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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
6
The Mixon Produce Co. joins area neighbors in adding a complete grocery line to their business expanding to meet town and country needs. Heavy rain gave way to sleet and snow as a harsh late day cold spell hit the region with up to an inch of unexpected wintry mix.
Southern Store Fixture Co of Birmingham Alabama advertises fixtures and honest weight services with a Toledo Springs mention suggesting a product or brand placement in a regional trade notice.
Messrs Gipson and West plan a January 1 opening in the Alexander building on Main Street marking a new dry goods venture in the city. Gipson brings long retail experience from J. T. Templeton while West previously worked with E. Stewart for several years.
The PooléBherrill Grocery Co will move part of its stock to a new building nearing completion just east of the present location. They will continue using one building on site and devote the adjoining new store to wholesale operations.
Chicago reports that women in public and political life are a factor in skyscraper planning. Building managers note good will of women, rest room amenities, and even the pencil line for marble wainscoting reflect a shift toward practical comforts and orderly corridors in office buildings.
J T Brown of Roanoke Alabama promotes Stella Vitae as a household remedy. He claims his wife uses it for years to regain appetite and strength to manage home duties, noting it helps with spells of weakness and keeps her hearty. Available from local druggists with a refund if relief fails, via Caddell Drug Co Adv.
The earliest alarm clock dates to 1420 and belonged to a Milan councilor. His clock rang a bell at a set hour and simultaneously lit a small wax candle automatically.
A hitherto unknown Rossini waltz titled Castor Oil was discovered among manuscripts in the Licenze at Pisa. The finding adds a curious, arousing entry to the composer’s catalog, expanding the archive of his light instrumental works.
A naturalist who studied bird flight speeds notes the gannet as the fastest species, capable of exceeding two miles per minute in level flight.
Descriptions describe slabs built to absorb jump impact and awning fire prevention using a fauna fireproof coating. The report also notes theft of brass fire hose nozzles halted by replacing them with cast iron units.
A clipped, fragmented text hints at distrust of authority and conformity. The garbled lines mention people who will not acquiesce to a paternalistic view and reflect a restless, questioning stance amid a world of uncertain meaning.
Members are called to gather at Hardage Hall Tuesday evening December 18 1928 at 7 o’clock to elect officers for the year 1924. All who can come are urged to attend. Clerk 8 R Garrison. 17-11
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