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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as the rapid corn remedy with two drops needed to shrivel a corn and loosen it from the toe. It claims quick drying, wide availability, and a 25 cent price, with distributors in Chicago and local drug stores. The text also includes biblical proverbs.
Excerpted verses echoing moral contrasts and proverbial counsel. The lines compare a cautious, prudent life to the dangers of wealth hoarding and the welfare of the liberal with ongoing growth for the generous. The passage credits righteous intent with good outcomes and warns against withholding resources.
A Florida Times Union brief notes an exchange asking if red hosiery is dangerous. The answer hinges on whether a bull notices the color, implying risk varies with animal perception.
An old advertisement touts a tonic claiming quinine and iron boost to the liver blood and whole system. It promises malaria relief and health improvement, priced at 50 cents.
Letters of administration on the estate of W R Francis deceased were granted on April 16 1917 by Judge L P Troup of Morgan County Probate Court. All claimants must present their claims within the legal time else barred. R L Francis 2431 Administrator.
The Superior court in Decatur grants attachment against Charles Wesley, a non resident, with twelve dollars in possession of L N Railroad Co. The notice will be published weekly for three weeks in the Decatur Weekly News before June 28 1917 and a copy mailed to the defendant. Frank J. Davis presiding.
A writ of attachment against John Wesley town for twelve dollars and seventy five cents in the hands of L and N Railroad Co is issued. The defendant is a non resident of the state and notice of attachment must be published weekly for three weeks before June 28 1917 in the Decatur Weekly News and mailed to the defendant if his address is known.
Morgan County Circuit Court In Equity requires Carl Hammock to plead answer or demur to the bill of complaint by June 30 1917 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Residence of Carl Hammock is unknown after diligent search. Published in Decatur News once weekly for four weeks May 30 1917. Kybe Judge.
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