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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
3
Reporters recount a brisk exchange in a Boston Transcript item where Willie obtains the first clue without needing a second inquiry. The dialogue highlights brisk wit and decisive action in a domestic interrogation context.
An Atlanta doctor promotes Argo-Phosphate tablets as essential for both men and women to combat fatigue nervousness and anemia. The ad claims rapid 300 percent strength increases in weeks and calls phosphates crucial for rosy complexions and robust health. It notes prescription by physicians and offers mail order for a two week treatment.
In the District Court of the U S for the Northeastern Division of the Northern District of Alabama a procedural action is noted. The fragment indicates court jurisdiction and venue in Alabama but lacks specific names or dates.
Notice to creditors of G W Freeman of Danville Morgan County Alabama. Freeman was adjudicated bankrupt on June 7 1917. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Court House Decatur Alabama on June 23 1917 at 1 PM. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint trustee examine bankrupt and transact other business. Jere Murphy Referee Huntsville Alabama.
Mayor James A Nelson announces a city order targeting vagrants. Tuesday morning eight men appeared before the mayor as the enforcement begins to clear the streets and require work or exit the city.
City officials declare vagrants must work or depart within forty eight hours. They say idle minds drive crime and urge both white and colored men to relocate or seek employment.
An old advertisement warns constipation shortens life and invites readers to try Dr. King’s New Life Pills for relief. It claims the pills are mild non-griping and improve complexion and energy, available at druggists for 25 cents.
This vintage ad warns of cold dangers after bathing or exertion and promotes Dr. King's New Discovery. It claims early treatment prevents worse illness and touts a balsam remedy with soothing properties and tissue repair. Available at druggists for 50 cents to 1.00.
A short inspirational line from J R Miller D D emphasizes that every discouragement can yield strength and growth. The note presents Miller as a preacher figure and frames the message as a devotional reflection on resilience.
A nineteenth century style drug advertisement claims PAZ700 OINTMEST T will cure itching blindness breeding or protrusion within six to days and promises a refund if it fails. The listing touts relief and lists price as 50e.
Classified rates offer one cent per word per issue with special rates for longer runs. Cash must accompany order. N nd taken for less than 25 ets.
The readable fragments promote a tonic claiming valuable properties of quinine. It hints at health benefits for the liver and blood, mentioning tonics and taste but offers no concrete usage details or endorsements.
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