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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1921
Page
3
Mark Stuyvesant surveys Charles Lamb and his circle through letters and anecdotes. The piece recalls Lamb’s playful stammer and endearing humor as he charms friends, children, and readers with witty sayings and schoolroom mischief.
A fragment from Grace Thorncliffe's diary describes a stroll at a country club resort where Norma Windsor and the narrator discuss a striking dress. The conversation hints at curiosity about fashion and a future view of the mysterious garment.
In a campus dormitory scene, Bess Dean challenges a boy to let her wear his sneakers. The exchange sparks sharp wit, flirtation, and social power, as Dicky belts in with taunts and a plan to let the drama unfold while preserving dignity.
The Department of Conservation outlines hunting seasons under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Dove season runs October 16 to January 3, squirrel season began September 15 and ends January, and possum hunting with dog and gun runs October 15 to February 28. A license is required for hunting or trapping by non-owners, with a fee of $1 in the county and similar for broader areas.
Opinion piece arguing against resource waste and private gain in public assets. It praises Woodrow Wilson’s quiet post presidency life, critiques politicians focused on office, and emphasizes government by the people. It notes the public will over private profit regarding the Tennessee property.
The license fee is ten dollars and all licenses expire September 30 each year. The Commissioner of Conservation orders wardens to enforce statutes vigorously and prosecute violators to the full extent of the law. County wardens will aid hunters with licenses and provide information on abundant game areas.
Edwin Reager of Decatur joins the Alabama football squad where his strong preliminaries hint at a bright gridiron future if he maintains current form for Morgan County.
Elizabeth Hovis 16 Gadsden student at Alabama state training school for girls near Mount Pinson was injured by a falling window as a building burned. She was hospitalized briefly but not seriously hurt. 96 students attended. relief efforts by Red Cross active. Legislature approved 60 000 for new school buildings on state property.
John Alexander, a Black man, was transferred to the coal mine to serve an assault sentence after repeatedly escaping Morgan County jail. Officers chased him along the Tennessee River on a hot day, and he finally dove into the water asking not to be shot until cooled off.
Private Albert A. Smith of the Marine Corps received the Medal of Honor for heroism at Pensacola Florida last February He crawled into a burning sea plane wreck to rescue a naval aviator pinned beneath the flame engulfed wreckage The explosion and fire severely injured both men and the medal has been sent to the Marine Brigade in San Domingo where Smith is serving.
The piece notes Southern interest in the Missionary Society centennial on November 6, tracing roots to Bishop Claggett and the American church's emergence as an independent institution. It highlights Southern leaders like Green, Rutledge, Polk, Otey, and others who shaped early 19th century Christian civility and church expansion.
City council passes ordinance to pay for and fix November 4 as the final date to file objections to the new street boulevard project in Anniston Alabama, with construction to begin within weeks.
Howard Aladeh of Oneonta and Dewey Lowest of Chapultepe were struck by a Louisville train near Greeneystone while en route to Birmingham. The accident occurred late this afternoon.
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