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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
3
A dated health advertisement touts Granger Liver Regulator as a quick remedy for digestive ills. It claims symptoms like heaviness breath pimples dizziness and loss of appetite signal liver and bowel trouble and promises painless thorough relief with no harmful chemicals. The product is sold in tin boxes for 25 cents at druggists.
A writ of fieri facias forces sale of Frank C Brown and Calvin Brown and Son assets. Property includes house and lot 34 and 20 feet off lot 20 Decatur Alabama and part of lot 356 at Vine and Oak Streets. Auction set for Monday June 19 1916 at Decatur County Court House during legal hours. James A Forman Sheriff Morgan County Alabama.
Secretary Lansing adopts a practical stance and rejects being used by any European power, signaling a policy of independence in U S foreign relations. He emphasizes national interest over entangling alliances and urges cautious diplomatic conduct.
An advertisement claims Gets It removes corns instantly like a banana peel and argues it is painless, avoiding old methods. It touts two bottles for 25 cents, available direct by mail from FP Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with endorsements from Owl Drug Co. and Decatur Drug Co.
A local note proclaims Adler-i-ka a quick acting appendix preventative. It claims one spoonful clears sour stomach gas and constipation by drawing foul matter from the system. The Owl Drug Co. advertises the product to Decatur residents.
Advertises Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it strengthens the body to withstand summer heat, purifies and enriches the blood, and boosts overall health for old and young alike. Price shown as 5c.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as liver helpful with gentle bowel movement and digestion aid. It claims no gripe and easy relief, offered at druggists for 25 cents.
One cent a word rate card and multiple small listings. Includes a 153 acre farm for sale near Decatur with 75 acres cultivated, priced at 8500 terms, and other opportunities from mineral sales in Alabama to sales rep positions in Birmingham and Montgomery. Also plant suppliers in Tennessee and Florida advertise potato and sweet potato seedlings for shipment.
Sheriff Levi sale by virtue of a writ of Fieri Judgement against Frank Brown and the firm of Brown and son. Levy includes House and Lot No. 34 with 20 feet off west side of Lot 20 Decatur Alabama and part Lot No. 356 at Vine and Oak streets Decatur Alabama. Sale to occur in June 1816 at Decatur Court House during local hours. Dated May 10, 1916 Decatur Alabama. James A. Forman deputy.
An old advertisements claims Growl's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the system, enriches the blood, and drives out malaria for adults and children. The tone resembles early 20th century patent medicine ads with emphasis on health benefits.
Writ of fieri facias from Morgan County Alabama Court commands sale to satisfy a judgment against Frank Brown and Calvin Brown partnership. Property includes House and Lot No 206 on Decatur's west side and part Lot 356, to be sold at public auction Monday June 17 1918 at the Decatur Court House. Sheriff J L Draper deputy.
By virtue of a Fieri Facias a property sale is scheduled in Mor gan County Alabama to satisfy a judgment against Joe Hewley. The Sheriff will expose household and shop equipment including a paper cutter press type rollers furniture and tools at public auction on the 10th day of May 1916 at the court house in Decatur Alabama.
Advertises TAZO OINTMENT claiming cure for itching burning and bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Mentions a “Gree application” and Badegad Vert S06 as components. Product copy reads like a patent medicine pitch with minimal verifiable details.
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