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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
5
In Bristol Virginia Mr Deiby Hawks 712 Prospect St reports insomnia relief after using Cafdus claiming improved health and reduced nervousness. He says he slept poorly for years and now feels rested and stronger, with fewer longstanding ills.
Veteran doughboys from Companies F and G of the 18th Infantry in the Famous First Division helped Sid ney Olcott stage air raid scenes for the Paramount film The Humming Bird at Fort Schuyler New York. Gloria Swanson’s new picture arrives at the Princess theater with explosions filmed using World War bombs in the old fort ruins. Col George B. Pond commands the detachment. Capt J J Kelly serves as adjutant.
Estelle Scheyer, a European painter and sculptor visiting a women’s college, advocates dropping the title Miss for all women over 21 to aid worldly affairs and erase old maid stigma. Critics warn it could block marriage opportunities for bashful suitors who lack nerve to inquire if a wife already exists. Meanwhile reports describe American cowboys heading to London for a rodeo and gunfire in Times Square as 126 riders depart.
The text laments Broadway as the scapegoat for personal failings and embezzlement, linking the lure of white lights and urban temptations to misused money. It notes costly tips, restaurant excess, and high bills, while arguing individuals are to blame rather than Broadway itself.
Mrs Charles H Sabin, chairwoman of the Women's National Republican Club and New York member of the national committee, and Miss Sarah Schuyler Butler, state chairwoman of the women's Republican committee, will serve on the general reception committee for the Democratic National Convention.
Report notes Leopold and Loeb have not signed a confession amid ongoing grand jury proceedings. Authorities pursue a field glasses clue while the two youths remain estranged in jail. A coroner's inquest into the slain Melvin Frank's death drew their presence among the observers.
Born to Mr and Mrs J O McWhirter of Moulton Route 2 on June 4 are triplets two boys and one girl, expanding the family.
Notice calls all stockholders to a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce room Albany Alabama on Thursday June 5 1924 at 7 80 p m by order of the Board of Oil. June 4 5 Advt the ad states this is an important meeting and each stockholder is requested to attend
A sufferer with severe indigestion and fever credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for quick relief after failing medicines. The ad claims the simple preparation cleans intestinal mucus and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It asserts one dose convinces or money back and promotes availability from druggists nationwide.
Brief classified note indicates residents seek informal help with errands and tasks for neighbors. Postings invite neighbors to share skills and earn small compensation through community exchanges.
The League of Nations voted to appoint a commission of six experts to study colonial questions and stamp out slavery in remote regions. The move aims to give impetus to anti slavery work worldwide.
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