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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

8

Amusements Review Dares Stare Down Widow Stereotypes

In a bold period piece the film features Ethel Clayton along with a trio led by rector James Widkie and two others. The production defies gender bias by showing a woman fighting for love and agency, challenging the view that a widow should remain passive.

Masonic James Widkie Ethel Clayton

Paying Our Share of Government Costs Across the South

The piece argues every citizen and sector must fund government duties. It cites the Southern Railway System paying $7,663,000 in taxes last year, about $21,000 per day, representing over one fifth of its passenger receipts and matching wages for 60,000 employees over five weeks. It notes net earnings from $170,000,000 invested were taxed, with 2,000 miles of lines funding taxes.

Southern Railway System

Herrings and Radio Use by Fishermen Off Swedish Coast

A brief item notes how herrings and radio help Swedish fishermen follow the fish and bring boats home sooner with full bulls, but warns people are not always judged by their associations as outcomes vary.

Crosco Business Sedan Promises Warm Comfort and Smooth Ride

The article describes the Crosco Business Sedan with a high capacity heater and snug weather stripping for warmth in cold days. Interior highlights include contoured seat backs, deep seats upholstered in blue leather, and a new spring suspension praised for balanced buoyancy once underway.

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