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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
4
The text notes Masons from Alabama and across the United States converge on Birmingham for the largest southern fraternity pageant. More than 10000 Masons attend the ceremony marking the cornerstone laying of the new post office building.
The Owl Drug company in Decatur announces remodeling of its store. Plans include new lights fixtures and a new front and artistic interior decorations to improve appearance.
A long reminiscence poem about a father being a trusted friend to a son, praising his guidance and warmth. The text then shifts to multiple social notices and local happenings including a bridge party hosted by Mrs. T. A. Caddell and various community updates about residents and events in Albany.
To our many friends who assisted during the illness and death of our dear husband and father we express our appreciation for the beautiful flowers cars and tokens of love and friendship Mrs Wm Billings and family
Cullman resident L. N. Whitman stayed with brother E. D. Whitman yesterday. J. A. Buttrey travels to Birmingham on business. Harry Cline visits Hoisington Kansas native parents H. O. and Mrs. Cline. E. C. Payne council of Defense chair and W. R. Shelton in Huntsville for defense work matters.
Retail grocers must not sell sugar to manufacturers without a certificate from this office. The regulation covers candy makers soda fountains and soft drink makers but excludes public eating houses bakeries and home canning. Certificates issued after sworn statements at close of business today signed by W E Edmundson Food Administrator Mary 15 1918.
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