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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1922

Page

2

Henry Ford bid favor in Muscle Shoals row

The article defends Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals bid amid Senate attacks on Herbert Hoover. It portrays Watson’s charge of $10,000 monthly relief-fund siphoning as unsubstantiated and highlights Hoover’s long business career and service.

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Everyday Friends and the Birds as Our Helpers

The piece extols common birds and other creatures like toads as daily helpers in gardens and fields, eating harmful insects. It notes birds sing at night during certain seasons and emphasizes gratitude for these allies despite how people may treat them.

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Baby mortality declines reflect rising American child prosperity

The passage asserts long-term drops in infant mortality over 25 years and argues that Americans now raise more children to adulthood. It attributes gains to intelligence, humane care, and better health methods, noting improved protection of the young and modern parenting practices.

America

Baby Week Reflects Modern Pediatric Progress

An editorial outlines advances in infant care emphasizing diet over drugs and better living. It notes improved mother education, physician transparency with the public, and heightened interest in baby hygiene, marking the week as a symbol of national progress despite ongoing mortality gaps.

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Tent City Proposed for Chicago Housing Solution

Chicago plans a tent city of 25 000 in forest preserves next summer under the Protective League. Each group will have 25 families with a chief, all aimed at affordable shelter and orderly community life. Dogs banned. emphasis on nature, simple routines, and neighborly contact for families and children.

Chicago Tgnants Protective League League Elmira Star- Gazette

Pastor Jones Called to Lead 10 Local Churches

Brethren in Albany appoint Dr. Jones, born in Kentucky, to serve as pastor and state secretary of salary service. He previously organized 103 new churches, rehabilitated 450 inactive ones, and added 26,000 members across Illinois Indiana and Oklahoma. Endowment fund receipts total $90,000. The Christian Standard and Christian Evangelist praise his active church service.

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Local Happenings In Falkville And Morgan County Notes

The Falkville church meeting drew good attendance with Dr. Bruce Dodson visiting his ill father as William Dodson lies critically ill. Various residents travel, study and visit nearby towns. Miss Willie Griffin returns home from Woman's College for summer. Miss Agalie Cobb from Vinemont visits. Administrative notices announce Mary A. Harvey estate administration and a Morgan County probate update with claim deadlines.

Signs of the Times on Prohibition Effects Across Cities

Interviews with social workers in cities such as Boston New York Cincinnati Winnipeg Chicago Halifax and St Johns show prohibition improving poorer classes. In Cincinnati slums near breweries became decent districts with savings from drink spending and family distribution of funds. Crime fell and bank deposits rose as prohibition reduced population at the Workhouse.

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Sporadic Games Amidcity Shooting? Nashville at All

Fragmentary notes show three games scheduled with teams referenced as Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans and Mob. No clear results or dates. text indicates uncertain venue and limited matchup details.

Nashville Memphis Orleana Mob

Sports Schedule Roundup From Major City Matches

Detroit visits Cleveland while Washington faces Philadelphia Chicago plays St Louis and Boston meets New York in early season games across major leagues with several marquee clashes listed.

National League Matchups Across Major Cities

New York visits Boston while Philadelphia hits Brooklyn. St. Louis travels to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati faces Chicago in the league slate.

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Memphis and Little Rock Triumph in League Action

Memphis defeated New Orleans 18 to 4, Little Rock beat Birmingham 10 to 5, with other games postponed due to rain in the Southern League.

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Baseball Scores From The League Aids Early Season Standings

In American League action, St. Louis defeated Detroit 7 to 5 while Chicago beat Cleveland 8 to 4. Washington improved to 6 and 4 while Boston fell to 4 and 7 after losses. Pittsburgh routed Cincinnati 11 to 2 and Philadelphia beat New York 3 to 1. Only three games on the schedule.

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Meeting Notice for Decatur Chapter 38 Royal Arch Mason

Special convocation of Decatur Chapter No 38 R A Mason called for Friday evening June 2 at 7 30 PM All Royal Arch Masons are requested to be present Work Past and Most Excellent Master Degrees W M Roger High Priest A B Harvey Secretary

Decatur R. A. Mason's Royal Arch Mason S. W. M. Roger A. B. Harvey

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