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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
4
A brief note outlines plans to complete a new auditorium in Fience and expresses hope that Democratic backing will aid progress. The item suggests political backing as a factor in finalizing construction.
The project has started at the municipal level and the work is moving toward Decatur with the roadway end point in Decatur to be determined.
Readable fragments indicate Decatur city officials and council members discussing an upcoming job. The text mentions iron post markers expected later and hints at public discussion or critique of local actions.
The United States Senate twice voted to prolong the session indefinitely to consider the Dam project, with a tie vote by Vice President Dawes preventing adjournment. Senators Curtis Black Heflin opposed the move as elections loom and Congress delays grow, threatening wasted time on private opinions amid presidential candidate chatter.
The Daily reports strong parental interest in a safety campaign for children aided by the Just Kids strip and 600 buttons quickly distributed, with 1000 more ordered after telegraph. Parents urge children to look both ways and discuss street safety, showing broad community support.
The Daily argues Morgan County farmers should push for local milk condensaries as other Tennessee counties already profit from milk sales. It notes Southern dairies trend toward the region, Decatur’s interest, and asks farmers of Morgan and neighboring counties to prove milk supply to attract plants and boost farmer incomes.
The piece discusses Frank R. Kent’s view that Governor Alfred E. Smith could shape a liquor plank if nominated by the Democratic Party and that a pro prohibition stance may affect his support. It notes potential vice presidential options and the importance of a coherent platform ahead of the convention.
A caller urges continuing the curb market in Decatur and emphasizes ongoing efforts to foster ties between the city and neighboring areas, noting dedication to sustaining the market initiative.
A provocative ad notes a controversial stance with a blunt warning about a bear pit metaphor. It contrasts headlines about advertising driving car sales with a political veto and a mass audience.
The Decatur Daily presents themes from Mr Brisbane's daily editorials while not necessarily sharing his views, highlighting the sentiments of a leading past editorial writer in the nation.
Mrs Edith Cromwell testifies that her husband urged larger family despite her frail health. The couple reside in a two room basement with scarce food. Cromwell says she has borne thirteen children and buried six.
Mr Cromwell stated it was a man's duty to have as many children as he could. He admitted pride in his stance and said he wished to be prouder of himself.
A judge insulted a father calling him a moron and brain-child while Mrs. Cromwell forgave him. Congress roared at President Coolidge as four bills were passed over his veto, excluding the McNary Haugen farm relief bill considered sunk.
A editorial note warns that any Republican supporter of the McNary Haugen bill risks becoming the president’s political foe and jeopardizes 1928 nomination chances. It cites stock market swings and broker loans, and highlights passage of the Boulder Dam bill by the House while questioning Senate action and river power use.
Germans extract benzol from coal as a rival to gasoline with 100000 tons of coal this year but cost limits keep it higher than current American gasoline prices. Standard Oil of New Jersey experiments while Rockefeller controlled Consolidation Coal plans plant shutdowns to end overproduction and wage and price cuts. Canadian farms rose in output by nearly 100 million dollars, boosting American farmer interest.
G K McGregor formerly of Hartselle now resident in North Carolina was in the city today on business.
The Daily offers billheads at a fair price and with a high level of customer satisfaction. The notice emphasizes affordable rates and dependable service for buyers seeking printed billheads.
J G Moore, longtime manager of Moore's Modern Store, was born in Florence Alabama and lived there through most of his life. He moved to Decatur on July 1, 1927 to lead the Decatur establishment of the Moore company.
Just one year after a prior visit Mr and Mrs S R Garrison and son S R Jr spent the weekend in Florence. Mrs H A Skeggs returned from Memphis where she stayed with daughter Mrs Charles Kortrecht. Miss Alice Williams came back to Chad after a month with Mr and Mrs J J Williams. Miss Elizabeth Brooks of Huntsville visits Mr and Mrs Ewford. Miss Sadie Rolfe returned Sunday from Waldermosa where she visited relatives.
A memo from the interior department notes schools now serve as community centers with facilities for directing and organizing leisure activities. Playgrounds, extension study clubs, adult meetings, and evening events like theatre and lectures occupy school spaces beyond classroom use. Gymnasiums support youth after hours.
Judge James B Horton presided a one week circuit court term that opened Monday and closed the same day after disposing of fifty cases. Most were of small interest with all work completed.
Athens Alabama residents Edward Estes Carlos Wood and Price Hendricks built a 50 length motor driven cruising schooner. It will be launched in the Tennessee River within the next few days from the floral hall at the fair grounds.
OCR text shows a garbled excerpt from John chapter 17 including a prayer for disciples. The passage references "these whom thou hast given me" and mentions belief and prayer for followers. The ending lines mention "The Daily" and a note about machine rolls.
Dr Copeland explains edema and ascites as signs of underlying trouble. Dropsy reflects kidney liver or heart dysfunction with fluid buildup in legs or abdomen. treatment targets the root cause, while draining fluid relieves pressure temporarily.
A collage of jokes and vignettes features a young woman seeking a petticoat in an antique department on the third floor, a model farm superintendent teaching incubator use, and a miner named Red Saunders in a shell game gone awry. The piece blends quips on genius, politics, marriage, and modern life with punchlines about envelopes, tears, and traffic cops.
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