Community Advertising Boosts City Growth Across States
The record shows cities from Atlanta to St Petersburg gaining deposits and new industries through aggressive advertising. Atlanta spent 250 000 and added 168 new industries with payrolls of 7 million, while Savannah and others posted double digit deposit increases since 1923. The Florida town of St Petersburg saw deposits rise by 30 million plus, a 1 376 percent gain since 1916.
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Dally
Atlanta
Baltimore
Seattle
Washington
Salt Lake City
Tampa
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Virginia
Savannah
Georgia
St. Petersburg
Florida
Eelete
Radio Stations Lag in Quality Says Ty Cobb Praise
A fragment complains that some radio stations broadcast in quantity over quality. It mocks Old Man Ty Cobb and his limited achievements, noting extreme percentages and the catcher’s mask. A witty remark about youth being served closes the remark.
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Ty Cobb
Road completion promises relief for winter travel
The article notes the soon finalization of a river bottom route, seen as a needed improvement for rural drivers facing winter travel. If construction proceeds, the old deteriorated highway may be replaced, improving Alabama road history and reliability.
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Rae
Alabama
Rural schools and state funding push Alabama toward better education
The piece discusses rural school funding in Alabama and compares with Georgia’s rural education progress aided by the Smith Hughes act. It argues for continuing state support to extend school terms, improve transportation, and raise rural schooling to city standards, hoping for reduced poverty and crime.
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Columbus Sun
Columbus
Eh Mn
Pose
Ala
Alabama
Columbuus
Georgia
Individual effort fuels enduring world interest in Lindbergh and Collins
The piece argues that lone achievers like Charles Lindbergh and Floyd Collins captivate the public despite larger systems at work. It notes how readers pressed for updates, newspapers deployed rapid reporting, and crowds celebrated in major cities as the stories unfolded from isolated beginnings to global fascination.
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Charles Lindbergh
Paris
Lindbergh
Floyd Collins
Kentucky
Lind
Collins
Kentucky Hills
New York-Paris
Nunngesser
Coli
Lucky Slim Lindbergh
Atlantic
St. Louis
Washington
New York
America
le Bourget Field
Voices of Others Heard in New York Trial
A mother on trial for murder in New York confessed attempts to force her two and a half year old daughter to take a substance for the benefit of the infant son, with the jury freeing her as she had already been punished. The piece notes public reactions and echoes a Troy Messenger critique.
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New York
Troy Messenger
Alabama Textbook Committee Proposes 40 Percent Saving Bill
A joint recess legislative committee on textbooks pledges a forty percent saving if its bill passes. The probe into Alabama textbook costs sparked controversy over overpayments compared with neighboring states, leading to a proposed state local contribution plan with state matching funds.
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Montgomery
Ways and Means
Anniston Star
Alabama
Legislative
Alabama considers reform of state text book purchasing
The Tuscaloosa News reports a bill to move book purchasing from a local committee to a board consisting of the governor, the state board of education president, and the state superintendent. The measure may centralize distribution via a Montgomery depository, while studying potential discrimination and possible constitutional limits on a council of education.
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Alabama
State Board of Administration
Superintendent of Education
Council
Tuscaloosa
Charles C. McCall Proposed as New Political Leader
Opelika Daily News imagines a rising figure in Alabama politics, praising or lampooning Charles C. McCall as a self styled general domina ting public offices. The piece questions his methods and potential to reshape courts and governance.
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Julius
Alabama
Charles C. McCall
Esquire
Opelika Daily News
Constipation Diet and Exercise Offer Relief Says Dr Copeland
Dr Royal S Copeland outlines a program to beat chronic constipation through regular muscular exercise proper posture abundant water and a high fiber diet. He recommends walking running riding upright posture daily bowel routines bran figs prunes dates leafy greens gelatin and dairy and warns that persistent constipation harms health and mood.
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Royal S. Copeland, M. D
Great sham battle off the New England Coast ends with victory
The speaker declares the mock battle a triumph for the nation. The so called black armanda was defeated by the army, and coast defense pop guns performed well, striking targets within range.
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New England
War paraphrase declares victory with absurd claims
An incoherent passage mocks war analysis and aircraft defeats, claiming the carrier and planes are useless and that rabbits beat eagles. It emphasizes fearlessness, confinement to “shame battles,” and a triumphant but nonsensical tone about war.
Congress faces flood relief debate and fiscal restraint
The text suggests Congress may do little in a special session on Mississippi flood reparations and prevention, or conversely spend too much. It argues for government restraint, urging that annual spending rise only modestly and warning against excessive alarm over disaster in America.
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Congress
Mississippi
America
Ium
Armenia
Red Cross blamed for costs and canals in era critique
A controversial column questions the Red Cross role in managing wartime costs and public works, arguing for government responsibility over charity drives. It notes high overhead in prohibition era saloon economics, wages targets, and criticizes Yale’s new law school funding and colonial tone about court life. It contrasts wealth distribution with national needs.
Government efficiency surpasses charity in fairness claim
A remark asserts that government functions more efficiently than private charity, suggesting state action delivers more equitable outcomes than voluntary aid. The comment frames governance as superior at distributing relief and support.
Income statistics of 1926 wage earners nationwide
Statistics show the country’s 1926 income totaled seventy eight billion six hundred forty nine million dollars from all ditch digger wages and coupon cutter toil. That means one dollar for every man woman and child or money earned per person.
Spaniards Debate Woman's Role Amid Madrid Prices Rise
In Madrid, renowned Spaniard Dr. Maranon argues women should not work, asserting maternity as their sole duty and denying gender equality. The piece notes Madrid as Europe’s costly capital, detailing rising prices for bread, chickpeas, rice, olive oil, coffee, and clothing, with streetcar fares remaining moderate.
Local Correspondent Notes in Countywide Coverage
A Daily correspondent reports from nearby towns and scattered county sections highlighting broad coverage. The piece underscores the value of invested readers and the reach of the paper across communities.
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