Desert Sheik Not Romantic Fn Spite Of Movie Thrillers
London readers learn that the desert sheik is not the romantic hero of cinema. Ahmed Bey says he is typically a poor, simple man who raises sheep and camels and runs commerce, with wives who sew and help with animals. The article contrasts Bedouin and Egyptian sheiks and explains the tribal leadership and nomadic versus settled desert life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimera Fingle
Brigland
Fdm
Ahmed Bey
London
Rudolph Valentino
Ah- Bey
Libyan
Sahara
Clyde Johnson Joins Gene Carter Orchestra in Athens
Clyde Johnson a University of Alabama student joins the Gene Carter orchestra of Athens and attracts wide interest with banjo playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Johnson
University of Alabama
Gene Carter
Athens
Mitchell Here On A Few Days Rest
M. J. Mitchell, injured in a motorcycle accident in Florence, Ala., is visiting his parents in Sheffield for a few days rest. He was released from Eliza Coffee Memorial hospital to his home, accompanied by his wife and baby. He suffered a serious head injury when his bike skidded on gravel and was unconscious for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Mitchell
Florence
Ala
W. A. Mitchell
Mitchell
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
Sheffield
Mrs. Mitchell
Baby
Mr. Mitchell
Reverend Outhouse Conducts Jail Service
Rev. W. L. Outhouse of the First Christian church conducted Sunday afternoon services in the Morgan County jail on the topic Fruits of the Spirit. The sermon was enjoyed by inmates and a large crowd of visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Outhouse
First Christian Church
Morgan County
Trains 14 and 15 Discontinued Along L and N Route
Trains 14 and 15 on the Decatur to Nashville line within the Lewisburg Northern division of the L and N will be discontinued after Saturday August 27 by order of the Alabama Public Service Commission. The petition was presented at a Decatur hearing and handled by L and N attorney Chas H Eyster. The commission delayed ruling for several weeks to review the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Nashville
Lewisburg
Alabama Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Chas. H. Eyster
New York Bank Manager Reconsiders Bond Syndicate Ties
A New York bank investment chief cut ties with large syndicates early in the year and trimmed staff as he adopted a cautious stance on new home and foreign bonds. Investors, especially insurers and savings banks, complain that offers misrepresent sales progress. Market adjustments and plans for a dealer market aim to improve true distribution and pricing after syndicate dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Syndicatial
Bloodworth Returns After Birmingham Hospital Stay
F A Bloodworth president of the Morgan County National Bank has returned from hospital in Birmingham after a minor operation. He will remain at home for several days to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bloodworth
Morgan County National Bank
Mr. Bloodworth
Birmingham
Egyptians First Brewers Not So Says Research
A German Assyriologist argues Egyptians did not invent beer and wine. Studies suggest beer and wine were known earlier, with beer brewed from emmer wheat and barley. Evidence points to Sumerians teaching beer making in the 7th millennium BCE and hops becoming common after Hammurabi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charbes
Ap Smith International News Service
Iondon
Sheik
Bank and Church Sts
Grant St
Gary
Nathan ‘L. Miller
An G Oneral
United Sates Steel Corporation
Elbert Gary
Honolulu
el Encanto
Oakland
Norman Goddard
K. S. Haw- Mojnty
Oklahoma
Bennett Griffin J.henley
Rev. Outhouse
THE
Maytag Company
Newton, Iowa
Tennessee Valley Maytag CO
Bank St
Tennessee Valley Maytag Company
N.-Court St
Alabama
2Nd Ave
Chestnut St
Gadsden
Ae Iece
Mildred Doran
Flint
Mich
Miss Doran
Vanzettis
Luiga Vanzetti
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
America
Italy
Paris
Sacco-Vanzetti
Bloodworth
Home Oil Mill
Weatherby
Isee
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Incoporate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!