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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

Page

4

Adelaide Thurston Shines in The Love Affair at Masonic

Adelaide Thurston headlines a strong cast in The Love Affair at the Masonic Theatre. The critic praises Thurston’s stage mastery and the ensemble’s capable work, noting standout turns by Graham Earl, Edwin Burke, Olive Artelle, and Sidney Blair. Manager Cagle’s seating policy is commended and the production earns high marks for polish and vitality. A promotional note for Herbine liver tonic closes the review.

Masonic Theatre Adelaide Thurston Miss Thurston Graham Earl Adam Trask Bishop W. R. Whitecar John Bishop Savage Edwin Burke Buckley Trask Olive Artelle Beite

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted For Cough Relief

When children cough a good deal it is time to take notice. A few doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup may ward off a spell of sickness. Price 25¢ 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Owl Drug Co. at

Owl Drug Co Ballard Ow! Drug Co Adv

Sheriff Sale of Morgans County Alabama Property

Sheriff R N McCulloch to sell at public auction the right and title of J C Hartsell in described land in Morgan County Alabama on January 3, 1918 at the courthouse during lawful hours. Execution in favor of Brock and Spight. Also a note of a found package near Gordon Drive to claim with ad payment.

Treet Hartselle Ore Ming Din Lorena Counce J. C. Fartsell Cp Tuary Court House Brock & Spight R. N. McCulloch Morgan County Alabama L. L. McCulloch

Pledge Signed by Prof. J C Tidwell for Morgan County Ed Sup

An applicant, Sept Henry J Willingham of Montgomery Alabama, pledges to devote full time to Morgan county Superintendent of Education if appointed. He promises to visit rural schools, supervise their welfare, and promote betterment, spending most time on duties.

Morgan County

Notice to Teachers Morgen County Payroll Pending

The teachers of Morgen county will so I may make payroll. J TIDWELL, County Supt. of Education.

Morgen County Tidwell County

Advertising Your Part In Business Growth

Advertising will always do its part while you must do yours to attract customers. The statement emphasizes shared responsibility for effectively using ads to gain business.

Fair Lillian Russell Demonstrates Gymnastics On Film

Los Angeles reports Lillian Russell entertains outdoor at the Kinemacolor Company on Sunset Boulevard performing gymnastics from football to punching the bag in a blue sweater coat and white skirt. She says such activity keeps one young and beautiful. A week from Monday she leaves for Chicago to lecture on Lilian Russell What She Does All Day Long with forty five Kinema color pictures to illustrate.

Los Angeles Lillian Russel Kinemacolor Company Sunset Bulevard Hollywood Moving Picture Russell Mind Russell California Chicago Lilian Russell

Freckles at the Capitol Theatre Draws Noted Cast

Reputable newspapers praise the sentimental play Freckles and the supporting pieces. The cast includes Delancey Barclay Edwin Booth E. L. Davenport and James S. Kitts with Cecile Yeomans Bryce Desmond Bernard Johnson and others from major companies.

Personal notes from holiday guests and job update

Wil Wyker returned yesterday to spend the holidays with his companion and is the guest of her parents in Pulaski. Omer Smith left yesterday to visit relatives in Pulaski. Allen Higdon has accepted a post with the Malone Coal and Grath pany.

Ania Bumnor Washigton D. C. Post Wil Wyker Cemper Pulaski Omer Smith Allen Higdon The Malone Coal and Grathpany Richard Coffee Athens

Delightful Christmas Club Meeting With Guests In Nashville

A social gathering hosted by Miss Alma May Lampkin featured Christmas decorations, a salad course, and games and music. Guests included Miss Mil dred Alexander of Birmingham and Miss Francis Stahlman of Nashville, with recitation performances and prizes for souvenirs. Several parties and visits to relatives in Athens, Murfreesboro, Pulaski, and Montgomery were noted, along with plans for theater and dinners.

Alma May Lampkin Santa Claus Mildred Alexander Birmingham Lillian Alexander Francis Stabiman Nashville Kathleen Almon Mabel Parker Margaret Penich Evlyn Blackwell Pancy Russell Edith Dogs Francis Stahlman Mary Grace Sanders Carrie Cartwright Mesars Russell Chrissinger Lamar Eyster Alex Hardage Jeff Buster Cecil Roy Thas Pola Madiline

La Follette Backs Wilson in Interview

Senator La Follette declares support for Wilson if he serves the people and threatens to oppose him if Wilson yields to reactionaries. The ad also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment, sold by Owls Drug Co, with prices 26 cents 60 cents and 1 dollar.

Indianapolis LaFolette Wilson

Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Eczema

The ad touts Zemo for eczema pimples rash and skin troubles promising quick relief with immediate absorption leaving no residue. It claims dandruff relief and skin delight after application and notes BE W Rose Medicine Co St Louis as maker with trial bottles offered at 26 cents.

BE. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis

Bulgarians Prepare to Resume War With Turkey

Vienna reports Bulgarians are enacting active preparations to resume war with Turkey. Dispatches from Sofia say noncombatant boys not due for service until 1914 are being conscripted and all troops are kept under orders.

Vienna Turkey Sofia

Wilson Leaves for Staunton Old Home

President elect Wilson, pronounced fit for travel by his physician, left Princeton for Staunton Virginia to spend two days at his birthplace with precautions against cold exposure during the journey.

Princeton N. J Wilson Staunton Col

Vaccination Blamed for Girl's 86 Hour Sleep

Grace Odell an 11 year old girl in Sterling fell into a deep sleep lasting 86 hours after a vaccination. Physicians failed to awaken her despite all efforts. Local doctors and family believe the shot caused the prolonged unconscious state.

Engraved Visiting Cards Available at Local Office

Local business advertises engraved visiting cards and offers job work services. Customers are invited to bring their designs or ideas to the office for printing and customization. Service emphasizes quality and prompt turnaround for professionals and businesses.

Jealous Youth Shatters Romance Killing in Millbury

United Press reports in Millbury Massachusetts that Charles Adams a 16 year old boy shot and killed his sweetheart Clars Lemany aged 14 in a jealous murder suicide scare. The tragedy occurred as the couple met near a local mill where they often peered.

Millbury Mass Charles Adams Clars Lemany

Zemo Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement from B. W. Medicine Co of St Louis promotes Zemo a dandruff treatment. It claims rapid scalp healing and clean coats with no smell or smear and invites readers to try a 25 cent trial bottle via Dillehay Bros Drug Store.

Zemo B. W. Medicine Co St. Louis Dillehay Bros

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Buttrey's the Store of Fashion New York Masonic Cagle Tynist Sherife Gordon Drive Prof J.C. Tidwell Ala Henry J. Willingham Montgomery Werba & Leuscher Mizzi Hajos Lillian Russell Baltimore Chattanooga A. G. Delamater New York Sun Chicago News Pelphia Inquirer Herald Gene Stratton-Porter Limberlost Nell Twomey Anatol” Friedland Viennesse Pany Col Ind Perry Golden Belasco Marian GuspeTo Chauncey Olcott Wright Lorimer Helen G. Judson Skinner DeWolf Hooper Cotmuters Henry W. Savage Hart Schaffner & Marx Ederheimer Stein & Co Howard & Foster Stetson Samuel Spielberger Pricilla Club Bell Phone Mildred Alexander Honoree Miss Ashford Courtland Dorothy Workman Hal Beard Frost Mrs. Rawles Frank Stahlman Litle Francis T. Wert Miss Majors Murfreesboro, Tenn Reed Hurston Sherman Street John Black Misses May Robert Olliver Child J. T. Jones W. B. Crawford Luke Pryor Nancy Macca Martin the Masonic Henry Skeggs William Skeggs Johnson Street D.C. Cook Columbia, Tenn Lafollette United Press Old Staunton, VA Mutual Film Corporation Herbert Rice Brisher Brown Company Punch Comedy Company Delite Decaturs Dandruff Decaturs Darly
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