Decatur Man Praises Tanlac After Five Bottles
Guy M. Flautt a traveling salesman for A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co. declares Tanlac improved his health after five bottles. He notes relief from chronic catarrh and headaches and says he now feels fine. Southern distributor G. F. Willis cites local endorsements and high sales in New Decatur and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Guy M. Flautt
A. Z. Bailey Grocery Co
Flautt
Guy
Pruitt-Dilldhay
New Lecatur
Tanlac
G. F. Willis
Atlanta
New Decatur
Notable quips on fashion and weathering myths
A playful column notes old beliefs about lightning rods while a cherry pie scene unfolds and a Philadelphia Ledger query about a girl’s skirt length provokes a brisk, humorous response.
Murder of Judge Lawler Near Huntsville Stuns County
Judge W T Lawler of Madison County was found murdered near Huntsville last Saturday after being seen alive Wednesday night. His body shown with crushed skull, multiple gunshot wounds, tied to railroad steel, sunk in fifteen feet of water near Whitesburg ten miles from Huntsville. Ferryman Percy Brooks is jailed on implicated murder charges amid reports others including Huntsville leaders. Lawler had faced a heated bid for a third probate judges term, with politics cited as motive.
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W. T. Lawler
Madison County
Huntsville
Whitesburg
Percy Brooks
Lawler
County Court House
Court House
State Militia Called To Huntsville Amid City Tension
Saturday night Company E of the Decaturs commanded by Capt Roy C Horton and the State Military Company of Sheffield were summoned to Huntsville and remain there as authorities fear trouble. Huntsville is quiet as a Special grand jury investigates the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Roy C. Horton
State Military Company
Sheffield
Huntsville
St Louis Live Stock Market Receipts Report
Summary of today’s St Louis livestock prices with cattle and hogs showing weekly shifts. Cattle mixed changes include steers and cows with ranges from 4.65 to 8.00 per unit and hogs trading around 9.25 to 9.75 for various weight classes amid shifting demand. National Live Stock Exchange data referenced.
Malaria Prescription Notes From Early Medical Column
Fragmentary OCR shows references to malaria treatment and dosages with unclear phrasing. Mentions Walshe and Malta or Baloswi as possible sources or locations. Missing full context. reads like a medical advisory snippet with repeated doses and timing.
Pleasants Takes His Own Life in Huntsville Office
Shelby S Pleasants a noted Alabama lawyer and Republican figure in Huntsville died by suicide in his office after leaving a note claiming innocence in the Judge Lawler murder case. His stenographer Miss Katie Sanford found his body. he cited nervous prostration and strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby S. Pleasants
Huntsville
Katie Sanford
Lawler
Pleasants
Alabama
Owl Chill and Malaria Tonic Spring Cleansing Cure
An advertisement for Owl Chill and Malaria Tonic claims a mild laxative effect and stimulation of liver and kidney secretions. It asserts the tonic contains no poisonous or habit forming drug and offers a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory. Consumers are directed to write The Owl Drug Co. in Decatur Alabama if a dealer lacks the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWL Drug CO
Decatur
Ala
Five Battle Cruisers Planned for Year
Officials announce construction of five battle cruisers within a single year. In the North Sea last week five battle cruisers were sunk in one day, signaling intense naval losses.
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America
North Sea
Recollection Of The British Battle Cruiser Invincible
A brief line recalling the British battle cruiser named Invincible highlights a historical feature. The note preserves the ship's identity without embellishment and points to a memory of Royal Navy nomenclature.
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Ad Claims Head Relief
An old advertisement touts LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary Quinine with tonic and laxative effects and no nervousness or head tingling. It instructs readers to remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. The price listed is 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Novel Wedding Cake Delights Guests At American Nuptials
A 300 pound wedding cake topped by a sugar cathedral played Mendelssohn and Tales of Hoffmann through an electrical box. The report recalls a prior wedding cake novelty featuring an automatic Cupid figure marching from the dome and shooting arrows at the bridesmaids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn
Tales of Hoffmann
Cupid
Dr. King's New Discovery Promoted for Coughs and Colds
A promotional note urges parents to use Dr. King's New Discovery for children with coughs and colds. It touts syrup form as easy to take, claims longevity as a trusted remedy, and offers a satisfaction guarantee with a money back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr. King’s
Company E A N G Called to Mexico from Alabama Militia
The Alabama State Militia reports that Company E of the A N G along with other state units has been called to the Mexican Border. Company E. is currently in Huntsville and will depart for Mexico once released. Captain Roy Horton leads Company E and has organized recruiting stations in New Decatur and Huntsville.
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State Militia
Alabama
Decaturs
Huntsville
Mexico
Roy
Horton
New Decatur
Alabama Militia
Death of W. E. Phillips at 33 in Trinity
W. E. Phillips aged 33 died Tuesday night at his father in law Justice Eugene Ferris home after years of ill health. He leaves a wife and one young son. Funeral held Wednesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev. M. N. Morris of Trinity. Interment at Minor cemetery in Trinity. Pallbearers: Dr. T. G. Morrow, John Davis, Judge Thomas T. Wert, J. D. Ferris, Lemar Cartwright.
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W. E. Phillips
Eugene Ferris
M. N. Morris
Trinity
T. G. Morrow
John Davis
Thomas T. Wert
J. D. Ferris
Lemar Cartwright
Publication Order in Cross Bill Case
The court orders publication in Decatur News Morgan County once weekly for four weeks. Defendants S F Ewing Greensboro Supply Co and Bauer Brothers Co must plead answer or demur to J L Day cross bill by July 1 1916 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Judge Thos W Wert signs June 1 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Tapioca Advertisement in German Paper Sparks Health Claim
In a German publication the ad reads that anyone proving Tapioca contains anything injurious to health will receive three boxes free of charge. The promissory offer highlights consumer protection language and bold incitement of proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Cos
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Advertises Cold Relief
A drugstore ad promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey to cure a cold. It claims to heal inflammation soothe cough loosen phlegm and clear the bronchial irritation with a laxative tar syrup. The guarantee promises quick breathing relief and urges purchase at drudstores.
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Dr. Bell
Alabama Epworth League Convention Opens in Decatur
The Epworth League Convention of Alabama met in Decatur with over 300 delegates. Opening night at First Methodist Church included prayers by Rev. Charles P. Hamby and a welcome by Dr. James A. Duncan. President William Graham Echols of Birmingham delivered the featured address.
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Epworth League
Alabama
First Methodist Church
Chas. P. Hamby
New Decatur
James A. Duncan
Decatur
Lewis A. Busby
Berry
Ala
William Graham Echols
Birmingham
Lynda Williamson
George D. Williamson
Our Boy Scouts in Decatur Shine at League Delegates
The Decatur Scouts camped on the Decatur public schools campus and greeted delegates to the Epworth League Convention. They escorted delegates to homes and earned high praise from visiting delegates and local citizens alike for their exemplary conduct and service.
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Decaturs
Decatur Public Schools
Epworth League
Boy Scouts
Finishing as Measure of Ability
A newspaper item argues that a man’s worth is shown by what he finishes rather than what he starts, emphasizing outcomes over beginnings in assessing achievements.
Woman Becomes One With Chosen Partner in Union
A young woman celebrates union after being joined with her chosen partner in a ceremonial bond. The event marks a personal milestone as both come together in marriage.
British Mail Seizures Framing Offensive Idea
The remark frames mail seizures as part of a British offensive concept. It suggests an intentional strategic posture and links to broader wartime policy discussions.
Sloan's Liniment Promises Relief for Rheumatism
A testimonial ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims a 25 cent bottle brings warmth and soothing relief to sore stiff joints and backaches and urges readers to buy at any drug store.
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Sloan
Clear Skin Through Internal Cleansing With Dr Kings Pills
An ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a natural route to clear skin by cleansing the system. It claims mild action with no griping and relief for the liver via the bowels, suitable for all ages. Available at druggists for 23 cents.
Campaign seeks 500 members by Railroad YMCA
The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association conducts a drive for 500 new members. W J Blankenship dies at 7 am at his home 1417 9th Ave Souths aged 50 leaving a wife and several children. Levi Oldacre, the condemned man due to hang on June 30, has a ninety day respite. Major Hal Long represents him. New Decatur invites Alabama Power to move offices from Birmingham. August 14 and 15 designated Good Roads days. The Decatur chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a flag to Company E of the Alabama National Guards.
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W. J. Blankenship
9Th Avenue Souths
Levi Oldacre
Major Hal Long
Daughters of the American Revolution
Decaturs
Company E
Alabama National Guards
State Democratic Committee to Hear Primary Contests
The state Democratic Committee will meet in Montgomery on July 7 to hear contest rulings over the recent primary elections. The gathering aims to resolve disputes and certify results for party delegates and nominees.
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State Democratic Committee
Montgomery
Mrs J L Brown Leaves for Knox ville and Blade Springs
Mrs J L Brown of 4th Ave South started a trip to visit friends and relatives in Knoxville Tennessee and Blades Springs Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
4Th Ave. South
Knoxville Tenn
Blade Springs
Flag dedication for New Decatur Public Schools postponed
Storm prevents the dedication ceremonies for the large electric flag at New Decatur Public Schools. Capt. Samuel Blackwell was to speak, and the flag was a gift from the Alabama Power Company. Exer cises will be held later.
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Decatur
Samuel Blackwell
Alabama Power Company
Lightning strikes Dr. Steers residence caused minor loss
Tuesday afternoon lightning struck the home of Dr. Willis E. Steers, a colored physician, burning only a table cloth. The fire department responded to the blaze.
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Willis E. Steers
Mad dogs killed in Mt Hope area
A number of mad dogs have been killed recently in the neighborhood of Mt Hope in Lawrence County.
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Mothorhood
Mt. Hope
Wrence County
Ferryman Percy Brooks Brought for Grand Jury Evidence
Percy Brooks, known as the Whitesburg ferryman, was brought from the Birmingham county jail to Huntsville on Tuesday night to testify before the grand jury in the murder of Judge Lawler.
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Percy Brooks
Whitesburg
Decatur
Birmingham County
Huntsville
Lawler
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic drives out malaria
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is promoted as a true tonic for adults and children. It claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system.
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GROVE
Village Council Enforces Chickens and Bicycles Notice
A village council order enforces the ordinance banning chickens running at large and bicycles on sidewalks. The note also jokes that the weather bureau often delivers rain with the invoice, reflecting local humor.
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Weather Bureau
Peace Dove Turns Coo Like Camecock, Locals Say
A fragmentary line notes a surprising sound shift as the peace dove settles into a coo that resembles an unlikely and provocative phrase, observed by locals in a quiet setting.
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Illinois
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Baloswi
Company E., A. N. G
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