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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
4
A two reel Broncho headliner titled In the Land of Dead Things tops the Delite program. The film is described as dream like yet realism driven with rattler imagery that shocks audiences and makes viewers feel they are in the story.
Advertising line notes a line of engraved visiting cards with prices tailored to all budgets, inviting customers to inquire for options.
The item blends a verse about love and effort with local notes from Athens. It mentions W R Smith and Chappel Cain at the Athens Fair, a Nashville telegram about Dr R G Sullivan’s daughter Irma recovering after appendicitis surgery, and a Glee Club election electing E H Allison as president B B Pickins as vice president Helen Harrison as recording secretary and Blanche Brooks as treasurer.
W C Hardage returned to Waldermosy Springs by boat after a visit from sons M L and A A Hardake. Harry Spielberger of Sheffield visits relatives in the Decaturs. J B Ellis of Selma visited the Decaturs today. T Proctor of Scottsboro was in the Decaturs on business. Dr H D Greer of Decatur attends the Colbert County Fair. Mrs J A Tillman of Decatur attends the Fair. J F Dillebay, resting at Hot Springs, improving. Albert Williams returned from Athens. Judge W E Skeggs returned from a visit to the Tuscumbia fair.
Mrs. G. E. Patterson travels to Birmingham to attend the State Fair, aiming to view exhibits and enjoy the events.
A muumber traveled to Athens for the fair with companions in the Wolcott and Bailey cars. Mrs. Kate Thompson returned to Shelbyville after visiting her son 8 M Thompson. A. E. Jackson of Decatur visited the city Saturday night. Mrs. Searcy and Turner of Tunteville joined friends here today.
A historical notice advises avoiding cough medicines with sedatives and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for colds. It claims the product cleans culture beds for germs and prevents pneumonia, stating it contains no morphine or sedatives and is sold by dealers.
After Game three at the Polo Grounds the Giants and Athletics rode trains to Philadelphia for the championship showdown. A mob attacked the first taxi carrying Capta in Danny Murphy and other stars as they fled Seventh Avenue spurring police to break up the fusillade with no injuries reported. Connie Mack remained calm at the station and refused to reveal a pitcher selection, saying all looked good.
A testimonial from W. G. Mattisa of Hornellsville New York claims Chamberlain's Tablets gave him more relief from chronic dyspepsia than any other medicine. He urges others afflicted to try the tablets, noting they are sold by all dealers.
The ice wagon will not run next. Decatur Ice and Coal Co issues this notice regarding service interruption for the upcoming period.
The annual general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church devoted its major discussion to marriage and divorce. Delegates debated doctrine and practice, weighing social implications and church guidance amid ongoing debates within the denomination.
Speaker Slirk arrived in Washington badly bruised following a dumping incident in a sleeping car near the Pittsburg railroad yards.
Though not seriously hurt, the Speaker escaped a collision when an engine struck his car. He was thrown against the headboard, bruised above the eye, had a welt on the scalp, and his right shoulder was damaged.
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