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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
6
A Winterset bank cashier recounts a carpenter's illness and recovery using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes one dose cured the man, who returned to work. Sold by Dr. O B Cartwright.
The Alabama exhibit is described as creditable and complete with a special mineral display. Segmented with other exhibits it will draw attention to Alabama resources and attract world interest. Commissioner Poole’s quick work in preparation is commendable.
A local druggist J. Goldsmich of Van Etten NY testifies he has sold Chamberlains Cough Remedy for five years with complete satisfaction to himself and customers. He notes the product in his own family for ordinary coughs colds and post influenza coughs. Sold by Dr W B Cartwright Druggist.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues the nation should pause discussion of the presidency after McKinley’s short time in office, noting he has served about three and a half months of his second term and that voters deserve a respite until 1904.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for a torpid liver. It claims improved appetite digestion and renewed vitality with a price of 25 cents and free samples at Cartwright's drug store.
A Washington Iowa Democrat item comments that some women who married worthless husbands gain solace, believing they could have fared worse with other beaux. The quip frames marriage choices as a moral reflection rather than a personal accusation.
Lawrence Kansas resident Mrs L Pease credits seven years of bed rest to kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility but after three bottles of Electric Bitters she could walk again. The tonic helps with headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness and fainting spells and is sold by O B Cartwright at 30 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Charles Woodward, loading logs in Menallen township near Gettysburg, broke his left arm and walked home two miles with a loaded gun. He shot a young doe along the way, then returned to his house and had the arm treated.
Geo E Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia recounts a severe ankle sprain that resisted several remedies until Chamberlains Pain Balm was used. Relief began quickly and a complete cure followed. Sold by Dr O B Cartwright Druggist.
Notice advises mothers to watch for initial worm symptoms in children and use Whites Cream Vermifuge to remove them. Product price listed as 25 cents from O B Cart Wheel et.
The narrator recalls a harsh winter working on steamers and the ice railroad for Lake Superior trade. He boasts of wealth after paying debts, then quarrels over religion, converting zeal with fire and sword, and clashes with a Catholic employer over saints. He laments softened discourse yet resists quieting his old vigor.
Call at O B Cartwright's drug store for a free sample of Chauberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The elegant physic is said to improve appetite strengthen digestion regulate liver and bowels and be easy and pleasant to take.
Advertisement notes many women fail to digest food leading to pale sallow looks and weakness. Recommends taking Herbine after each meal to aid digestion. Price 50 cents.
A brief Punch cartoon caption plays on a count’s boast about climbing a Matterhorn. The exchange humorously twists language with wordplay about feats and repetition, reflecting light newspaper humor style of the era.
By order of the Madison county probate court on April 25 1901 D H Wooldridge administrator of A N Wooldridge deceased will sell May 29 1901 at Morgan county courthouse Decatur at public outcry for cash the east part of lot eighty in old town Decatur formerly conveyed to Alfred N Wooldridge by Paralee T Wooldridge November 16 1870 as recorded May 3 1991 property in Morgan County Alabama.
If the stomach functions well the food is transformed into nourishing blood that sustains vigor and warmth. Herbine gives tone to the stomach and promotes digestion and assimilation. Price 59 cents. QO. B. Cartwright.
A Boston man, described as marrying a sickly young woman, promotes King’s New Life Pills said to restore health from jaundice malaria fever and liver stomach troubles. Advertisement claims the remedy cures many ailments and lists price 25 cents at Cartwright's drug store.
Li Hung Chang relied on his American private secretary J. W. Pethick who quit after a large salary dispute. Pethick had served as Li’s trusted advisor on business and foreign investments for years. In 1896 he told Correspondent Curtis he translated over 80 European books into Chinese for Li.
The Savannah Morning News notes Senator McLaurin accuses William Jennings Bryan of opposing Charles I Crisp for speakership due to Crisp being an ex Confederate. Bryan has not responded, despite the charge arising about two weeks ago. The paper observes the South is full of ex Confederate soldiers and their sons who seek a denial from Bryan that sectional prejudice influenced his stance against the Georgia man.
An editorial note argues that intense impulses can be harnessed when a more powerful motive to restrain them exists. It emphasizes discipline, social order, and the role of collective good in guiding personal energy.
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