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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Congressman Ed B Almon of the Eighth Congressional District thanks supporters for a May 9 Democratic primary majority. He expresses gratitude for backing during his absence and invites non supporters to vote in November while pledging active service for the district.
A Decatur window at John D. Wyker & Son Bank street hardware store features a life sized electric figure of a man sharpening a large butcher knife. The figure acts out human movements as an advertisement for Keen Killer tools and has drawn crowds.
Watch for coughs and colds in children. Dr King's New Discovery offers a pleasant tar syrup that eases mucous irritation, acts as a gentle laxative to remove wastes, and shows improvement with the first dose. Ask your druggist for this remedy.
The St Louis cattle market is very high and buyers should market ready stock within ten to fourteen days. Steers and mixed cattle show gains with top ranges from $8 to $9.90 for fed cattle and cows from $4.50 to $6.60. yearlings, veal, and stock cattle show varying prices. Hogs trend lower than yesterday with top around $9.50 and lighter weights near $8.50 to $9.25, while pigs and lighter hogs fetch $7 to $9.25.
Mr BF Rowland representative of Eastern College of Manassas Virginia visited Decatur High School yesterday. He said Virginia college enrolment this year is smaller than in the last decade due to depressed business conditions. Prospects for next year look improved as Southern business improves.
Maj. W. R. Francis of Decatur has been officially notified of his election as elector on the Democratic ticket from the sixth congressional district. He is mentioned as a prospective chairman of the state Democratic electric college in Montgomery after the national election.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as relief for soreness from house cleaning. It claims quick pain relief, comfortable rest, and sleep after applying to bruises and strains. A user testifies to its value, urging readers to keep a bottle handy and consult their druggist.
Mme Julia Claussen, famed Chicago Grand Opera contralto, appears on Chautauqua closing night as Ortrud. Critics from the New York Sun and Globe laud her sustained tone, dramatic energy, and versatility, with praise from W. J. Henderson and others noting her powerful range and interpretive skill.
The contract for rebuilding the Cotton Compress, burned recently, has been awarded to B. M. Nelson by T. M. Jones and partners. Construction will start soon. The new cement building will be larger and better and ready for business this fall before the new cotton season begins.
Notice is given that by order of the mayor and aldermen of Decatur a bond election will be held at city hall on June 11, 196 for a $30,000 electric plant and system project. Bonds to run 20 years with 0.05 percent annual interest.
Maj W R Francis of Decatur is elected presidential elector on the Democratic ticket in this district by a strong majority. He is a candidate for president of the electoral college and is considered to have a good chance of winning the post.
A vintage advertisement for Owl Chill and Malaria Yonic describes it as a spring cleanser with mild laxative effects and stimulation of liver and kidney secretions. It claims no poisonous or habit forming drugs and offers a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a cold remedy. It promotes honey pine tar and glycerine formula that stops coughing soothes throat irritation and is suitable for all ages.
Jacksonville’s Chas J Weeks longtime Seaboard Air Line engineer credited Tanlac with dramatic improvements after years of nervous indigestion and heartburn. He reports weight gain, better appetite, improved sleep, and renewed energy, claiming he feels like a boy again.
A Decatur area clerk, known as Dad Bixby, now works at the Southern Hotel in Birmingham at Fourth Avenue and Twentieth Street. He previously served at Echols Hotel and Hotel Lyons in Decatur and extends a cordial welcome to Decatur visitors.
Charlie Eyster was appointed county solicitor of the circuit court to take effect January 1 by Circuit Solicitor D C Almon. The appointment lauded as a wise choice, noting Eyster as Highly educated and bright, and as eldest son of Judge John C. Eyster.
In re W J Stewart of New Decatur Morgan County Alabama a bankrupt. On May 23 1916 he was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be at Decatur Court House Alabama June 10 1916 at 1 PM to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business Jere Murphy Huntsville Alabama
The writer extols a medicine's transformative impact, offering to answer skeptics with a personal letter. The note mentions Decatur exclusive seller Decatur Brug Co and New York area distribution, illustrating a regional trust in the product.
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