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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

4

Personal News From Decatur And Nearby Towns

Willie Woodward of Corinth Miss visits his brother Tom Woodward. Rev J Renfroe Curry of Tuskegee visits his brothers W A and C J Curry. W B Steed of Birmingham returns from a trip with the Twin City Billing Company. W B and H B Houston of Town Creek in Decatur. Web Riddle of Haleyville in Decatur. Nathon of Sheffield on business. W E Sherrill of New Decatur visits Joseph Hurston’s family for a week.

Willie Woodward Corinth Miss Tomoodward J. Renfroe Curry Tuskegee W. A. dC J. Curry W. E. Sherrill New Decatur Vis Joseph Hurston Colbert County

Cure for Stomach Disorders Tablets Claims

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for stomach disorders claiming many remarkable cures and noting sales by all dealers.

Liver as the measure of disposition in a French doctor note

A French physician links liver health to mood and success noting that a disordered liver causes most ills. He promotes Carswell’s Liver Mad as a pure vegetable remedy sold by Owl Drug Co with a guarantee or refund for 50 cents.

Carswell Owl Drug Company Detur New Decatur

Fragmentary Literary Juxtapositions and Quotations

A disjointed OCR fragment compiles quotes from H. Van Dyke Colton Browne and Sir Thomas Browne. It juxtaposes thoughts on freedom faith and inner divinity with remarks on courage diamonds and self inquiry. No cohesive news event is presented.

Beating Heart of Me Poem Fragment by Lealyn Everett

A fragmentary verse piece speaks of deep love and longing. The speaker declares life and pain tied to a beloved flower and asks God if love is true. The dedication attributes the lines to Lealyn Louise Everett, with an enigmatic ending.

Don’t Let Constipation Ruin Your Health

An item mix includes an ad urging Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe remedy and a public notice from Morgan County Justice of the Peace about attaching Oliver Stansil’s property to satisfy a $25 debt, with estate seizure details and a May 1914 court date.

State of Alabama Morgan County Justice's Court of R. W. McKelvy G. P Livley R. W. Mc— Kelvy Oliver Stansil G. P. Sivley Ihm New Decatur Ala

Social News from Pulaski Rosebud Club and Local Visitors

Thursday afternoon Miss Lucile Turner hosted the Rosebud Club with floral decorations and a contest won by Miss Elizabeth Furst who received correspondence cards. Major and Mrs Williamson entertained guests for Mr Norton, with six porch tables and a luncheon after cards.

Lucile Turner Rosebud Club Elizabeth Furst Jas. Norton T. J. Williamson T. H. Mattocks Geor Smith Monroe Hardige Ned Stacey W. H. Duncan Har Cc. Wilson

Root Pleads Before Congress for Tolls Repeal

Senator Root and fellow Republicans pressed the repeal of the Panama canal tolls exemption. He argued the 1914 law violated the treaty by exempting only American coastwise trade. He urged senators to act now or face loss of信誉 and potential higher freight costs.

Washington Panama Canal Oth Atlays United States Henry White Joseph Choate John Hayveodore- Roosevelt

Death notice for Bo in Birmingham with survivors

A death occurred at 1624 Get Avenue South Birmingham yesterday. Funeral services were held from the residence this afternoon at 2 20. The deceased is survived by a wife and two children.

Get Avenue South Birmingham Eeli

Porto Rican Coffee In Demand Abroad Not In The U S

Washington May 22 The coffee raised in Puerto Rico is in high demand abroad and tops world price lists. US consumers prefer a different roast, so shifting taste to boost US sales seems unlikely despite strong export values. Foreign demand exceeded US purchases by over eight million dollars last year with tariff benefits only partially shifting trade.

Washington, D.C Oun Island Porto Rico U.S. Department of Agriculture United States

Grapefruit and Citrus Exports Highlight Puerto Rico Farming

The article notes Puerto Rico’s grapefruit production as a premier farming type with potential for growth. It cites orange exports at 740,010 dollars and pineapples at 1,142,007 dollars, plus 151,688 dollars in canned products, and discusses coconuts and vegetable cultivation, seaweed use, and better care as paths to higher yields.

New York Easter Seaboard Porto Rico Porto Pate

Stewart Bros sue Hartselle Coop over old account

Suit filed in court by the Stewart brothers against Hartselle Cooperative alleging an unsettled or disputed old account. The action seeks resolution or judgment on claimed balances and related relief.

Stewart Bros Hartselle Coop Old-Account Artselle The

Swimming training in Germany uses suspended belt method

In Germany schoolchildren learn swimming by being suspended from an overhead rail with a belt while their feet run on pulleys. The approach aims to teach the breast stroke motions and arm leg coordination, claiming quicker acquisition and instinctive movement.

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Buttrey’s Buttrey Kayser W. B. Steed Twin City Billg Company Iiposters W. B. and H. B. Houston Riddle of Haleyville Decaturs Olds. H Nathan Sheffield Panama Bailey Margaret Clinton Shelton H. van Dyke Niké Colton God Sir Thomas Browne Lealyn Louise Everett Miria Teichner Ashford Plantation Mary Penick Grace Nowlin Ruth Abigail’ Crawford Kitty Bibb Annie Gus Lucile Murphy Blanche Todd Messrs Stanley Wyatt H. Martin C. Buster K. Craig N. Watson R. G. Cortner Fred Knight Ladies of the Benevolent Society Lion Madgen Alexander D.W. Day Dodson Son Dodson’s R. W. M’kelvy C. W. Gover Annapolis, Md Lewis Naval Academy Pulaski, Tenn T. B. Thompson Market Street Bert Kate Lyle Jemmie Kate Baker Trinity Eva Fennell Lyle Clyde Sharpe Hartsette Enterprise Decatur High School Ruth Murphy Wis Marines Vera Cruz Root Congress Porto Aigan Masonic Theatre Aturing Ches ES Davis Billy Williams Mr. Billy Mack Rea Nye the Spider Sis Wobere Philips Swalley Delit Theatre Shorty Shorty Hamilton Keystone Mabel Second Avenue Igns Star Theatre Today Canadian Northwest Lubin Stars Toney, the Greaser Vitagraph George Cooper Myrtle Gonzales Hanson Insurance Germany
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