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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

Page

5

Nigel the Squire and the Red Ferret Legend

A fragmentary Victorian tale centers on Nigel Lor ing a young squire with his horse Pommers. With Samkin Aylward and John Chandos he pursues the Red Ferret, steals plans for Calais, rescues captives at Brohmere, and spares King John of France, earning Mary of Cosford’s farewell and Saint Catherine’s blessing.

Nigel Hinde Kestril Pommers Saint Paul Waverly Abbey Holy Church Samkin Aylward John Chandos Nigel Loring Chandos Edward of England Tilford Abbey Sam Aylward Mary Duplin Cosford St. Catherine Winshelsea Calais Channel Aylward Ia Brohmere Brohmere Brittany John France Ng Mary

Doyle and the legends of Nigel Loring and Sherlock Holmes

A sprawling lecture-like account traces Sir Arthur Conan Doyle born in Edinburgh to boyhood schooling at Stonyhurst and Edinburgh University, then whaling, medical service, and literary fame with Sherlock Holmes. It interleaves Doyle’s works with Nigel Loring and a medieval Abbey tale featuring Abbot John, Brother Simuel, and a battle between a wild yellow horse and monks.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Edinburgh Charles Stonyhurst College Edinurgh University Arctic West Africa Southsea Sherlock Holmes Dr. Bell Edinburgh University Dr. Doyle White Company Nigel Conan Doyle Sir Conan Doyle Sussex England Loring Waverly Abbey Tilford Nigel Loring Stirling Sluys Waverly Lorings Philip and James John Simuel Franklin Aylward Windeon

Imitation Chill and Fever Tonic Faces Low Demand

The 666 tonic reportedly has more imitations than any rival, but consumer interest remains weak. Retailers note crowded shelves of lookalike bottles while original product struggles to attract buyers.

Her Choice Florence Girl Says She Prefers Freedom

A Florence girl declares she would rather be independent than endure continued interference. She voices a personal resolve amid the ongoing discussion surrounding her future and autonomy.

Florence Ben Koston

Standings and results from yesterday weather affected games

Yesterday results include Little Rock 3 New Orleans 0 and St. Louis 2 Washington 1. Detroit 9 Philadelphia 7 and Boston 2 Chicago 1. Birmingham at Atlanta Memphis at Mobile Nashville at Chattanooga. Today Cleveland at New York St. Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston.

Nashville - Chattanooga Little Rock New Orleans Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Mobile Memphis St. Louis Washington Detroit Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cleveland New York THERN Memphis van Neae Een Crese Hee Birmingham Paddeedebase ABE Nashville Pea Edenter Rendre Ctarbanens Oe Atlanta Eee Ie Aroha Communererenenee Chicago Bee Rhe Baphans Ine Eehaecereawe

Pittsburg Triumphs 7-6 Over New York in Fifteen Innings

Pittsburg defeats New York 7 to 6 after a 15 inning game. Boston faces Pittsburg while Brooklyn plays Cincinnati and New York lines up against Chicago. Philadelphia meets St. Louis later tonight.

Cincinnati San Nweteewnbenen Eenteneertretenees Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago Ehewaaheunmeeesewe TN Ihrik Sinaps Tag Philadelphia Pedene Louis New York Boston St. Louis

Man-eating shark sign puzzles a visitor in La Jolla

In La Jolla near San Diego a young girl Nellie and her mother, new to town, tour the sights. They notice a "Man-eating shark. Fifteen cents adm." sign in front of a museum and later return to see if the sign remains. The girl asks if the shark is still being fed.

la Jolla San Diego Nellie Pittsburgh

Dean’s Kidney Pills Promised Relief From Back Pain

Albany resident describes relief from weak kidneys and back pain after using Dean’s Kidney Pills. Testimonial states improvement after one box and urges others to try the remedy advertised by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.

Albanya F. B 4Th Ave Albany Dean Bam Slad Foster-Milburn *O Buffalo N. Y

Washington hosts 42 accredited foreign diplomats

In Washington there are 42 accredited representatives of foreign governments. Many unofficial nationalists seek recognition, led by Irish, Ukrainian, Armenian, Lithuanian and Albanian figures. Monaco and San Marino are the only small republics without representatives.

Washington Monaco San Marino

Rub My Tism Advertisement Claims Powerful Cure

An old style ad touts Rub My Tism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected cuts and cures old sores and tetter, presenting itself as a universal remedy in a period voice.

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