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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1922

Page

2

Yorks Medal Deeds Admitted In Muscle Shoals Claim

The Nash Banner notes Alvin C York holds clear title to a 400 acre farm in Fentress County Tennessee and cites statements about his World War I exploits. A Rotary Club of Nashville meeting is referenced regarding deeds and certificates tied to York and his battlefield actions.

Yanou Nashle York Fentress County Tenn Rotary Club of Nashville Woods Corp Alvin C. York de Soeber Percy Romowski Ing Coryee Tee Terao Eeaetseae Twos Amy George W. Fipene Machine L Teese Donohue Lacina Beardsley Gen- Pershing Marshall Petain France

Corporal York Awarded For Courage In Meuse Battle

The message from American generals praises Corporal York for courage and gallantry during the Meuse-Argonne operation. It states the honor of commanding such a soldier and that his deeds will be recorded and inspiring for future generations.

Coe Eretiene Arone York Meuse

Keep Kicking Through Trials Aimed at Independence

A dramatic mosaic from Anniston Star urges perseverance. It recalls the resolve of Bruce and John Paul Jones, scenes of struggle, and advice to “keep kicking” despite failures. The piece frames life as a battle, praising grit and independence.

Wilkman Traig Dauntless Resolu United States Robert Bruce Bruce John Paul Jones Anniston Star

Ruined Viscount Lascelle Sword At Royal Wedding Cake

A vivid humorous account describes Princess Mary using Viscount Lascelle’s sword to cut a London wedding cake. The blade is deemed ruined, bent and hacked, unfit for service except as a cake-carving tool or rug cutter.

ViScount Lascelle Mary London Damascus Prince Henry Duke of York Red Gallowy

Wilson Held in Cole Case

Officials report Tom Wilk arrested in a routine move linked to Robert Colele case. Special Agent Selnglor and Louisville detectives pursue connections to a taxi-cab driver tied to Elkmont. A separate St. Louis shooting weeks earlier is mentioned with Wilson blaming Christopher.

Tom Wilk Selnglor Louisville Nee Robert Colele Elkmont Chris Anying Wilson Mira User St. Louis Wilson Christopher

Southern League results and American League scores recap

Yesterday's games saw Atlantia beat Nashville 2 to 1, Mobile blank Chattanooga 8 to 0, and Memphis win 4 to 3 over New Orleans. In the American League Washington edged New York 4 to 3, with St. Louis defeating Chicago 4 to 2 in the three games scheduled.

Atlantia Nashville Mobile Chattanooga Memphis New Orleans Washington New York St. Louis Chicago

National League Scores From Night Action

New York defeated Philadelphia 8 to 1 while Boston edged Brooklyn 5 to 4 and Chicago beat Cincinnati 8 to 7 St Louis won 4 to Pittsburgh 8 as the league slate produced close games and big runs.

New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh

Scores From League Games Across Cities

At Toledo Louisville 6 trailing 4 while Columbus 8 Indianapolis 1 2 3 At Minneapolis 11 Kansas City 7 At St Paul 11 Milwaukee 7 reflect results across venues and teams in this update.

American Association Toledo Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis Kansas City St. J Paul Milwaukee

Various College and City Games Across the Nation

A series of matchups lists games for today including Atlanta at Nashville Birmingham at Little Rock Mobile at Chattanooga New Orleans at Memphis Chicago at Cleveland Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Washington at Boston Je at Boston New York at Phi St Lewis at Chicago. The text also drifts into scattered notes on chemistry and restoration methods mentioning chloride of pewter soda and white of eggs with references to Popular Science Monthly.

Atlanta Nashville Birmingham Little Rock Mobile Chattanooga New Orleans Memphis Chicago Gleveland Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia New York Washington Boston Je, Jon E Brooklyn Phi St. Lewis Popular Science

Beggars in Constantinople Reported in Street Scene

Eyewitness notes a large beggar presence in Constantinople, dominated by Armenians. They trail travelers for long distances, some carrying deformed infants to elicit pity, while others simulate sleep on wagons to provoke generosity.

Constantinople Carey Enila Ren le

Work Really a Privilege

Fragmentary text discusses work as a privilege and many people attempting to live without work. Reading cuts off midthought, leaving unclear context or concrete details.

Offbeat Opinions and Quips From a Chaotic Page

A jumble of jokes and skits lampshade a playful column. It touches on Mary and a chorus confusion, witty banter about marriage and insanity claims, plus jokes about a cop and Cupid, ending with a quip about a impatient diner's order.

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