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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

5

Kimbrough Seeks Commditondd Vot Conservation Seat

A political advertisement proclaims Mr. Kimbrough as a strong candidate against John Wallace, praising Kimbrough’s farm roots, agriculture service, and statewide appeal. The ad is paid by Kimbrough Committee Birmingham. Also noted is a malaria remedy ad and an automobile laundry listing.

Kimbrough John Wallace State Board of Agriculture A. KL Kimbrough Committee Birmingham Abt

Fierce Named National Democratic Delegate Candidate

The Albany Decatur Daily announces J. Kk Fierce of Madison County Alabama as a candidate for a National Democratic convention delegate role in San Francisco California this June, contingent on the action of the Senatorial Primary.

Albany-Decatur Daily J. Kk. Fierce Madison County Labama San Francisco Cal Sienocranes

Jones Announces Candidacy for Democratic National Convention

National figure from Dulles, A. C. E. Jones, declares candidacy for the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. He seeks votes in the congressional district and asks supporters to back his bid amid party processes.

T.M. Jones Dulles San Francisco

Simpson of Florence Seeks Eighth District Nomination

A Florence delegate urges support for Simpson in the Eighth District to represent the people at the national convention. The message stresses strong leadership and asks for votes and influence in his favor.

Simpson Florence R. T. Simpson

Morgan County Tax Collector Candidates Named

Announcements name several candidates for Morgan County Tax Collector including F. M. Hamilton W. T. Ransom and J. H with requests for Democratic primary votes and citizen support. Harvey Derehas is listed as a candidate subject to the Democratic primary action.

F. mM. Hamilton Morgan County W. T. Ransom Morgan A J. H Harvey Derehas Thomas

Morgan County Tax Assessor Hopefuls Face Democratic Primary

Thomas seeks Morgan County tax assessor post under Democratic banner and Tierman O. Troup runs for Texas assessor with Democratic primary constraints. Name fragments indicate primary stage candidates.

Federal Reserve Probe Questioned By Illinois Delegation

King of Illinois led a House hearings inquiry accusing the Federal Reserve Board of permitting currency inflation and sending policy to speculators. He also charged discrimination against nonmember state banks and blamed the Fed for maintaining a high cost of living.

House Rays Committee King Illinois National State Bankers Association Federal Reserve Board Tate Fedral Reserve System

Decatur Citizens Boost Movement for Bridge Stock

Decatur residents pledge full participation in stock subscriptions for a bridge project. Athens leader E Frost cites local construction totaling 150000 for courthouse and planned 100000 hotel, 75000 church projects, while Pete Ballas discusses borrowing to aid the effort. Dr Frank Willis Barnett urges Decatur to lead and subscribe first, framing the bridge move as a regional economic test.

Cer Jones Hendrix Athens Limestone County Frost Pete Ballas Decatur Ice Cxtans Andcry Company Kiwanis Chub Sts Frank Willis Barnett Birmingham Age Her Kinede AL Jordan Decatur Tennessee Valley

Rail strike rumor circulates again nationwide

International News Service reports a general railroad strike may tie up all railroads and harbors, including New York, if the labor board rules on wage demands unsatisfactorily or if railroads employ delaying tactics after a decision.

International News Service Washington New York Labor Railroad Board

Blessings of Life and the Worth of Health

A reflective line stating that losing conscience leaves nothing valuable, and health is the second blessing after a good conscience. It urges gratitude to God for health and ranks it beside virtue, implying money cannot replace such blessings.

God Walton

Kidney Pills Endorsement from Albany Reader

An Albany reader backs Doan's K Pills for kidney trouble saying they cleared his backache and urinary issues after a short use. The testimonial appears in an advertisement placed by Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, urging readers to try the product at 60 cents a box.

Albany Evalee Churchill Soule Grant St Foster- Milburn Co Itr Buffalo

Milkinson Injured Riding Bicycle

Milkinson, the youngest son of T D Wilkutton, broke an arm yesterday while riding his bicycle. He lost his hold on the handle and fell to the ground, injuring his arm severely.

T D. Wilkutton

Irish Agitator Sentenced to Prison in Sing Sing

James J. Trish, an Irish agitator described as a criminal anarchist, was convicted and sentenced today in Sing Sing prison to a term of 15 to 10 years.

York James J Inie Trish Sing Sinz

Lumber Strike Hits North Woods in Mixed Midwest Walkout

partial OCR fragment notes lumber workers in the north woods are out in a strike affecting Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin. about 9 000 workers reportedly participate as certain mills or tunnels face closures today amid regional disruption.

Michigan Pene Wien North Woods Minnes An Wisconsin

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Swift & Company Lee W. Hudson Automobile Laundry Frank P. Lide Decatur Coal & Mfg. CO Autémobile Laundry Frank P Lide Aid. Politieva Congress Tierman O. Troup Tex Assernor Democrati Ie. Ae Federal Reserve Charles Milkinson Chiropractic M. B. Wooton City National Bank Wrigley J. H. Calvin CO Wholesale Distributors Wrigley’s Chewing Gum Victor Victor Records McGehee Furniture Co Bank Street City National Bank ‘Decatuk-Ala Wielbel Ses Seer Victory Liberty Bonds The Albany Grain & Coal Co Cahaba Thursto the Central National Bank Albany, Ala
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