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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
2
The Albany Decatur Daily Q and Sunday Morning prints as a second class matter dated February 26 1912 Albany Alabama under act provided. Editor A Codrington Associate Advertising Manager appears in the masthead for the publication.
Industrial and financial journals predict a bright holiday trade this year with profitable prices and thriftier spending. The outlook contrasts with 1920 as retailers expect gifts to shift toward regular stock and larger profits, suggesting a steadier season for merchants and banks.
A reader notes a marked shift in attitudes as the war progresses. Previously scarce support now appears due to the impact of wartime experiences on both men and women who say they would vote if given the chance.
The article argues that after Versailles Americans anticipated swift abroad settlements and new Europe ties, but the promises faded. It contrasts 1919 1920 Washington aims with the earlier administration and notes the public disappointment as new ideals struggle in practice, echoing a New York Times critique.
The quote links cooperation across business lines to historical and biblical origins, suggesting the principle has long carried weight from Christ’s Judean hills to shepherds at night and remains relevant across eras.
The passage contrasts solving life problems by focusing on the correct idea rather than exhaustive calculation, arguing that clear thinking simplifies action and reduces need for complex reasoning. It emphasizes practicality and mental clarity in tackling challenges.
A meditation on a life spent aiding others yields a lasting personal monument, immune to time and age. The message praises steady service to fellowmen as the most enduring legacy one can leave behind.
A reflection urges thorough work and caution on the road, noting those who haste through dangerous crossings risk serious harm. The piece stresses steady effort and attention as essential in a fast moving world.
A succinct proverb states that hoarding wealth yields no more gain, while taking all away can leave one destitute. The line emphasizes balance between accumulation and caution, echoing timeless caution about greed and restraint.
Lois Weber adapts the thought provoking piece Whats Worth While into a gripping heart story. Claire Windsor and Louis Calhern lead a cast that includes Arthur Stuart Hull Mona Lisa and Edwin Stevens. The film screens at the Princess theatre on Thursday.
Nazimova appears Saturday at the Princess in two roles as Jane Goring and Gloria Cromwell. The Metro Pictures feature stars George Probe with Nazimova directing and Ray C Smallwood as director of photography. Rudolph Bergquist shot the film.
Elsie Ferguson headlines the Princess Theatre today in the screen adaptation of Arnold Bennett. Directed by William D. Taylor she portrays Carlotta Peel whose innocence and romance rise to meet her idol Diaz a once famed pianist now a ruined wreck.
City of Decatur will privately sell 100000 dollars of bonds dated December 1 2921 and due twenty years after. Bonds funded by a three tenths of one percent tax levied by voters and pledged by the School Board to repay principal and interest. Offer accepted at the Clerk's office in Decatur by October 27 with cash at par plus accrued interest.
Tom Velonis of Indianapolis will wrestle Ora Watkins of Albany Thursday night at 8 oclock at the YMCA amusements. The bout is a benefit for A B and A employees who went out on strike. Velonis has defeated Bull Nelson Billie Trout and Sam Day in prior lightweight title bouts. Four battles royal will precede the main event as the wrestling season opens in the city.
Italian army commander General Armando Diaz arrived in New York for quarantine as American destroyers and aircraft saluted the Italian hero. He is said to come to extend Italy’s good wishes to the United States and to accept the American Legion convention invitation in Kansas City.
The supporting cast features Cotes Nagel as Diez delivering one of the film's most capable character sketches. The picture draws from a stage adaptation based on Arnold Bennett's novel The Book of Carlotta.
Tender acknowledgments express gratitude for kindness and sympathy during and after the long illness of dear wife and mother. The family thanks Rev W P Wilks for services and florals at her resting place. Signed by A B Grubbs Kelley Grubbs Will Grubbs Ellis Grubbs and Mr and Mrs B M Brown R R Brown and Family.
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