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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1920
Page
5
Guy Echols acquires Adams Transfer Co and will operate under the Albany Transfer Co name. Mr Adams remains with the business for a period to thank patrons and seek ongoing support for the new company.
A London bishop argued in a statement to the Union that there is a divine justice in equality of birth, but not in guaranteed social positions. He contends no master has a divine right and all should strive to their true societal place, challenging the idea of idle living, including domestic service.
The country banker in close contact with the people gains their confidence and deposits their savings in country banks. Millions move from pockets and hiding places into banks aiding trade. Busy period Supt Green says this year has been unusually active with five new banks opened and charters granted to six more. Applications for fifteen additional charters.
Captain Archibald Johnston and Lieut J C Hall of Johnston Aviation Pittsburgh arrive for the automobile show. Johnston a Lafayette Escadrille veteran with Croix de Guerre and Medaille Militaire led sky stunts in high winds. Hall holds aviation records and served in the U S air service. They plan daily flights and commercial passenger traffic during the show.
In Percy Illinois on April 5, 62 year old Grandma Jane Maxwell has served as town marshal for about a year. Her gentle smile is her only weapon, and during her tenure there have been no arrests in the 1500 resident town, nicknamed Petticoat government for its calm, orderly rule.
Interan News Service reports early census figures showing Laganport Indiana at 21 625 with an increase of 2 576 Loraine Ohio at 7 295 up 2 412 and Waukeegan TI at 19 199 rising 3 130 as of April 3.
The steamer Libby Maine is reported in distress five miles off Capt. Flattery. No vessels in the area had answered distress calls as of this morning.
Advertises Q Ban Hair Color Restorer to darken gray hair and restore original color in weeks. Claims simple daily use, scientific basis, and permanent results. Sold at Albany Drug Co., Albany Alabama. price 76 cents. mentions automobile laundry Frank P. Lide.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for coughs starting early, even for deep-seated cases with emaciation. It markets the product as a vegetable, alcohol-free extract that purports to purify blood, strengthen stomach glands, and boost energy, calling it a grand remedy for youth.
Chicago authorities consider calling out the militia and placing railroad yards under martial law as riots threaten to erupt from the switchmen strike. The strike has crippled service on 11 railroads into Chicago and could halt all traffic in the district.
Attorney General Palmer ordered all district attorneys to curb coal profiteering linked to the removal of government coal restrictions. Federal action aims to prevent price gouging as the policy shifts.
Senator Borah of the Republican party warned that literal enforcement of the Versailles treaty is impossible without more bloodshed. He said senatorial action may be expected if the crisis in the Ruhr valley between France and Germany develops.
Loot totaling over 30000 dollars was taken by yeggmen who cracked the store safe after closing Saturday night and reopening Sunday morning. Cash of 6500 dollars and jewelry valued at 20000 dollars are missing. More than 15000 dollars in checks and 100 dollars in pennies were scattered on the floor.
A Madison Station family reports a sixteen year old girl gained ten pounds after taking two bottles of Dreco a tonic made from twelve herbs. Mrs Bottes credits improved appetite sleep color and energy to the remedy noting its popularity with nearby Wallace family and local druggists promoting Dreco in Albany and Decatur.
Many forms of rheumatism are caused by millions of parasites in the blood. The S.S.S. blood purifier is advertised as a remedy that cleanses blood impurities and acts as an antidote to rheumatism. Sold by druggists nationwide with literature available from 107 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
Michigan citizens braved deep snow to cast ballots in the state’s most hotly contested presidential primary. Voters faced challenging conditions as they chose among candidates in a high stakes statewide contest.
Wyoming Attorney General W L Walls was summoned for not shoveling snow before his home. He failed to appear in person, and police Chief Embry arrested him by phone after a talk with Justice Swainson, in a case highlighting the use of telephone arrest.
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