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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

4

Why Anuric Is an Insurance Against Sudden Death

Anuric advertised by Dr. Pierce as a health tonic claimed to dissolve uric acid and cleanse body organs. It touted heart valve benefits, blood vessel regulation, and protection for meat eaters and those with lime-salt deposits, urging readers to mail symptoms and urine samples for testing.

Anak Insurance Company Oes Pierce Tnvalide Tnvalide’ Oe An Surgical Institute Buffalo N.Y Rample Lithia Aek

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical from Liver to Blood Boost

An old medical claim describes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical as a blood cleanser that starts the liver and stomach into vigorous action. It supposedly aids the body to manufacture rich red blood and feeds the heart nerves and brain, keeping organs like machinery running smoothly.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy

In this region Catarrh was long believed incurable by local means. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional internal treatment that works through the blood to reach mucous surfaces. A one hundred dollar reward is offered for any case not cured.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Y M C A Campaign Sees 800 Target Within Reach

Local Y M C A workers report 406 new members in two days as they chase an 800 total. General Chairman C J Bodemer warns against overconfidence while Capt Bassett hails Friday night as a big celebratory event. Daily interview with Mr Parker notes steady progress and anticipation of surpassing the 800 mark in two days.

Y Mg.a C. J. Bodemer Chas. Bassett W. E. Pirie J. B. Moore Mr. Pirie Capt. Motherway Decaturs Louisville Orwy Cox Louisville, Y. M. C Fred M. Schilter L W. Parker Louisville Association Randle Parker

Epworth League delegates injured in city crash

Miss Charlie Hardin of East Lake and Daniel Draper of Ft. Payne suffered injuries when the Pointer and Patterson automobiles collided at Fourth avenue and Jackson street. The Pointer car carried seven delegates to the Epworth League conference including Miss Hardin and Mr. Draper. the Patterson car held three Birmingham residents led by Sidney Patterson. The wreck left Pointer’s vehicle a total loss with front end twisted. both drivers tried to avoid impact at the dangerous crossing near Decatur’s First Methodist church session.

Enth Street East Lake Daniel Draper Ft. Payne Epworth League Phil Pointer Sidney Patterson Fourth Avenue Jackson Street Pointer North Alabama Connce First Methodist Church of Decatur Messrs Patterson Devators Daily

Steam roller crash injures two in North Alabama crossing

Report says a steam roller struck two league players, Miss Charlie Hardin and Dan Tel Draper, at a street crossing in North Alabama. Both were painfully wounded, with details pending from local authorities.

North Alabama Charlie Hardin Dantel Draper

Epworth Honors Delegates Cheer as Candidates Win

Birmingham delegates celebrate wins by their Epworth Honors candidates over opponents from Up-Staters. The tally boosts local nominees and signals strong support for the delegation in the event.

Birmingham

Convention Ends Tower At Alabama Epworth League

The Alabama Epworth League convention elected Rev. William Graham Echols as president and kept Birmingham strong with key officers. North Alabama delegates protested alleged bias as rival nominees were defeated, while a steamboat excursion and evening program mark the closing sessions.

Alabama Epworth Birmingham North Alabama James Johnson Decatur Fannie May Norton Florence Fannie Johnson Up State South Alabama North Tennessee Rev. L. ©. Branscomb Jas. H. McCoy

One-Cent Sale Announced by Owl Drug Co

Store promotes a forthcoming One-Cent Sale at Owl Drug Co on Bank Street in Decatur with the date to be announced later. The notice emphasizes a special event and invites customers to await details.

Main Street Hartselle Ala Flrst National Bank Athens State Agricultural School Citizens Bank & Trust Co Owl Drug Co Bank Street Decatur

Tris Speaker: Left-handed star who learned to throw with his off hand

A report outlines Tris Speaker from Hubbard City near Dallas as the era's top paid captive, with an $18,000 a year two-year contract bid by Federals and an opposing offer from Cleveland. It notes his left-handed throwing after a horse accident, his steady batting above .300, peak 1912 .383, and praises his character and throwing skill.

Ris Speaker Triatam Banan Sahel Boston Cleveland Speaker Texas Chattanooga Hubbard City Dallas Cleburn North Texas League Cobb Labor Day

Y M C A Defeats Athens 6 to 0 in Limestone City Match

The Y M C A dominated Athens 6 to 0 as Russell pitched four singles held the Athenian lineup to little offense and Carpenter allowed ten hits. The Association rallied late to clinch the win while Athens planned to field Wikie in today’s rematch.

Russell Athens Association Carpenter Roberts Wikie

Militiamen Cannot Be Excused From Duty

Washington reports no legal mechanism allows militiamen to resign or be discharged from service except by presidential executive order. The War Department notes hundreds seek discharge from the Mexican border duty citing family sickness funds and labor needs, but enlistment remains three years and resignation is not allowed.

Washington Secretary of War War Department Mexian

Clad to meat you and the corn collide

An odd exchange between a razor and corn features playful puns about blood and affection, creating a surreal vignette where razor and corn profess mutual attraction and comical affection.

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