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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
3
French army Uncle Yoma has completed a film for America to counter German calumnies about African soldiers. The Paris Excelsior notes the Senegalese and other African troops are shown truthfully in a film edited by a committee led by General inard and intended for U S audiences.
Columbia Missouri June 71 athletics is the safety valve for college spirit said University of Missouri president J Jones in urging more athletics in American schools and colleges. He argued athletics builds spirit of unity within the university and nation, and should not fade into commercial selfishness.
A tide of 1922 campaign notices lists W B McCulloch Jack Robinson W M Brothers Osceola Kyle Robert C Brickell James E Horton Jr James H Ballentine D C Almon John R Sample Lovick P Troup William E Skeggs F M Hamilton J C Huckaby C E Poole Milton C West David C Jones Bob Stewart T M Jones Dr T B Brindley John Patterson James A Forman seeking Morgan County Alabama offices in the August 8 1922 Democratic primary for Board of Revenue judges sheriff solicitor probate judge and legislature.
A list of candidates for county solicitor in Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary on August 8 1922 including C L Price T C Almon W H Long and J N Powell with their authorized campaign statements and signatures.
James L. Draper announces his candidacy for Circuit Clerk and seeks party support. The notice also lists R. McClusky as a candidate for Circuit Clerk in Morgan County Alabama. The document references 1922 political filing and notes paid advertising authorization by James L. Draper.
Mrs W B Edmundson announces candidacy for Congress in Alabama Eighth District Democratic primary on August 8 1922 urging voters to support her bid for re election. The notice is signed by Ed B Almon and includes similar appeals from the campaign and authorized statements.
A note announces candidacy for membership on the County Board of Education under the Democratic party banner. The filing references the upcoming election and seeks party backing as proceedings move forward.
Dr. Allen Gilbert of Portland, a medical authority on hypnosis and memory, offers a $500 reward held by a local bank to anyone who can relay an authentic message from his wife Mrs. Gilbert, who died in December 1917, including a pre agreed countersign. The test aims to prove communication from the spirit through a transmitter and countersign.
Kansas City June 17 a man asked for matches from Sheslin at a street corner. After a string of refusals the suspect tried again and was hit in the mouth. He fell and suffered a fractured skull and was taken to the hospital.
New York traders placed colon buying orders as the market opened with prices about two to ten points higher. Southern interests led commission houses with optimism from Texas weather prospects, the gulf storm vanishing in Mexico. Later activity followed last night’s close.
The City of Decatur Alabama will offer for sale 100000 in bonds bearing 6 percent interest dated July 1 1922 to fund a new Peel school house. The sale at City Hall includes public school grounds bonds of five thousand dollars each sold for cash free of city expense. Mayor A Nelson signs with City Clerk R Glerk advertising details.
Fifty subscribers promised $100 stock in Albany Decatur Oil & Gas Company must pay by Saturday June 1 1922 or their subscriptions will be canceled. After June 17 1922 the company will issue stock to raise funds without further notice. R A Barry president announces dates June 9 10 12 18 24 1922.
Morgan county real estate values are expected to drop this year as assessed by the tax assessor, reflecting a correction from peak boom prices. The reduction will lower school appropriations and may shorten terms in districts lacking the three mill tax. Several districts will vote the three mill tax early, with others likely before fall.
Nashville visits New Orleans as part of today’s Southern League schedule with Pat Atlanta and Mem at Birmingham and Chattanooga at Mobile.
American League games feature Boston at Cleveland New York at Detroit Washington at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Chicago at Boston with two games Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at New York and St Louis at B.
Yesterday's sports results show New Orleans 10 over Nashville, Little Rock 4, Atlanta 2 over Chattanooga 8, Mobile 4. Memphis 6 with 2, Birmingham 4 over 1.
The Americans League results show Lens 15 over Washington 2 and 9 to 3 for Philadelphia over the New York nine. Detout adds nine runs for New York against Philadelphia as Boston posts an 8 to 6 win over Cleveland.
Chicago edged Boston 7 to 6 and New York defeated Pittsburg 7 to 1. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 7 to 2 while Brooklyn crushed St. Louis 45 to 12.
Roy Darden the Ford booster reports 69 800 signatures collected for the petition as he travels through Chattanooga Tennessee. He says signatures remain strong and those who did not sign while in the area can still join at a later Building location. Darden notes enthusiastic reception in Chattanooga compared with other stops on the tour.
A stunt on a vehicle injures an actor nicknamed Pop. He sustained a broken collarbone in the left shoulder, a torn ligament from the breastbone, and a vertebra displaced at the thoracic level.
An International News Service report from Parsons Kansas details how George Eicholtz of Oswego fell victim to his own bragging during an acrobatic stunt at a benefit. The boastful display led to his undoing as the act went awry and the crowd witnessed the mishap.
Hartselle and Cullman clashed Friday. Hartselle triumphed 11 to 2 behind Dunaway's 11 strikeouts and Cook's home run. Cullman’s Sapp managed only three outs before the lopsided loss.
Courtland defeated Russellville 4 to 2 in an exhibition at Russellville. French pitched superbly for Courtland allowing four hits. Nathan, an old University star, debuted for Courtland. Lawler pitched well for Russellville but received little support. Terry's fielding stood out for Courtland.
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