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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
2
Probe of World War frauds faces long road ahead
A House probe into wartime profiteering and fraud faces delays amid questions of past prosecutions. The piece notes alleged overpayments to companies, misused contracts, and vast losses in meat, aircraft, and supplies. It argues for full accounting and restitution if wrongdoing is proven, with Harding seeking funds for prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
South Dakota
Michigan
Motors Company
Platesi
Nada
Anurs
Harding
Congress
Henry Ford Leases Sought for Muscle Shoals
A clashing feature notes Ford's proposal to lease and operate the Muscle Shoals property from the federal government. The War Department reportedly prompted the offer, with several articles citing Ford’s broader aims to use wealth for public service and industrial efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscle Shoals
Henry Ford
Ford
War Department
Manufacturer
Baltimore
Henry
Henry R
Rasan Plans Major Lease Spending Cited By Caveiturists
Rasan intends to spend over two hundred million during the lease term, a plan Caveiturists denounce as wasteful and useless. Henry is referenced in a toast following the remarks.
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Rasan
Henry
Rise of Pinchot In Pennsylvanias Gubernatorial Race
The Pennsylvania Republican primary chose Gifford Pinchot for governor. He is praised as a conservation leader and thinker, with strong backing from his wife and women voters. The piece notes Pinchot's independence from party bosses and predicts impacts beyond Pennsylvania.
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Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Theodore Rodescalt
Tweis’ En Harding
Roosevelt
Anchot
Wilson
Beern
Harding
Albert J
Beveridge
Harry
New
Indiana
Yivania
Old Guard
Muscle Shnockers Skeptical of Water-Power Project
Capper's Weekly notes the Muscle Shnockers question the F position and argue a water-power plan may aid agriculture. they caution the project could be very large and imply a one cent per pound duty on nitrate.
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Knoe Se
Agricult
Capper
Present Time Prompts Action On Resolved Intent
The passage urges immediate effort, noting time passes relentlessly and tomorrow never comes. It argues the present moment offers the only chance to act on good intentions, warning postponement schemes fail to materialize. It emphasizes maintaining equilibrium while making new resolutions.
Indignity Suffered by Dr Dowling Sparks City Outcry
Dr J D Dowling of the health service at Birmingham was abducted from his home by unknown men and severely beaten in a secluded spot outside the city. The assault prompts strong calls for prompt action and united citizen support to curb the emerging anarchic threat in the Twin City area. Two local businessmen, T A Bowles and Clyde Hendrix, were honored at the Alabama Bakers Association session in Mobile, with Hendrix named president of the Tennessee Valley banks chain. Bowles was praised for his long-standing successful management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dowling
Health Service
Birmingham
Birmingh
Alabama Baker's Association
Mobile
T. A. Bowles
Clyde Hendrix
Hendrix
Tennessee Valley
Banks
Bowles
Office Cat Pokes Fun at Car Lust in Lighthearted Column
A humorous office column playfully notes that even without a car, employees can enjoy the idea of owning one. The piece mixes teasing lines about automotive dreams with light workplace camaraderie and a wink at idle wishful thinking.
Captain McCollum to Explain Training Camps Here Thursday Night
Captain F S McCollum of the Sixth Infantry will speak at the chamber of commerce Thursday about Citizens Military Training Camps. Mayor Payne urged public support and invited civic groups and women to attend to learn the program and encourage local applicants for Camp McClellan Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCollum
C.C
F. 8. McCotlem
Chamber of Commerce
MrcClelan
E. C. Payne
Payne
Fourth Corpa
McClellan
Ala
Albany
Camp McClellan
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Moving Picture Houses
American Legion
National Guard
Boy Scout
Thaintog Wei Danto
McDiellam
Ushde
Basin
Albany Carpenter Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
Albany carpenter Wilson of 603 Commercial St. testifies that heavy lifting weakened his kidneys and caused back pain and irregular secretions. After using Doan's Kidney Pills his symptoms eased, restoring sleep and relieving aching in the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion
Dean
Albany
Wcx Wilson
Carpenter
Commercial St
Doan
Harmless Preparation Claims Relief for Catarrh
Fragmented ad copy alleges a remedy to remove catarrhal mucus from the throat and reduce inflammation. It includes garbled phrases about clothes and a product named Mayr's Wonderfe with dubious claims and unclear dosing guidance.
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Mayr
Tefand
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