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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
3
In Tucson on September 18 Miss Claire Simpson faced a police court trial over wearing an X ray gown with pink tights. The judge denied a jury, ruling he was not an arbiter of dress, acquitting Simpson as he could not determine whether pink tights were immodest.
The Decatur Daily highlights a roundup of local news items and daily updates. It notes community events, municipal actions, weather checks, and brief notices shaping the town's daily rhythm.
The store will stay open Saturday nights until 9 o'clock. Dr Geoy Mc Banders, chief examiner, will be in charge Saturday and Monday next. Those with difficult eye fits are invited to call for a free consultation.
Mrs Burt nee Carry Crawford of Montgomery Alabama died September 11 1914 at 20 p m after a Christian life of service. She leaves a husband two sisters Mrs Weakley Florida and Mrs Coker Montgomery many relatives and friends. She was beloved for kindness and devout faith. Her final acts included a birthday card to a friend showing her unselfish spirit. Montgomery papers requested to copy.
Gertrude Hitz an actress sues William A Brady in Chicago seeking an injunction to stop Brady from advertising her sister Elsie as the winner of a Cleveland beauty contest. Hitz claims repeated misrepresentation and wants Elsie’s credit halted to protect her own claim.
Calumet Michigan September 18 Louis Moilanen a man claimed to be the world’s tallest at seven feet eight inches died yesterday in a burning at Huagock after a brief illness. He once traveled with a circus before turning to farming.
The third quarterly conference met last night at First Methodist Church Decatur. Reports from the pastor indicate the church is healthy. Stewards have much to do before the annual conference in Gadsden, and Rev KN Matthews is expected to lead.
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