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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
8
The article describes two male performers dubbed Jack and Jill weighing 502 and 518 pounds respectively. It depicts their exaggerated boxing and athletic movements causing crashes on show grounds and praises the Sheesley show for cleanliness and morality, noting public approval as reward.
Bryant Washburn delivers an excellent lead as a pampered young man turned active by a blunt doctor. Ann Little stars opposite him with a supporting cast including Robert Brower and Adele Farrington. A side note mentions a grain moisture testing machine used for inspectors.
Dorothy recalls being told her mother would kiss her good night even if she slept with the covers over her head. She notes her mother would still kiss her, calling her mother a loving "kisser" in a tender childhood memory.
An ad claims Q Ban hair restorer turns gray faded hair to a natural dark shade at home using a bottled product. It touts easy application, visible length growth, and vanish of dandruff with a harmless formula, urging readers to purchase from the Albany drug source.
The fragment mentions Tolessity and influenza with unclear context and no identifiable individuals or organizations. No coherent events or outcomes are readable to summarize into a proper newspaper item.
A brief note reflects on the difficulty and futility of attempting a challenging ascent. The speaker conveys that the journey is too steep for a mere mortal to climb, leading to a decision not to attempt the ascent personally.
The report notes large growth in English speakers reaching over 140 million, with French around 51 million, Spanish about 75 million, Portuguese 13 million, and Russian near 75 million, indicating rapid expansion of global language use.
Dees Amet Lal of 2401 Parade Pa recounts using Pratt's Poulter for nearly 12 years then trying a high tonic tablet. He reports unsatisfactory results from the experiment and returns to Pratt's Poultry Tonic, noting improvements thereafter. Albany drug firms are mentioned in connection with the product.
A. G. Patterson, candidate for president of the state public service commission, was in Birmingham yesterday meeting friends. He says reports on his candidacy are spreading and vows the campaign will stress service over titles, noting support from diverse groups across Alabama.
An ad features Dr. W. B. Caldwell promoting Pepsin San laxative for elderly digestion. It claims mild, effective relief, with a bottle lasting a large family for months, and invites readers to send their names for a free booklet. The text stresses trustworthiness and self care in aging.
A brief notice highlights accepted job work, urging readers to consult the daily edition for details on better work opportunities and related guidance. Local staff and departments are referenced in the call for readers to review the current page for specifics.
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