Candidate announcements for congressional nominees in Alabama
Authorized notices declare Ed Almon as a candidate for Congress in Alabama's Highth district subject to the Democratic primary on May 11 1920. The Albany Decatur Daily also announces J Jerce of Huntsville Madison County as a candidate for one of two delegates from Alabama's Eighth Congressional District to the National Democratic Convention in San Francisco, contingent on the June primary.
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Ed Almon
Congress
Alabama
Albany-Decatur Daily
J. Jerce
Huntsville
Madison County
Obama
San Franin
Decatur Man Seeks Democratic Nomination for National Convention
T. M. Jones of Decatur announces candidacy as a delegate from the Eighth Congressional District to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco subject to the May 11 primary. He solicits votes and support from voters.
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T. M. Jones
Decatur
San Francisco
Simpson Seeks Strong Delegates for National Democratic Convention
A lithograph letter from the Eighth District urges sending capable men to represent the district at the national Democratic Convention. It emphasizes understanding local needs and asserts Simpson’s influence.
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R. T. Simpson
Floiste
Simpson
Morgan County Tax Collector Candidates Nomination Notices
Authorized notices announce several candidates for Morgan County Tax Collector. Names include M. Hamilton James A Forman Jack A Robinson W Tym J H Hill and W Harvey Drinkard, all backing Democratic primary action and asking for votes and influence from citizens.
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M. Hamilton
Morgan County
James A. Forman
W. Tym
W. Harvey Drinkard
Joye
Trinity man seeks Morgan County tax assessor seat
For Tax Assessor Thomas H. Gunn of Trinity seeks the Morgan County post subject to Democratic primary action. Herman C. Troup also campaigns for Tax Assessor with support from party primary voters.
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Thomas H. Gunn
Trinity
Morgan County
Herman C. Troup
Amu
Dem
Bryan Fires Opening Gun In Prohi Fight Amid Courtship Gossip
Ohio State Journal reports Bryan addressing prohibition contest with Musgrove and Weakley, urging harmony between supporters and urging first choice for Musgrove and second for Weakley. He criticizes Underwood’s record and argues for continued prohibition laws and delegates.
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Bryan
Meegrove
Weakley
Underwood
Senate
York
District of Columbia
Senator Underwood
John Barleycorn
Alabama
San Francisco
Musgrove
O’neal
Heough
O'Neal
Aged Physician Dies at Benevolent Hospital
Dr. John Wesley Willey an 87 year old Confederate veteran and Ireland native died last night at Benevolent Hospital after months of illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the city cemetery chapel. The city, including the mayor and council, honored him with a dignified burial as Ladies' Benevolent Society veterans and sons of veterans aided his care. He had lived on East Church street for a year.
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John Wesley Willey
Ireland
Benevolent Hospital
City Cemetery
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Decatur
Willey
East Church Street
Voters urged to support Patterson in Alabama election
A Decatur notice urges residents to elect Patterson as their representative, praising his competence and home ties. The message, signed by local leaders, stresses river area taxation and urges turnout on election day May 11. An accompanying note from Albany and Decatur comments on rice milling growth and domestic production.
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Pattam
North Alabama
Patterson
L. Gunter
M. T. West
Jno
I. Foote
W. Knight
M. W. Murray
Clyde Hendrix
W. W. Fussell
R. W. McGlathery
B. B. Pickens
F. P. Pettey
E. D. Whitman
Jas
Coutsas
D. Patterson
Decatur
Ala
Albany
Variance in Driving Rules Cited Between Valparaiso and Santiago
The report notes a lack of uniformity in traffic rules with Valparaiso requiring vehicles to pass to the right of oncoming cars while Santiago enforces passing to the left. This contrast highlights differing local regulations in Chile.
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Valparaiso
Santiago
Strangely Effective Dreco Healer Prompts Public Letter
A Huntsville reader lauds Dreco as a safe natural remedy after long Rheumatic agony. Annie Fullington cites reduced swelling improved digestion and steadier nerves from using the product. She urges others to try Dreco as Albany Drug Co and stores nationwide carry it.
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Annie Fullington
Meridian St
Huntsville
Ala
Dreco
Albany
Albany Drug Co
Decatur
Hilda
Local Church Sets Very High Record
The First Presbyterian Church in Decatur reports a record benevolence drive for the current year led by Pastor Rev. W. N. Shell and John D. Wyker. The church pledged $2,100 for one year, surpassing its quota and exceeding other Twin Cities Presbyterian churches. It also leads national Protestant churches in per capita benevolence gifts.
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Decatur
W. N. Shell
John D. Wyker
Twin Cities
Presbyterian Church
Prolific Country and its Abyssinian Cropping Pattern
A brief note highlights Abyssinia where farmers commonly raise three crops annually. It emphasizes the region as prolific in agricultural output and implies a structured, multi-harvest farming cycle.
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Abyssinia
Precept and Practice Behind an Unwashed Window Blur
A reflective note on how talk of a broad view often hides a narrow DIY contrast. The piece casts light on perception versus daily reality and the way small, cleaner details can alter understanding.
South Limestone Farm Sold in Major Alabama Deal
One of the year's largest farm sales saw Alston Boyd and associates sell 1,280 acres at Greenbrier in South Limestone, Athens to R H Walker, R A Smith and W H Nelson for 58 800. The buyers plan to subdivide and sell in small tracts while local development includes a new $100 000 hotel, a $75 000 Methodist church, and a $200 000 street contract delayed by weather. Architect Ben Price prepares plans for a 70 by 150 garage on the former Commercial Hotel site.
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Athens Ala
Alston Boyd
R. H. Walker
R. A. Smith
W. H. Nelson
Greenbrier
South Limestone
Athens
Ben Price
Methodists
Commerial Hotel
Cartwright “&‘'Schiffman
Clinton Street
Cost price store for Carnegie Steel workers sparks frank exchange
Supt J B Oursier announces a cost price store for 12500 steelworkers to curb profiteers. A profiteer questions its impact on other shops and Oursier replies with a humorous exchange about a Pike county farmer and a clerks’ inanity in a Pittsburgh station.
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J. B. Oursier
Carnegie Steel Company
Mr. Oursler
Young Farmer's
Pike County
Ouster
Pittsburgh
India Introduces First Auto Mail Service in Madras
The Orient sees a landmark postal advance as Madras launches the first auto mail service in the region. Officials say the system will speed distant communications and expand rapid delivery across the city.
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India
Madras
666 Imitations Warned Against as Dangerous Remedies
An advertisement touts 666 as a speedy cure for chills fever bilious fever colds and la grippe. It claims to kill the fever parasite and builds red blood cells for a healthy complexion. The tonic allegedly prevents recurrence after initial fever and suits those exposed to weather who can work without fear of salivation.
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Ural
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