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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

7

Motors Cannot Replace Horses In U S Army Officials Say

Officials in Washington say complete motorization of the U S Army is impractical and virtually impossible due to road quality and terrain. European armies move divisions by motor trucks but the United States lacks sufficient parallel highways for large overland moves. Infantry would ride by rail or march, cavalry could travel under own power, and tests will compare animal and motor transport in maneuvers near Marfa Texas with the First Cavalry Division in September.

Mauritz A. Hallgren Washington United States Germany Europe Rupertpesst Pennsylvania Ohio Mlinois Pacific Coast Tesla War Department J First Cavalry Division Marfa Texaa

Sheriff Sale Planned in Morgan County Alabama

Sheriff B E Davis sets sale for September 12, 1927 at Decatur court house to settle Frank Harris v Pearl Johnson and Frank Johnson. Property includes parts of Lampkin and Thompson addition and lots 194 fronting McCartney Street. Sale conducted for cash during legal hours by order of the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Alabama.

Circuit Court Lawrence County Alabama Frank 8 B. E. Davis

Dr Bragg Returns From Rochester Clinic

Dr. John C. Bragg has returned from Rochester Minnesota where he attended a special clinic in surgery for several days at the end of the trip.

John C. Bragg Rochester, Minn

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