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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1930

Page

5

It's Pretty Hard by Winifred Black

A narrator caring for her brother in his final days recalls cooking memories and old friends. The piece weaves in childhood, neighbors in Brother Sammy’s town, and a long list of names from the family and visitors. The tone mixes nostalgia with a quiet, intimate struggle over duty and emotion.

Winifred Black Brother Sammy Sammy Manila

Lose Fat with Kruschen Salts Weight Reduction Ad

An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily mineral mix to purify blood, aid kidneys and bowels, and melt fat. It promises energy, clearer skin, and a youthful look with a half teaspoon in hot water each morning, selling for 85 cents with a money back guarantee.

Thompson Drug Co America Kruschen

Estelle Speer Birthday Party Highlighted by Games

A birthday party for seven year old Estelle Speer was hosted Monday afternoon at her parents home on Sixth Avenue West. Guests played games, Christine Gardener won a prize, and a birthday cake with seven candles centered the prettily set table. Many gifts were given and flowers adorned the home.

James Ratliffe James Webster Ratliffe Elmer Loyd, Jr Mildred Marjory Johnny Hannigan Eugenia Frances Beverly Hodges Shirley Pride Bragg Betty Carlisle Paul Scherer Marjory Worley Davis Speake Warren Danny Ratliffe Sam Rogers, Jr Earle Joyce Lee Bobby Peterson Wendalyn Joyce Gray L. W. Johnson Sanders Cortner, Jr Mary Glover Carl Bernard Conley Robert Sittason, Jr Wanda Dell Mitchell Knoxville Tenn Jean Ellen Polytinsky Sixth Avenue West Annie Estelle Speer Christine Gardener Sarah Carmack

The Marry-Go-Round and the Rib of Man

A humorous unsigned essay argues against female tyranny over men, claiming women are a ribbed force never to rule the world even as they gain independence. The piece labels women as forever linked to husbands and home life, with playful Polemic tone and moralizing quips.

Selah King Features Syndicate, Inc

Luncheon Honored Guest Judge Stubblefield Attends

Tuesday evening the local event honored Judge J. R. Stubblefield of Eastland Texas as a guest at a luncheon. Mrs T C Chandler hosted a luncheon for her mother Mrs W J Keith of Nashville Tennessee visiting for a few days. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets Friday at 3 p.m. at the Y M C A with Mrs H L Spencer speaking on current events.

William Singleton Nashville, Tenn Arthur Nebrig J. R. Stubblefield Eastland, Texas Keith T. C. Chandler W. J. Keith Woman's Christian Temperance Union H. L. Spencer

Local Family News From Brevard to Eastchurch Street

Mrs Joe Duncan and son Joe Jr return from North Carolina and South Carolina. Master Joe Dun plans a month at camp Transylvania Brevard NC. Miss Dorothy Daniels ill at Eastchurch Street with malaria fever. Mr and Mrs George Clem, Miss Mary Battle Hendrix, Tom Bowles Jr, Miss Carolyn Fussell, Joe Broadus, Miss Bluett Wallace and others noted in social items.

Joe Duncan Joe Jr Points North Carolina South Carolina Camp Transylvania Brevard N. C Dorothy Danels Eastchurch Street George Clem Mary Battle Hendrix Tom Bowles, Jr Carolyn Fussell Joe Broadus Bluett Wallace Messrs Marion Russell Otis Jeffries

Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Visits

Miss Julia Leigh Lynne returns home Tuesday after six weeks abroad visiting England and many European countries. Mr. and Mrs. W B Markstein spend a few weeks vacation with relatives in south Alabama.

Julia Leigh Lynne England Europe Mrs. W. B. Markstein South Alabama

Konjola Credited By Mrs Grace Porter For Stomach Health

Mrs Grace Porter of Louisville credits Konjola with curing long standing stomach trouble. She reports relief from heartburn fever cramps and headaches after meals and notable weight gain and vitality. The product is sold in Decatur and Albany and by major druggists in the region.

Grace Porter Route No. 4 Louisville Konjola Decatur Ala Thompson’s Drug Store Albany Drug Co Ady

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Emelie Sally Lunn Elizabeth Hyde Virginia Branum H. M Billy Joe Johnson Lois John Blair Harris Robert Stevens English Ashford Donald Nelson Charlotte Merla Speer Sarah Pruitt Harris Tucker Lera Joyce Stevens Mar- Allan Speer Delores McCluskey Bobby Nelson Thomas Earl Stevens Estelle Speer Master Ratliffe Sam Rogers Lelia Grubbs Hall Oak Street Eastland Texas P. P. Gilchrist Udge W. T. Lowe W. L. Padgett Angus McGwier Stubblefield P. O. Gilchrist Morgan County National Bank Mrs. Wade Lee Street Griffin’s Jewelry Shop Bank St Helen Rowland Helen, Rowiqand Percy Norton Bob Jervis Huntsville Seas Harry Carpenter Masters Buchanan Noel Cars the Rive Rufus Warren Fred Sheats L. J. Sneed Birmingham Lester Corbett Jasper, Ala Ness Ellen Julia Wert Hildreth Carl, Rob and Gus Hildr Des Moines, Iowa Leroy McEntire Frank Lide Bessie Haury Co. Re Stanaland Jasper Maude Brown Grace Anderson Clanton, Ark B. A. Turner John L. Proctor Gadsden Mrs. C. Cain Elkmont Springs, Tenn O' Co Parker Baugh John Wilder Baugh’s Infirmary Margaret Kathryn Nebrig J. G. Martin East Davis Street West Moulton Street Robert Farrish Herbert Farrish Mary E. Hodges Nashville J. G. Stratton Mrs. C. W. Jenkins J.G. McGehee East Vine Street Homer Smith the Benevolent Hospital Addie Goole We Department Store Robin Thomas Amwalyt Kent Radio Dealers Bessemer Dallas Hudson Dinef Beulah. Morgan John Hames Lona Chandler Chandler Robert Chandler Tildy Claridy Jake Hames Athens Rogersville Chattanooga Fayetteville Hutson Dallas Robert R. Banks Lee St Battle Creek Health Foods J. T W. Church St Mrs Sterchis Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc Second Ave Allen Allen’s Grant St Princess Wall Street
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