Cross official Leppert speaks at Decatur city hall
Major Leppert of New Orleans, Red Cross official, spoke last night at Decatur city hall. Mesdames Foster H Pointer Vera Austell and children will return home next week from Winchester Tenn. Bessie Cobb leaves Sunday for Montgomery to visit Mrs F A Rollins. Mrs Raymond Brown leaves next week for New York to join Lieutenant Brown at Camp Mills. Mrs D D Srygley and her son visit relatives in Birmingham.
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Major Leppert
New Orleans
Red Cross
Decatur City Hall
Mesdames Foster H .Pointer
Vera Austell
Winchester
Tenn
Bessie Cobb
Montgomery
F. A. Rollins
Raymond Brown
New York
Lieutenant Brown
Camp Mills
Tuscumbia Votes Against City Government Change
Voters endorsed no change to the city’s government form, with 403 voting against and 114 in favor of switching from aldermanic to commission style.
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Tuscumbia
Farm Board Weighs Relief for Cotton Growers
The farm relief unit may offer relief to agriculture with a possible $20,000,000 loan package. Authorities contemplate whether such loans can meaningfully aid farmers amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Farm Board
Farm Relief Unit
Editor Raiford Resumes Active Management at Selma Times Journal
Editor F. T. Raiford of the Selma Times Journal returns to active control of the editorial department after a three month illness. His journalistic colleagues statewide greet the return to health and the desk.
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F. T. Raiford
Selma Times- Journal
State
Plea to protect city song birds from harm
An anonymous telephone caller asks The Daily to protect the city song birds. The caller suspects youths and urges parental guidance to stop harming birds and preserve the feathered residents.
Sorghum Gift Recalled by Limestone Democrat Note
The piece notes W. M. Thompson of Athens route 5 sent in a gallon of sorghum and mentions about 4,500 former friends not yet reached this year. It closes by stating the publication is in a receptive mood.
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Limestone Democrat
W. M. Thompson
Athens
City Parks Drive Civic Appeal To Attract Industry
Public solicitation for completing a city park system aims to attract manufacturers by presenting a town with pleasant labor conditions, healthy living, clean streets, and attractive homes. The approach emphasizes civic aid and the overall appeal of well-planned parks.
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Tennessee Valley
North Alabama redistricting bill sparks political warnings
A state politics observer warned that a push for redistricting to boost North Alabama representation could stir controversy next year. The reply noted the 1930 census as a basis, and warned candidates they will hear from North Alabama if they fall short.
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North Alabama
The
Daily
Tuscaloosa considers accident reporting ordinance
The Tuscaloosa News urges a citywide ordinance requiring motorists involved in crashes to report to police. A recent incident left a child injured after a car incident with delays in identifying the driver, highlighting delays due to lack of mandatory reporting.
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Tuscaloosa
Tme
Shen
Alfred E. Smith May Be Pushed Toward Senate Bid
The article reports whispers in New York of ex Governor Alfred E. Smith possibly seeking a U.S. Senate seat after political retirement. It notes talk of appointing Royal Copeland as New York City sanitation chief with Smith’s potential succession, and suggests policymakers aim to keep Smith in the national spotlight.
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Senator Smith
Alfred E. Smith
New York
The
New York World
Walker
Royal
Copeland
Sanitation Commission
New York City
Senate
Senator Copeland
Roosevelt
Alf Smith
Smith
United States
City of
State of New York
Royal S. Copeland
M. D
Sentinel urges tougher motor vehicle laws and road liability
The Jackson County Sentinel backs Judge Hawkins who calls for stronger drunk driving penalties and amended highway code. It urges requiring car owners to carry insurance to cover injuries, noting many families suffer financially from wrecks. Public sentiment may push legislative action to curb reckless driving.
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Hawkins
Jackson County
Jackson County Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Alabama
Sclons
A Train of Thoughts On Holiness And Happy Living
A penned essay by J. E. Blsir argues holiness is a personal triumph, not tied to places or sects, and happiness comes from worship in spirit and truth. He critiques Zionism, dismisses holy land claims, and notes America as a practical home for Jews, with London and New York remaining central.
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Palestine
Alabama
Holy Land
Moses
Jerusalem
God
America
London
New York
Arthur J. Balfour
Morgan County Aims to Raise Per Capita Farm Income
The nation shows an average farm income of about $1000 per person while Morgan County posted $356 per capita last year. Leaders urge business and farming communities to collaborate to lift Morgan County toward the national level.
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United States
Morgan County
Septic editorial notes from The Decatur Daily on Arabs and politics
The piece cites Mr. Risbane's daily editorials and discusses Hebron Arabs apologizing for killings, British air power near Jerusalem, and Arab markets. It covers aviation danger on the Mount of Olives, Mohammedan song, and a broader riff on world events, psychology, and sugar tariffs. It notes St John Ervine urging Nordic preservation and Judge Ritter predicting prohibition victory amid Florida bootlegging.
Call of James and John at Capernaum
Bible passage describes Jesus calling James and John from their nets in Zebedee's boat. He goes to Capernaum, enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, and teaches with authority, astonishing the scribes and crowd.
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James
Zebedee
John
Capernaum
Guarding President Doumbergue at Longchamp Racecourse
More than a thousand plainclothes police are mobilized for each presidential visit to Longchamp Racecourse. The operation accompanies President Doumbergue on race day, ensuring security and crowd control during official appearances.
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Paris
Doumbergue
Longchamps
Washington Bystander: Front Yards Owned by Government
A Washington columnist explains that in the capital the land between curb and building line largely belongs to Uncle Sam. Private lawn use requires government permission for fences, moves of stones, or sidewalk work, with strict rules and penalties.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Washington Streets Belong to United States Per Court Ruling
William W. Bride explains that when Washington was laid out the land inside the city was held by trustees for the United States. The deeds show the streets and squares are to be conveyed for U.S. use forever. Courts have upheld the claim that sidewalks extend to the building line and are U.S. property under District control.
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William W. Bride
District of Columbia
Washington
United States
District’s Court of Appeals
City of
District of
Umbia
Graf Zeppelin envelopes fetch high value at Plaza window
A Carried first round the world mail envelope from the Graf Zeppelin, larger than a silver dollar, commands high value for stamp collectors. Henry Behrens posted three letters in Lakehurst then retrieved two after the Graf Zeppelins return, with one Tokyo address hoping for a steamship return. Meanwhile J P Morgan’s yacht Corsair is being replaced by a bigger $3,000,000 vessel, to be launched in Bath Maine and ready by fall 1930.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Plaza Trust Company
Henry Behrens
Behrens
Hanover
Germany
Lakehurst
Tokyo
Graf
Globe
Sound Clean Teeth Will Assist Health
Dr Roy S Copeland argues preventive dental care is vital for health and longevity. He notes teeth protect nerves and that regular dentist visits prevent cavities, while substitutes for lost teeth are better than wigs. He also answers health questions on weight and digestion.
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George Washington
Hilarious Quips and Silly Sayings Chronicle Daily Life
A collage of jokes and quips on money, love, family, and social scenes. A traveler in Edinburgh, a talking mother daughter exchange, a one arm driver joke, and wisecracks about money, age, and critics fill a humorous page.
Business Strong Even in Summer
Washington reports a steady rise in business activity across sectors. The monthly map from the Chamber of Commerce shows shrinking quiet zones and expanding good conditions, with iron and steel and electricity production advancing, and wholesale and retail trade speeding up despite a dry summer.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Iron and Steel
Day Talesman Deviate Erubescent Defined
A 3 A DAY entry lists Talesman as a juror summoned to fill a deficiency when the regular panel runs short. It defines Deviate as to turn aside or wander and Erubescent as blushing or growing red.
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Talesman
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