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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
A peculiar incident in which a boy escaped a severe attack amid a chaotic scene. A large bottle of Chamblaine's Remedy was found in the house and used per directions for an hour, leading to a surprising outcome as described by local observers.
A collage of poetic tributes to the girl of the farm, followed by social notes: Mrs. O. Kyle and Mrs. W. B. Crawford visiting, auctions and prizes at a bridge club, Miss Hoye Brock and Miss Mary Williams news, a parable about avoiding worry, and a Needle Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Clyde Hendrix with diplomas and a fern prize.
J M Gibson of Hillsboro and J M Irwin of Moulton visit Decatur today. A T Cook of Garden City on business. J M McDermott of Scottsboro in city among friends. Montgomery representing Proctor and Gamble TM in city. H H Welch of Bowling Green Ky in city. Will Lyle of Decatur in town early week. Walter J Nesbit of Decatur in city on business. E P Johnson of New Decatur in city Saturday to the delight of friends. O D Dobbs of New Decatur in town after Gum Springs trip. Oscar Newman of Decatur in city Sunday. Engraved visiting cards for sale.
Plans and specifications for a hospital to be erected by the Decatur Ladies Benevolent Society may be obtained at the Morgan County National Bank. Bids for erection and completion must be received at the bank by 10 a.m. November 10, 1913. The committee reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
The City Council of New Decatur Alabama invites bids for materials and construction of a storm water sewer under improvement ordinance No 308. Bids due 7 30 pm November 17 1913 at City Hall. Plans on file with City Clerk. Mayor R H Wolcott and Clerk Henry Harting sign. Open to rejection of any bids. Oct 31 Nov 8.
The text extolls the purgative effect of Chamberlain's Tablets and their claimed benefits for body and mind, noting a joyful feeling and recommending sale by all dealers.
An unsolicited testimonial claims Chamberlain's Tablets greatly helped a chronic dyspeptic after years of illness. W G Mattison of Hornellsville New York says the medicine gave more relief than any other remedy he has tried. Sold by all dealers.
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