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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1920

Page

4

Prophesies and Theories Prove by Past Week’s Vents

Memphis crowds applaud Jobin Pomeroy the famed Puratone physician and tonic founder. He predicts thousands will seek Puratone this week as testimonials spread of healthier, robust living and relief from gastric ills. Puratone is sold in Albany, Decatur, and Somerville with broader distribution via local druggists.

Memphis Jobin Pomeroy Pomeroy Albany Prent-Dillehay Drug Co Decatur Decatur Drug Co Somerville W. T. Ransom

Society News Brings Health Hope and Family Visits

Mrs. H. D. Grizzard of Birmingham shows marked health improvement after a serious operation with full recovery likely. Several families return home from visits, including Mrs. R. L. Jamon from Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. BE. M. Johns from Nashville and Decatur, and others from Sheffield Austinville and Tuscumbia as they attend events and funerals. The Berean club plans a Wednesday 3 o’clock meeting at Mrs. R. E. Hewlett’s Canal street home with full attendance urged.

H. D. Grizzard Birmingham R. E. Hewlett Canal Streets

Personal visit notes and local appointments recorded

Walter Lee of Tuscumbia visited his mother Mrs Minnie Lee over Sunday. B Luncheon club meets with S B Thompson on Wednesday at 11 30. Pat Kirkland is confined at home with an illness. E W Lindsey of Valdosta Ga is in the city and has joined Lyle Taylor Grain Co as salesman.

Ford Walter Lee Tuscumbia Minnie Lee S. B. Thompson Pat Kirkland Valdosta, Ga Lyle-Taylor Grain Co

Rev Smith to Speak at Shops Gates in Hartselle

Rev. B Smiths of Hartselle will speak at the Louisville and Nashville shop gates at noon Tuesday. Also noted, trout eggs hatch in 35 to 60 days depending on water temperature.

B. Smiths Hartselle Louisville and Nashville

County Court Organized Today by Judge Loewe

The county court was organized this morning by Judge W. T. Loewe for the trial of a number of cases on the criminal docket.

W. T. Loewe

Amendment to River Money Bill Fails in Senate

In Washington on April 26 a Senate vote of 26 to 28 defeated an amendment to the rivers and harbors bill. The measure would have increased the lump sum appropriation from 20 million to 27 million dollars. The motion failed this afternoon.

Senate Wai

Census Figures Show Population Increases in Several Cities

Census counts list Niles Ohio with 65 857 residents up by 21 161 from prior totals East Moline Illinois rising to 8 657 up 6 010 or 225 5 percent Shawnee Oklahoma growing to 15 348 up 2 874 as part of the regional census tallies.

Niles, O East Moline Ill Shawnee Okla

Time for spring health renewal with Dr. Pierce tonic

The ad urges use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic alterative to restore stomach liver and nerve function after illness. It promotes a spring house cleaning of the body and offers a 10 cent trial package via mail from Buffalo New York.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Invalids Buffalo, N. Y

Dreco Ad Claims 10 Pound Gain in Two Weeks

An advertisement features Mr. A. Crooks of 107 Emanuel St Mobile Ala praising Dreco for rapid health gains. He reports digestion improving back and chest pains easing and a ten pound weight increase after two weeks of use. The copy notes distribution by Albany Drug Co and Hilda Drug Co.

Mr. A. Crooks Emanuel St Mobile Alo Albany Albany Drug Co Decatur Hilda Drug Co

Odd Fellows celebrate 101st anniversary in Albany

Members and families of Nolenge No. 562 1 O F De cature No. 52 1 O O F Albany Lodge No. 159 1 O O F meet at Albany Lodge Hall on Monday April 26 at 7 30 p m to mark the Order centennial G W Norwood secretary Albany Lodge No 169 LO O Q F invited non residents to attend

Nolenge Decature Albany Lodge G. W. Norwood Albany Lodge No LO. OQ

Pepto Mangan Promises Red Blood and Vitality

An old advertisement extols Pepto Mangan as a red blood builder for women girls and men. It claims the product enriches blood increases healthy red cells and boosts vitality while offering liquid and tablet forms under the Gude’s brand.

Pope Ee Gude

Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic Promises Quick Victory

An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chol Misprint shows Quinine and Iron as the active ingredients. It claims Quinine drives out malaria and Iron builds up the system. Price listed as 60 cents.

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