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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

4

Katharine Brown a Pioneer Woman Producer in United States

Katharine 8. Brown organized and staged the Parish Players and is highlighted as possibly the only woman producing director in the United States. Green Book Magazine lauds her as an unquestioned authority while Chicago outlets praise her first U S engagement as a woman producer.

Katharine 8. Brown United States Green Book Miss Brown Chicago Examiner Garrick Theater Chicago Western Theatrical Productions Company Chicago American Cheney Toy Katharine Brown America Hi Romito Ecome The Columbus (O.) Dispatch

Trinity Mayors Young and Notables Plot Civic Course

Trinity leaders including Mayor Young and other prominent citizens discuss plans shaping the city’s future. They review development projects, public services, and community concerns as part of a coordinated civic effort.

Young Trinity

Trinity to Get Exchange Connecting to Decatur Line

Information from the local Southern Bell headquarters states a proposed exchange will serve about 100 families in the thriving little city. The system would connect with the Decatur exchange, giving Trinity citizens access to the outside world.

Southern Bell Telephone Company Decaturs Exchange Trinity

Birmingham Gets Pork From Federal Barrel

Washington May 19 Among items in the omnibus appropriation bill recommended to the house today was 175000 for the continuation of the Birmingham courthouse and post office. Opelika was also given 15000 for post office work.

International News Service Washington House Birmingham Court House Opelika

Appropriation Bill to Pass House Soon

The annual sundry civil appropriation bill was recommended to the House for passage. It carries 127,237,221.24 dollars, up from 126,922,750.99 last year. The item covers Sleep and Fresh Air provisions and outlines funding levels for current expenses.

International News Service Washington Uncle Sam House

Partial Settlement Notice in Newton Minors Case

In Morgan County Probate Court on May 11 1916 guardian Ella H Walker filed accounts for partial settlement of the Mary Newton and Tommie A Newton estate minors hearing set for June 12 1916. Interested parties may appear to contest the settlement. Judge WM E Skeggs presiding.

State of Alabama Morgan County Mary Newton Tommie A. Newton Ella H. Walker WM. E. Skeggs

Mince Pie Confusion Sparks Child's Remark

A three and a half year old, Jay, dining with his grandmother, reacts with delight to a tiny mince pie and earnestly asks why mince are ripe, a moment of innocent humor captured in a family exchange.

Jay

Butter Receipts Rise Across Major Cities in 1915

United States butter receipts for 1915 totaled 481.65 million pounds with 1914 at 364.43 million pounds. Major markets Boston Chicago Milwaukee Louis and San Francisco logged strong shipments while New York moved 2.734 million packages in 1915 versus 2.513 million in 1914.

Boston Chicago Milwaukee Louis San Francisco New York

Night and Day Length in Poem Fragments

A fragmentary poem contrasts short days with long nights and fleeting time. Images of love pain dawn and time as a flame appear, with references to a boy and a veil amid忧.

All Hall Jeury van Lyke

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