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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
5
An old ad card touts Sul Fergo Sol mineral water as iron rich therapy to boost red blood cells. It claims the remedy strengthens and multiplies corpuscles and promises dramatic health effects, urging purchase at local stores.
A portrait of Sir Nevil Macready praised as a resolute and disciplined leader famous for ending strife. He calmed Tonypandy miners, advised restraint with revolvers, and earned respect for humane boldness as he moved from policing in Ulster to senior roles in France and at home.
Announcements authorize Ed B. Almon for Congress from the Eighth District in Alabama. J. E. Erce of Huntsville seeks one of two National Democratic delegates from the Eighth District. Dennen Pusewwy notes candidacy for National Delegate on May 11. M. Jones of Decatur declares intent to run for National Delegate subject to May primary. Simpson of Florence campaigns as a National Delegate candidate from the Eighth District for the San Francisco convention. R T Simpson urges votes and support.
A series of notices announces candidates for Morgan County Tax Collector in the Democratic primary. Passenten, James A. Forman, W. R. Bannon, Harvey Drinkard and others seek voter support and the party directive.
The article notes a Trinity resident, Thomas Gonn, running for county tax assessor in the Democratic primary. It mentions Herman P. as a candidate and references party action governing the race.
New Orleans defeated Atlanta 5 to 0 while Little Rock routed Chattanooga 10 to 0. Memphis beat Nashville 5 to 3. Tonight Birmingham visits Mobile and Atlanta plays New Orleans with Chattanooga at Little Rock and Nashville hosting Memphis.
Yesterday Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 3 to 2 while other games were postponed due to rain. Cleveland edged Chicago 3 to 2. International games also postponed. In Virginia and South Atlantic leagues, Augusta and Columbia played to a 1–1 and 2–? draw respectively after nine innings as darkness halted further action.
The text argues that arithmetic skills in children may be inherited rather than learned through social training. It contends that resemblance to parents cannot be explained by imitation and notes cases where children resemble different parents despite varying daily contact.
Local ad features M G Hewitt of Route 2 Annis ton praising a herbal product named Dyeco. He says it relieved biliousness headaches dizziness and digestive issues, improving rest, stomach strength, and reducing nervousness after using the remedy. The ad cites twelve herbal plants and endorses Deco content.
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