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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
6
The ad proclaims widespread enthusiasm and community energy across the state, inviting participation and urging readers to join in a forthcoming event or promotion. Specific details are limited within the readable text.
Miss Lurline Wade and party traveled to Albany for an auto show then returned to Hartselle for the play O what Ado About Betty at M H 8. W T Hulsey Wilburn Wade and Vardy Gilchrist attended the Hartselle play and Field day. Johnston couple back from wedding tour at home. Eveleen Novel Tempie Madge visitors in Hartselle. District No 40 closed with The Miner's Daughter. Monroe Swift visiting relatives. Beekeeping safety tips on handling bees.
The Electric Experimenter notes a method to extract chlorophyll from parsley by grinding it in a mortar with 95 percent alcohol until a green liquid forms. Evaporation leaves an intensely green residue usable to color candies and cake icings.
A new Philippine product reports abundant growth of the shrub Frida, the source of cassie perfume manufactured by the French, signaling potential expansion of local cultivation and fragrance production.
A five year old boy named Serkess was donated to the Relief orphanage in Kars by Arab raiders claiming he had no parents. A few days later a native helper recognizes Serkess as her son who had been taken by the Turks two years earlier, triggering a dramatic reunion.
Professor Williams met the South Moroccan vice regent who quoted a charter from the sultan. The vault holds the parchment dating to 1026 and the regent notes the document has never moved. The scene reflects a wider Turkish habit of venerating long traditions across generations.
A devotional reflection on character over creed stressing deeds over words to reach hearts and heal a hurting world. It extols mercy, warmth of care, and living compassion as the true measure of faith and hospitality to the homeless and motherless.
A teacher explains naturalist to her class and tests understanding with a sentence from a student. Newell uses the word in a quirky reply about his grandfather, causing amusement.
Dialogue notes a couple with mirrored stories of remarriage. He is married twice while she is, and neither gains talking advantage. References to Automobile Lavodry and the name Frank P. Lide appear as scattered items in the text.
A look at Bessie Barriscale as the loving wife in a drama about enduring love and sacrifice. The article notes her screen talent and the human, heartfelt story of a marriage tested by ambition and fidelity. Also mentions Doris May and a 17 year old career in film with Twenty-three and a Half Hours Leave. Final settlement notice from Morgan County Probate Court lists Ellen Royer estate details with April 26 1920 court date.
Doris May, raised to stardom by Thomas H Ince at age seventeen, has a record of achievement from piano solos at age four to accompanist for Kubelik at nine. She teams with Douglas McLean for Inces Twenty three and a Half Hours Leave at the Princess theatre, a humorous Mary Roberts Rinehart screen comedy praised as thoroughly enjoyable.
An old ad touts Pepto Mangan as a natural beauty aid, claiming iron-rich blood improves complexion. It links healthy blood to vitality and better sleep, work, and play, urging readers to buy the tonic in tablet or liquid form from stores.
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