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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
3
A clipping laments animal extinction as protection fades for East African lions and elephants. It foresees Pacific coast game eradication and the wild cat’s decline, predicting future biology favors domesticated beasts over wild ones as species vanish.
Local clubs schedule meetings and social events across the week. Berean Club hosts a program on Passion Week with guests from Atlanta and Huntsville Federation delegates attend a district convention in Huntsville with luncheon at Hotel Twickenham. Various updates on church groups, a zoo fair, a Linger Longer Lodge dance, and a marriage notice from Pulaski Tenn.
Personal items report Major Henry Lyhan formerly of the 99 Acro squad traveling from Nashville Tennessee to Birmingham. Frank Harris a prominent auto dealer from Decatur was in Moulton on business Friday according to the Moulton Advertiser.
Joe Coburns Minstrels touts clean clever classy entertainment with brass band parade bright costumes and lively dancing. The company promises a new season at the Princess Theatre on Monday night October 24th led by Coburn who delivers consistent popular shows after over twenty years of success.
The article notes George Ross of Bessemer, a Jefferson County representative, has been repeatedly mentioned as a lieutenant governor candidate. Reports indicate new solicitors have approached him since Lavesak, amid the ongoing campaign shaping up for the August 1922 primary.
Lois Weber has fashioned What's Worth While a Paramount picture now at the Princess with Claire Windsor as leading woman and Louis Calhern in his film debut. Mona Lisa, known for To Please One Woman, joins Arthur Stewart Hull and Edwin Stevens in the cast.
The American Forestry Magazine notes a burrow reaching thirty feet, rising for the last half to end in a rounded living chamber that serves as the home for the entire family. The feature discourages digging a hole due to its length and complexity.
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