Salvation Army aid to jobless in Dixie Division
Mrs Brigadier L M Simonson, head of the Salvation Army Dixie Division covering Pearlene, Alabama, Mississippi and northwestern Florida, explains that unemployment drives crime and the army focuses its efforts on finding work for those contacted. She and her husband lead the division and discuss broader Salvation Army work.
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Salvation Army
L. M. Simonston
Dixie
Peanemec
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Simonson
Salvation Army Home Service Program 1821 Appeal Boosted
Bankers and citizens unite to support the Salvation Army as the Home Service Program moves forward, aiming to strengthen community uplift through the 1821 appeal and cooperative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glesses
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Urges Employment Help Amid Unemployment
Simonson outlines Salvation Army priority on employing jobless men and women through specialized training and regular bureaus. She cites proven results in aiding unemployed citizens and warns that high unemployment can fuel Bolshevism and unrest, urging community-wide Home Service program expansion in 1921 via Community Advisory Boards to identify cases beyond ordinary methods.
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Simonson
Cerp
Salvation Army
Community Advisory Board
Aaeh
Sivatita Emeg
Eeek
Gierione
Elixir of Life Found for Flatworms in Huxley Talk
Prof Julian Huxley of Oxford revived debate on aging saying growth and senility differ by species and may be altered by feeding cycles. He cited planarian experiments keeping age and form near constant and noted reversible mental regression in some cases, claiming life cycles can be experimentally controlled.
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London
Julian Huxley
Oxford
Ju- Man
Huxley
Prof. Huxley
Prof
Gossoagin
Prof. Huxtey
Girl of 15 Kills Father in Philadelphia
Elizabeth Lanmee, 15, stabbed her father Edgar Lance, 37, to death during a parental quarrel in Philadelphia. Police say she defended her mother by threatening with a knife after witnessing the father choke the mother. A murder charge was filed against the girl. the mother is in custody as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Mabel Lanmee
Edgar M. Lance
Judge Denies Probation for Two Razor Wielders
Washington DC Justice Ashley M Gueld, a psychology student of crime, refused probation for two women who used razors in attacks. He said offenses with razors or other weapons have made Washington notorious for murder, declaring warder and penitentiary sentence the only cure. Each woman received a sentence of 18 months.
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Washington
Ashley M. Gueld
District of Columbia Au Pceme
Wotien
B Y P U Program Impresses as Old Timers Lead
At Moulton Baptist Church Group I led by Miss Ruby Kelly presented a notable program last Sunday. The Kinder entertainment was postponed due to members traveling. A Mount Hope Union visit is planned, and next Sunday’s topic asks how faith and works relate. Group 2 will host. Place Moulton Baptist Church 6:30 PM.
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Ruby Kelly
Mount Hope Union
Moulton Baptist Church
London restaurants blame slump on cheaper wines and duller dining
West end hotel and restaurant proprietors report flat receipts, with numbers steady but wine costs and changing patronage to cheaper options. A bon vivant notes dining out lacks prior charm as new, louder patrons invade refined London venues, old regulars opting for home or clubs. Champagne sales slump across top brands.
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London
West End
Restauran
Tian
Afternoon Training Schools at State Sunday Convention
Six simultaneous training schools for Sunday School workers will run each afternoon during the State Convention in Sheffield. A full slate for elementary workers Young People workers Mem Class teachers and Bible Class teachers will feature sessions led by renowned speakers. Plans at Montgomery aim for a state wide attendance contest with each town urged to send a minimum delegation to earn special recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Montgomery
Lawrence County Highs top Sheffield in doubleheader sweep
The Lawrence County High School baseball team defeated Sheffield in both games last Saturday, winning 3 to 0 and 4 to 2. Tom Corum pitched both games for the locals as they move to 4 wins and 1 loss. They host Russell Hill next Friday and invite the community to support the home boys.
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Lawrence County High School
Sheffield
Tom Corum
Town Creek
Russell Hill
Entertainments at Robi Home in Moulton Thursday Night
Mr and Mrs Robi hosted a small gathering with Moulton residents. Rook was played eagerly at tables. Mrs J E Kampe and Mr L B Cropper tied for high score. Refreshments followed. all attendees reported a nice evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. White
Moulton
J. E. Kampe
L. B. Cropper
Mr and Mrs H W Wise Han Entertain Guests
Mr and Mrs H W Wise entertained at their College Street home Tuesday evening. The popular game Fifty hundred was played at several tables. A delightful course of refreshments followed. All present spent a most enjoyable evening.
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H. W.wise Han
College Street
Ad Ver Titan Adviser Tracks Results in Adver Tiser
An advertiser promotes their service in a bold ad promising results. The piece emphasizes strong claims and visibility, appealing to readers seeking effective marketing.
Portraits for sale at S B Osteen Studio
Moulton resident S B Osteen advertises 16 small photos available for 35 cents each at his studio in Moulton.
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S. B. Osteen
Moulton
Student Thomas Corum Spends Sunday at Hillsboro Home
Thomas Corum, a high school student, spent Sunday at his home near Hillsboro in a brief community note highlighting local youth activity and family life.
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Thomas Corum
Hillsboro
John F. Yarbrough Returns Home After South Alabama Visit
Mr John F Yarbrough returned to his home here this week after a short visit to South Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Yarbrough
South Alabama
Misses Blythe Hattie Attend High School Play
Misses Blythe and Hattie line Dukeminer and Mary Lou Jenkins of Mt Hope attended the high school play, showing community support for local arts at the event.
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Blythe
Hattieline Dukeminer
Mary Lou Jenkins
Mt Hope
Local Notes From Huntsville to Decatur Events
Persons tied to local towns make brief appearances this past week. Sherriff Jas T Masterson attended Fedra Court in Huntsville while W R Harris the Postmaster traveled to Albany on business. C J Walker of Hartselle visited Moulton for a day or two on errands. Everett Sherrill and Ophelia Sherrill were in Datur Saturday. H W Wiese han and Mrs. Wiese were shopping in Decatur Saturday. E C Stockton also spent Saturday in Decatur on business. Miss Etta Lee visited Decatur Saturday for shopping. Mrs Ward Bracken returned to Hartselle Saturday after a week with her mother in town.
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C. J. Walker
Hartselle
Moulton
Local Social News Highlights from Moulton Area
Mr and Mrs George Corum of Hillsboro attended the play at the High School Wednesday night. Dr J T Burch a prominent physician of Danville was in Moulton on business last week. Many Moulton residents shopped in Albany and Decatur Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charlie Bragg of Town Creek visited relatives in Moulton Sunday. Friends welcome Mr Wert Bayne back after a brief illness.
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George Corum
Hillsboro
J. T. Burch
Danville
Moulton
Charlie Bragg
Town Creek
Moulton Sunday
Courtland Merchant Daniel Gilchrist in Moulton Visit
Daniel Gilchrist prominent Courtland merchant visited Moulton on Tuesday. Floyd Free and Jack Norwood were in Decatur on Tuesday.
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Messrs
Floyd Free
Jack Norwood
Decatur
Mr Russelle Sandlin in Mr Hope on business Tuesday
Local brief notes that Mr Russelle Sandlin visited Mr Hope on Tuesday for business matters observed in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russelle Sandlin
Hope
Cold Peter and Grippe Threaten Health, 666 Allegedly Breaks
A fragment notes that 666 will break a cold, peter and grippe quicker than anything known, preventing pneumonia. The sentence lacks clear context, dates, or sources, but implies a claim about a remedy or superstition.
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Peter
Grippe
Priéumonia
Lawrence County Civic Association Formation Letter
A 1921 letter from John C. Forney invites Lawrence County citizens to a Sunday meeting at Moulton to form a Civic Association. It calls for unity, law and order, and county-wide social moral and economic improvement with three strong committees and nonpolitical participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Lawrence County
Moulton
John.c. Forney
Constitution Com
County Meeting Invitation Appeals to Lawrence County
The letter calls all residents with the county’s interest at heart to attend a meeting. It invites those who boast or wish to help, framing the gathering as a special invitation to participate in local affairs.
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Lawrence County
Beart
Cold Cure Claim Amid Ad Copy Offer
An advertisement claims 666 will conquer a cold fever and grippe faster than anything, promising relief from pneumonia. It also notes the business offers all kinds of job printing services.
Woman Bathes in Whisky Tub in Greenville Home
In Greenville, South Carolina, police found a 75 gallon whisky distiller in the home of George Hall. A syphon emptied liquor into a bath tub. A woman waded into the tub and splashed to draw suspicion, but the odor proved strong.
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Greenville
D.C
George Hall
8. C
Town Couple Wed In Quiet Wednesday Evening
Weatherwax and Wallace were married in a private ceremony attended only by family members. Rev A E Reid officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Weatherwax, and the groom, a popular farmer east of town, begin life together amid family wishes for happiness. The couple's home and belongings were not part of this note.
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É. Li
A. E. Reid
Harry Weatherwax
Sheriff and deputy arrest men in Mt Home area
Sheriff Jas. T. Masterson and Deputy Bates captured a suspect in the Mt Home section last Friday. Two arrests were made, the men named Clayton Crook and his son. The Afflicted Family pays at her high school by students Wednesday night was one of the best plays here with attendance very good and proceeds over fifty dollars.
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Jas. T. Masterson
Bates
Mt. Home
Clayton Crook
Herhigh School
Health officer reports births and deaths in March
W A Moses health and quarantine officer reports 23 births and 2 deaths in this precinct during March compared with 25 births and 138 deaths in March 1920, showing a sharp rise in deaths last year.
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W. A. Moses
Vocational Education director visits Lawrence County region
Mr J B Hobby director of vocational education from the State Department of Education Montgomery spoke twice on vocational work in Town Creek and Mt Hope. Circuit Court for this county convenes on Monday the 25th the fourth Monday in April. Circuit Clerk W R Jackson reports an order from Judge R Brickell insisting the court will not be postponed.
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J. B. Hobby
Montgomery
Lawrence County
Holby
Town Creek
Mt. Hope
W. R. Jackson
R. Brickell
Examinations For Teachers Held In Maniton 1921
Regular state examinations for teachers license will be held in Maniton beginning Monday April 18, 1921. Also on Saturday April 16, Reading Circle Examinations will be given. Earl M. Hodson, County Superintendent.
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Maniton
Earl M. Hodson
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Mother
P. U
L. Cs. Over
Sherriff Jas. T. Masterson
Huntsville
Fedra Court
Everett Sherrill
Ophelia Sherrill
Datur
H. W. Wiesehan
E. C. Stockton
Etta- Lee
Albany
Mr Wert Bayne
Daniel Gilchrist
Courtland
Ala
Robt White
Elitor
Weatherwax
Wallace
C. C. Prince
Volunter
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