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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
3
New York May 29 report notes Parisian fashion shifting from pumps to dainty ribbon sandals. Many American women resist the fad with shoe shops surveyed about the sandals staying power. Experts warn flat heels may affect arch support and foot health if worn long term.
New Decatur High School graduates delivered their essays at the Masonic Theatre before parents and friends. James Holland won the god’s medal with a deep and thoughtful composition. The 1914 class includes Loraine Scheer Gladys Garrigan James Holland Joseph Woods and Lee Hartung.
On Sunday May 26 S D Billett organized a special donation for the Colored M B church pastor. The list shows contributors giving 60 cents each including L M Exum Kittse Baker Caldonia Goff Kittle A Rice Abriar Jackson Julia Orr J Sherrill B D Owen Callie Wynn Mollie Toney Wm Townsend Sister Draper Iola Owens Susan Long Sue Mastin Zelia Garth Susan Burns Amanda Elum Malicia Keller Mr Rice Stewart Sisters. Donations of 2.00 from 8 D Elliott and 1.00 from others completed the collection with appreciation for all gifts.
A humorous Decatur column recounts a tall tale of a bulky package turning out to be haberdashery from Tennessee, a dubious wag on insurance, and a drowning joke aboard a navigation run. It also notes Dr. Watson and Postmaster-elect Crawford on Chattanooga guest accommodations, veterans returning, and Walter Rauschenberg’s clever fruit fly trap.
Public inspection at any time announced for Pee Hallas on 12th day seeking access to listed site. Local authorities instruct that entry is permitted during posted hours with proper identification.
A quirky Birmingham sports note column spoofs baseball talk with references to teams, players, and lingo. Mentions include Hans Wagner's slump, Roy Collins, Wee Willig Prough, and a 6 of 6 from Mobile, framing the season with humor and local color.
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