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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

4

Wedding and Social Highlights At Jackson Street Home

A Thursday social at Mrs. Annie Crane’s Jackson street residence honored Miss Scheer with pink and white decor and a receiving line including Mesdames Orie Ike Scheer and L P Troup. Attendees wore formal afternoon outfits, and a "good luck" card gift accompanied pink and white wagon gifts as refreshments followed. In Memphis a wedding joined Miss Emma Landers of Pres Ala to Mond Prentiss of New York at 6 p.m. on Jackson Avenue with a trip to southern cities afterward. Auction Bridge club social at Mrs. W B Markstein’s featured top score by the hostess and light refreshments.

Annie Crane Jackson Street Miss Scheer Billie Day Mesdames Gilbert Orie Ike Seheer L. P. Troup Killarneys Gilbert Crane J. P. Troup Margaret Humphrey W. B. Markstein Auction Bridge Club E. Phindy C. B. Ellist W. 8. Smith Markstein

Calotabs Promises Gentle Calomel Alternative

A vintage advertisement touts Calotabs as a safe calomel substitute that cleanses the liver with one tablet at bedtime. It claims no taste or nausea and guarantees a refund if not satisfied. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents at all druggists.

Personal News From Sledell and Birmingham

Personal notes report a comb return to Sledell La to atone his mother Mrs M L Lipscomb. BL Malone Sr attends the T PLA ee in Birmingham and will join the ban quet at the Tutwiler. B L Malone Leis visits relatives while Master Jack Watkins, who broke his arm Thursday, is reported comfortable today.

Comb Sledell, la M. L.lipscomb BL. Malone, G, Sr Birmingham Tutwiler Jack Watkins

Imported Cheese Varieties Noted by Customs Collectors

Special customs reports linked to a department of agriculture inquiry list top imported cheeses. Italian imports include Gorgonzola and Parmesano Reggiano, Romano Pecorino, Caciocavilli marked by a horse herd imprint, and Provolone from cow’s or buffalo’s milk.

Collectors of Customs Department of Agriculture Italy

Reunion Sparks Training Talk for Returned Veteran

A wife in an Iowa town learns her husband Johnny, recently returned from France, is mildly disabled and set to begin a federal vocational training course. District officers refuse to discuss details, but the wife plans to ensure Johnny gets the training he sought and an affectionate home welcome.

Johnny Iowa France Jonny Federal Board For

Unsold Tribes of Africa Praised by English Traveler

English observer Mr. El Torday travels seven years through central Africa reporting tribes untouched by alcohol European morals or the love of gain. Across Congo Free State he finds naturally good tempered hospitable people with distinct skin designs marking tribal identity. He notes customs vary and recounts departing steamer crowds bidding farewell to Deke and friends.

Africa EL Torday Congo Free State Congo Deke

Historic pubs and old inns linked to legends across England

A London Answers writer discusses historic pubs and taverns from Raglan to Nottingham and Manchester. He highlights The Fighting Cocks at St Albans, the Monk's Fishing House, the New Inn as one of England’s oldest inns, and the Rose and Crown with Tudor Rose connections, noting many local copies near London.

London Jerusalem Nottingham Crur Richard Lion Heart Torpave St. Albans Gloucester Cathedral Manchester Bainbridge Finiipsley Dale

Add Vocational Syrlegiey snr For the Telephone Gill-To Clear You Calling Me

Boston Transcript reports on a vocational scheme or policy related to telephone operations, detailing steps to clear calls and establish a clearer calling interface. The item emphasizes procedural changes and expected outcomes.

Gill Boston Transcript

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