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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

4

Germany Will Return Belgium After War Stated Broadly

The remark suggests postwar restitution as a priority and invites global support. The statement frames Germany’s plan as a straightforward gesture of reconciliation.

Germany Belgium

Rube Wad dell remembered for home run heroics and strikeout feats

Randolph Rose recalls Rube Wad dell a famed pitcher and occasional hitter for the Browns in St Louis. He cites Wad dell sixteen strikeouts in a nine inning game tying the AL record with Walter Johnson and notes a famed indoor baseball outing where Wad dell struck out twenty five. The piece also mentions manager Cosmo Mack and Connie Mack.

Rube Waddell Browns St. Louis Rube Hobe’Ferris Hobie Old Rude Waddell Cosmo Mack T Tutuk Connie Walter Johnnson Washton Waddell Johnson Armory New York Gants Rochester Maddell

Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Cardui Ad

Desperate wife Bettie Bullock from Catron Kentucky reports relief after taking Cardui, claiming improved mobility and ability to perform work. The letter promotes Cardui as a long standing tonic for women and directs readers to contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for instructions and a 64 page home treatment booklet.

Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Fast Relief

An old style advertisement extols Gets-It for corns and calluses claiming quick removal without pain. It touts ease of use, price of 25 cents, and distribution by E Lawrence & Co in Chicago with regional sales in Decatur via Owl Drug Co and Decatur Drug Co as endorsers.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Decatur Owl Drug Co Decatur Drug Co

Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a cure for old sores and related ailments. The copy claims rapid relief and healing, priced at 25 cents to 90 cents, highlighting its reliability and effectiveness.

Porter

Milk price question sparks winter ice remark

A housewife questions a two cent milk price rise. The milkman cites winter and ice needs, prompting a resigned acknowledgment from the woman.

Human race needs a capable chaperon

Despite peace rumors, inquiries for shell steel continue. The remark suggests concern over discipline and safeguards during tense negotiations.

Shell Steel

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