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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement touts 333 Liver's Tonic as a safe vegetable mineral medicine that gently tones the liver and bowels without purging or causing nausea. It claims to restore normal liver activity, requires no ongoing use after its purpose is served, and is sold with a guarantee at reputable drug stores.
Oakdale California, a 1500 resident town, built a concrete municipal pool for 1700 dollars that holds 100000 gallons in a sun heated ellipse. Farmers and city residents alike use it, providing recreation and sewer flushing as nearby towns copy the idea after its first year of operation.
A British Corporal relays a trench tale of a German aid worker aiding a wounded Allied soldier. The German asks about the Tommy’s recovery and reveals they once lived and worked together in London for fourteen years. He hopes friendship endures after the war.
Lieut Frank King of the battleship Wyoming is the guest of Mr and Mrs Emmet Sanders. C J Curry and Tom Beauchamp are in Birmingham. Maurice Winton of Hartselle is visiting Reginald Winton on Grant Street. Harry Gill left yesterday for Mississippi. M D Wiggins of Hartselle is in the city. Will Kimbrough returns from university commencement. Travis Callahan and Jeff Kyster are home from college. King Merritt visiting local friends, Haywood McCarley of Texas staying with Dr C L Peek. For that taste and coated tongue take Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets 25 cents. 30-6
Mrs Frank Dechant urged at a Philadelphia Parents Association meeting that girls study a man’s qualifications like algebra. She drew a square with four corners reliability endurance action as essential traits for a good husband and advised mothers to counsel daughters. She urged home making and practical housekeeping guidance be part of girls education regardless of work.
The social column announces phone lines for news to New Decatur 172 or 46. Mrs. W. A. Curry edits the column in Mrs. Shelton’s absence. Mrs. H. Gill chairs the Woman’s Literary Club meeting with officers installed, a Hawaiian roll call, music by Miss Mabel Parker, and a gratitude resolution for Y M C A use of the east room. Members and guests attend picnics at Russell’s Springs and pre nuptial events for Miss Elizabeth Pettey. Various society members travel, host meetings, and plan card clubs and bridge events. announcements include visits from Baltimore guests, summer housing, and upcoming community activities.
Gilbert White hosted a barbecue in Mooresville yesterday drawing many local youths from Decatur. Attendees reported a most delightful time and described it as a standout social event of the season.
The pupils of Decatur High School will stage the play Merchant of Ve nice Up-to-Date Friday night in the New Decatur High School auditorium. Miss Mamie O Bryants returns from Montgomery today. Mr and Mrs E Lyons are back home after visits in Louisville and Lexington Kentucky. Miss Fannie Johnson enjoyed a pleasant visit to Mooresville. Misses Lulu and Novie Almon of Lafayette Alabama arrive tonight to visit D C Almon. Miss Givens of Kentucky will spend the summer with her aunt Mrs D D McGehee.
Mrs. H. B. Speck of Decatur testifies her back pain and nervous fatigue eased after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Owl Drug Co. She recalls a prior endorsement in 1908 and notes kidney health has stayed improved for over six years. Price 5 cents. available at dealers.
The Decatur Daily notes calling cards can be printed or engraved and urges readers to stay current with the latest styles and etiquette.
Prof. J. M. Collier, superintendent of Decatur public schools, will teach at the University of Alabama summer school starting June 7. He will lead three classes: Every edagogy, Civics, and Health, with Morgan county students attending.
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