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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented lines mention amounts and donations but lack context. Readable elements include numeric values like 1.76 and 8.50, with phrases suggesting contributions or distributions. The overall story is obscured, leaving uncertainty about people, places, or events.
The 1948 Michigan senator Truman H Newsberry was convicted of fraud and conspiracy in his senatorial campaign. The historic verdict sent a wealthy politician to federal prison and stirred debate on ballot box manipulation and political funding.
An executive committee claims Congress spent 2 million dollars on war investigations, charging Democrats and Republicans alike with waste. They allege the majority used force to obtain non-material items for party gains and warn voters against electoral propaganda funded at that cost.
An old advertisement urges readers to take one Calotab at bedtime to purify the system and prevent influenza or severe cold. It promises a cleansed liver, refreshed body, and restored appetite next morning with no side effects. Calotabs sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
A fragmented OCR item notes a large sum being taken from national funds by a predatory congressional majority. The text suggests financial plunder or misuse during a period of political control. No clear names or dates are readable in the excerpt provided.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as safe for all users and claims the product eases nervousness and ringing in the head. It attributes the signature to E.W. Brove on the oc. with emphasis on the single product name Bromo Quinine.
Paid notice announces a candidate for Congress in the Eighth District subject to the May party primary.
The notice lists several candidates authorized to seek the Democratic primary for Morgan County Tax Collector. Names include F. M. Hamilton James A. Forman Pack A. Robinson W. T. Ransom and Es Hill. Supporters are urged to vote and influence in the primary. Also Harvey Drinkard is mentioned as seeking a Tax Collector post in Harwin County.
Thomas H. Gunn of Trinity runs as a Democratic candidate for Tax Assessor in Morgan County. H O. Troup also seeks the Tax Assessor post, contingent on Democratic primary action. Voters are urged to support their preferred candidate.
An advertisement decries local catarrh sprays as ineffective and urges a blood-cleansing remedy from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta. It cites persistent symptoms and promises case-free advice from a medical director.
The document shows the Tennessee Valley Bank balance sheet with assets including cash and due from banks totaling 5 248 724 88 and interbank loans. Liabilities list capital stock 150 000 00 surplus 100 000 00 bills payable 4 877 634 00 and deposits 5 248 724 88 as of February 26 1918 February 21 1919 February 27 1920.
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