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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1921
Page
6
In a subway car a gleaming octagonal gold case worn like a watch draws notice. Passengers watch a woman open the lid and apply powder with a small mirror, a novel device described as a wrist ornament rather than a timepiece or locket.
Remington Typewriter Co. A.T. offers new and rebuilt typerwriters, supplies and repairs. Cai Echols, hotel. Ad 10-24.
Winifred Black describes Aunt Sue’s annual visit from the mountains by way of an overnight train. She notes Aunt Sue’s keen shop observations on prices and fashion, including hats and skirts, and shares her opinions on waistlines and necklines during the two week stay.
Aunt Sue recounts Rose Marie flourishing at the mountain home learning milk from a Jersey cow, baking, and managing household tasks. She notes Rose Marie’s rosy cheeks and bright eyes, and hints at a coming marriage with Grant Hathaway, inviting the family to the wedding.
Farley and Irwin announce the opening of their ladies shop at 405 Bank Street Yegatur tomorrow. The firm of three includes Mrs F E Farley and Mrs Sua Irwin both well known locally. They formerly operated in Moulton.
Albany Alabama voters face a November 22, 1921 election to decide bonds totaling 200000 for city dam and public works. Four wards will host voting with each ward naming managers and a returning officer. If approved bonds run thirty years at six percent with annual interest payable. E C Payne signs the notice as official.
Birmingham voters will elect a city commission president and four associates. Four candidates seek the presidency and 22 run for lesser offices amid mudslinging. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 54 polling places. about 26 000 eligible voters, including 10 000 women.
A detailed account outlines a typical homemaker's day including washing, breakfast, laundry, luncheon, kitchen cleanup, ironing, and weekly cycles. It notes roles of a laundress or maid, with Monday through Saturday tasks like cleaning silver, windows, and marketing, finishing with Sunday dinner patterns and resting times.
Dr. C F Peck visited Birmingham this week for the Fair and to see relatives. Mr and Mrs E W Wilson and Mr Black traveled to Hartselle on business. Eva Winton spent the weekend with her parents, Joe and Mrs Winton. Alma Wilson of M S H visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Wilson. Mrs Joe Winton hosted a Friday night singing with many attendees. The Bob Jones books and new songs were learned by guests. Louise Guyer visited Mrs Jas Cain for the weekend on the farm. Mamie Tollenson of Hartselle stayed with Miss Esther Thompson for the weekend.
In Montgomery Alabama plans were announced for a monthly Alabama School Journal serving all branches of the state school system. The first issue will appear in November with seven thousand association members and educational institutions slated to receive it. Dr T W Palmer presided at the executive committee meeting.
Mrs Temple Hudson wife of Glenn Moore Hudson stands trial in Albany Georgia for complicity in the murder of her two sons Robert and Isiah Temple. She has proclaimed innocence and accused her husband of shooting the children while refusing legal counsel until the court appointed attorneys for her.
A traveler en route to the south stopped at Tabesas hotel expressing delight with the overnight stay. He noted starting via Atlanta, he later learned the Bee Line path was 400 miles shorter to his destination and planned to tell northern friends of the savings.
The weekend proved exceptionally active for local police with seven arrests reported and about 40 gallons of whiskey seized. The roundup highlighted ongoing efforts to curb illegal liquor and related disturbances.
A fragment from a courtroom scene features a prisoner remarking that if hanged, the judge would be hanging the best singer in the United Kingdom, reflecting a sharp, archaic exchange reported by London Answers.
A harsh line from a column shows a child named Jimmy facing family resistance while pursuing a goal. The piece hints at struggle, resilience, and social pressures shaping a young boy's resolve.
The readable text is fragmentary and unclear. No verifiable events, persons, or organizations are identifiable to form a factual summary or a proper newspaper card.
Washington officials said they had no information on General Pershing's decision to forward the motto to London for the British Unknown Soldier medal. The reasons behind Pershing's action and the British government’s apparent disinterest were unknown. Secretary of War Weeks said there is nothing in the incident the United States could take exception to.
The Nolan Decatur degree team, with 22 members from the Twin Cities, traveled to Somerville on Saturday night to confer degree work. After the rites, attendees shared a midnight supper and were dismissed with a prayer by Rev. T. M. Wynn of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Washington and Lee defeated Randolph Macon College 41 to 0 and Emory and Henry 27 to 0, noting the latter game was played Saturday. The squad is regarded strong in the region and next Saturday faces Rutgers at New Brunswick. Five local boys attend Washington and Lee.
Fragmentary text indicates a memorial event with a guest invitation involving a secretary of war and the possibility of an additional guest. The date referenced is November 11, with mention of arrangements and a reference to intelligence. Further details are unclear.
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