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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1920

Page

2

Postoffice Subscription Rates and Delivery Notes

The notice lists subscription rates and delivery details for the paper in 1917 with weekly carrier and mail options. It reminders readers to report delays by telephone and to notify if payments are not received, ensuring continued service.

Bad Theatre Manners Should be Improved

Twin Cities audiences rush for the exits before curtain calls as the finale arrives. Eminent actors note the pattern hurts reputations and local manners, urging crowds to stay seated and guard the town’s good name with courtesy.

Athens College Glee Club Twin Cities Oealhally Decatur Thea

Steel Trust Proves Its Right to Goodness Says Gary

The United States Steel Association led by MG H. Gary declares that a trust can be moral and ethical in business. He argues extortion is not sanctioned by Biblical standards even as production and consumption pressures rise.

Steel United States Steel Convonation The Trust MG H. Gary Gary

Untitled fragment on fair pricing and market burdens

Fragment discusses prices and market fairness. It argues that those selling should receive fair pay and that until conditions improve the burden should shift to the public due to ongoing price gouging.

Nebraska voters cast heavy turnout in state race

Lincoln reports indicate unusually heavy voting as Nebraskans go to the polls. Pershing Wood and Johnson are Republican hopefuls while Hitchcock seeks the Democratic presidential role and Bryan is sought as a national convention delegate.

International News Service Lincoln Cete Nebraska Liowden Pershing Wood Johnson Hitchcock Wm. J. Bryan

Central Baptist Prayer Meetings Set This Week

Community prayer meetings will be held at several residences under Central Baptist church guidance. Women’s meetings are scheduled for Wednesday at 3 00 p m with listed hosts. Citizens are urged to pray at noon daily for the upcoming evangelistic meetings starting Sunday, April 25.

Central Baptist Church J. L. Nicholson Sixth Avenue D. D. Gibson L. E. Huie Jackson St J. H. Petty Fourth Avenue Albert Montgomery R. T. Wear Fifth Avenue

Birth Announcement for William Frederick Pfaff

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Pfaff a 41 lb baby boy named William Frederick on Saturday April 18. The family resides in the area and welcomes well wishers and family updates.

Mrs. C. C. Pfaff Wil‘liam’ Frederick

Old Resident Reverses Fate With Mayr Remedy

A 76 year old man, given up by five doctors, reports immediate relief after trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble. He had not eaten for days and was nearly yellow. The preparation supposedly removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of stomach, liver, and intestines, with a money back guarantee. Available through S. M. Thompson in Albany and Owl Drug Co. in Decatur and other druggists.

Mayr M. Thompson Albany Owl Drug Co Decatur

Petition to remove minor's disabilities heard May 5 1920

Y Quinn a minor and guardian ReL Sherrill filed a petition to remove the minor's disabilities. The petition will be heard in the Court on May 5 1920. Witness to be registered April 13 1920 by Marvin West Register. An automobile laundry ad for Frank P Lide claims quick relief from constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches due to torpid liver.

Banking Ledger Fragments Showables and Balances

Fragment from a financial ledger lists Loans and Discounts Demand Loans Bonds and Stocks Customers Bond account Overdrafts Banking Houses Furniture and Fixtures Estate Cash and due from Banks 614,270.01. The readable lines reflect asset categories and a cash balance in a historical banking record.

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