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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
3
The Board of Pension Examiners of Morgan County will meet on the 24th day of June. This will be the last meeting of the year and all applicants must appear for a physical examination.
An Alabama notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for constipation and appetite improvement. The document also records a legal writ from Justice R W McKelvy in Morgan County against Oliver Stansil for $25, detailing attachment of one trunk, bedding bundles, a cook stove and vessels, with sale date set for May 1, 1914 in New Decatur.
A health notice promoting Carswell's Liver Aid as a pure vegetable remedy to improve mood and liver health. It claims liver disorder causes most ills including headaches indigestion and constipation and markets the product at 50 cents with a money back guarantee through Owl Drug Company in Decatur.
The South Side Baptist Church B Y P A presents a May 31 program at 7 30 p m with songs prayers Bible readings and talks. Ozella Barnett Walter Field Dixie Holbrooks Redden Barnett Homer Mates Ruth Smyri Ernest Holbrooks Walsey Feild and Walter Fettd are involved.
Washington May 29 The judiciary committee report on a nationwide prohibition resolution shows it will be defeated if brought to a vote this session. Hobson conducts a state by state poll, with Alabama delegation uncertain beyond Hobson himself. Critics warn of federal state conflict if enforcement falls to Congress or state legislatures.
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel for liver sluggishness and constipation. It claims the product livens the liver, is pleasant tasting and free from pain or bad after effects, with Owl Drug Stores offering a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.
Public auction to sell the right title and interest of Geo and Perl Young and William Armstrong in assorted household goods including beds, stove, table, chairs, dishes, quilts, and more on May 1, 1914 at the Morgan County Alabama sheriff's office. Interstate Commerce Commission to probe C H & Do Railroad finances. Episcopal Church booth coffee event noted May 29.
Executions of 35 by Mexican Constitutionalists at Topic follow rebel successes. US and Huerta representatives reportedly finalize a Mexican Pacification plan. Langley’s original 1896 aeroplane flies again but Langley once faced tragedy. Maryland hazing case leads to fresh arrests. Suffragists elude Buckingham Palace guards but avoid prosecution. Memphis banker Bonds must appear for sentencing or bond forfeiture. Memphis killer Baxter convicted and jailed for life after capture in Kentucky. West Virginia miners prepared to strike over union dues. Mexico’s National Railway cites bond-backed notes to meet June 1 payments. Senate to take up Tolls Exemption Repeal Bill next week. Senator Bradley’s death premonition cited by Langley. New treasury rule bars interstate harbor water drawing for drinking. Anti trust debate targets price discrimination and exclusive agency contracts. Rev Patment’s kidnapping tale ends with Detroit visit. Georgia drought worsens crops after 21 days without rain. Wilson links low business mood to psychological factors. Presbyterian Church approves federal divorce action.
Members of the Jr U A M are invited to Woodman Hall New Decatur at 2 p m Sunday to decorate graves. Program includes opening ode prayer a hymn address and songs followed by a closing prayer and decoration.
The Be catur Chamber of Commerce proposes a banquet to honor Col Harris from the Eighth District. Citizens approve the gesture and plan a gala event, hoping the congressman can attend between duties.
Miss Perkins of St. Louis has spent the week at Crow and Crow's hardware store demonstrating Ever aluminum ware. The display has attracted housekeepers and showcased her skill in cooking and serving in a selling capacity.
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