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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1920

Page

7

Lang to Address Graduating Class at University

Dr Lang of the department of philosophy at the University of Alabama will deliver the commencement sermon for the Austinite schools Superintendent Weaver announced today. Lang is a renowned preacher and lecturer who previously served as president of Alabama Presbyterian college Aniston before joining the university faculty.

Lang Départient Philiserhyy University Mt Weaver University of Alabama Alabama’ Presbyterian College Anniston

Morgan County Growers Face Cotton Price Debate

Telegrams from Senator Comer stirred Morgan County at a convention as he pledged 76 cents per pound for cotton. The Morgan County organization will meet within two weeks to discuss measures to protect growers urged by the American Cotton Association. Delegates include E. W. Bussey Ernest Carnes W. M. Brothers F. A. Bloodworth G. A. Nelson A. Bernstein.

Senator Comer Montgomery Morgan County American Cotton Association E.W. Bussey Ernest Carnes W. M. Brothers F. A. Bloodworth G. A. Nelson A. Bernstein

Turkish nationalist urges deportation of foreigners and Christians

Aoty Gundala Keimal Pasha leads Turkish nationalists in Angora as authorities order the deportation of all foreigners and Christians. Reports from Armenia also note fresh massacres in the region.

Aoty Gundala Keimal Pasha Jeader Ee Anatolia New Soviet Republic of Angora Armenia

Hilda Drug Co Relocates and Renovates

The Hilda Drug company on Lafayette Street, led by E. A. Tillery, moved from Ghureh Street to ImPayette Street near Decatur cafes. The building has been renovated and the establishment stands as one of the most attractive in this section.

Hilda Drug Company E. A. Tillery Ghureh Street ImPayette Decatur Cafes

Evangelist Will Talk Again Tonight

Phillip Neu evangelist of the Is realité House of David continues his lecture series on the corner of Johnston street and Second avenue tonight.

Phillip Neu Realité House of David, Lr Johnston Street Second Avenue

Replies to Want Ads Call for Letters at Daily Office

Advertisers who answered want ads have replies waiting at The Daily office. Call at the office to collect the letters addressed to the advertisers.

Duty on the Less Internews Servier Bill Aimed at Paper Duty

Senate today proposed free import duty on paper valued at 8 cents per pound while current rates apply to paper costing up to 5 cents per pound. The move lowers duties on printing paper and affects pricing for printers and publishers.

Washin Senate

Ed B. Almon for Congress from Alabama Eighth District

Announcement for Ed B. Almon as Democratic candidate for the Eighth Congressional District of Alabama. He seeks the party’s nomination at the May 11 1920 primary and to run as a delegate from the district to the National Democratic convention in San Francisco in June.

Ed B. Almon Alabama San Francisco Cal

Force to At(s)vention Primary Vote Solicitation

A campaign note urging support in the Democratic primary of May 11 in the eighth congressional district. The note requests votes for a candidate and references the national convention in San Francisco.

Morgan County Tax Collector Candidates List

A stream of candidate notices announces several names for Morgan County Tax Collector under Democratic primary action. Included are Amuley F M Hamilton James A Robinson W T Ransom J Hill and others, urging voters to support in the primary.

Neare Doézes Morgan County Subject Amueley F. M. Hamilton James A Jack A. Robinson Morgan W. T. Ransom Poe County J. Hill Tallester Mary

Trinity man seeks county tax assessor post in unofficial primary

The text shows a candidate, Thomas H. Gunn of Trinity, running for tax assessor in an unofficial primary with Herman C. Troup also mentioned as a candidate. The article hints at up vote and subcommittee processes and forthcoming appraisal steps.

Thomas H. Gunn Trinity Herman C. Troup

Cop Shoots Dice Then Shoots Gun in Chicago Saloon

In a craps dispute at a Chicago saloon Policeman John J. O Malley shot and killed Walter Zahm man. The two were the only players in the game.

John J. O'Malley Chicago Police Department Walter Zahilman Zatham

German troops moving toward Ruhr district

Coblenz reported that about 20,000 government reinforcements were said to be moving toward the Ruhr district today.

Coblenz Aan Ruhr

Cabbage Plants Green Grocery Co Advertisement

An old newspaper item lists Cabbage Plants Green from the Grocery Co and notes an Automobile Laundry service by Frank P. Lide. The fragment highlights a local business ad style in a historical section.

Frank ‘I Lide Green. Grocery Co Frank P. Lide

Cardui Helped Woman Overcome Female Trouble

Glad to testify from Watogh about 15 years of suffering with headaches backache and bearing down pains. After using Cardui she improved after the first bottle and continued to three bottles gaining strength and health. Now married with three children she says she never needed a doctor for female troubles and still relies on Cardui.

Watogh S. W. Gladwell Garbusak

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