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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
6
Mrs. M R Wentworth, hostess at the Nunnally Social, claims men share the candy urge with women. She notes candy stores and smart marketing draw male customers as well. The Nunnally sales rep enjoyed her first visit and may base future work from Nashville.
In Decatur Alabama Daily editors publish a statement by S T Wert defending his client Newsom. He describes grand jury indictment, prior discussions with Lynne and Hutson, and requests that a higher court decide bail and lower court judgment, alleging state counsel resisted. He urges equal prominence for the statement.
New Orleans leads with 38 wins in 62 games while Memphis sits at 35 26 in 61 games. Birmingham 33 27 at .550. Nashville 33 28. Chattanooga 29 31. Atlanta 28 33. Mobile 22 61. Little Rock 22 87. Yesterday Birmingham defeated New Orleans 5 4 and Mobile beat Atlanta 8 7 with Memphis over Chattanooga 7 3. Little Rock Nashville postponed.
Thos Burfoot who runs the Jeff Davis five miles west of Decatura delivered the season's first cotton bloom today. The bloom arrived seven days earlier than last year when Burfoot was first to bring in a bloom.
A state penitentiary agent transported five Lawrence county prisoners to the state pen this morning. Dockets list Jack Reevs and Walter Willingham for murder with five years and life sentences respectively, Dixie Pearson for murder at ten years, John Warren for murder, and Charlie Brown for burglary at 25 months.
The ad promotes a Home on easy payments program by Morgan Furniture Co location 118-1m near Mammoth Cave. It lists an all inclusive 2 day trip to New Decatur starting June 16 with a total cost of 11.45 including land and expenses and notes L N Agent contact.
An inquiry asks readers if the Morgan Varviture Company has fully furnished their homes, suggesting a sales pitch or promotional inquiry. The note uses a single question line to prompt potential customers about complete home outfitting.
A period medical advertisement urges women to seek Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription a tonic for women fighting illness. It promises to restore regularity reduce inflammation and revive a pale look plus a non alcoholic formula from native herbs. It also advertises a free 136 page women’s health guide and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowel regulation.
Old papers advertise Morgan Furniture Co products and complete home furnishing services with emphasis on quality and value for readers seeking furniture deals from a local provider.
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