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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement claims treating the liver kidneys and blood cures colds and related ailments. It touts a vegetable compound to purge impurities, promises quick relief by morning, and guarantees a refund if not pleased. A product blurb notes a 25 cent large tin box and directions for use.
Society pages note midweek bridge clubs and music gatherings led by Mrs. T. H. Alexander and others, plus a Saturday club event. A Side-Carson home wedding to Mr. Wallace Carson at the Lide home featured nuptial music, a midnight blue gown, and a southern wedding trip for the couple.
Mrs. R. G. Cortner will be hostess to the Married Ladies Bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Richard Harris of Town Creek is in the city for a few days, K. W. Jordan of Florence, Alabama, was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Garner.
The report notes Mrs Raimuel C Cook of Albany visiting friends Mrs J T Peer and Mr Frank G Hansel with Miss Itha Cook and others staying at Albany. George Ward of Birmingham and Mr B B Garner host guests as a daughter Alethea Allan is named by Mrs BB Garner.
F E Taylor is in Athens Georgia on a business trip while a local resident remains confined to bed for a week and unable to leave his home for two more weeks due to a flu attack.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce will cooperate in the state wide Clean Up campaign the fourth week in April. Mayor Dillehay will issue a proclamation soon. The Federated Women's club offers a $50 prize for the cleanest city with Albany favored to win. The bulletin urges citizens to begin cleaning early to avoid last minute rush.
A speech urges thorough cleanup of vacant lots sidewalks and dumps to attract business homes and residents. The speaker aims for Albany to reach 25 000 population by 1925 and to be the best city in the United States and the South for living and manufacturing.
Huntsville Daily Times editor J. E. Pierce announced his bid for delegate to the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Pierce is a well known Alabama journalist and is expected to run strongly.
A special meeting of Hermione Lodge No. 16 Knights of Pythias will be held at 7 p m Wednesday to confer the rank of Esquire upon four candidates. Lester Sheffield, Chancellor Commander.
Dispatch from Mexico reports a complete failure of the Mexican government to pacify the state of Vera Cruz as Felicista leader Roberto Cejudo continues to challenge authority. The San Antonio dispatch is dated March 23.
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