Sargon praised by Mrs. Bent after 15 years of illness
Mrs. Johanna Bent of 931 Jehl Memphis reports lasting health gains after using Sargon. She suffered 15 years with nervous indigestion high blood pressure headaches and insomnia before improving to normal appetite and restful sleep. She gained 15 pounds and endorses Sargon Soft Mass Pills as a mild dependable laxative suitable for older adults.
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Gorgon
Johanna Bent
Jehl Memphis
Bent
Byrd Browning Fights for Independence After Deserted by Larry
Byrd Browning endures a shattered marriage and a ruined home as Larry drains funds and betrays her with India. She sells possessions, moves to a rooming house, and finds strength by taking a banking job. Friends reveal the consequences and offer advice on love, honesty, and resilience.
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Byrd Browning
Larry
Jack Duncan
Mr. Hamilton
Byrd
India Campbell
Jack
Builders’ Supply
Jacksonvile
India
Pat
Beaux
Mandy
Mr. Pogue
Chet
Miss Browning
East 89Th Street
Goodby
Tomorow
Mister Browning
Fred
Tiny
Decatur Sound Structure Development Program
Decatur outlines a development program to improve sound structure and infrastructure. The plan emphasizes technical research, community input, and phased implementation to support local growth and resilience. Officials seek steady progress with measurable milestones and funding alignment.
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Decatur
River Rising Near Gay As Gauge Reaches 38 Feet
The Tennessee river surged higher with the gauge at Gay showing 38 feet as flood risks mount. Residents along the riverfront monitor crests while authorities prepare mitigation plans and evacuation routes.
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Tennessee
Gay
Temperature Stays Cool With 43 High and 21 Low
The day saw persistently cool conditions with temperatures ranging from a high of 43 degrees to a low of 21. Overnight wind remained light as skies stayed mostly clear across the region.
Episcopal Guild Pioneer Club Meeting Notice
The Episcopal Guild Pioneer club will meet at seven o'clock Friday. All members are urged to be present.
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Episcopal Guild Pioneer Club
Paris Style Hints for Evening Helmets and Wigs
Paris fashion notes evening headwear as helmets yield to long hair. Coral sequins with silver borders appear at the Opera while Egyptian bead pieces and silk wigs in pastel tones offer varied styles. Silver mannequins in cerements model headbands and caps covering the transition, featuring ear plates, pearl accents, and backward wear designs.
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Paris
Ceret
Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club Meeting at YMCA
The Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer club will meet at the YMCA Saturday evening at 7 o'clock.
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Teddy Roosevelt Pioneer Club
High Attendance Marks Athens College Reopening
Athens College opened for the new year with near full attendance despite influenza fears. Students and faculty returned Wednesday after holidays. Most absentees due to illness expected to report for war by next week. Classes were cut three days early, then made up later in the year.
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Athens College
Visits Cullman on brief Southern Bell trip
J. B. Cassels district manager of Southern Bell Telephone Company visited Cullman today on a short business trip, meeting local officials and inspecting facilities.
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Cullman
J. B. Cassels
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Bay and build at home
Roads are excellent leading from Cullman county to Decatur.
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Cullman County
Decatur
White Wonder Salve touted for catarrh relief in 1900s ad
A vintage advertisement claims catarrh worsens flu and colds, advocating local treatment with White Wonder Salve. It promotes a Montgomery Alabama company, urges readers to ask druggists for the product, and promises money back if unsatisfied. The copy emphasizes ease of use, greaseless cream, and a family jar option.
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White Wonder
White Wonder Chemical Company
Greil Bldg
Montgomery
Ala
Two Simple Precautions Against Influenza Epidemic
Do not panic as papers report an influenza epidemic. Maintain first class body function and avoid purgatives. Doctors favor Nujol as it contains no medicine and does not exhaust the system. Then protect nose and throat with Mistol for protection against influenza.
Dr. David recommends Mistol for nasal and throat relief
A doctor urges readers to use Mistol daily to guard nose and throat against flu germs. He touts nasal drops and gargle use with Nujol as a twofold protection, claiming easy application via a special dropper and harmlessness.
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Memphis
Caddell Drug Co
Alabama Drug Co
Suh
Sho
Fred Oberman
Littlest
Hill
L. A. Methvin
Woolworth’s
Als
W. Lafayette St. Decatur
B. D. Meadors Real Estate
Henry Klein
E. Moulton St
Pioneers
Bank Street
H. Mullen
Becond Ave
Alice Langelier
International News Service
Mother Nature
Old Dame
Alabama
United States
Health Department
Valley Milk Depot
D. L. Simrell and
M. R. Simrell
W. Church Si
Kolster Radio
Mrs. G. W. Collier
Goodyear
P. O. Box
Decatur Hartselle
Sheffield Anniston
Dr. David
Mistel
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