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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
2
Local printing firm offers subscription rates and delivery guidance for readers in Alabama. Includes mail options: three months six months and one year with contact number for missed papers and prompt service.
The Scientific Phonetic Spelling Society promotes spelling by sound over sight urging public schooling in its method. Critics note heavy influence of phonetic rules and liken it to distant writing systems, while supporters claim easier literacy despite skepticism about practicality and tradition.
A brief note reports five candidates in a race reduced to four as Aberie withdraws. The item notes the remaining contenders compete for the seat, with local focus and unspecified dates.
The account describes a faith healer’s impact on a crippled man and a Texas woman blinded for 25 years. It notes healing gestures, softened limbs, and restored vision as witnessed by Mrs. Griffith who also recounts a child’s restored grip and warmth in hands. An editor’s note adds the healer’s dramatic influence on Mrs. Griffith.
Washington officials announced there is no cap on the number of whiskey prescriptions a physician may write. The statement clarifies regulatory stance amid reports of sweeping restrictions and outlines expected practice standards.
Coleman C Whitten a respected Morgan County resident died suddenly Sunday morning at his daughter s home three miles east of Somerville He was 72 and leaves three sons Roy Archer and Mason Whitten and three daughters Mrs Davis Taylor Mrs Ben Chunn Mrs Jewett Johnston and Mrs Rabe McCarley The funeral was Monday at Somerville cemetery beside his wife who preceded him several years
Scientists at Spencer Kellogg & Sons claim to have produced tasteless castor oil that preserves strength and purity. The ad promotes Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil as easy for children and adults, available at druggists in 35¢ and 65¢ sizes.
A fragment notes a hair tonic from ancient Egypt dating to about 400 B C. The recipe mentions dog’s paw and donkey hoof boiled in oil with dates as components. The passage reflects early cosmetic practice and herbal lore.
An old advertisement touts Ziro as a remedy for indigestion and weakness. A user testimonial recalls relief after using Ziron for the first time with a money back guarantee if the product fails to benefit.
Disjointed figures show deposits and loans. The data lists loan categories and total assets around 5.2 million, with February balance markers and varied figures including 4,877,634.40 and 5,248,724.83, reflecting an archival bank record.
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