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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1924
Page
4
The ad promotes Peptona as a tonic to aid failing health from poor nourishment and fatigue. It claims to enrich blood, help with coughs colds and other disorders, and improve assimilation of nutrients for increased vigor. Take Peptona to feel renewed energy for daily activities.
Norris asserts the President met with Miller after sending a telegram received by Ord's secretary and discusses the Detroit meeting with Ford's secretary and Ford himself. He says he will not deviate from his duty and that the evidence of the interview with Miller is undisputed. The President denies the Muscle Shoals topic.
A tribute poem reflects on a sister’s memory with lines about stars, roses, and enduring goodness. The piece honors Mrs P H Riordan and invokes Mrs Samuel Blackwell as the sender of the memorial.
Society notices show weekly gatherings with names and venues. Activities include Married Ladies Bridge Club Berean Club Thursday Club U D C Friday Thirteen Canal Street Rock Club Silk Stocking Club Saturday Club with members such as Mrs B P Wallace Mrs D D Bur and Mrs Minnie Draper.
The Ratha lean club met at Mrs. McGlathery’s Sherman street home with readings on Genesis chapters 31 to 36 and music from Mrs. Hitt and Mrs. Bowles. The Tuesday Club, hosted by Mrs. Russell Green, enjoyed spring decor, game prizes, and tea. The Young People’s Missionary Society discussed box articles for Miss Mary Miller while Miss Louise Harvey arrived as a Birmingham guest. Thomas Pettey and son plan Florence visit for Miss Martha Lee Smith’s wedding.
Mrs. Catherine E. Smith of Birmingham describes long use of Cardui for female trouble and life changes. She recalls fatigue and bed confinement four years ago but credits one dose with renewed strength and continuing use through her difficult period.
The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club met with host Mrs. H R Davis and one guest, Mrs. Martin Phelan of Chicago. Mrs. Sheppard won the club prize and Mrs. Davis presented Mrs. Phelan a guest towel as a souvenir. Tea cream and cake followed in the late afternoon.
Monday afternoon the Central Methodist Missionary Society held a business meeting hosted by Mrs J J Rose and Mrs J R Nicholson at Rose's Moulton Street home. They sent a box to Miss Mary Miller at Athens College and planned a Y M C A banquet for one hundred, with substantial funds raised and strong interest noted. Rev J D Hunter and family left for Birmingham. Mrs W B Markstein recovering from tonsil removal. Julia White of Glasgow KY visiting Mrs Thomas Petteys and Florence friends before returning for a week with Mrs Reney. Sally Mat Malone of Athens visiting Mrs R H Wolcott before a Gadsden trip. Gussie Green will start a job in Mississippi soon.
A preacher campaigns for personal commitment to Christ using an analogy of secret documents and a young man’s worth. He urges listeners to move from belief to committal, comparing faith to entering water and choosing the knowers of the Bible like Job and Paul. The message invites personal experience and assurance in the seeker’s heart.
The Alabama Public Service Commission is urged to promptly decide Alabama Power's petition to build a Huntsville to Hopgood power transmission line. Judge Walter B. Jones will file a formal order today implementing his ruling that granted the Huntsville Manufacturer's Association petition.
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Bean widow of L G Bean were held at J J Dinsmore residence near Falkville this afternoon. She died Tuesday and was interred in the Falkville Methodist cemetery. Many friends and relatives mourn her loss.
Judge F M Hamilton and other leaders return from Gadsden after a two day Junior Order of American Mechanics convention. Senator Melvin Hutson elected to represent the state in Chattanooga and W R Harlow named inner guard of the state organization.
The Morgan Kiwanis Club will host guest Dr. Henry M. Edmonds of Birmingham at Thursday noon meeting. Edmonds is assisting in a revival at Westminster church.
The Associated Press outlines its 24 hour world news coverage and commitment to fact based reporting. It emphasizes that AP news is built on verified information rather than rumors.
Patient overcomes stomach trouble gas and colic after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. Advertisement promises relief by removing catarrin mucus from the intestinal tract and calming inflammation. Emphasizes that one dose will convince and money back. Sold by druggists everywhere.
William de Mille presents The M Maker featuring Agnes A the Pagan and Charles de Roche with Robert Agnew Matty Astor in a witty drama about a mystical creature living among refined society. Ethel Wales Bertram Johns star in this unusual comedy drama with Guy Wilky as chief cameraman.
A rough note highlights the potential of ad columns to unlock additional income. The writer warns that neglecting these opportunities wastes possible revenue and hints at practical steps to leverage the space for earnings.
The column argues that advertising cheaply yields strong returns, detailing why low prices can drive effective reach and higher engagement for businesses seeking visible impact. It emphasizes value over cost and urges readers to test economical ad options.
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