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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1920

Page

2

Muscle Shoals nitrate plant eyed for future use

The Tennessean notes that Congress has not decided the fate of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant in Alabama. Scientists praise the facility as among the best in its class and nearly perfect in design. The report mentions readiness to produce commercial fertilizer on a large scale and questions how the property will be dispositioned.

Saas Ke Rews Aterday Muscle Shoals Alabama Congress Coube

Peace Treaty Faces Voters After Bitter Ratification Fight

The article recalls the November vote where 35 members opposed and 49 supported ratification, leaving President Wilson with a tenuous position. It notes Democratic and Republican demands for changes, the lingering dispute among parties, and the challenge of reconciling opinions before a final decision by sovereign voters.

Wilson Bryadt Wilsonian Wall

Secretary Baker’s Tax Puzzle Stirs Public Grievance

From the New York World comes commentary on Secretary Baker paying 480 dollars more income tax than expected. The piece questions how a cabinet officer with legal power can fail to file a correct return and implies many ordinary citizens face a similar, opaque system. It suggests the incident could fuel Republican criticism of the administration.

Baker New York World Wis du Bes Efright Department of Ee Republican Congress

Albany Police Crack Show Window Bandits Indicted

Mose Frazier Walter Weldon Torrery and Baby Walker charged with robbing several mercantile stores in Albany. They allegedly used bricks to smash windows then stole clothing and goods. Chief Hendrix arrested Walker and Frazier after tips and grand jury indicted the group adjourned yesterday. Victims include Speake Echols Speake Hughes Tidlt Union Supply Ishine's.

Mose Frazier Walker Hendrix Albany Walter Frazier Freier Speake Echols, and Speake Hughes and Tid¢lt Union Supply Company Ishine’s

Little Boy Dies From Pneumonia

Walter Nethery aged year, son of Mr and Mrs W B Nethery, died this morning at the family home 1716 Fifth Avenue South after more than a week of critical illness from athenza and pneumonia. He was the couple's only child.

Walter W. B. Nethery Fifth’ Avenue South

Accommodating Merchant Helped Needy Families in Alabama

John A. Meadows of Trinity Mountain praises Ben Patterson a Mor ran county merchant noted for courtesy and fair weight, aiding distressed families with dry goods and groceries. He recalls a Christmas carload of dolls and fruits given to children, urging Patterson to broaden his work across Alabama.

Salgo Ben Sates Moulton Pike Patterson Morran County Alabama John A. Meadows Trinity Mountain

Incomplete financial figures fragment surfaced in OCR

A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered numbers and monetary values including 614 270 01 150 111 862 12 9 228 76 and 5 248 724 88 with no clear context or entities. No identifiable people organizations or locations are readable in the fragment.

Prices Offer On Fertilizer And Insurance Ahead Of Orders

We advise Mr. Farmer to secure our prices for 10-2-2 fertilizer and 16 percent wid before placing orders. UN On Supply Co. located next to Princess Theatre on Second Avenue, Albany, Alabama urges customers to save money by acting now.

Princess Theatre Second Avenue Albany Ala

Woman credits Thedford's Black Draught for husband recovery

A Georgia woman recounts her husband’s severe abdominal injury and drastic weight loss from illness. After three doctors failed to help, a large dose of Thedford's Black Draught eased his constipation and he began to recover promptly.

Rossville Kate Lee Able Histahd Thedford

Morgan County Tax Collector Candidates Named

A series of notices announce several candidates for Tax Collector of Morgan County. The names include Samuel E. Roper F. bs ae James A. Forman Jack A. Robinson Bansdbe and Harvey, all seeking the Democratic primary nomination and the votes of Morgan County citizens.

Ghrenetalie Morgan County James A. Forman Morton County Rimary Jack A. Robinson Democra Senate Bansdbe Wea Nom County

Gunn Listed as Candidate for Morgan County Tax Assessor

For tax assessor Thomas H. Gunn of Trinity is announced as a candidate in the primary. The filing signals a race for Morgan County tax assessor.

Thomas H. Gunn Trinity Morgan Pees Ratio

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