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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

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Tanlac credited for health revival in Tennessee wife

George W. Scruggs of German Town Tennessee tells how his wife’s twenty year indigestion and sickness improved after taking Tanlac. He notes dramatic energy gain better sleep and appetite and says she now eats foods previously troublesome. Tanlac is sold in Decatur and New Decatur by local firms.

George W. Scruggs Germantown Tenn Mr. Scruggs Taniac Tam Tanlac Decatur Decatur [Rug Co New Decatur Preuitt & Dillehay

Wealth Shifts From Hauls To Flights As Riches Fly

A compact saying notes prosperity has moved from treasure gathering to air travel. The phrase suggests modern wealth is measured by mobility and access to aviation rather than earthly riches.

Notes on Morals and Society in Elbert Bede’s View

A selection of witty and critical lines on prosperity psychology gender appearance manners and immigration attitudes. The remarks probe public sentiment and social norms with sharp humor, reflecting era style and observer commentary.

Child Dancers of Notable Early Talent

The article highlights young dancers, noting their charm and grace. It praises Virginia Janet Mayer, a twelve year old who dances, plays piano and violin, and has built a notable public presence through performances before reaching her teens.

Virginia Janet Mayer

Patient Cuss Keeps Peaceful Household Says Henry

A light exchange reveals domestic harmony as Henry quips about patience while Mame notes they have never had a cross word. The playful dialogue underscores a calm, long standing relation.

Henry

St Louis Live Stock Market Today Receipts and Prices

The St Louis market closes higher than a week ago with cattle and hogs gaining. Killing cattle range from 4.50 to 7.50 for various grades, stock cattle 5.75 to 7, hog top 9.55 with typical 9.10 to 9.45 for good weights and 8.75 to 9 for roughs, plus details on lighter pig values and package totals.

Frugal Man Reassesses Last Year’s Straw Hats

A frugal individual reviews last season’s straw hats giving them a final look over. The action suggests assessing wear, style, and value before decisions on disposal or reuse.

Owl Chill and Malaria Tonic Spring Cleanser Ad

A Spring Cleanser advertisement promotes Owl Chill and Malaria Tonic as a mild laxative tonic that stimulates liver and kidney secretions. It claims no poisonous or habit forming drug and offers a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory. Write to The Owl Drug Co. Decatur Alabama.

THE OWL Drug CO Decatur Ala

Dr King's New Discovery Cough Syrup Claim

An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a sweet syrup for children with coughs and colds. It asserts years of use prove its effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Dr. King

Encouraging Bird Life and Youth Involvement

An Observer notes a civic effort to spark interest in birds and wildlife among children. A local firm held a boys bird house contest, awarding cash prizes and later selling the houses, enriching the city with attractive structures and water sources for birds.

United States

Psalm Exalts God as King Over All the Earth

A biblical passage exults God as the great King over all nations. It proclaims God’s dominion, inheritance of Jacob, and calls all people to praise him with shouts and song.

God Earth

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Cold Relief

Advertises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a patent cough syrup that heals inflammation soothes cough loosens phlegm and prevents bronchial irritation. Claims quick breathing relief and a laxative pine tar balm formula, sold at druggists with a guarantee to help.

Dr. Bell

Decatur guests tour new dancing pavilion and hotels

Mr and Mrs D E Echols and others from Decatur visited Trinity Mountain on Wednesday evening. After inspecting the new dancing pavilion under erection they dined at Bluff Hotel and joined a fox hunt with a pack of hounds. An annex of sixty rooms is planned for Hotel Lyons and the Polytinsky Hotel is nearing interior completion and readiness by July 1.

Echols Phil Pointer Dan Hughes Decatur Trinity Mountain Bluff Hotel Hotel Lyons

Judge Ed B. Almon Reposes at Home in Tuscumbia

Judge Ed B. Almon is visiting his home in Tuscumbia for a few days to rest from his congressional duties in Washington.

Arart Ed B. Almon Tuscumbia Washington

Death of Gus Miller at 62 prompts funeral notice

Gus Miller aged 62 and one of the oldest employees of the Louisville Railroad shops in New Decatur died Saturday at his home on Somerville Road and Seventh Street after about a month of illness. His funeral was held Monday afternoon and he was interred in the city cemetery.

Gus Miller Louisville Railroad New Decatur Somerville Road Seventh Street

Aycock Moves Wholesale Dry Goods to New Building Nearby Court

W. H. Aycock has relocated his wholesale dry goods store to a new building near the county courthouse, signaling a expansion in business footprint and accessible location for customers.

W. H. Aycock

Woolworth to Open New Decatur Store in Coming Weeks

Woolworth plans to open a department store in Decatur within a few weeks. The move expands the retailer’s footprint in the region and is expected to bring new shopping options to local customers.

Woolworth New Decatur

Sloan's Liniment Promises Rheumatism Relief

A reader testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia backache and stiffness. The ad claims 25 cent bottles warming soothing pain and quick relief from sore joints and muscles.

Sloan

Clear skin comes from within with Dr Kings Life Pills

The ad claims a clear complexion stems from internal cleansing using Dr Kings New Life Pills. It describes the pills as gentle and mild with no griping, saying they relieve the liver by acting on the bowels and suit all ages. Available for 25¢ at your druggist.

To Split a Short Cake Without Crushing It

A housewife explains a method to divide a hot cake neatly. She cuts a shallow groove as soon as it comes from the oven, threads a strong string through, and draws the thread back and forth to slice the cake evenly without heaviness or sogginess.

Decatur Approves 50 000 Bond for Electric Light Plant

In Decatur the city voters approved a 50000 dollar bond for an electric light plant by 192 to 61. The bond election was ordered by Mayor James A Nelson and the board of aldermen. Nelson supported the issue despite opposition from Alabama Power Company and Ex Mayor Henry A Skeges. The strong victory signals broad support for municipal ownership and Nelson's administration.

James A. Nelson Nelson Alabama Power Company Henry A. Skeges John L. Brock Decatur

City health advice and public sanitation themes raised

A fragmented editorial asks if birth registration should protect a dog and a baby, notes U S Public Health Service port surveillance, calls health a natural bank, praises clean garbage cans, warns filth breeds flies and fever, and mentions new hygiene headlines threatening public health.

U. S. Public Health Service

Germany Seeks Peace Talks as Food Shortage Grows

In a formal stance, Germany directs its appeal to the interior department while acknowledging a dire food supply situation. The dominant view is that the belligerent nation quickest to seek peace is the one most in need of it.

Germany Interior Department

LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims Headless Peaceful Effect

An old advertisement touts Laxa tive brom quinine as superior to ordinary quinine promising no nervousness or ringing in the head. It notes the full product name and urges looking for EK. W. Grove’s signature and a 25 cent price.

EK. W. Grove

Order of Publication in Morgan County Equity Court

In the Day and Barcliff versus J. R. White et al cause the court orders publication in the Decatur News for four weeks requiring S F Ewing Greensboro Supply Co and Bauer Brothers Co to plead answer or demur to J L Day's cross bill by July 1 1916 or face a decree pro confesso. Judge Thos W Wert signs June 1 1916.

S. F. Ewing Greensboro Supply Company Bauer Bros.’ Co Alabama Harriston Mississippi Greensboro North Carolina Bauer Bros Springfield Ohio Decatur News County of Morgan Bauer Brothers Company J. L. Day Thos. W. Wert

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