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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
3
Local company reports thousands study a Ford mystery with Q and A about horn position braking system five wire wheels and 4000 pound strength, noting improved design and exterior access. The piece hints a car arrival and continues on page one.
The interview outlines tire size thirty by four and a half, switching from twenty nine by four forty. Standard shocks include four Houdaille absorbers like those on the Lincoln. Mileage ranges twenty to thirty mpg with low vibration at speed, aided by a light crankshaft and pistons. Showrooms stay open until nine for late visitors.
Gorman R. Jones, former Decatur resident and World War veteran, received two Croix de Guerre citation certificates issued by the French government. He is now assistant post master.
Mr. Jones served in the armed forces attached to an American unit with the 4th French army during his duty to the country.
The report notes expanding production and falling commodity costs worldwide, with farmer hardships from low crop values offset by gains in animal products. Construction, building materials, and transportation show strength, while banking enjoys steady, low-interest growth and ample liquidity.
The League of Women Voters of Morgan County debated the 20 million dollar school bond measure on the January 10 ballot at the Y M C A. Mrs Edgar Fennell spoke on Pilot Club aims while Mrs W B Edmundson Miss Unity Dancey led the discussion.
Textile Realty Co paying semi annual dividends to stockholders. The company offers three percent on a six percent investment as a local concern constructing a building where the Connecticut Mills company is located.
The Tennessee river level today remained steady with a local gauge reporting 2.2 feet. No downstream impact noted as water height holds within normal range.
Mrs H Padgett of 629 S Quintard St Anniston Alabama writes to Dillehay Bros druggists describing relief from a goitre after using Sorbol Quadruple a colorless convenient to use remedy. She invites inspection of the letter and asks readers to call and read it. Princess December 9.
In the Probate Court of md County the MAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Amelia Early deceased was filed by J. W. Early. A hearing is set for November 21 1927 at which interested parties Lizzie Brown E Earp and others may appear to contest the will. Judge A G Patterson signs the notice on November 23 1927.
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