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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1920

Page

5

Magician Prof Hall Captivates at Masonic Theater

Passing remarks by Prof Hall describe magicians as born and discuss tricks, misdirection, and the needle illusion once popularized in America by Barnum. He claims the effect is now performed exclusively by himself and Houdini, while noting public tricks rely on simple deception.

George H. Baker Monmouth Memorial Ho New Jersey Prof. Hall the Masonic America P. T. Barnum sIt Houdini

Public service praised for sewer connections

Alder man Carl Patterson lauds the city board for forcing sanitary sewer connections across Albany. He vows all homes will be connected before leaving office, calling it essential for a safe city. Postmaster T H Alexander honors U S Senator John H Bankhead as a steadfast public representative and champion of federal road funding.

Albany Board of Aldermen Carl Patterson U. S John H. Bankhead Alabama T. H. Alexander

Price shifts in liquor markets prompt speculation Albany

A well known Albany resident notes white corn liquor has fallen from 15 to 8 dollars per quart while red liquor rose to 25 dollars per quart. He cites demand changes and mentions wood alcohol cases as fueling prohibitionist sentiment.

Albany

School A Success Attractor School For Farmers

The tractor school is an assured success says L E McGregor of Mc Gregor Brothers tractor dealers. He notes farmers showed strong interest and the program, though not a sales event, will promote awareness of motorized farm machinery.

L. E. McGregor McGregor Brothers

Local Flu Sickness and Obituaries Reported in Somerville

Somerville News notes W. S. Watkins and family ill with flu. Mrs. Ona Sharp dies of pneumonia with husband and five children left motherless. Mr. Owens dies after flu illness. Prof. W Hulsey trips to Albany. Alicen Poteet visits home from Athens. Royal Henderson and William Ranson recover from flu. Mrs. Lanier dies of dropsy. remains rest at Friendship.

Ona Sharp John H. Sharp Houston Royal Henderson William Ranson

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