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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1921
Page
3
An aged peddler on Orchard and Rivington laments waning demand for whipping straps once used for child discipline. He notes changes from earlier days when selling straps was a decent income, blaming modern reformers and increased schooling for declining business and stricter parental practices.
Italy's fragrance industry reports a heavy intake of weange blossoms totaling 1800 tons as part of ongoing production. The figure underscores the scale of raw materials in perfumery within the sector.
The Department of Agriculture notes farm households are well supplied with meat and milk and have a varied diet. It finds higher use of cooking fat and a tendency to fry more foods, while urging more eggs coarse cereals and greens and fruits, especially green vegetables.
Henry Scott, vice president of a newspaper company, argues journalism trains initiative and responsibility. He says young reporters learn to plan, act, and persevere, with excuses not being cashable, and urges two years under a top city editor to prepare them for any profession.
A young Hungarian zoologist asserts eye transplants between living creatures. He reports experiments on fish frogs and rats before the Vienna Biological Society, replacing lost or colored eyes with donor eyes from living animals. Some subjects became blind or colorless, others retained sight and activity after transplantation.
Jud Tonking asserts two options for the lazy man with a 7 inch problem to clear charity or removal.
The American Forestry Magazine notes that water pails and other vessels carved from southern white cedar were long believed to impart a wholesome effect on their contents due to the wood's supposed properties.
A health column compares the body to a bank and deposits daily reserves of exercise sleep and clean living. It warns against overdrafts from overwork poor meals and exposure, stressing that physical bankruptcy leads to decline and failure. Reader questions about hydrophobia and eye strain are answered by Dr Copeland.
A foggy tied game slips into a dramatic finish as the Giants edge the Yankees 2 to 1 in extra innings. Ruth groans after a near swing as Meusek, Frisch, and Pipp contribute key plays. Ward and Rawlings spark the late rally for New York in this tense World Series moment.
The article recalls Jersey’s steadfast devotion to the British Crown. It notes Jersey’s unity with England since John’s era, support for Royalists in the Civil War, exile refuge for Charles II, and even expulsion of Victor Hugo. It highlights a 1781 battle in St Helier where Jersey’s forces defeated a French assault despite governor’s capitulation.
W Terrrell, an attorney, files suit against the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan for 100000 for professional services as general counsel from 1916 to 1920. The suit claims the amount is trifling compared to his true worth and notes his role opposing Jonathan B. Frost’s bid to form a rival order.
In 1918 tens of teas were exported from Japan and America while 1919 saw exports fall to about 30 000 tons. The decline is described as a mere fact with Indian and Java black teas occupying the American market instead of Japanese tea.
In a dialogue between Palmer Corntessel and Josh, Josh shows practical ideas despite initial reluctance to study. He admits preferring hands on machinery he can understand rather than reading topics he cannot.
Montgomery Ala Oct 10 Lack of quorum in the senate temperance committee halted full debate on the near beer bill. Public hearings are scheduled for Tuesday as both houses meet on the fifth legislative day. Administration forces aim to push constitutional amendments with a 64 vote threshold later in the week.
President Hoover announces Harding's Birmingham Alabama visit on October 26 after talks with Senator Underwood and local leaders. Arrival at 9 AM, reception for dignitaries, review of troops, speech in Woodrow Wilson Park, Kiwanis luncheon, Birmingham exhibits, cornerstone laying for new Masonic temple, and a likely ball at night.
A historical note on fish stocks near Britain and the North Sea. The article recalls prewar fishing testing by authorities, reports many vessels being adrift or captured, and concludes with the belief that female fish’ reproductive capacity would offset heavy fishing, suggesting no serious depletion.
A wartime style report notes challenges in fundraising for YWCA campaigns overseas. Calcutta efforts succeeded, Belgium YWCA raised 102348 francs against a one thousand franc overage goal, YWCA China unit in Yientsin budgets 7000 dollars, and Czechoslovakia plans a 192% building drive.
A fragment mentions Seats ego D0 and Ofeuty with a note on starting or boosting a function or event. exact details are unclear but the text hints at a slogan or prompt about initiating momentum. No clear persons, places, or organizations are identifiable.
A bank robbery in St Louis Missouri yielded a $49000 haul in cash and negotiable securities. The robbers fled in an automobile shortly after the incident and escaped without injury. Police investigate the heist with no arrests reported.
Fragmentary notice mentions seven o'clock timing and potential social arrangements. Names and places are illegible. Content appears as a brief social or personal item without a clear event or outcome.
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