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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1920

Page

8

Patent medicine claim ad from Evansville druggist

An old advertisement touts a patent medicine said to cure rheumatism catarrh constipation stomach and liver troubles eczema skin diseases boils and ulcers. It claims success after use and credits J C Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana with 40 years in the drug business and lists Preuit Dillehay and Beauson Cobb as distributors.

J. C. Mendenhall Evansville Ind Preuit-Dillehay Drug. Co Beauson-Cobb Drug Co

Kelloggs Tasteless Castor Oil Ad Claims Tasteless Formula

An advertisement promotes Kellogg’s Tasteless Castor Oil claiming laboratory labeling and genuine bottles. It says the tasteless reformulation removes the nauseating taste while preserving healing properties, and asserts children will take it willingly. Available at druggists in two sizes priced 85 cents and one dollar.

Kellogg’s Specee Kellogg & Sons, Inc Kellogg

Athens Auto Show Draws Daily Crowds In Unprecedented Run

Athens residents hailed the auto show as the best ever with daily visits from many locals. Trips home and abroad were reported as Miss Ethel Simmons and others returned from Birmingham and New York while a Vandy Glee Club concert impressed a full Athena audience.

Ethel Simmons Birmingham

Auto show trip ends with river crossing adventure

A mixed party of about 60 boarded a barge at the riverbank for a ride to Decatur. The craft stuck in ree tops but was freed and steered south to the river front. After landing at the wharf they reached the auto show by streetcar and enjoyed an all night stay before returning by train.

Athens Decatur Harris Tennessee

Guard President Wilson Closely On Duty In Washington

Radi cal police were stationed around the White House and secret service operatives were unusually active in Washington after reports that agents were en route. Precautions followed as officials tightened security.

Wagton White House Secret Service Washington

Tennessee River Drops with Record High Levels Reported

The Tennessee River continued falling as stages were recorded at 18.2 feet. Nearby towns showed varying levels with Chattanooga at 16.1 feet, Bridgeport at 9.7 feet, and Guntersville at 24.9 feet.

Tennessee Tennessee River Kattanooga Bridgeport Gunters- Ville

Doctor’s Liver Kidney Blood Powders Ad Claims Quick Heal

An old advertisement touts Dr Hitchcock's Liver Kidney & Blood Powders as a cure all for biliousness indigestion headaches rheumatism and more. It asserts the liver affects kidneys and blood and promises to purify the system, with a large tin box priced at 2 65 cents and a money back guarantee.

Much Interest in the S S Contest

Reports at State Sunday School headquarters in Montgomery show strong interest in the statewide attendance contest tied to the State Sunday School convention in Selma on April 27 28 and 29. Each town is allotted a minimum number of delegates to secure for the convention with additional delegates welcomed. Local chairmen oversee efforts, aided by posters and publicity, coordinating with Sunday school superintendents and postors to mobilize the delegation.

Montgomery Selma

Old Time Service Planned at Albany First Baptist

The annual old time service will be held at the Albany First Baptist church on Sunday April 26. Pastor Rev. R F Stuckey announced the postponement and stated the service is for both young and old.

First Baptist Church of Albany R. F. Stuckey

Decatur Citizen Endorses Dean’s Kidney Pills

Mrs Virgin Calvin of 1213 Fourth Avenue testifies she suffered kidney and urinary troubles after grip illness. She found relief after using Dean’s Kidney Pills, purchased at Dillehay Brothers Drug Store, and recommends them to neighbors. advertisement by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Decatur Virgin Calvin Fourth Avenue Dean Dillehay Brothers Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo, M. Y

Chiropractor M B Wooton Adverts Without Drugs or Surgery

Chiropractor M B Wooton advertising at City National Bank Building in Decatur offers treatment to remove the cause of disease with no drugs or surgery. Office phone Decatur 60.

M. B. Wooton City National Bank Decatur

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