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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
3
An herb based patent medicine labeled 666 is advertised as a universal remedy for malaria fever biliousness la grippes colds and more It promises to restore red blood cells relieve constipation appetite headaches and fatigue without alcohol or arsenic It also claims to be safe during fever and to prevent relapse and notes its use for weather exposed workers.
A Phila Ledger article discusses the decline of the idea that physical weakness or illness is attractive in a life partner. It contrasts mid-Victorian views with modern standards, arguing devotion and interdependence matter more when one partner is ill, and condemns indulging unhealthy ideals.
P G Kimbrough as receiver announces continuation of the Carl Allen stock sale with the sale date to be announced later in a public advertisement.
Announcement of Ed B Almon as a candidate for Congress from Alabama's Eighth District subject to the May 11th primary. The paid political notice states authorization to seek the seat in the 1920 election.
The Albany-Decatur Daily announces J Pierce of Antsville Madison County Alabama as a candidate for one of the two electors from the Eighth Congressional District to the National Democratic convention in San Francisco. He will be subject to the Democratic Primary on May 11 1920.
T M Reece of Decatur announces his subject to action of May l1th as eighth district delegate to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco He solicits votes and expresses appreciation Simpson of Florence is also from the Eighth District seeking delegation to the convention with emphasis on representing the needs of the people
Several announcements name candidates for Tax Collector in Morgan County and nearby counties. The notices request votes and influence in the Democratic primary and mention varied spellings and errors in the names. The filings indicate official authorization to run under party action.
A notice proclaims Thomas H. Gunn of Trinity as a candidate for the county office in the Democratic primary. The announcement indicates Gunn submits to the party action and seeks voter support in the upcoming election.
Bryant Washburn stars as Buddy a country boy who visits the city to seek fortune and love. He pretends to earn fifty dollars weekly and faces eviction and layoffs before landing a job contract and a wedding ending happily with Shirley Mason leading woman.
An extract emphasizes speaking plainly to reach men’s hearts with inner convictions. The author argues listeners may disagree yet feel a vital impact beyond facts. The piece contrasts law and life with emphasis on feelings guiding judgment.
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