Lady Cook Blames Social Evil on Mock Modesty
United Press reports Lady Cook, famed eugenics advocate, calling for open discussion of the body to curb crime and disease. She cites teaching proper body care, parental responsibility, and the need to curb vice by changing attitudes rather than laws, criticizing social taboos and urging mothers to guide boys and girls.
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Lady Wook
God
Lady Cook
Tennessee Claflin
Si Francis Cook
Great Britain
New York
Chicago
United States
Maine
California
Roosevelt
Leah
Wife Oversees Husband’s Death Plot in Georgia
Mrs. James King, 42, was arrested after Nicholas Wilburn, 25, confessed to killing her husband James King near Round Oak. Wilburn claimed Mrs. King offered $600 and promised marriage, noting King’s $32,000 life policy. King’s body was found December 12 with a bullet wound. Wilburn and barber James Sarber, a negro, were involved.
Man Electrocutted At Cullman Last Night
Frank P. Blum aged 28 was instantly killed about 7 o clock last night by touching a live arc light chain at the corner of First Street and Second Avenue West. He and his wife were with friends when he grabbed the chain and received a fatal shock, remaining clutched to it until his brother in law pulled him free. He had lived in Cullman all his life and leaves a wife and many relatives.
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Ed Imbusch
Blum
Tilman Millinery to Move into Bank Street Quarters
The Tilman Millinery Company has rented the former Bell Telephone building on Bank Street and will move in on January 1.
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Tilman Millinery Company
New
Quaters
The
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Bell Telephone Company
Freckles at the Masonic Theatre in Baltimore review
The Baltimore Sun praises the stage adaptation Freckles at Albaughs Theatre calling it faithful to the Limberlost tale. Perry Golden as Freckles impresses with Irish brogue and charm while Duncan and DeLancey Barclay stand out among strong supporting roles.
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Gene Stratton-Porter
Hame
Nell Twomey
Albaugh
Limberlost
Scotch
Anatol Friedland
A. G. Delamenter
Cleo Plays
Baltimore
Otto
Perry Golden
Freckles
Duncan
Timber Gang
DeLancey
Barclay
Black Jack
Berpard Johnson
Wegner
James Kitts
Maconie Theatre
Balkan Turkish peace talks advance toward real negotiations
A morning session of the Balkan Turkish peace conference moved toward substantial talks. Dr Danoff, Bulgarian plenipotentiary chief, said the Turks rejected allied territorial proposals and offered counter terms. Balkan delegates then had time to consider the seats.
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United Press London
Danoff
Parolee Adams Confesses Flight From Justice in Midwest
William Adams of Indianapolis admitted to Chief Griffin he broke parole five years ago in East St. Louis to shield his younger brother from prison. He fled after word of weekly court reports, saying he could not face his mother in Kansas City for New Year’s. Adams, 28, awaits Illinois authorities and was reportedly well dressed.
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
William 7B. Adams
That City
Con
Adams
Chief Griffin
East St. Louis
New Decatur City Council to Adopt License Schedule
An adjourned meeting of the New Decatur City Council will be held Monday night at 7 30 for adopting a license schedule for the coming year. Members expect few changes. soft drink stands may not be licensed this year.
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New Decatur City
Verdict of guilty for 38 dynamiters
In Indianapolis on December 28, 38 dynamite conspiracy defendants were found guilty on all 52 counts while Daniel Buckley of Davenport and Herman Seifer of Milwaukee were acquitted and freed. Judge Anderson adjourned to hear motions for a new trial.
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Daniel Buckley
Herman Seifer
Wilson Gets Royal Welcome at Home
Staunton Virginia greets President elect Wilson as crowds of 12 000 residents and 26 000 visitors line the streets. The governor shares smiles with old friends and Wilson plans to speak at the church where he was baptized tonight.
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Wilson
Fathers Old Church
Thomas & McGilvery to Open First Class Grocery Store
Thomas and McGilvery will open a first class retail grocery store on Bank Street in the former Perris Hardware Company building.
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Thomas & McGilvery
Bank Street
Perris Hardware Company
J W Hurst Wins Overcoat at Edwards Yergin Giveaway
J W Hurst of Home Steam Launder wins an overcoat from Edwards and Yergin in a December 24 giveaway. The participating firm vows the prize is a grand example of its tailoring, promising no other type of coat.
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J. W. Hurst
Edwards & Yergin
Spring Maid Plays to Standing Comeback for Mizzi Hajos
The Spring Maid with Mizzi Hajos in the lead appeared last night to record breaking audience at the Magonic. Scenic effects were excellent and the chorus showed careful dancing though the leading roles were not as strong as the price of the show warranted. Hayes had a charming manner and a delicious accent but her voice did not meet the music.
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Mizzi Hajos
Auiece
Magonic
Lanier Baker Jr Returns to Join Local Business
Lanier Baker Jr returns from Winchester Tennessee to join his father and brother in business here. While away he made good in business and is expected to do the same in his hometown enterprise.
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Lanier Baker, JR
Winchester
Tenn
Lanier
Howell Returns Home After Visit to Moulton
J. B. Howell of New Decatur spent several days visiting friends and relatives in Moulton before returning home.
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J. 8. Howell
New Decatur
Moulton
Millionaire 15 in Hiding After Rockefellers Testimony Probe
New York reports Sergeant-at-arms Charles Riddell and two deputies hunted for William Rockefeller to compel testimony before the Money Trust committee. Riddell vowed to serve him despite the pursuit. Standard Oil officers denied knowledge of Rockefeller's whereabouts.
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New York
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Charles
Riddell
House
Money Trust” Committee
Standard Oil
Salvation Army seeks donations for Christmas in Decatur
Ensign Henderson thanks Decatur citizens for money food and clothing donations that funded the Christmas dinner and offering for the poor He notes a Christmas tree for children on Tuesday December 31 and asks for about fifty pounds of candy nuts and toys Donations support the tree Watch Night service opens a five weeks soul saving campaign at 10 o clock Tuesday night.
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Henderson
The
Salvation Army
Decaturs
Ensign Henderson
Work Resumed on New Decatur Depot
Work on the new Decatur depot has been resumed and is progressing rapidly. Officials expect no further delays and the building will be completed in a short time.
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New Decatur
New Desecatur
Big Realty Deal Near Decatur Involves Lena Duncan Land Sale
D. Echols purchased 25 acres of land five miles west of Decatur from Mrs Lena W Duncan for 7500 dollars. The deal was brokered by Lamar Penney a well known real estate man.
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Echols
Lena W. Duncan
Decatur
Lamar Penney
Church Announcements Preach at 11 am and 7 pm
Morning sermon titled A Young Dreamer and evening message The Message of the Dying Year. Woodmen of N will attend the morning service and all Woodmen and friends are invited to join.
Heart of a Sage Saved as Evening Sermon Topic
Preaching at 11 p m and 7 30 p m outlines two sermon topics for the morning and evening hours Blessedness of Heart Hunger and Heart of a Sage Greatest Subject for the evening hour Public is cordially invited to attend services.
Farewell to the Old Year and A Land of Art Services
Morning sermon by Rev. Clay Hudson titled Farewell to the Old Year. Evening service presents A Land of Art with a focus on spiritual reflection. Services at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the church.
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Hudson
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