Notable Local Notices and Health Updates
The entry reports Guy Black injured Saturday after a horse kick while driving. ily Glasgo suffers a fracture of the right arm and rests comfortably. Broadus, Alabama banker and head of a major bank chain, visited Monday. Highland Realty guest Will Irwin of Dd Brock and D. Brock traveled to Birmingham and Denver respectively. M. S. Ellis underwent an operation. J. W. Montgomery is ill at home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadus
Alabama
South
Will Irwin
the Highland Realty
Brock
Birmingham
Pretty Beads Made of Salt
Instructions describe making salt beads by heating salt with cornstarch, adding hot water to form a paste, coloring as desired, and molding onto a cushion with pins. Beads can be uniform or varied in size, threaded with larger beads in the middle and smaller beads at the ends.
China opens to Western engineering work slows
It was once believed China offered abundant rail construction work for European and American engineers. Those opportunities are dwindling as China follows Japan’s example and adopts Western techniques, placing work under Chinese management with a rising number of United States engineers reportedly involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
W Neers
Japan
Embarrassing Moment On Irish Train Platform
A traveler recounts an awkward incident in Ireland at Athlone when a boy offered a card with bread and butter and demanded sixpence. The scene includes two children ejecting her from a compartment, while she comments on the boy’s hunger and the meeting arranged at the next location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Athlone
Germany as an Advertiser in American Imports
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Germany as a advertiser of goods in the United States and mention packages bred in America, ash registers, and tagging of articles destined for Philadelphia to Hamilton, about 2,000 miles away.
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Germany
America
United States
Philadelphia
Ham
The Principal Poet inspires with God given poetry
A Baltimore Sun poem extols poetry born from mud life and struggle. It praises God s power to turn roughness into beauty weaving lyrics from peasant to king. The piece contrasts critics who overlook June and laureates who shape dawn and stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Pixs
Baltimore Sun
Love Me Well Yet Not Me Alone Exchange
A lyrical exchange-style piece urges steadfast service beyond self and to include oppressor and oppressed in a call to courage. Refrains repeat praise for service that transcends individual desires, urging collective action and perseverance beyond personal love.
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Leader Receives Prizes
Mrs. J. L. Haley spoke at the biennial convention describing Alabama’s awards of three prizes including 80 dollars in gold for magazine subscriptions. Prentis Reid won 20 dollars for most individual subscriptions. Haley received a pottery vase from Indiana. Mrs. Copland and Mrs. Wilkinson are named in health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Federation of Women's Clubs
J. L. Haley
Federation Magazine
Haley
Overbeck
Indiana
Prentis Reid
Lemma
Montgomery Wedding Unites Miss Ira Titchett and W W Dinsmore
Miss Ira T'itchett and Mr W W Dinsmore wed in Montgomery on a Wednesday afternoon. The couple plan to reside in the Decaturs after arriving Friday. Other notes mention Florence Tilman heading to Tuscaloosa for summer school and families traveling to visit relatives in Tennessee and Rochester New York.
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Ira T‘itchett
Montgomery
W. W. Dinsmore
Decaturs
Florence Tilman
Tuscaloosa
Birdie Lizzie
Kate Petty
Tennessee
Mrs. Hadden’ Owen
Rochester
N. Y
Women club activists show grasp of national issues at convention
The report highlights women in federations who direct conservation efforts, linking forestry and waterways work to a national cause. It notes a Washington forestry service woman as national water ways committee chair and argues club women pursue broad national knowledge and responsibility. Miss Margaret Penick of Decatur returns from Athens visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry and Waterways Bureaus
United States
Forestry Service
Washington, D. C
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Margaret Penick
Decatur
Athens
Limestone Democrat
Ice Cream Supper at YMCA Lawn This Saturday Evening
An ice cream supper is planned on the lawn of the YMCA this Saturday evening from 5 to 10 30 by the Young People's Missionary Social of Central Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Latt
Young People’s Missionary Social
Central Methodist Church
World Church Peace Council 15 Announced
New York reports plans for a world church peace council to meet August 2 in Constance Switzerland for four days. It is organized by the Church Peace Union founded by Andrew Carnegie with a $2 million endowment. American delegates include Bishop John W. Hamilton Edwin D. Mead and Judge Henry Wade Rogers. The meetings aim to lead to a church peace congress in 1916 during the Hague conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Constance
Switzerland
Fréderick Lynch
Church Peace Union
Andrew Carnegie
Liege
Belgium
John W. Hamilton
Boston
Edwin D. Mead
Henry Wade Rogers
New Haven
Taege
Lynch
Hague
Prominent Bessemer Man Henry C. Waller Ends Life
Henry C. Waller a noted real estate and insurance figure in Bessemer shot himself at home this morning, with insomnia cited as a cause. Despite rumors on his business affairs, officials say they were in good condition and his home life was happy. Funeral set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Henry C. Waller
Funeral for Vera Mitchener Tomorrow in Birmingham
The funeral for 13 year old Vera Mitchener who drowned while swimming yesterday will be held tomorrow in Birmingham. Six girls aged 12 to 15 will serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Birmingham
Vera Mitchener
Southern A. A. Company Folks Uphold Courtesy At Work
Fairfax Harrison, president, urges officers and employees of the Southern Railway to prioritize politeness and courtesy in all customer contacts. He notes station agents and train crews must answer questions respectfully, share information, and promote public good, tying manners to efficiency and business success. The message ends with a local lumber advertisement from B. Crawford & Sons Co.
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Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway Organization
United States
South
Finley
Fairfax Harrison
Reading Aloud As An Occupation In London Chronicle
The London Chronicle notes reading aloud was once an occupation for typesetters in London with readers presenting manuscripts while compositors set type. It cites the skill as a dual task combining reading, listening, and understanding spoken words with typesetting, contrasting it with the mechanical nature of cigarmaking in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon¢on
London Chronicle
Cuba
Man Jostles Woman Boarding Car in Careless Rush
A young woman, arms full of packages, enters a car as a rough man hurries to the sole empty seat. He steps on her dress almost making her fall, ignores her, and grunts. He mutters a rough remark about the woman’s seat while she remains standing.
Paynter Voted For Lorimer
Chicago reports the District Attorney probing the LaSalle Street bank found a $40,000 loan to Senator Thos H Paynter of Kentucky. Ex examiner Reeves allegedly located the loan while Senator Lorimer led the bank, with $10,000 paid when the bank became a state institution and $30,000 unaccounted. Paynter voted for Lorimer during his Senate unseating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
LaSalle Street Bank
Thos. H. Paynter
Kentucky
Examiner Reeves
Lorimer
Paynter
United States Senate
The Spirit of Profession and Trade Distinction
A writer argues that true professionalism is driven by usefulness and service rather than wealth. He contrasts professions like clergy and law with trades, noting many in each group pursue pride in work over earnings. The core idea is choosing work for love or money.
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Buttrey’s
Doddron
Guy Black
Ily Glasgo
Duc. D. Brock
Denver
Col
M.S. Ellis
New Decatur
Margaret Clinton Shelton
Ito
Josephine Copland
Fairview
T. D. Wilkinson
Pritchett-Dinsmore
G. T. Bolton
Ashville
Federated Women IN Conservation
World Church Peace Council
Southern A. A. Company
B. Crawford &Sons Co
Theatre Today
Princess Nona Darkfeather
Art Ortega
the Girl of the
Lubin
John.d. Wyker & Son
Verein
John D. Wyker &Son
Masonic Theatre
The
Olympia Opera Co
Froyp Harper
Miss Fern Wharp
Krampe
Beehler
Dor Alwyn Harry Bickford
Cassimas & Lamar
Rurn Turner
Mr. Watt Knott
Leo Appe
Haze
Delite Theatre
Blanche Sweet
Henry Walthall
Majestic
D. W. Griffith
Muriel Ostriche
Princess
Palm Beach
Ory & Cohen
New Decatur, Alabama
United States Court
FE J.W. Cunningham
C. E. Malone
Second Avenue
Grant Street
J. W. Cunningham
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