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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
4
Police, Magistrate Bray and officers heard suspicions as three men were arrested for gambling. The court later exonerated the men of the charge while both sides remained ready to wager again, reflecting a volatile downtown gambling scene in Missouri.
The text notes ancient hygiene ideas and health concerns in China including smallpox inoculation and the value of clean water. It mentions deep wells some about 1,500 feet, reflecting early awareness of sanitation and public health.
Amid London eateries welcoming all nationalities, one restaurant stands out with an entrance sign reading For Japanese Only. The article notes a single exempted establishment amid otherwise inclusive dining venues.
Club calendars note Thursday auction bridge events hosted by Mrs. Lacy D. AR and Friday gatherings at Canal Street with Phil Humphrey. Mrs. Louise Anderson of Greensboro honored at a Bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs. Harry Carpenter. top score by Mrs. Will Cowder. Tuesday bridge at Mrs. T. H. Alexander’s with Mrs. J. Saunders top scorer. guest prize to Mrs. John Garrison. Attendees include Mrs. W. C. Bailey, Mrs. A. G. Hartshe... and others. Advices mention Mrs. W. R. Shelton's safe trip to Columbia, and visits by several local residents. D.A.R. meeting planned. multiple trips and visits noted.
An early 20th century Santa Barbara architect asserts adobe can cut building costs if properly fed. Tests show adobe bricks vary no more than six degrees between February cold and September heat and offer strong compressive strength. Proper plaster protection and waterproofing extend durability. adobe is fireproof and winter-friendly.
International News Zone in San Francisco reports brokers on the Pacific Coast must start at 5 or 6 am due to New York saving daylight. The San Francisco effort to adopt daylight time failed, leaving brokers to cope with the new, earlier schedule and empty streets in the morning.
Mrs G H Schill of Texas City says three years of head pain left her bedbound and she became a nervous wreck. After taking Cardus for three bottles she reports permanent relief and no headaches since, with a long history of uses supporting the remedy.
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