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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
8
W T Jordan wins the $5 award for the best title submitted for the Little Theatre play. His entry is Sam's Big Idea. A large number of entries were judged by a committee of three, with signatures removed from the submissions.
Decatur residents favor two amendments with 966 in support and 741 against the income tax measure, while 944 vote for the warrant amendment and 604 against it.
Representative from Cullman County F E St John visited Decatur yesterday on a business trip. He met local officials and discussed legislative matters affecting his district.
A vintage advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a time proven remedy for underweight children. It claims the tonic purifies blood and boosts appetite energy and complexion with two effects from quinine. The copy urges parents to buy a bottle today at any store.
Birmingham market listings show a wide range of produce and livestock with mixed eggs, fresh vegetables, and meats priced per unit. Hay grain and poultry quotes stand firm with receipts light, while cattle and hogs hold yesterday’s levels. prices cover dairy fats, corn and oats, and various feeder animals.
The article reports on a barter proposal where the Soviets would hand over $40 to $50 million in fur to the FHA in exchange for hog products, and a fur resale plan by a domestic business. It also notes a clerical hiring dispute at the Home Loan Board and Japanese intelligence monitoring U S conservation camps amid fleet buildup news.
A 1932 report notes 26 babies in Morgan County died before age one from various causes with many preventable. Emphasizes prenatal care and physician supervision, urging mothers and health officials to use available resources to reduce infant deaths and improve overall care despite hard times.
An advertisement claims a soothing product removes itch rashes tetter and foot problems with tested ingredients. It promises a refund if it fails.
Doctors endorse purification as a foundation of health and urge a purifying Calotabs regimen. A short course taken weekly for several weeks purifies blood by stimulating kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 and 35 cent packages through dealers.
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