Irving Cummings Poses for Mutual Weekly on Decatur Street
Irving Cummings, famous film star, appeared at the Deliie theatre and was filmed by Mutual Weekly cameraman Ben Strarser as he exited a taxicab. The event drew crowds of theatergoers and showcased the metropolitan charm of the city. Cummings described early film experiences and predicted his next Decatur appearance will be in a picture rather than in person.
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Irving Cummings
Cerators
Deliie
Decaturs
Ben Strarser
Mutual
Mr. Cummings
Mutual Company
Cummings
Deliic
Tno Isiamond
Wia
Mimel
Louisville
Official Table Averages of the Sunday Schools of the Decaturs
This weekly report lists the class averages and attendance figures for the Sunday Schools of Decatur. It outlines totals by district, dates, and comparative progress across the network of churches.
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Decaturs
Remarkable Stomach Remedy Earns Gratitude Letter
Mrs. R. C. Smith of Owassa Alabama reports 17 years of stomach trouble and costly doctor bills solved by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She claims passing 250 gallstones and immediate relief with no distress after meals and urges others to try the product with a money back guarantee.
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R. C. Smith
R. No. 1
Owassa
Ala
Bille
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
A . Adv
Enlarged Hat Request in Family Scene
A humorous dialogue in a newspaper clipping shows a father asking for a hat size eight and a hatter noting the father’s habit of wearing small hats. The father insists he needs a larger hat because a baby is living at their house now.
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Hatter
New Decatur Jail Crackdown Nets City 81.20
Seven African American men were arrested in New Decatur for gaming and fined 11.60 each after a raid at the old city jail. The city collected 81.20 from the fines. Arresting officers were Chief Cobb and Officer Davidson. Names listed include Will Swaner Cal Jones Nat Eggleston Joe Pryor Mose Johnson Sam Burnett and Paul Drew.
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New Decatur
Hardage
Old City
Will Swaner
Cal Jones
Nat Eggleston
Joe Pryor
Mose Johnson
Sam Burnett
Paul Drew
Cobb
Officer Davidson
Express Office Prepares for Christmas Rush
Express leader R C Gardner says four or five experienced agents will join during the holidays to handle a surge in gifts. Do not open until Christmas labels arrive to help senders ship early while ensuring prompt delivery.
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R. C. Gardner
Cardui touted as a life saver by Kentucky reader
Ready, Kentucky resident Mrs. Laura Bratcher recounts long illness and failures with doctors before using Cardui the woman’s tonic. She credits eleven bottles with restoring health and strength and urges other women with similar symptoms to try Cardui now.
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Laura Bratcher
Cardus
Open Air Schools and Red Cross Seals Aid Health Programs
A nostalgic visit to the Elizabeth Mc Cormick Open Air Street and the open air school movement notes that nearly 500 open air schools exist nationwide. Some northern sessions run in zero weather while southern California Louisiana and Alabama offer milder climates. Red Cross Seals support these programs by funding experiments and providing food clothing and nursing care beyond public funds.
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Elizabeth McCormick
United States
California
Vouisiana
Alabama
Red Cross
Red Hhafch
One Reason Why Groups Fail to Keep Intact
A quip from an old judge notes that organizations fail because they do not stay intact. The exchange frames a skeptical view of collective cohesion and enduring unity.
In Need of a Rest
A humorous exchange features Fanmer Cobbles noting his son enjoys returning home after college to relax and watch the hired men at work. The dialogue highlights the contrast between college life and rural homestead ease.
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Fanmer Cobbles
Holiday Season Respite Prepares for New Year
The respite of a Holiday Season of relaxation and enjoyment is the best preparation for a coming year of renewed activity and great attainment.
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Side Hardware Co
First Baptist
Decatur
Central Baptist
Baptist
Hie&t Sitow Co
A. Serngtein
Mer
Church St
Solomon
Noah
Enone Oor
C, Payne LU
Imber CO
Omnis
A. Venice
Venice
Scalzi
Tiepolo
Lamb’s Ferry
Decatur Navigation Co
The
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Alabama
G. A. Hoff
Wm. E. Skeggs
F. A. Bloodworth
A. H. Hoff
City
Vents
Chattanooga Medicine Go
Ladiss Advisory
Chattanooga
Tenn
St. George Cafe
J.B. Murphree
Ecttice Service
Robertson & Alexander
West Tafayette
PHE Decaturs
Dillehay Bros
4Th Avenue South
New Decataur
Central National Bank
Central National
Apt
Bill
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