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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

6

Rattlesnake Rattle Sound Described as Bone Clinks

A description explains that the rattlesnake rattle consists of many small bones loosely attached to form a clinking noise when moved. The note emphasizes the rattlesnake’s tail segment and the apparent bone-like pieces producing the sound.

Baseball Standings and Schedule Report

Yesterday results include Mobile 5 Birmingham 0, Little Rock 11 Chattanooga 2, Atlanta 1 New Orleans 0, Nashville 6 Memphis 0. Today Mobile at Birmingham, New Orleans at Atlanta, Memphis at Chattanooga, Little Rock at Nashville. Also Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 5, Brooklyn Boston rain, New York at Boston, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Chicago, St. Louis at Pittsburgh.

Mobile Birmingham Little Rock Chattanooga Atlanta New Orleans Nashville Memphis Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn-Boston New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Southern League Club Tashville Tlanta Dons Bewngarney Memphis Wensade New Orleans Bee Diegoeden

Chicago 7 St. Louis 4 rainouts recap

Chicago defeated St. Louis 7 to 4 in a shortened program as all other games were postponed due to rain. Remaining scheduled matchups included Detroit at Chicago, Cleveland at St. Louis, Boston at Washington, and Philadelphia at New York.

Boston Wee de Chicago Sleveland St. Louis Washington Senaressees Stgee Philadelphia New York Aesdeen Peseechtees Detroit Petengesnean Tertsesenews Cleveland Boston Washington

Time Is Money Quote On Freedom Of Time

A compact aphorism asserts that a person with no free moments is economically poor, linking time scarcity to wealth status. It emphasizes the value of personal time and cautions against a life consumed by constant busyness.

Spraying the Orchard For Apples and Peaches

Instructions for dormant and post blossom sprays for apples and peaches detailing materials, mixing, and timing. It explains lime sulfur mixtures self-boiled and hydrated, arsenate of lead, nicotine sulfate additions, and preparation steps. Also includes methods to propagate grape vines by layering and replanting next spring.

Smoke Out Prank Recalled From Indiana University Days

Tom Jonan former Indiana attorney general recollects college high jinks where seniors held a smoking contest to exhaust a freshman's tobacco supply. A Kentucky student named Kentuck resisted leaving and produced hidden tobacco from his trunk, revealing a long running hazing prank.

Tom Jonan Indiana Indiana University Mr. Honan Kentucky Kentuck Indianapolis News

Lincoln Highwayman thrills at Deliac theatre

William Fox presents The Lincoln Highwayman with William Russell in a three episode saga tracing banditry from 1860 pony express raids to modern highway robberies on the Lincoln Highway. Jimmy Clunder is portrayed with a sympathetic arc as the bandit who is eventually vindicated amidst action and strong supporting players.

William Fox Paul Dickey William Russell Deliic Pony Express Jesse James Lincoln Highway Jimmy Clunder Lois Lee Harry Sping Ler Frank Brownlee Jack Connolly Edward Piel Edwin Booth Tilton Emmett J. Flynn

Evolution of the hula from religious rite to training school

Article traces the hula's origin as a sacred Hawaiian rite and social center, noting its transformation into an established school for dancers. It highlights careful selection of performers, religious purposes, and the portrayal of gods in performances.

Hawaii Old Earth

Cooperative Buying Cuts Feed Costs for Dukes Nantucket Farmers

Dukes and Nantucket Islands farmers at two counties co operate with Massachusetts Agricultural College and the US Department of Agriculture to save over 160 on each four 20 ton cars of feed. County agent notes monthly usage of about three carloads shared by the farm bureau with bank led purchase. Farmers place orders on the first of each month and the bank purchases, pays on arrival, then notifies delivery. Each farmer settles with cash or note at 6 percent, receiving an approval slip for grain delivery.

Dukes Nantucket Islands Massachusetts Massachusetts Agricultural College United States Department of Agriculture Farm Bureau of Oficers Bank Re

Wisdom in New Course with Leas Argument on Cattle

Jud Tunkins stops cows wandering onto tracks as Packers pay as much for beef as railroads. Washington Mar notes Leas argument shaping policy and cattle management.

Jud Tunkins Leas Washington Mar

Lost a Bride at the Princess Saturday

Marguerite Clark stars in Easy to Get at the Princess theatre on Saturday. The bride overhears a rash remark and leaves on a honeymoon express for adventures, while a supporting cast includes Harrison Ford Rodney Lakesque and Helena Greene in a Paramount Aircraft picture directed by Walter Edwards.

Marguerite Clark Princess Theatre Little Miss Clark Hubby Miss Clark Harrison Ford Rodney Lakesque Helena Greene Izola Ford Mann Page Julia Crawford Ivers Paramount Aircraft Walter Edwards al St. John

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