Malaria Tied to Mosquito Supply Says Alabama Officer
In Alabama on May 15, state health officer J. N. Baker spoke via WSPA and WAPI about malaria prevention. He stressed the mosquito as sole agent of transmission and noted peak cases June 15 to September 30 while urging reduction of standing water and night precautions.
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Berger Returns To Active Duty In Line with Cubs
Johnny Berger, the Chick catcher, has returned to active duty after an injured leg sidelined him this season. Clarence Griffin, the pitcher hurt by a line drive on the finger, is expected to rejoin the lineup on Friday.
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Talkies to Open at Ritz Theatre in Athens May 29
The Ritz Theatre in Athens will formally open with talking pictures on May 29. Earle F. Oscar, manager, says Western Electric equipment has arrived and installation will begin with a factory expert present. Opening feature is the all colored all talking film On With the Show.
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Gallant Fox Struggles in Derby Preview Run
Gallant Fox, the Derby favorite, failed to impress in a Louisville workout yesterday. The colt tackled the mile and a quarter Derby distance in heavy mud, clocking an unimpressive 2 19.
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Assistant Chief John Bryant Improves After Illness
The many friends of Assistant Chief John Bryant learn he is improving after an illness that had confined him to his home for several days.
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In Depth Look at Missing Workers Count in Decatur
Public Affairs Committee of the Decatur Kiwanis club reports received returns from industrial plants on the number of workers missed in the preliminary census count. Industrial chiefs coop erated as data flow continues.
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False Alarm Sounded Here
Fire department responded to a false alarm from Third Avenue South at 6 45 Wednesday evening arriving to find no blaze or emergency conditions reported since.
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May Sees Record Low Fire Alarms In City
With May nearing half gone, officials report a new record for fewest fires in May. Only three alarms have sounded this month, one false. Losses from two blazes were minimal, likely under $100 total.
Pepso Ginger Relief Ad Ends Digestive Woes
A Decatur Drug Co advertisement touts Pepso-Ginger as a quick aid after meals for digestion and stomach comfort. It promises relief within two minutes or a refund from the druggist.
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Negroes Urged To Check On Census In Decatur
Negro residents of Decatur are urged to help verify the 2020 census effort by listing every resident. Officials say several Negro families believed missed in the first enumeration have provided names to ensure they are counted.
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Census totals check spans plant workers already counted
Officials report efforts to verify counts by sending questionnaires to individual workers in plants. No data yet on how many totals remain unrecorded from preliminary reports.
Campaign leaders urge Negro citizens to check enumeration
Campaign leaders today urged all negro citizens to verify their counts. If not enumerated, blanks will be supplied by The Daily to report them. The article notes a local figure nicknamed Preacher is back in jail for purloining turnip greens, with a plan to send him to the Tetorim schoo.
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How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts will remove fat by daily half teaspoonful in hot water for three weeks. It asserts increased energy, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and a younger feel, promising a money back guarantee if no health improvement is felt.
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Board to Meet for Ninth Street Methodist Church
Rev. M M Newton pastor announces an important meeting of the board of stewards for Monday evening at seven o'clock at the parsonage. He urges all members to attend.
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