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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
8
A sunny face signals good health as Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to cure dyspepsia strengthen the nerves and invigorate the system. Hood's Pills are advertised as a non-irritating cathartic for constipation and sold by all druggists.
Photographer Vauxlit photographed the sun during a Monday eclipse, capturing a near total view as the sun was least visible. Mabary SCA.
Public foreclosure listing by Henry B. Scott on a mortgage granted to C Sheats in 1898. Sale set for June 25 in front of the Morgan County probate office, Decatur, Alabama, of multiple described parcels in Basalto, Decatur, and surrounding town lots with various streets and boundaries.
The Methodist church in Athens is being refurnished with a 3300 carpet and pews costing about 31000. New stone steps will be added to the front entrance. Pastor Dr Glasscow has won favor with the congregation. Sam Tyler continues to dispense milkshakes and lemonade.
In a bustling community column a mix of notices covers a Paint Rock excursion planned for June 9 1990, changes at the Huntsville Tribune and Huntsville Post, a dog ordinance sentiment, a visit between families, a physician promoting Liver Regulator, oblique obituary nods, a shift in Decatur delivery staff, and local health remedies. The Presbyterians of Decatur discuss building a new house of worship as the congregation faces declines. readers are urged to consider a Fourth of July celebration with barbecue music and speeches.
Classified item notes paint colored varieties advertised at John D Wyker's with a display in the Decatur News.
The Athens neighbor is lauded for his Tuscaloosa Female College address. The literary orator is described as a young, polished, fascinating speaker and a cultivated gentleman destined to be a leading jurist.
Instant relief and renewed vigor follow using Herbine as you enjoy meals and gain nourishment. The remedy claims to make you strong, vigorous, and cheerful with improved digestion and energy. Priced at 50 cents.
The New Orleans States criticizes northern and southern press for calling dogs used to pursue fugitives bloodhounds. It argues the animals are common fox or deer hounds, timid and harmless, trained to follow cries and drive fugitives to handlers without dangerous action.
Advertisement notes many women fail to digest food leading to pale sallow skin and weakness. Recommends taking Herbine after each meal to aid digestion. Price 50 cents. Published in Tennessee on Saturday June 9.
A.B. Stroud of Grantville Ga reports that Dr Modett’s Teethina Teething Powders are a priceless boon for babies, heralding relief for teething discomfort.
Approaching nuptials announce the marriage of Mr. Johe s Jones and Miss Mary C Bus cer at the Methodist Church South in Decatur at noon June 19. In advance best wishes are extended to the couple. Miss Mary Foster of Courtland visits en route to Madison. Mrs Calvin hosts a small gathering with music and games including caroms and dominoes.
A city street preacher uses a home made device resembling a piano with bellows and a pedal driven by his feet. He follows with a spoken sermon drawing a crowd while he improvises a flute from a pastboard cylinder. He constructed the instrument himself.
The United States expects exports to Asia and Oceanica to exceed $100 million in the current fiscal year marking rapid growth unmatched elsewhere. Trade has surged with cotton, breadstuffs, provisions and manufactured goods led by overall gains.
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