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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
2
Article by Dr. Leon C. Havens highlights the value of a full time public health unit in fighting hookworm. It cites Covington County in 1923 where 85 percent of residents were afflicted and 56 percent showed health impairment after five years of treatment.
Doctors claim most illnesses stem from stomach problems and recommend Taniac for gas pain dizziness loss of appetite sleep issues and nerves. The advert asserts a pure herbal formula made from roots herbs and barks and offers a money back guarantee.
John F. Stewart of Hartselle is highlighted in Farm Supplies magazine as a rising example for 25 000 readers. The piece notes his customer service approach and creditable start as a clerk, plus support from assistants J R W Clements and F A Bennett.
Herman Krauch of the Southwestern Forest Experiment Station reports to the Southwestern Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science that masttoe, wind and lightning are principal causes of mortality in yellow pine in Flagstaff Arizona.
Welfare worker Miss Lillian Wheelis of the Connecticut Mills returns from a vacation visit with her parents in Columbus Georgia.
Mrs. Ethel Collins visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. D A Smith in Gadsden for a family gathering during her stay at their home city.
The report states only fourteen percent are afflicted with the parasites, marking a seventy five percent reduction.
Decatur imposes a street tax due July 5 with a ten day delinquency period ending July 15. License collector John Wilks is busy serving notices to residents and the tax receipts will soon boost city funds. A general assessment follows.
The State laboratory has forwarded three anti rabies treatments to Dr. C R Whitman. The text mentions delaying the collection of the general tax until 1930 books are delivered to City Clerk BE W Goller and funds for street tax are needed for necessary expenses.
In Tuscumbia a notice concerns R. T. Ridley and Sam and Julia Ridley. It is unclear if a dog bite occurred or not.
A dog head sent to the state laboratory Tuesday by Colbert County Health Officer Dr. W. Z. Burkett tested positive for rabies. No history or known biting incident was attached to the animal.
The stars and stripes will fly as Americans pause to honor the flag with ceremonies and speeches in many cities on Saturday marking Flag Day.
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