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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
2
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Officers of the Limestone Morgan Bridge Company have been elected and capital stock increases arranged to fund a passenger bridge over the Tennessee River. With promoters, the move is near certain success, and Albany and Decatur are urged to seize the opportunity for regional progress.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce backs a build a house campaign as a timely solution to national housing shortages. Aniston Star notes a two line For Rent ad flooded inquiries, showing demand and limited supply in Anniston where hundreds seek housing.
Preliminary census figures mark Gadsden as a fast growing Alabama city. Etowah county reaches 14,737 population, with Albany noted as a large town for its size. Ten year growth at 39 percent suggests Gadsden could reach 30,000 by 1940 if surrounding communities join in.
The piece reports strong opposition to Jim Reed by party members in Georgia and California. It notes Reed’s perceived misrepresentation of his constituents and a decisive stance against his delegation as a fifth district candidate. It parallels Reed’s repudiation with a Georgia comparison to Tom Watson and national support for Wilson and the League of Nations.
Colbert county voters back home man A. G. Patterson of Morgan county for president of the public service commission. Patterson serves on the state highway commission and leads road projects, also a Albany businessman. If elected, he will push for improved service.
A letter lauds a recent clean high school baseball game with no protests or arguments. Both teams deserve community support and the few fans present enjoyed the hour of real pleasure, though more supporters were hoped for.
A young bride on her honeymoon overhears her husband claim all women are easy to obtain. She decides to prove him wrong by alighting from a train and embarking on a comical journey full of misadventures. Harrison Ford leads an excellent supporting cast in this lighthearted comedy.
Meadowville resident Mrs Pearl Patrick praises Thedford s Black Draught as an easy gentle laxative that eased sour stomach and constipation. She reports digestion improved and bowels became normal with no after effects.
Moebes' list notes a government statistic showing a deficit of about 1.5 million residences and argues that homes can be bought for half their build cost including lot prices. The piece claims cash or terms options and cites Albany areas including South, West, East and Central Albany and Decatur.
The piece argues rising land values amid scarce town jobs will push farmers to buy larger farms. Cites Iowa data that half the state's land changed hands last year at about 400 dollars per acre with high yields. Promotes Albany and Decatur area farms and urges buyers not to ignore their rights.
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