Western Union to fund lines between Bir and Nashville
The Western Union will spend 40000 on lines between Bir and Nashville. The season opens in Decatur schools with a recital by pupils of Miss Fanny John deal. Miss Mary Moore will act as judges in a contest at Morgan county school of exercises.
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Bir
Nashville
Decatur
Fanny John Deal
Mary Moore
Ince
Morgan County School of Exercises
No Movies and Drink Ban Not Purity claim
A newspaper defends moral standards amid a debate over prohibiting movies and liquor in Winchester. It argues purity comes from inner virtue, not external bans, and challenges the idea that avoiding pastimes guarantees salvation. The piece insists many people misbelieve absence of vice equals moral perfection.
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Erry
Dai i
Boose NE Cs
Winchester
State of Michigan Moves Against House of David
Michigan opens actions against the House of David sect seeking to determine guilt in alleged outrages. If proven, the colony could be dissolved. If not, it may continue with limited interference from authorities while preserving the right to worship.
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State OF
Michigan
House OF David
House of
Ichigan
Audoes
God
Coolidge Extra Session Sought By Flood Relief Debate
The Daily argues for an emergency flood relief extra session, noting growing support from about 75 senators and representatives. It questions President Coolidge's willingness while urging rapid action to aid Louisiana and Mississippi flood victims and rehabilitate the region.
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Daily
Coolidge
Congress
Reed
Case
Senate
Morgan County Farm Bureau opens its drive May 28
The Morgan County Farm Bureau Association announces the start of its membership drive on Monday May 28. The piece extols cooperative organization for farmers to improve buying selling and market access and cites a North Alabama anecdote about the value of collective action.
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Morgan County Farm Bureau Association
Morgan, County
Alabama
Daily
Farm Bureau Association
Morgan County
Bee Line Highway Voted Best State Road In Editorial View
The Daily endorses the Bee Line as Alabama’s premier highway, noting its direct Lakes to Gulf route and plan to finish surface work from Montgomery to Decatur. Completion of Federal road number 31, including the Tennessee River bridge, would remove a major obstacle and boost north Alabama access to southern commerce.
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Montgomery
Birmingham
Decatur
Highway Commission
Sige
Ohile
Flomaton
Brewton
Evergreen
Greenville
Alabama
Tennessee River
North
Lakes
Gulf
Middle West
Tennessee
Alabarha
Sweet girl graduate meets shy groom at altar
A nostalgic note recalls the moment a blushing male graduate in a new dress suit faces his future spouse at the altar. The scene captures a ceremonial milestone mingled with humor and anticipation in a bygone setting.
Bee Line highway shown to carry heavy traffic
Businessman H. H. Hunter cites a ferry line with 74 cars in one queue to argue for the Tennessee river bridge completion and convince state highway officials of the route’s substantial traffic.
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H. H. Hunter
Connecticut Mills Company Opens, Silk Mill Expansion Planned
The speaker forecasts employment growth as the Connecticut Mills Company begins operations and Cooper-Wells nears the employment stage. An extensive silk mill expansion is expected, bringing more business, material prosperity and contented homes with no labor troubles and good wages noted in Decatur.
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Connecticut Mills Company
Cooper-Wells
Decatur
Two Way International Bridge Claim Boards Debate
The report notes that the two way bridge has secured both sides and continues seeking further fields to conquer. Analysts compare performance to Eagle and assess strategic advantages and ongoing expansion prospects.
Land values vs farming credit in regional conference debate
The regional conference under the Chamber of Commerce discussed farm credit arguing that land value is not the key risk for lenders. A farmer who manages land like a business can secure loans, while idle land leads to foreclosures. The South may rely more on business-like farming methods in coming years.
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South
Pennsylvania
Tuscaloosa
Marginal note on fashion and suffrage rhetoric in 1927
An editorial excerpt from the Birmingham Age-Herald on a windy day shows a quip about a woman holding up her skirts and gripping an umbrella while discussing women’s suffrage and fashion. The tone reflects contemporary gender debates and social attitudes of the era.
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The
Birmingham Age-Herald
The Wrong Word in a Death Sentence Report
A Florence Times-News note clarifies a misquote in a recent obituary item. The paper discusses how a printer miscopied words implying the death sentence, correcting the record and underscoring the importance of accurate wording in obituaries.
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Snyder
Florence
Aviators Hope For Extra Luck On Sea Crossing
Florence Times News notes pilots crossing the sea may find extra luck in addition to their wings, suggesting various attachments or comforts could aid the journey.
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Florence
Second Sheets Available at Daily Fox for 80 Cents
Copies can be bought at the Daily Fox for 80 cents each or a thousand at a time. Delivery available by calling Albany 46.
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Daily Fox
Albany
Second sheets cost only 80 cents per thousand
The Daily advertises second sheets at 0.80 dollars per thousand with delivery by Albany 46.
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Albany
One Steady Source of Human Ailments
A health piece by Royal Copeland argues constipation as a major common cause of misery. It discusses definitions, causes, and the role of diet and lifestyle in maintaining regular bowel movements. It includes Q and A health notes and general guidance on digestion and habits.
Red Cross Appeals for Funds Amid Flood Disasters
Since March first, thirty two U S flood disasters required Red Cross aid. The organization supplied rapid relief with funds from public gifts, maintaining a donor supported humanitarian effort. When needs exceed capability an appeal to the people follows and support arrives.
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Red Cross
Anniston
Anniston Star
United States
Editorials Debate Real War and Coast Defense Fears
The Daily reviews Mr Brisbane's editorials aloud and questions defense rhetoric. The piece imagines enemy air fleets defeating our coast defenses and bombing major cities, with carriers off shore and civilians interned, depicting a grim scenario of wartime reach and duration.
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New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ford envisioning a self supporting flying machine
Henry Ford warned against unprepared attacks and proposed an experimental flying machine of great power and independence from weather. He estimated the prototype could cost about one million dollars and noted ongoing discussions but other priorities.
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J Pord
Ford Gift Sparks Debate on Civic Priorities
Henry and Edsel Ford reportedly gave eight hundred thousand dollars last week to a project described as a major public work. The note questions whether such a machine or a potential civic facility could benefit the world more than a prominent Woman's building, illustrating competing priorities in philanthropy.
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Henry
Edsel Ford
Giant flying machines foreseen threaten trans Atlantic travel
General Stingnon was out of service for telling hard truths as plans for a giant wheeled flyer rose. Professor Rumpler of a German company announced a mono plane far larger than any built with multiple engines and a sixteen hour Atlantic crossing for 170 passengers. Trans Atlantic flight may advance soon, with small machines proving the path as Columbus did with his small boats.
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Stingnon
Professor Rumpler
Columbus
Mussolini mirrors Napoleon in church ties and state limits
The article notes Mussolini resembles Napoleon in seeking church ties without creating a papal state. It cites restored compulsory religious teaching, crucifix displays in schools and courts, higher salaries for priests, and government property rights for religious congregations, while preserving secular limits.
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Mussolini
Dental Clinic Aid Sparks British Benefit Ahead
A Dublin to London plan mentions a $1,500,000 endowment to establish a dental clinic in London. The gesture aims to boost health and digestion links, with efficiency and comfort for British old age noted as key outcomes for Great Britain.
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George
Rochester
London
Rockefeller Foundation Gift Supports University of Lens Site
The Rockefeller Foundation donates 1.5 million dollars to aid a new site for a major university project. The report notes the foundation’s Pennsylvaniastyle backing for scientific study and disease research in New York.
Prison boxing stars light up North Carolina pen
The article details Mangum's rise from prison amateur pugilist to a local champion under Jimmy Gee, with boxing lessons from Bob Martin at Fort Bragg helping sharpen skills. It notes Mangum's plan toward a legal career after a brief sentence and mentions Governor Angus W. McLean and a mutiny incident at Calendonia Prison Farm as broader context.
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Benry Lesesne
Raleigh
N. Casorth
Carolina
Charley
Maruti
Forest
Mangum
Jimmy Gee
Carolinas
Bob Martin
Othe A. EB. F
Fort. Bragg
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Army Maulers
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Calendonia
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Patterson legislator leaves for Montgomery on business trip
John Patterson a Morgan County legislator departed Wednesday night for Montgomery for a business trip. He expects to return soon and then head back in the first week of June for the opening of the regular session.
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John Patterson
Morgan
Montgomery
Patterson
Clopton Takes Vacation From Decatur Creamery
J. W. Clopton of Decatur Cream & Creamery Company is on a vacation trip in Jackson County near Scotts. He plans to be away for the next ten days.
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J. W. Clopton
Decatur Cream & Creamery Company
Jackson County
Scotts
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