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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1927

Page

2

Tennessee Society aims to broaden a patriotic lineage network

H W Hill announces a plan to expand the Tennessee Society's reach across Limestone County and beyond. Officers including F W Paugh discuss forming a broader roll of descendants of those who fought in the Revolution and Civil War, emphasizing national service and American heritage.

Werk F. W. Paugh Tennessee Society Tennessee Madison Soc A Pt Ie American Co United States Messee Valley H. W. Hill

Contradiction In Story Told Jury Brings Sharp Row

The article recounts testimony in a defense with nine year old Lorraine answering only one question about aiding her mother. Gray described becoming a corset maker and sat upright in court while Mrs. Snyder showed visible distress, sometimes clutching her forehead.

Lorraine Gray Mrs. Snyder

Five Fined for Drunkenness in Local Courts

Five defendants faced local police court this morning. Four were charged with drunkenness and one with disorderly conduct, each fined 18 dollars and 60 cents.

Red Cross Leader Henry Baker Lectures on Mississippi Flood

National disaster relief head Henry M. Baker arrives in the South directing American Red Cross forces to mitigate loss of life in the Mississippi flood area amid widespread damage.

Henry M. Baker American Red Cross South

Cain lands cut cotton acreage in county east section

Operators of the Cain lands shrink cotton plantings from 1000 to 7160 thousand this year and plan to grow other crops. Lonnie Cain says the crop is well advanced with good weather aiding progress.

Lonnie Cain

Jazz Orchestra At The Princess

Readable lines describe a jazz ensemble performance titled Jazz Orchestra At The Princess and a child band nicknamed Kiddie Band. The item presents a local arts event focusing on music groups and a venue named The Princess.

Jazz” Orchestra The Princess

Enjoy Program At Ward School

A large crowd enjoyed a program last night at the First Ward school presented by the Girls Scouts and the Parent Teachers Association. Between acts, the Kiddie Band from the schools performed as part of the senior class play Clarence, to be shown at the Princess theatre on May 6.

William Hale Thompson Chicago William McAndrew Thompson First Ward Girls’ Scouts Parent-Teachers’ Association Clarence Princess Theatre

Printing at Albany 46 Offers Low Prices

If you need commercial printing this is advertised to call Albany 46 and get printing done at the lowest prices.

Albany

Britnell to Welcome Travellers Protective Association

Ben Britnell, a prominent young local attorney, has been chosen by the Chamber of Commerce directors to deliver the Juniors welcome address to the Travellers Protective Association as they hold their annual convention here Friday and Saturday.

Ben Britnell 7" Chamber of Commerce Travellers Protective Association

Classified ad call Albany in The 1000 paper

Readers are urged to place rental sale or trade notices in Albany classifieds in The 1000. The ad service runs daily with eight or six time want options.

Albany

Flu Epidemic Fears Spread in Somerville Area

Reports indicate a sharp rise in illness across Somerville and Waldermose districts with many cases over several weeks. Local doctors are overwhelmed as suspected epidemic strains prompt concern in surrounding quarters and Basigs await Decatur arrivals.

Somerville Waldermose Ba Sigs Decatur

Daily Ad Offers Bulk Paper at Eighty Cents Per Thousand

An ad fragment states paper can be bought at the Daily for 80 cents per thousand and offers delivery by calling Albany 46 for service.

Albany 46

Hall Will Leave The Hospital Soon

J A Hath who was seriously injured in an automobile accident at Wig iota Reagan is improving and expected to leave the hospital within a few days, relatives report.

J. A. Hath

You Know a Tonic Is Good for a Hungry Boy

A fragmentary line presents a rustic claim about a tonic that makes one eat like a hungry boy and then returns to normal. The wording hints at a historic or period advertisement tone.

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