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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

3

Collins to Head School at Ozark

Prof. J Floyd Collins, longtime Decatur schools superintendent, will take over the Ozark Alabama school system after the current term ends. The City School Board announced his move, noting a warm welcome for Collins and his family and plans for a new handsome school building as town school interests rise.

Collins Ozark J. Lloyd Collins Decatur Ala Ozak Duckie The Southern Star J. Floyd Collins Degatur Haim

Underwood Campaign Casts Prohibition as Issue

The piece argues Senator Underwood did vote for Volstead enforcement, then opposed it, and frames his record as inconsistent on prohibition. It cites his District of Columbia referendum proposal and his Alabama campaigns, alleging ties to liquor interests and wets support while mocking his stance on statewide prohibition.

Alabama Oscar W. Underwood Underwood Wilson Senate United States Congress Bition Sheppard Texas Prohibition Columbia District of Columbia Washington Underwas Unood W.W. Brandon Thomas E. Kilby O'Neal National Committee For L. B Jess Statesman Mr. Underwood Eae Rene

Lynne Indicates Possible Special Session and Speakership Bid

Decatur attorney Lynne, a candidate for speaker, urges support for his bid and signals a probable extra legislative session. Letters from Birmingham suggest the governor may call a session if the supreme court invalidates the state income tax and tonnage tax on coal and iron.

Birmingham Lynne Merritt Court of Appeals Kilby Supreme Court Decatur

Farmers Union to Meet at Austinville

The Farmers Union will hold a meeting at the Austinville schoolhouse on the evening of Wednesday April 28 with public speaking announced for attendees.

Albany Lodge No A. F A. M Farmers’ Union Austinville Fa “S Ville

Russian Scientist Demonstrates Light Waves Exert Pressure

A Russian scientist used a delicate instrument he designed to show that light waves produce a measurable mechanical pressure, indicating a tangible force from light.

Pepto Mangan Promises Quick Help for Anemia

An old advertisement claims anemia causes fatigue and weak blood. It touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a safe remedy to "rebuild" exhausted blood and boost vitality, advising customers to ensure the package bears the "Gude's" name.

Gude

Q Ban Hair Tonic Claims Dandruff Cure

A vintage ad touts Q Ban Hair Tonic as a quick remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It promises scalp relief, renewed hair vitality, and color, claiming bald spots will fill in with new growth. The ad urges purchase at drug stores or by mail for 50 cents.

Albany Co Rieac

666 Imitations Claim Cholera Fever Cure Tonic

The advertisement promotes 666 as a cure for malaria, chills and fever, bilious fever, colds, and la grippe, claiming it kills the fever parasite and acts as a fast remedy. It praises its tonic effects for pale people and claims to build blood, with 665 noted for constipation and loss of appetite.

Ural

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