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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
2
Obituary and tribute cards honor local residents with notices of death and expressions of sympathy. Includes brief remembrances and expressions of thanks from families within the community.
Secretary McAdoo named John Bassett Moore Judge Gary and Samuel Untermyer to the international high commission on uniformity of legislation formed after the Pan American financial conference. A companion committee will arrange a visit by American financiers to South and Central American republics to study exchange customs and trade rules. Meetings proposed for November 1 in Buenos Aires.
John A. Thomason, Decatur business man, fell from a peach tree this morning injuring his arm. The fall dislocated his shoulder but is not expected to have serious effects. The Decatur Daily will follow his condition.
A Berlin dispatch says Italy may declare war on Germany, with a potential push by Italian forces into France to aid the Allies. The notice places Italy as a potential belligerent in the European conflict.
Madison Heights Virginia resident Mr Chas A Ragland reports using Thedford's Black Draught for indigestion and cold relief and says it makes him feel like a new man. The letter lists nervousness nausea heartburn and fullness after meals as common stomach trouble symptoms and urges proper treatment to restore strength.
W C Crozer aged seventy six, longtime Southern railroad civil engineer, says Tanlac rebuilt his health after four years of rheumatism and indigestion. He reports restored appetite, better sleep, and renewed energy, claiming to feel ten years younger. Tanlac sold by Decatur Drug Co. and Preuit Dillehay Co. in Decatur and New Decatur.
International News Service reports Chicago firm J. R. Rowley Company shipped 100 artificial legs to London as wartime stimulus. The move reflects American industry aiding Europe, with shipments indicating growing support and demand for prosthetics amid the conflict.
Westminster Presbyterian Church holds a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o clock led by the pastor. The subject is The Greatest Need In The Church. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend.
A Blount county sheriff and deputies recovered a 16 year old girl who had eloped with Orie Parker aged 92. The couple reportedly married in another county last week and traveled by train to return to Summitt. Police prepared a warrant for adultery but no arrest followed and prosecution may be dropped.
The A B C tabloid musical comedy company of ten opened a week's engagement at the Masonic last night and pleased a good sized audience. The sister team excels in singing and dancing novelty and the comedians entertain. The chorus is well drilled and the company is well balanced and directed.
Al spends 11.45 for a two day trip from New Decatur on June 29 with a L. N. agent in a travel note.
A Mobile resident praises a Chicago chemist and a remedy that allegedly revived his health after long illness. The letter claims rapid energy gains after three doses and urges others to try the medicine with a money back guarantee through the druggist.
Widely praised remedy 333 Liver Tonic sold by Dillehay Bros and Dillehay Drug Co a few months after market launch. Used for indigestion biliousness constipation and related disorders. Pleasant taste and guaranteed satisfaction or money back policy advertised.
Real estate notice offers 59 acres for sale four miles out near the pike at under 15 dollars per acre with 50 acres valued higher. Contact Chas E Layman in Flint Alabama within fifteen days for bargain details. Also wanted ads and rental notices appear including a desk to buy and farms loans. Phone line listed for evening calls.
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