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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

8

Rub My Tism antiseptic ad

Powerful antiseptic Rub My Tism claims to kill poison from infected cuts cure old sores and tetter. Advertisement promotes medicinal use and general remedy claims without specific medical proof.

Patterson Family Vacation Plans and Local Church Notice

May 4 Lacon Alabama notes report Mrs Fannié Patterson and sister Mrs Lawton Lynn travel to Greenville Texas to visit relatives and will be away several weeks. Patterson also to visit daughter Mrs EB A Sandlin at Chickasha Oklahoma before returning. Rev EB L Renick of Hartselle filled his regular Presbyterian church appointment. Mr. and Mrs. L E Hart visited relatives at Cullman. J B Patterson left today with his …

Lacon Ala Fannié Patterson Lawton Lynn Greenville Texas EB. L. Renick Hartselle Presbyterian Church

Limestone work and charity drive amid Texas trip notice

The piece notes a limestone pulverizer starting work on Limestone Mountain near here with Patterson operating to grind rock for local projects. It mentions a Salvation Army fund drive aided by J A H W and others, anticipating a likely successful fundraiser after some effort.

Patterson Salvation Army Fonds Bs J.A

Farmers Delayed by Weather as Partners Report Slow Planting

Passing remarks from Carlyle Buck on a Saturday return from a business trip to Alexander City note Partners of South Alabama lag in planting due to adverse weather. Buck says business conditions remain generally good and trade is still heavy in the communities he visited.

South Alabama Carlyle Buck Alexander City

Button Mystery: Found Gold Cuff Button’s Owner Sought

The Daily Office seeks the owner of a found gold cuff button after polite advertising drew multiple lookers. The mate remains missing. the item is in Daily custody awaiting identification to return to the rightful owner.

Daily Carries

Patterson Seizes Lead in Campaign for Public Service Post

Albany businessman A. G. Patterson, a president candidate for the Public Service Commission, reports broad state support and expresses dissatisfaction with Kennedy's performance. He asserts backing from diverse professions and all regions.

A. G. Patterson Albany The Public Service Commission Kennedy

Strawberries From Mrs Rowden Honor Daily Staff

A basket of luscious strawberries from Mrs. Frank Rowden of Moulton Heights arrives at The Daily. The berries, grown on the Rowden farm, are praised as among the finest seen locally. A motion to extend thanks to Mrs. Rowden is unanimously approved.

Frank Rowden Moulton Heights Rowden

Sun Dial as Ancient World Timepiece Referenced

The sun dial is described as the world’s main timekeeper dating to about 700 B C An Isaiah reference is cited noting the sun dial shadow moving back ten degrees during Hezekiah’s illness The text mentions an automobile laundry named Frank P Lide in association with the piece

Thaz Hezekiah

Albany Council Set to Discuss Fire Waste Ordinance

The Albany city council is expected to meet in regular session Tuesday night to discuss the proposed fire waste ordinance.

Albany City Council

Sleeping sickness claims seven in Knoxville over days

In Knoxville seven people have died from sleeping sickness in recent days according to physicians. The latest victim is Granville T. Davis, a Southern Railway engineer.

Knoxville Granville T. Davis Southern Railway

Number 40 relief for rheumatism and related ailments

Mrs. 8. E. Sweeney of Pueblo Colorado testi fies that Mendenhall's Number 40 For The Blood eased long standing rheumatism headaches sleeplessness and stomach trouble. The ad claims the remedy helps eczema skin sores ulcers nervous system asthma throat and arterial issues and is made by J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana 40 years a druggist. Sold by local druggists Preuit Dillehay Co and Beason Cobb Drug Co.

E. Sweeney Labor Temple Pueblo Colo Mendenhall Igndture Adam Reiss Wis J. C. Mendenhall Evansville Ind Preuit Dillehay. Co beason-Cobb Drug Go Advereiner Ent

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