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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
2
The article portrays William Jennings Bryan at a Masonic Theatre appearance as still vigorous and sharp. It notes his age surpassing sixty since his 1896 campaign and recalls his Cross of Gold era. It highlights his striking eyes and even delivery while pledging that “they shall not pass.”
Fragmentary note mentions hot range and gas stove for canning vegetables and fruit and cooking meals. Cites Mrs. O. B. Cartwright and addresses gentlemen urging them to come out of deprivation and let women enjoy gate use.
In a reflection on the Tennessee valley bridge project, the author recounts mass meetings in Athens Huntsville Cullman Decatur and Albany to raise funds for a Decatur Albany bridge. He notes pledges of 75000 from Athens 100000 from Decatur and 200000 from Albany with hopes Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile will follow. He praises Morgan and Morgan County planners and foresees a united city on the Tennessee with a growing tri city area.
Public opinion has shifted toward railroads as revenue needs rise. Voter sentiment softens opposition to higher freight rates if railroads prove necessity and fairness, amid tolerance for private operators after mixed government results.
The Tennessee Valley Bank shows total assets of 27,500,00 with liabilities of 1,380,28 including capital stock undivided profits and reserve for depreciation Bills Payable and Deposits. Figures indicate the bank’s balance sheet components such as capital stock, profits, reserves, and payables.
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