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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
2
The fragment references dates February 26 1912 and July 1 1917 tied to Albaty Alabama, under Act 7. Names Shelton BN M Bloodworth editor manager and Long Distance 9902 appear as staff or contact lines, with seal and a monetary amount 175 86 00 listed.
The piece discusses Attorney General Daugherty's opposition to Ford’s nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals and the legal reasoning from congress and the government’s legal department. It references Col Harris and the broader stance of opponents to Ford, plus editorials on journalism and publishing labor. It also notes a pension announcement for W J Evans of the Evening News.
Lord Northcliffe withdraws from the British Newspaper Proprietors Association in protest against fleet Street labor questions. The move signals a shift in the newspaper business as other editors and owners consider new schemes and foreign methods. The action will be watched by readers as editors adapt to changes in ownership and labor relations.
Religious essay by J. E. Blair argues the greatest good is God and the greatest evil is the failure to choose aright. It discusses love, hate, money, fear, duty, mercy, justice, and the Holy Spirit, urging spiritual discernment and devotion alongside daily life.
Florence News notes that Drix, a Lauderdale County man and prominent local figure, has been elected president of the Alabama association for the coming year. The report lauds his sterling worth and progress, recognizing his native Alabama roots and respected status among bankers and friends.
Mrs. John Smith and children visit Miss Carle Watkins Wednesday as a storm brings damage to crops and gardens. Virgil Huntly from Chattanooga is visiting, and Asa Smith’s infant is reported very sick.
Town notes include students returning from Auburn and Howard College and visitors from Cedar Plain and McKendrie. Local families hosted Rev J A Glath and relatives. Hard rains persist hindering farm work with crops damaged or unplanted across the region.
Mrs W E Wright attended her daughter Mrs B E Waugh as the week began. The F C C F lodge plans its annual decoration on Sunday evening May 28. Mrs A M Peek and children visit Mrs Mary Peck this week. Freda Bailey returns home after visiting grandmother Mrs Martha Bailey at Antiolch. Little Mary Gardiner Peck is very sick. Dr B F Astin was in Somerville on Friday. A Health Crusade Campaign film showing was postponed from Wednesday night.
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