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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
2
A brief notice from February 26, 1912 to July 1, 1917 sets subscription rates under the Act for a weekly Dolly carrier service. Rates cover three month periods and note per week charges.
A collected piece shows press and public opinion on repealing or enforcing the 18th amendment and Volstead Act, praising anti alcohol sentiment while detailing local resistance and the call for stronger laws against liquor. It also notes cultural essays on Chinatown and famed Spanish beauty narratives.
The Aniston Star piece recalls old parlors with gilded chairs and sea shell treasures, contrasting them with modern homes marked by autos and cinemas. John J. Tigert notes changes in home life and education, urging parents to engage with community life to shape morals and ideals.
A fragment from a Parsons Kansas column notes a mayor promising to cut his own pay from 26 to a lower amount, while critics claim little real action occurs. The piece blends satirical quips, poetry references, and social commentary on reform and public life.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch column discusses American beauty as a mix of races and nationalities. It names Virginia Moncrave as a representative American beauty of Osage descent living in Kansas City, noted for talents in violin, driving, and dancing. The piece contrasts another exotic ideal from a tropical isle with imagery of moonlit seas and a dancing girl.
The Anniston Advertising Club plans a May 30 event in Calhoun County to honor rural letter carriers at their annual meeting. The article praises carriers for daily service delivering letters papers and packages and notes their community role and dedication despite rough roads and varied weather.
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