaboration in meaningful endeavors.
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Hillary Jones
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
Britain
United States
A. J. Gordon
Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Lazarus
Christ
Jesus
Tularemia reported in Lamar county findings reduce fears
Tularemia is said to have been discovered in Lamar county. Earlier fears of the disease in this section proved unnecessary as officials note no wide outbreak or confirmed cases.
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Lamar County
Schools Close At Hartselle For 1929 30 Session
The city schools at Hartselle closed the 1929 30 session Friday with excellent work and great student progress. Faculty cooperation with the Parent Teachers Association is noted and prospects for future educational development are bright.
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Hartselle
Parent- Teachers Association
New York Remakes Dining Scene Against Cover Charges
New York City diners rebel against cover charges as two eateries near Broadway note $1.50 dinners drawing crowds. Historic cafes once reliant on pricey shows find customers drifting in for cheaper meals and dancing spaces, while patrons share wary stories of long hours and duty.
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New York
Whiteway
Stray Jottings From The Laughing Page
Will Rogers faces daily scolding from his wife for not combing his hair. Joe Toplitzky purchases 50 pajamas at 100 dollars each. H T Webster drafts a form letter for crank letter writers. Bud Fisher tours with an expert masseur. Keating’s vanishing bird cage cost 600 dollars to make.
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Will Rogers
Joe Toplitzky
H. T. Webster
Bud Fisher
Keating
Lejeune Begins Memoir Reminiscences of a Marine
Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune drafts a memoir titled Reminiscences of a Marine. He plans to publish in September using lead pencils and a single typist, relying on WWI letters and official records for material. He edits alone at Virginia Military Institute where he commands cadets.
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Washington
John A. Lejeune
Gabe
Bayou
Louisiana
Annapolis
Marine Corps
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
General Lejeune
France
The People vs Mary Mary the Typhoid Carrier Case
A court ruling discusses a woman identified as a typhoid carrier responsible for dozens of infections from 1902 to 1915. The article traces her movements to multiple households and a hospital, where typhoid cases followed her employment. It notes carriers may shed germs after illness.
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Mary
Long Island
Decatur Student Wins Best Citizenship Cup at Athens College
Miss Julia Levin of Decatur wins the Best Citizenship Cup in a student body and faculty election at Athens College Thursday morning. Mrs. Virginia Graham travels to Montgomery to visit her son Cy Graham for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Covey plan a Dallas trip to visit relatives. Mrs. Rockwell of New York City arrives Sunday to stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Todd.
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Julia Levin
Decatur
Athens College
Virginia Graham
Cy Graham
Montgomery
T. R. Covey
Dallas
Texas
Decatur Industry Payroll Tops Near Five Million
Decatur's industrial payroll reaches almost five million dollars annually, reflecting broad local employment and production activity across the sector.
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Decatur
How Do You Pull With The Team
Short jokes and witticisms about teamwork and social sly humor. The items include lines on pulling together as a team, friendships bought for money, promises kept, luck with lovers, and playful exchanges about etiquette and daily life. Notable setups involve a medical or scientific prompt and punchlines about engagement rings, taxes, and Niagara Falls.
Pelerine Demarcation and Rejection Defined
A concise lexicon note explains a fur cape worn by women with a longer front than back, the act of marking boundaries as a line of separation, and the process of declining or refusing something regarded as rejected.
Covenant Fulfillment Quote From Hebrews
A Bible passage from Hebrews 8 10 13 describes a new covenant where God writes laws on minds and hearts and all shall know the Lord from least to greatest. It promises mercy for unrighteousness and declares the old covenant obsolete as it decays and vanishes.
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House of Israel
Biggest Night Sing Planned in Decatur at Ninth Street Church
Described as the biggest night sing ever held in Decatur plans were made today for the community sing next Thursday evening at the Ninth Street Methodist church. Leaders said an unusually large number of singers from out of town were expected.
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Decatur
Ninth Street Methodist Church
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