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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
3
All licenses owed to the state and county must be paid by November 1 1921 to avoid a 15 percent penalty plus inspectors fees. Those with any license must visit the Probate Judge's office to procure before the deadline.
Coal bills are a large part of your living expense reduce them by using Cole's Hot Blast Heaters. Ad copy touts lower coal usage and efficient heating for homes.
An ordinance calls a special election for November 22 1921 in Albany Alabama to decide if the city may issue bonds totaling $60,000 to fund the floating debt. Bonds would mature in 30 years with 6 percent interest payable semi annually and the ballot will state the official wording for voters.
Section 3 outlines voting locations in four wards with specified managers and returning officers for each ward. It notes the First Ward Public School, Abel Brothers Plumbing Co, E M Lee Store, and City Hall as polling sites and lists appointed election staff. The process requires oath, sworn counts, and delivery of a sealed poll box to the City Council for open session results. Section 4 references notice timing and October 18 1921 as clerk H Hartung signs.
A North Alabama fair drew a big turnout from Twin Cities with plans for organized departures. The Kiwanis club, chamber of commerce, and Federated Crafts will send cars at 11 AM 1 PM and 6 PM respectively, with a parade anticipated and accommodations arranged for those without transport.
The article explains court plaster is named for its origin with ladies of the court who applied facial patches. It is made from silt and varnished with a solution of isinglass.
Notice to all members of Funeral Benefit Association Council No.1 states Mrs. Solon Grubbs died and claim No. 18 for $1,288 was paid to Solon Grubbs. Assessment No. 19 is due in seven days or the member will be suspended. Signed by R. L. Woods President T. H. Gentry Secretary G. C. Hartung Treasurer.
The Wesley Bible Class of the C. M. E. church plans a barbecue supper for Spencer Bible class on Thursday evening Oct. 20 at 7 30 p m in Albany Chamber of Commerce rooms. All Wesley members urged to attend. F E Taylor A L Jolly W A Britain. Oct 18-19 advt.
Robert Savarin avoids a collision with Lilian Underwood and Eleanor Rundle during a roadside halt at an art colony. Lilian recalls Harry Underwood and Grace Draper’s plot while Eleanor probes for news of old friendships and the man she once knew.
International News Service reports a more optimistic outlook for a peaceful railroad labor dispute settlement sparked heavy trade buying in New York, with Japanese accounts purchasing and shorts covering. After 15 minutes, cotton was about 40 points higher with gains of 16 to 38 points at the opening.
A brief exchange suggests that self-determination vows remain unfulfilled as most married men express willingness to adapt. The remark points to optimistic sentiment despite broader doubts about promises.
In New York the open high low close figures show mixed movement with values around 1800 to 1850 and December activity at 1838. New Orleans spots remain steady with little change. the record lists several price points including 1760 to 1783 and 1712 to 1790 across sessions.
Bowling enthusiasts in the Twin Cities are invited to a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at the M C A to review last year's tournament and view the loving cup presentation won by the Decatur Business Men's team according to Secretary Nollau.
A fragmentary quote shows a woman asserting honesty with her husband and dismissing the need to try. The text appears as a casual remark amid an informal conversation, reflecting personal trust and skepticism about effort in marriage.
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