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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
6
A reader-narrated line attributes a claim about Sul Ferro Sol and its merits to Uncle Sam. The terse phrasing frames a patriotic voice in a discussion of a product’s benefit.
A former pastor recalls hiding behind a door while a intruder attempted entry. From the doorway he sent his son to announce the parental absence. The intruder mocked the father before departing. The writer mentions securing a door chain afterward.
The article explains coral varieties including red and white forms and their uses in jewelry. It notes color ranges from red to green and blue, cites red as highly prized for its polish, and classifies corals into horny and stone types with Mediterranean red coral and Florida lime or reef-building stone corals highlighted.
A historical exchange mocks fear of women in office as one speaker jokes about skirts preventing voting while another notes progress enabling more women to vote. The dialogue frames early 20th century attitudes toward female political participation.
An ad touts Begg's MaStarine as a hot mustard plaster substitute for rheumatic pains, sciatica and gout claiming quicker, cleaner relief without blistering. Priced at 30 cents, sold by S. C. Wells & Co. LeRoy New York.
The article describes Cape Me lighthouse at 422 feet elevation with a 28 mile range and 1825 000 candle power, noting its beam visible 70 miles at sea. It mentions Makapuu point on Oahu housing the largest lens, called hypergradient, and Navesink lens using electric arc, plus kerosene still common.
California Representative Osborne praises soldiers and Veterans Day remarks in Los Angeles Times report. He recalls Civil War marchers and General Sherman directing the parade, contrasting with postwar veterans of 1919 and the bronze statue at Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
In a sugared but sharp exchange, Richard asks his sister to roll his sleeve. When she does not, he retorts that she cannot expect to become a wife. The line reveals a harsh social attitude and a breach of family decorum.
Doctors warn colds and mild influenza can lead to pneumonia and complications. Calotabs are pitched as a nausea free laxative that activates the liver overnight with one tablet at bedtime, followed by a refreshed system and appetite next morning. Sold in original sealed packages for thirty five cents with a guarantee.
A 1000 year old Hungarian crown rumored to be for sale sparked debate on royalty and antiquity. Commentators note the crown’s legendary origin and compare it to the German crown made in 1871, amid reports of a price around 100,000 Swiss francs.
The passage explains flying dreams as rising and skimming over objects, suggesting pleasant surprises if the dream is simple. If the dream features escaping evil presence, it signals warning of a sinister person or plot. Flying dreams are said to appear in those with marked psychic tendencies.
A story from Indianapolis News notes Baby Jack Woerner of 3818 Graceland Avenue received an educational board from Santa Claus and his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Woerner Jr. The boy quickly learned letters, with the letter O becoming his favorite as he identified shapes and even answered when asked to point to his ear.
A reformer proclaims a push for more honest men in politics to reduce corruption and wasteful spending. The exchange emphasizes integrity as the remedy to high political costs.
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