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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
3
Letter from Mrs M J Sancenrt praises a popular new medicine as a remedy for chronic troubles. She writes of personal improvement and urges neighbors to try it, claiming it cured discomforts and supported wellness.
The Doctor Pierce line expands with Anuric tablets now in drug stores nationwide. Promoted as a reliable remedy from the Invalids’ Home and Surgical Institute, it targets backache dropsy and urinary troubles. The label carries the familiar signature and aligns with Pierce's other products touted as tonics and reconstructors.
Mrs W S Russell entertained Saturday from 10 to 12 at rock in honor of Miss Mamie Maxie of Maryville Tenn guest of Miss Loondia Farley. Guests enjoyed flowers a luncheon and an ice course with prizes for high and consolation scores.
The Decatur Daily prints 2,200 complete copies daily and reaches readers in Athens Bell Mina Mooresville Green Brier Madison Trinity Leighton Town Creek Courtland Moulton Hartsgile Flint Falkville Cullman Danville Somerville Waldermosa Springs and rural routes. It promotes paid subscriptions and urges advertisers to use printer's ink to reach a wide audience beyond personal visits.
The Canadian Churchman reports Central M. E. Church Missionary Society meetings and lectures by Miss Ellen Groenendyke on Missions. It lists members assisting, social hostesses, guests visiting from various cities, and multiple local readings. Also notes on residents traveling, visitors arriving, and a sprained ankle incident.
Auction bridge event details list names Mary Pennick and Jane Odom among participants. Friday activities include Girls Card Club and Rosebud Club events featuring Miss Jane Odom.
T. W. Boyd, superintendent of the Southern Weight Inspectors' Bureau, is in Decatur. Louis Graham has returned to his home in Memphis after ten days with his mother. Judge H. Dent Minor of Memphis arrives Wednesday to visit relatives at Trinity. D. F. Green is in Montgomery.
The Ladies of St Johns Guild plan a cafeteria supper at the Guild house on Wednesday July 12 at 6 pm. Dr Samuel G Dixon Pennsylvania health commissioner discusses moral courage and how fear can worsen illness, urging vigilance without fear.
The Census Bureau reports January 1 population at 101,208,315 and a July 1 estimate of 102,017,302. Last year July 1 counted 100,399,318. Growth rates imply about 1,617,994 more people per year and 4,433 per day. Western states show the strongest gains led by Washington then Oklahoma, Nevada, North Dakota, and New Mexico.
A major coal company provides hot lunches to workers 200 to 400 feet underground. An electric range in a deep chamber cooks meals served in an underground restaurant at low costs. The program boosts comfort and productivity, with a notable rise in coal output in the first month after installation.
A listing of business and professional card advertisements illustrating printed or engraved calling cards offered by local printers. The notices highlight firms and individuals providing visiting cards, calling cards, or professional identity materials for business use.
Mrs J B Whittaker credits Thedford's Black Draught with preventing serious illness in her family. She says the tonic relieves headaches, stomach troubles, and colic, improving digestion and reducing sick spells. The product is advertised as pure vegetable and widely used for digestive aid.
United States naval experts inspected the German sub Deutschland after tensions with German authorities. Capt Koenig allowed an on ship inspection under pressure from Count Von Bernstorff, ending a controversy over whether the Deutschland would be boarded.
Athens Ala July 11 Special The county commissioners sold the old court house to M A Pope and workers tear it down for a new $100 000 building. Burglars struck Joe McDonald store stealing about $25 in goods. Bloodhounds traced to Coleman hill house but no arrests. Elk river overflow damages crops on small creeks and rivers. City sold the old water stand pipe to a Birmingham firm for immediate removal.
Wedding notices announce invitations in styles of printed or engraved cards. The Decatur Daily highlights quality and design for enduring keepsakes.
Washington reports new infantile paralysis cases across the country as the public health service and Congress move to confront the epidemic. The general service board meets to finalize control measures and a proposed $100,000 appropriation is set to be debated.
New York reports 195 new infantile paralysis cases and 32 deaths in the last 24 hours, raising the total to 1,278. Brooklyn accounts for 20 deaths and 155 new cases, with today's fatalities more than double Monday's.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ballas at 710 Canal Street died last night at 9 30 after weeks of illness and diligent care. Father paused work to seek prayers from Decatur worshippers and ministers. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 from the residence with Rev J J Cornish officiating. Interment followed at City Cemetery.
Washington July 11 The house committee on military affairs ordered a favorable report on the Moore resolution asking the secretary of war to verify reports that national guard troops were sent to the border in unsanitary cars and denied food water and proper provisions amid dilapidated equipment and poor lighting.
Invitations from the Decatur area announce a wedding for a couple named Dally. The notice lists venue and date details in a formal, traditional tone. Further specifics are read in the public announcements column.
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