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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1930
Page
5
The 1930 seal sale committee led by Mrs. Brents Preuit completed organization. Schools clubs and local booths banks and stores will sell seals to raise contributions, aiming for 10 cents per person and to make seal sales a community project.
Misses Mary and Ethel Lee Simmons visited relatives in Scottsboro with Rev and James D. Hunter of Florence. Mrs J F Levin goes to Birmingham for a short stay. Nell Cliff, nine months old, dies in Pulaski Tenn., past residents of the city. Mildred Ryan and Edith Manning travel to Birmingham as guests of Frances Skinner. Mrs Pied Wilcox and Mrs Leroy McEntire visit friends in Huntsville. Mrs Lelia Grubbs Hall and others motor to Miami Florida then Montgomery to join Mrs Walter Grubbs. Mrs A M Cook and infant Barbara Ann move to Johnston Street and Eighth Avenue and are reported fine.
Ad accuses substitutes as inferior and promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as the original remedy. Claims the product contains pure vegetable extract and cleanses the system while urging readers to avoid substitutes. Mentions red bottles and availability at all druggists.
Mrs. Charles A. Weigel of Knoxville testimonials Konjola’s effects after years of rheumatism neuritis stomach and kidney ailments. She credits relief to multiple bottles and says she can do housework again. The drug is sold in Decatur and Albany and by regional druggists.
The record notes that commercial use of asbestos fiber began in 1876, marking a early industrial adoption. This detail highlights the material's long history in manufacturing and construction contexts.
The article notes Canada as the leading producer of raw and waste asbestos and the United States as the largest consumer.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron announced increased production with a new eight hour five day schedule. The plant will produce about 48 000 tires daily and 55 000 tubes, while headcount remains unchanged and workers shift from six hours four days a week to full time.
County health nurse Mrs Catherine Sewell and Miss Louise Nelson are reported ill at home. W W Owens of Decatur visits. Three unnamed negroes who escaped from Railroad Street city jail on Friday are still at large. Rev J D Wallace of First Presbyterian is able to be out after illness. Names of residents moving addresses include Mrs I V Griffin, J Price, J E Roger, J B Saméns, Mrs W Campbell, EB Sams.
A hog appeared on the Montgomery Snowdoun highway and a liquor laden automobile wrecked. The driver died and 100 gallons of whiskey were seized from the wreckage by federal agents. Prohibition officials were not immediately advised of details.
Hartselle officials push rapid new wells to end the citys acute water shortage. A recent bore reportedly yields a strong water flow while officials consider tapping the Tennessee River if wells fail. Flint Creek flow in dry months may be insufficient to meet demand.
Dr H C McRee county health officer expresses strong interest in the annual campaign for selling anti tuberculosis Christmas seals this morning.
Heavy demands for old clothing persist for Anita Lamar superintendent of child welfare. Generosity has supplied much, and shoes are in particular need as items are distributed quickly. Donations of clothing should be left at the office of Prof FE L at the county courthouse.
A damaged fragment mentions receipts from sales intended to fund nurse payments for patients. It notes that at least seventy five percent of the proceeds will go to Tremgin in the county.
A brief classified item titled Christmas Suggestions appears with fragmented text. The readable portion hints at gift ideas or holiday guidance in a small ad-like format. Further details are unclear from the damaged OCR.
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