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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1928

Page

8

State Federation of Labor Meet in Alabama Convention

The State Federation of Labor held its convention with about 3800 members addressing organizational issues. Speakers included Judge Fort former Jefferson County circuit court judge and John W. Altman federation counsel. Niam M. Brown national post office clerks vice-president spoke, with Parkhurst of Anniston leading to affiliated locals in Huntsville Anniston and other cities.

He ‘State Federation of Convention Hie Judge Fort Jefferson County John W. Altman Niam M. Brown National Post Office J. L. Nashville Tabor Ae State Federation Man Barbers Nh Parkhurst Anniston Eda Huntsville

Poison Dose Fatal To Flint Girl In Birmingham

Miss Hester Newman twenty four of Flint Michigan died in a Birmingham hospital after an operation. Authorities report she swallowed poison late Friday and police investigate. Her sister Mrs L G Thomas says she had been visiting Birmingham for three weeks while her home is listed as Flint Kansas.

Birmingham Ala Hester Newman Flint Mich J. D. Rossum Jefferson County

Easy Morning Skin Trick with Buttermilk Cream

Simple beauty routine promises smooth fresh skin in minutes using old fashioned buttermilk cream. Promotes Howard's Buttermilk Cream and claims to reduce pores tone and moisturize. Albany Drug Co Thompson's Drug Co and druggists guarantee every jar or tube adv.

Albany Drug Co Thompson's Drug Co Adv

Giant flying boat to carry 120 in dream of Dornier

Herr Dornier, famed aircraft designer, visits London to discuss his monumental flying boat under construction in Germany. The craft would seat about 120, with a nine to ten crew led by a commander, 12 motors, and centralized engine controls to prevent failure.

Charles A. Smith International News Service London Herr Dernier Herr Dornier Val Aes

Signs with Denny for Life Strengthens Atlantic Venture

The article notes a strong alliance with Denny and describes a resilient arch design to counter sea hazards. It discusses building machines for journeys across the South Atlantic with weather favorable compared to the North Atlantic, prioritizing safety and efficiency by carrying mail and goods as an initial objective.

Atlantac South Amer North Atlantic

Mrs Cromwell Plans Reno Divorce Suit After Separation

Mrs Delphine Dodge Cromwell of Philadelphia plans to establish a residence in Reno to file for divorce from H R Cromwell. The society sportswoman recently earned a presidential speed boat racing cap and has been separated from her husband for six months.

Delphine Dodge Cromwell Reno H. R. Cromwell Philadelphia Cromwell Coolidge

Detours Around Athens Due To Bee Line Highway Works

Road work on the Bee Line Highway causes many motorists to detour toward Mina and the Huntsville pike. The route is slick after rain but safe in dry weather, while buses are affected by the conditions.

Here Athens Huntsville Pike

Woman pistol expert says girls safer when totin a gat

Portland expert Mrs Edna Christoffen demonstrated pistol skills in Denver tying with Captain Frank Campbell at 92 bullseyes out of 100. She argued a pistol is as necessary as lipstick for women though she opposed promiscuous toting.

Denver INS Edna E. Christoffen Portland Ore Northwest Frank Campbell Denyer Coppers Christoffen Captain Campbell

Helpful Advice to Girls from Apple Blossom

Apple Blossom advises a girl of eighteen to heed her mother and wait before marriage. She warns that love now may not endure and stresses the need for time and responsibility before lifelong commitment.

Laurie Apple Blossom

Chicago police pledge drive to drive out gangsters and gambling

Chicago Commissioner of Police Michael Hughes vows to clear the city of professional gambling gangsters and gunmen. He pledges to hold offenders to account, hold meetings with deputy commissioners, and insists Chicago is safer per capita than most cities despite rumors of his replacement. He denounces slot machines and deceptive robberies.

Francis F. Healy International News Service Corr Chicago Michael Hughes Hughes Xen Chicago Crime Commission

Commencement at Auburn Ends With Diplomas and Speeches

Auburn Alabama May 22 AP Commencement exercises at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute closed as 300 graduates received diplomas from retiring president Dr Spright Dowell. John J Tigert US education commissioner delivered an address urging education as readiness for life. Governor Graves and Dr Bradford Knapp described Auburn at the dawn of a new era in speeches.

Auburn Ala Alabama — Polytechnic Institute Spright Dowell John J. Tigert United States Commissioner of Education Tigert Graves Bradford Knapp William H. Samford Auburn Alumni Association

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