This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
3
The document lists capital, surplus and profits, reserves for interest and taxes amounting to 8 416.85, a small unpaid dividend of 36.25, and a discount collected 10 628.60. It also shows deposits from individuals totaling 1 005 552.4 and bank issues totaling 1 084 383.19 with bills payable and other figures.
Announced candidate Ed Almond seeks the Democratic primary for Congress in Alabama's Fifth District subject to party action and upcoming primary date in May.
The Albany Decatur Daily announces J. B. Pierce of Huntsville Madison County Alabama as a candidate for one of the two delegates from the Eighth Congressional District to the National Democratic convention in San Francisco California in June, subject to the May 11 1920 Democratic Primary action.
Decatur candidate M Jee seeks Democratic primary support for the eighth district seat as a delegate to the convention in San Francisco. He invites voters to back his bid and expresses appreciation for support.
A list of Morgan County residents announces multiple candidates for Tax Collector. Names include Samuel E. Roper F A Hamilton James A Forman Jack A Robinson W T Ransom J H Hill and V V Harvey Drinkard. Subjection to Democratic Primary and the voters’ influence are urged.
For Tax Assessor Thomas H. Gunn of Trinity and Herman O. Troup as candidates, both subject to Democratic primary action. Your vote and influence appreciated. Automobile Laundry Frank P. Lide.
Schedule lists nightly 15 minute pictures with free admission. Programs may change. April 6 Miss Frances Todd directs musical and readings featuring Daphne Graves and others. April 7 Birmingham Southern Glee Club with solos and duets. April 9 Howard College Glee Club and Day in Flowerdam directed by Mrs. Pet tey. April 10 Albany Decatur Music Study Club. Noted Alabama talent expected. principals are well known entertainers.
The Travelers Protective Association of Henderson County held a banquet at the De Satur Cafe last Saturday unveiling monthly meetings, office elections for the coming year, and delegates to the state convention. New officers named include J H Calvin as president and Geo Williamson as third vice president. Delegates to the state convention were named with Joe M Pettey and R L Sherrill among others.
A vintage ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic saying it drives out malaria and builds up the system with iron in a tasteless formula. The label emphasizes its effectiveness and lists a price of 60 cents.
Delegates gather for the two day Woman's Missionary Union conference at First Baptist Church. Sessions open at 5 PM with a 7 PM evening program featuring prayers, lectures, and pageants led by Mrs. Herren and Dr. Wilks. Tuesday includes classes, addresses, and gospel choruses.
Wards and alternates listed for the Alabama association as J. Walter Clapton, long time president, faced pressure to run again but declined. After officers were chosen, Bartee briefly served. The group discussed sending a live delegation to Portland in June and raising 25000 dollars to advertise Alabama at the Portland exposition.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.