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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1923
Page
5
In a tense hospital scene, Leila weakly recovers on a floor above as Dr Braithwaite and nurses stabilize her. Alfred, Dicky, and I watch, while the surgeon questions me about Leila’s fears and relationships to uncover the cause of her distress.
The piece portrays a so called wolf woman famed for being armed and a crack shot. Neighbors describe her as a mother and ideal neighbor yet police hint at dangerous ties. Her violence and alleged crimes are tied to a chilling reputation.
John Key, respected Moulton resident and Mason, died Monday after about two weeks of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Masonic honors. He leaves a widow, nine brothers, and a mother, with ties to Town Creek. The article also covers local Trade Day events, prizes for school districts, and Thanksgiving observances in Moulton.
Readable fragments report public school in a small town suspending operations for a few days. Notes mention Lise Roberts a primary teacher and several locals including Masterson and Moulton, with Ritake moving from a pleasant country home toward Decatur after years of service.
Reports describe a week on the gulf coast with Biloxi Mississippi noted. Principal Pruet Sime of Courtland attended events in Moulton on Saturday and Sunday for business. Judge J C Forney enjoyed a birthday party Saturday evening with friends. Leonard Weatic cashier of the Citizens Bank is noted returning from the week.
A recent report to the Department of Commerce describes a new combination limousine with folding glass panels and a topset that can be folded back. The design features a lower rear section that lowers the lid of a chest and a cattle-back curtain with sides that fold away for quick transformation from limousine to open carriage.
The bureau of home economics at the Department of Agriculture has prepared an illustrated chart showing what a 100 calorie portion looks like on a plate compared with familiar foods. It aims to help households select foods by calories rather than weight for better economic and correct purchases.
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