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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
8
Bank balance sheet fragment shows liability and capital sections with figures including Capital Stock Surplus Undivided Profits Reserves and deposits. It lists deposits at 533.35 and other items like certified and cashier checks and due to banks with unclear full amounts.
1918 Albany-Decatur Chautauqua opens with Youth program at 9 00 a m and superintendent led events. Admission ranges 15 25 cents with varied music lectures and performances through six days. Season tickets offer savings and support local committee amid war effort notes.
A WWI letter from J B Keltner of the 19th Engineers at Camp Wheeler describes learning French, reports good health, meals, and meals, and asks his mother to reply. He praises France, mentions the Y M C A, and notes letters from home while awaiting further news.
Private Marlin spoke on his rescue in France praising the Red Cross for saving him and restoring him to his mother. He described injuries from gas and loss of a leg as he urged victory and enduring peace. Miss Roberta Hicks led hymns while Postmaster Crawford helped with a cigarette toast at Ypres.
An advertisement advises drinking water between meals to flush kidneys and taking Anuric tablets to remove uric acid. It claims gout and rheumatism arise from poisonous uric crystals and prescribes a milk and vegetable diet with limited meat. Customers are told to send ten cents to Doctor V M Pierce, Buffalo NY, for a tin package of Anuric.
Thursday May 23 1918 featured Annie Alexander music class selections with Miss Flora Gardner and Miss Anna Bailey leading performances. The program included The Star Will by Miss Ellie McBride Clio Lovin and Lucile Phinizy Restio and a First Aid to Wounded piece. Vocal solos by Christine Woodward Aline Bares Maria Evelyn Calvin and Gertrude Johnson were listed.
Valdosta Georgia May 20 Five Negroes have been lynched for the murder of Hampton Smith and several others are jailed. Mary Turner wife of Hayes Turner who was hanged Saturday night in Brooks county was hanged at Folsom's bridge over Little River late Sunday. Authorities say she spoke against the execution and a gold watch of the murdered man was found on her. The murder followed two Negroes stealing Smiths shotgun killing Smith and wounding his wife who escaped and alerted others.
Prague declares a state of siege amid anti German demonstrations during a jubilee event at the National theatre. Processions cheered President Wilson and premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George as police lose control and further trouble is anticipated.
Miss Fannie Johnson leads Albany High School pupils in an 8 15 pm auditorium entertainment featuring local children in song and story. Admission 16 cents for adults 10 cents for children.
Lieut. Joe Woods has arrived in France in safety, a cablegram received Saturday afternoon by his father F. A. Woods confirms. The Albany youth left Camp Gordon for the coast several weeks ago and is among the town's most popular young men, with many friends glad to hear the news.
Jeremiah O Leary editor of the Bull, recently suppressed by the government, disappeared from New York on May 20 as he was summoned for trial on sedition act charges. His $2,000 bond was forfeited.
Albany reports a drop in rail travel as Uncle Sam tightens controls on tramps. Officials note a falling persona in transit with the floating hobos dwindling due to stricter enforcement and harsher penalties.
A store invites patrons to call and view its line of calling cards and invitations. The notice emphasizes showcasing a range of stationery items available for purchase and customization.
Dai Blackwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Blackwell, suffered a dislocation of the ankle after a horse slipped on Grant Street and fell, injuring itself as well. The boy received medical attention and the incident was promptly reported.
Public health warning urges vigilance over blood quality and disease resistance. An advertisement promotes Swift Specific Co. bottle products and offers free medical advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.
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