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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
3
The article suggests using a plain white bedspread and sewing in appliqued rose clusters from chintz to add color. It also mentions matching a linen dresser scarf with scalloped edges and leaf frills, plus applique blooms on curtains for cohesive bright touches.
A light exchange about hiring a singer for a film screening prompts jury of opinions. The dialogue hints at how musical interludes influence audience perception of the pictures.
Young William Shell celebrated his fifth birthday with lemonade games and cake at home. Numerous friends were invited and gifts were exchanged. The event featured decorations with sweet peas and a joyful group of attendees.
In Mt Airy North Carolina widow Mrs Sarah M Culp testifies she suffered years of womanly and stomach troubles yet improved after about six bottles of Cardus Women’s Tonic. The ad urges readers to try Cardus with a Chattanooga Medicine Company Ladies Advisory Department address included.
The Decaturs Daily notes the arrival of a newborn with a cute engraved announcement card. The item highlights the celebration and marks the family’s joyous news in a concise local notice.
M P A Sendergaard dairy specialist assists Decatur Ice Cream Co in making creamery butter and praises progress in the South. J P Quinerly of Auburn Alabama, government dairying agent, aids local dairymen. Swift & Company and Huntsville managers head to Chicago for ten days. Various local figures visit, travel, or attend events in Alabama and nearby states.
Advert explains Eddy's Black Pills relieve ailment in 24 hours and cost 25 cents at druggists. Ends with a brief, promotional note.
Four officers with Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Cunningham leading the party faced ambush by moonshiners 22 miles from Hartselle. Deputies Jones Simmons and Tom Payne joined in the raid. The exchange of fire occurred with illicit still operators. no casualties were reported.
Central Market announces its opening on Johnston Street in the Malone building behind 81 Jewelry Store. Wagons run daily to parts of the city with prompt delivery. J T Price, proprietor, invites past patrons to continued service from New Decatur 307 9121.
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