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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1921

Page

6

Cotton Exports Improve Amid Labor Turbulence and Market Shifts

New York reports a weekend dominated by labor unrest with railroad and harbor workers threatening strikes and packing plant votes. Bank clearings totalled 6.849 trillion dollars, money for short-term loans fell, and call money hovered around 5 percent. Despite tightening, cotton exports surge, with season-to-date exports at 1.245 million bales, well above last year's pace, as the South enjoys higher prices and widespread demand in domestic and foreign markets.

International News New York New York Harbor Hoboken Stock Exchange Becaus South

Librarian Denies Osler Quote Misquoting Press

Johns Hopkins librarian rebukes reports that Dr William Osler claimed men over sixty should be put to death. He says the remark was garbled from an offhand joke and not a settled belief. The piece notes Osler and other portraits on campus and a hostile press portrayal.

Johns Hopkins University William Osler Salty Poe Dr. Osler Worthy Johns Hopkins Hospital

Notable Y M C A Speech Highlights Core American Values

The visiting director of the New York YMCA espoused the triad Body Mind Spirit plus physical efficiency as crucial to progress. He warned of manpower shortages for a new motor truck venture, stressed economic faith as a driver of progress, and urged industrial cooperation. He urged religious honesty and warned that churches define America’s character or risk decline like Ninivah and Tyre.

Rever New York Y. M Bill Dolar China America Ninivah Tyre

Confederate Veteran Reflects on Weight and Balls in New York

A seventy eight year old Confederate veteran visiting near Johns Hopkins University recalls past office work in New York City. He jokes about his weight and stamina while noting his public persona and a Polo Grounds memory involving catcher Smith and the Meusel brothers during a ball game.

Johns Hopkins University New York City New York Irvin Cobb The Mighty Irvin Polo Grounds Smith Giants Smith Pn Meusel Brothers Lee

Writer in Twin Cities Uses Longhand News Pencil

A writer known in the Twin Cities says publicity harms his business and now uses a longhand news style due to a left-hand paralytic. He mentions travels, a sister in Woodbury New Jersey and a Philadelphia night school he directs, noting a family link to an author and a quirky payment dispute over lessons.

Twin Cities Woodbury N. J Philadelphia Oodbury Wilson Wister Allen

Origin of The Pace on the Barroom Floor Story

Hughey D Arcy recounts the inspiration for his famed poem The Pace on the Bar room Floor. He describes a Saturday night in August 1887 at a Fourteenth Street cafe where a ragged artist sought a drink, was refused, and later vanished with Madeline.

Hughey D'Arcy Fourteenth Street Madeline

Onesome Harry Suggests Local Introductions

In a community chat Marry is urged to meet young women through available connections. The speaker asks about sisters in the area and suggests asking the local minister to arrange introductions to eligible young men or women.

Harry

Engagement Doubts Plague Inquirer Over Ear Annip Laurie

A reader seeks guidance after discovering a potential past relationship. The note asks whether to continue engagement with a listed suitor and confronts doubts about fidelity and future trust. The sender remains uncertain and requests advice.

Understanding Psychasthenia and its Signs in Daily Life

A 1921 medical column explains psychasthenia, its symptoms such as obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and how overwork and worry affect mental health. It notes how minor fears and fixed ideas may indicate the condition and urges rest, sleep, and proper medical consultation for treatment.

Ee Mestad & Son Victor Hume Bamvet Nancy Twich

Churches Announce Evening Stereopticon Lecture

A 7 pm lecture titled The Transformation of Alaska will be shown with stereopticon pictures illustrating gospel influence. The pastor invites all to attend and view the educational slides about Alaska’s progress.

Alaska

West Side Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Services

The West Side Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School with Pastor T. J. Halfgere at 9 45 a m. Morning preaching at 11 a m. A joint meeting at 3 p m followed by preaching at 7 p m. An opportunity will be given for reception of members during services.

West Side Presbyterian T. J. Halfgere

First Christian Church Invites City Community to Visit

Minister J H McWhirter proclaims bible school at 9 45 am worship service at 11 am and evening service at 7 15 pm He urges every church member to walk and talk about the services to spread their meaning and acts as the strongest advertising.

First Christian Church Bible School

Church of Christ Service Announcement Albany

East Jackson Street Albany church invites all to Sunday services at 10 a.m. Bible class follows. Preaching by J. Pelley Brell at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The New Birth is the evening theme.

Church OF Christ East Jackson Street Albany J. Pelley Brell

Central Baptist Church Schedule With Youth Meetings

Pastor Wilks leads at Central Baptist Church with the Foreign Mission Board in Richmond Virginia. Junior and Youth groups meet at 5 30 p m. Senior and Intermediate at 6 30 p m. Sermon and close of a service noted.

Central Baptit Wilks The Foreign Mission Board Richmond

St John’s Church Albany Service Schedule

St John’s Church Albany announces Church School at 9 45 A M Sermon and Holy Communion at 11 A M Evening Prayer and sermons at 7 30 P M Rev T G Mundy rector leads services with worship times as listed.

St. John’s Church Albany

Decatur Baptist Church Morning Worship Service

Decatur Baptist Church holds 7 30 P M morning worship with the sermon The Scriptures are Inspired and Profitable A special service for young Christians and new converts follows on What to do with and for our new converts All young people urged to attend Those recently baptized will receive church fellowship at the st ne ua 2 Aas

Decatur Baptist Church St Neua

Christian Science Morgan County Bank Service at 11

A Morgan County Christian Science service is set for 11 a.m. with the subject The Sec trines of Atonement. The brief notes the church event and topic for readers.

Christian Science Morgan County Bankie Services

Pastor's Union A meeting at 10:30

A meeting of the union will be held at 10:30 o clock in the morning at the M C A to discuss church affairs and plans.

Eer Eee

Albany Central Medist Sunday Service Times

Sunday school at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Worship and singing. Attendance described as large. Pastor invites all to join at both services and the evening program begins at 6:15 p.m.

Albany Central Medist

Week of prayer at First Baptist Albany closes

The week of prayer by the W. M. V. of the First Baptist Church Albany ended with well attended meetings and a generous offering for state missions. The next meeting is Tuesday October 18, and all members are urged to attend. Visitors and prospective members welcome. Mrs. H. C. Ward, President.

First Baptist Albany H. C. Ward

Rainstick and Umbrella Kings Across History

The article notes the umbrella as a symbol of royalty and nobility until recent times, highlighting the Siamese monarch as a notable bearer and calling him "Lord of the Ten Thousand Umbrellas."

Siam

Lee Declares Nothing Now Avert Railroad Walkon

A fragmented report notes Lee asserting no action yet to avert a railroad walkout. The piece mentions the railway labor board, unions, and ongoing discussions among executives and conference executives about appointing a government conference to address the dispute.

Lee Tiveen

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