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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
6
Moncon May 20. The ex czarevitch of Russia is dangerously ill, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow. Bolshevik council demands trial of the former czar. Born August 1904, the heir to the Romanoff throne has been described as sickly from birth.
Advertises an external remedy for expectant mothers to reduce discomfort during labor. Claims women who used it avoided nervousness and bearing down pains while promising safety and ease at delivery. Warns to obtain from druggists and contact Bradfield Regulator Co. for more information.
W. A. Garry returned from a Mississippi business trip. Judge John C. Buster left for Birmingham and then Louisville on legal business. Prentiss Blackwell of the Tri-Cities Daily visited city yesterday while Chas. H. Austin Jr. is here on furlough staying with relatives.
The ad touts Calotabs as a harmless, delightful calomel substitute for biliousness indigestion and constipation. One tablet at bedtime with water allegedly causes no nausea or griping, and the next morning the liver is cleansed with no dietary restrictions. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents.
A Central Methodist church service honored Albany high school graduates with a polished program directed by Mrs. H. O. Troup. The ceremony featured an address by Rev. L. F. Goodwin and musical selections. Following, Miss Cassie Belle Robinson married Rufus Moore at the Robinson home with Rev. Dr. R. H. Wilson officiating before the couple heads to Birmingham ahead of Mr. Moore’s military call to Camp Sevier.
A college baccalaureate sermon extols the Bible in national life and the recent war efforts. Dr Molloy lauds liberty rooted in biblical ideas, recalls America's founding, and portrays the republic as providentially guided through crises and growth.
A fundraising broom sold multiple times at a mass meeting raised 110 dollars for the Albany Red Cross. Auctioneer Capt. Samuel Blackwell oversaw the repeated sale of the handiwork from the Albany broom factory, with bidders including R. McJilton, Percy Parker, Onis Young, A. B. Codring ton, Jim Morris, and others.
Hon A A Hardage was appointed a trustee of the Alabama Girls Technical Institute at Montevallo by Governor Chas Henderson. He will replace the late Judge J C Kempe of Moulton. A telegram notified him of the appointment and a board meeting is set for Monday at nine. Governor Henderson also named M L Robinson mayor of Cullman to succeed the late John L Parker.
A circular letter announces Oscar Lewis and James Weatherly will debate in Decatur on Wednesday May 29. No definite details on the clash are given. The message also notes a wet and dry campaign meeting in Huntsville on May 27 and additional state stops during the week.
All union men are requested to meet at Hardage hall on May 20 at 8 0p. m. for organizing a company known as the Union Sup ply company. R. H. Ellis, Committee.
The report names numerous Decatur Red Cross volunteers with hours contributed. Mrs. Will Wyker led with 21 hours followed by several others including Mrs. H. Ryan 4 hours and Miss Senson 3 hours, down to 2 hour entries for many workers.
Publicity Chairman notes times for several individuals including Mrs. W. C. Bailey two hours Mrs. Eugene Morrow seven hours Mrs. Allen V. Petters one hour Mrs. Dyke Echols three hours Mrs. Will Cowden seven hours Mrs. 8. W. Irwin three hours Mrs. J. G. Finley three hours Mrs. J. H. McMath seven hours and Mrs. 8. D. Johnson four hours.
Pupil recital under Miss Fannie Johnson held at Albany High School Auditorium on Monday May 20 1918. Names of students and attendants listed include Eliza Gooch Francis Blackwell Earline Johnson Barnard Buchheit Alice Green and many others. Scenes described include Cinderella at home kitchen ball and reception with the Prince.
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