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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
An advertisement from E. C. Payne Lumber Co promotes screens built to order and fitted, urging readers to act promptly before they suffer from flies and illness. The note emphasizes custom, ready-to-wear screens and the company name.
The Missionary Society hosts an ice cream supper on Saturday evening at the South Side Baptist church grounds to raise money. The Hartselle Enterprise notes community visits and local residents including Mrs. Edward Kingsbury of Gainsville and others visiting relatives, with several small itineraries and familial updates throughout the period.
Chas. D. Lane of Hartselle is in the city. Julian son of J.D. Thomas returns tomorrow from Pulaski Tennessee where he has visited his aunt. W. P. Adams of Huntsville was in town today. Albert J. Brave of Montgomery visits the Decaturs. Fo Ford of Birmingham is in the Decaturgon business. Perkins Carter, formerly with the Moulton Advertiser, is here vacationing with relatives. T. E. Morgan and daughter Virginia travel from Texas to Columbia Tennessee and were guests of H. H. Hunter.
A 19th century household guide lists methods to deter house flies using pyrethrum powder, carbolic acid vapor, white clover, bichromate of potash in sweetened water, and a formalin solution. It advises burning powder, airing rooms, and using scents to repel or kill flies.
An advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a healthful remedy for teething and delicate stomachs. It claims no opium or morphine and promotes stomach and bowel relief. Bottles priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.
The article extols a cafe in North Alabama praising its up to date facilities and a cheerful corps of assistants eager to serve day or night. It highlights Peter's effort to please customers and encourage return visits as the core reasons.
There will be a stereopticon lecture at the West Side Presbyterian church Tuesday night June 24 by Robt H Clarke of Nashville Tenn. The lecture will be interesting and instructive. No admission fee will be charged and all are cordially invited to attend.
Two lawyers before a Probate Judge clashed, one shouting insult about the judge. The judge called for order and reminded all present of his authority in the room.
Presbyterian market held each Saturday afternoon at Pointer and Rausenberg's location.
Sam Blackwell, convicted of violating prohibition laws, was sentenced to six months on the county road and sent to the road camp this afternoon by Foreman Jackson. Authorities may pursue another case against Blackwell if his conduct during the sentence warrants it.
Fragments praise a patent remedy for stomach and liver troubles, urging dealers to carry the product. The quotation highlights growing recognition of Chamberlain tablets as a cure and emphasizes nationwide availability.
An 19th century advert touts BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as the most effective flea remedy for animals and a healing balm for humans. It claims rapid action on sores and wounds and lists prices of 25 cents, 66 cents, and 1 dollar per bottle sold by Ow! Drug Co.
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