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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

4

Mrs Elizabeth Cooper McIntire 102 Died Philadelphia

Mrs Elizabeth Cooper McIntire died in Philadelphia at age 102. She retained her mind faculties and her teeth to the end, with eyes that looked young. She boasted of shaking hands with LaFayette in 1824 and her brother Lieut Francis Cooper served at Mifflin during the 1812 war, a fort she often visited.

Elizabeth Cooper McIntire Philadelphia LaFayette Lieut Francis Cooper Mifflin

Remarkable Cure Narrated by Panama Doctor

A Panama Colombia doctor reports Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved a ten year old girl after failed treatments. The patient improved within eight hours and was fully well in a week. Advertisements tout Dr O B Cartwright and related remedies.

Chas Hitter Panama Columbia Asc Dasentery Tod Chamberlain O. B. Cartwright

Botanic Blood Balm touted as sure cure for skin woes

Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm B B B cures eczema itching skin humors scales watery blisters pimples and joint pains by enriching the blood. It asserts internal use restores skin health and offers free samples and medical advice via mail from Atlanta Georgia.

Botanic Botanic Blood Balin Botanic Blood Bain B. B. B. Cures, Samvule Blood Balm Co Atlanta

A Cure for Cholera Infantum Prompts Local Testimony

Mrs Curtis Baker of Bokwelter Ohio recounts using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to save a neighbor's infant with cholera infantum after doctors gave up. Within two days the child recovered and remained vigorous for nearly a year. She says she has recommended the remedy without fail.

Curtis Baker Bokwelter Ohio Chamberlain O. B Cartwright

Extraordinary Shoe Store Squeezes Out Deep Discounts

An unnamed store advertises deep discounts on women’s shoes in multiple styles and sizes. Listings include patent leather oxfords and ties, Vici kid options, and colonials with various heels and tips. Prices drop from original tags to about half or less, highlighting availability across widths and sizes.

Louis Quintz

Diverse 1902 notices from Alabama colleges and local probate

A compilation of 1902 notices covering Alabama Polytechnic Institute enrollment and offerings, catalog requests for a New Orleans program, a Morgan County guardianship sale, and anecdotal praise for Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonial. Includes tuition, faculty counts, and dates.

Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Decatur New Decatur Morgan County Alabama James H. Wiggins Edith C. Johnson

Special Toilet Set Bundles At Bargain Prices

Five sets offered with discounts on 10 and 12 piece toilet sets. Highlights include a 10 piece semi porcelain set now 1.95 and 12 piece cement sets priced from 6.00 to 9.75, with multiple colors and decorations. Limited sets remain across several styles and reg prices.

August Price Reductions on Wash Fabrics

Local store marks reductions on summer fabrics for August. Lawns Batistes and patterns now 25 cents per pattern, 82 inch Swisses and Dimities offered in various finishes, with wall display showcasing deals. Includes Mercerized Chambray, Egyptian Tissues, striped Linen, and other summer textiles at lower prices.

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Housewives Benefit: Table Linens and Napkins Sale

Advertises discounts on table linens and napkins with varied lengths and widths. Highlights items including table cloths 2 to 3 yards long, heavy linen pieces, sheets, pillowcases, and hemmed pillow cases at listed prices.

Ana Lear Atc

Special Selling of American Semi Porcelain Dishes

An advertisement lists reduced prices on a wide range of semi porcelain tableware. Sets and individual pieces including Teas and Saucers Plates and Bowls, Pitchers, Nappies, Piepers, Bakers, Gravy Boats, and Jugs are offered at varied discounts.

Bell Boy T&e

August Selling of Iron and Brass Beds

August Furniture sale highlights heavy iron beds with brass scrolls and bronze details. Beds are offered at 26.50 from a regular 32.50 price in colors rose white and gold violet blue.

August Furniture Sale Highlights Sideboards

The August sale offers Golden Oak sideboards polished 48 by 28 inches with carved cupboards linen drawer two small drawers and a plush lined silverware drawer plus a French bevel plate mirror. Prices range from 12.50 to 450 with many items discounted to 25.00 30.00 37.50 and 40.00.

August Furniture Sale Brings Bed Discounts

An older advertisement lists TRON Bed and IRON Bed with brass scrolls and spindles, finished in cream and gold or black and gold. Regular prices range from 24.60 to 30.00, with sale prices shown as low as 17.50 and 25.00, reflecting a general heavy discount on metal beds.

Furahura Hac

August Furniture Sale Offer for Dining Tables

The advertisement promotes a GOLDEN QUARTER SHAVED Oak Table eight feet long with a 48 by 48 inch top and twisted legs, priced at 15.00 during the August sale. Also listed is a 42 inch wide golden oak extension table with large legs, polished finish, reduced from 10.00 to 8.00.

August Furniture Sale Reduces China Closets Prices

The ad promotes an August Furniture Sale with items including a Sheraton design 48 inch oak China Closet at 13.00 down from 18.50 and a Mahoganized Rococo china closet at 27.60 from 42.50. Other listed prices include 32.50 down to 25.00 and vases at 40.69.

Sheraton

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