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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1924

Page

5

Melody Inspires 1924 Mothers Day Tune By Richmond Family

Sixteen month old Melvin F Richmond becomes the muse for a nationwide Mothers Day song. His mother grandmother and great grandmother sing him to sleep as Jack Richmond, a noted songwriter, turns the lullaby into a modern melody. A major movie publisher approves it for 1924 Mothers Day. Millions may hear the tune, though Melvin cares little about the reach.

Melvin F. Richmond Melvin Nettie Richmond Pauline Davis Richmond Granica Ito Hita

AP Emphasizes Impartial News Across 1800 Newspapers

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Stella Vitae Proclaimed Blessing For Weak Women

Mrs M M Flemming of Rodgersville Alabama touts Stella Vitae as a grand treatment for serious female troubles. She says prior medicines failed until Stella Vitae gave relief, worth purchasing with a money back guarantee via Caddell Drug Co Advt.

M. M. Flemming Route 1 Box Rodgersville Ala Caddell Drug Co Advt

Readers peruse want ads in daily classifieds

Classified pages show job listings, services, and notices our readers scan daily. Ads highlight available positions, contact details, and company names shaping local hiring activity.

City Commissioner to Take the Stand

City Commissioner George Crawford supervised the police during the period in question. Witnesses for O Shaughnessy included several police department members. Holcombe, a former sheriff and current legislator, faced testimony about his reputation while defense argued over admissibility of a Montgome ry conversation. The jury paused as the judge ruled on the disputed evidence.

Associated Press Morilf George Crawford Police Patr Ian Ness Ofs Nahnessy O'Shaughnessy New Orleans W. H.holcombe, Jr Greensboro Alaislature Robert. C. P Montgomery County R. A. Strong Escambia County C. E. McCall Holcombe Phelns Montgomery Mobile Ervin

Underwood Quits Kentucky Candidacy for McAdoo

Oscar W. Underwood Alabama withdraws from the Kentucky race for the Democratic delegation to the national convention. He cites party success as the reason. McAdoo aides say the move gives him uncontested claim to Kentucky 26 votes and paves the way for a unit rule at the state convention.

Associated Press Lexington Oscar W. Underwood Alabama William G. McAdoo Kentucky Underwood McAdoo Treasury

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