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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
4
In southeastern Asiatic Turkey rich moist land along the Tigris grows immense melons. During the wet season the river covers the beds, but when it withdraws the melons yield great abundance. Some watermelons are described by an American consul as large as flour barrels with a hare nearly as large, though quality varies from coarse to fine.
John Doyle died in Hanceville and the family will attend his funeral. Details are unclear in the readable text.
Poetry quote and social notes mix in a society column style item. Mentions Miss Pollard of Cullman and several local residents such as Miss Edna Pau of Madison Ga and Mrs. Ada Clark with Carl Handy planning trips. Includes brief updates on visits, departures, and convalescence.
Lamar Byster returns to Bell Mina today after a visit. Ay Spielberger and Samuel Spieller will visit relatives in Birmingham tomorrow. Neal Johnson travels to Sheffield to visit his parents. Ensign Henderson leaves for Birmingham for Salvation Army conference. Zeller Robertson visits New Decatur. Ed Green resigns as telegraph manager August first. Tom Reeder will succeed him. Sheffield Standard staff and local residents noted among visitors and guests. Local society events include Missionary Society meeting at Central Methodist and Willoughby church social. A. R. Patterson and others visit cities for business. weddings, visits, and family gatherings populate the social page.
Les and Frank Cook depart at noon for Nashville on a motor trip through the country. Mrs Jwart of Town Creek enjoys a home visit following a stay with Mrs Montgomery elsewhere.
The Alabama Good Roads Association urges universal participation by women in preparing and serving dinners for laborers building state roads. The campaign aims to place about a million days of work on highways over three days, with projected expenditures near 1.5 million dollars and top-level road improvements for Alabama.
Miss Annie Eliza Minor daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Minor of New Decatur former Leighton girl popular with acquaintances married last week to Walter George employee at Owls Drug Store Decatur The wedding came as a surprise to her Leighton friends.
Advertisement notes Herb ine for all disturbances in the bowels. Claims purification of bowel channels and promotion of regular movement. states users feel bright, vigorous and cheerful. Price 50 cents. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
Church notices request that communications be written on a card and mailed to the office so they arrive by Saturday noon for inclusion in the column.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 with worship at 11 The subject is The Institutional Church An 8 00 pm service features Rev Gordon Lang delivering the sermon at the church service.
Crow n Crow draws attention with large display windows. One side features glassware while the opposite side showcases a charming line of rugs.
Willoughby Church announces regular services tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The pastor will occupy the pulpit as usual with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Robt L Wyatt will speak at both worship hours this Sunday at First Baptist New Decatur The day includes Sunday School at 930 am All members and friends are invited to attend these services at the church.
Central Methodist Church announces Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Epworth League at 7 15 p m The pastor urges all members and the congregation to attend these services.
Rev. K. N. Matthews serves as pastor with morning topic Relative Values and evening focus The Jamey Light Revealed at the church.
The piece extols the mother as central to home life and child growth, comparing her work to sustaining elements like a hearth fire and water. It cites Ellen Key in the Atlantic, praising a mother’s quiet education through balanced demand, timing, and affection as life forming.
EAS-IT is the headache remedy sold by Dillehay Bros through leading druggists. STUTT'S EAS-IT comes in 10c 25c and 50c sizes with a guarantee to relieve headaches neuralgia or nervousness. Try it or your money back.
Purchaser secured for a desirable building lot in the Decatur residence section. Property listed for quick sale by IT M Dix of Decatur. Contact via phone 16 tf.
The convention of the Protestant church of the diocese of Land in Baltimore passes resolutions urging the ultimate elimination of the saloon. Nomination nominations are discussed as part of the convention's business, alongside related notices and editorial lines.
A Cincinnati school health notice condemns alcohol as a danger to lungs and TB risk. Medical authorities cite Dr Sims Woodhead and studies linking alcohol to acute and generalized tuberculosis, urging warnings in schools and public spaces.
An advertisement touts Bal lard's Snow Liniment as more effective for animal fleas and human wounds, claiming milder, more efficacious action than rival products. It lists prices 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and notes Owl Drug Co as the seller.
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