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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

6

Carpenter cured by a cholera remedy story

A Winterset banker reports a carpenter saved from days of halt by using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after a pharmacist sold him a dose. The carpenter recovered and returned to work. The letter notes the remedy cured the worker as it did the author. Used by a local druggist for sale.

Dro Cartwright

Alabama Exhibit at Pans Aterian Show Praised

Gadsden Tribune notes Alabama’s exhibit is creditable with a spe cial mineral segment sure to attract interest. The overall display, prepared swiftly by Commissioner Poole, aims to showcase Alabama’s sources to the world.

Alabama Poole Gadsden Tribune

Chamberlains Brand Cough Remedy Endorsed by Druggists

A Memphis note cites Druggist J Golf Swithh of Van Ettér N Y praising Chamberlains Angi remedy for coughs colds and grippe. It is sold by Cartwright Druggist and reflects a general public interest in presidential election debates of 1904.

Chamberlain J. Golf Swithh van Etter N.Y la Grippe Cartwright

Seem Engine Metaphor Prompts Liver Health Claim

An advertisement asserts a torpid liver drags energy, urges Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure. It promises restored vitality and digestion, noting 25 cent price and free samples at O B Cartwright's drug store.

Chamberlain O. B. Cartwright

Slim Consolation Reflects on Unwise Marriages

A short quoted reflection from the Washington Democrat notes that some women may feel relief at not having wed other suitors, suggesting they might have fared worse with different beaux.

Washington (Ia

Seven Years in Bad Will Wonders Ever Ceased

Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas could not leave bed for seven years due to kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and general debility. Three bottles of Electric Bitters let her walk again and in three months she felt like a new person. Women with headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy or dizzy spells gain relief. Sold by O B Cartwright for 350 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.

L. Pease Lawrence, Kan O. B. Cartwright

Injured Man Shoots Doe While Returning Home

In Menallen township near Gettysburg Pennsylvania Charles Woodward who had fractured his left arm while loading logs went home two miles away. He had his gun for game and shot a young doe on the way. He carried the carcass home for treatment of his broken arm.

Menallen Township Gettysburg Charles Woodward

Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Pain Balm

Geo E Cary editor of the Guide Washington Va recounts a severe ankle sprain he suffered. After failing with several remedies he used Chamberlains Pain Balm and felt relief soon after use followed by a complete cure. Sold by Dr O B Cartwright Druggist.

Geo. E. Cary the Guide Washington, Va Chamberlain Jas T O. B. Cartwright

Mothers watch for first symptoms of worms

Mothers who would keep their children in good health should watch for early worm symptoms and remove them with White's Cream Vermifuge. Price 25 cents. O. B. Cartwright.

O. B. Cartwith

I Was A Sailor and a Hotheaded Convert

A narrator recalls walking fifty miles to work on Erie Railroad ships for the Lake Superior trade then thriving on winter wages. He boasts of debt payoff, new clothes, and quarrels over religion, insisting on fiery conversion by fire and sword and lamenting modern gentleness.

Erie Railroad Lake Superior

Remedy for poor digestion with Herbine

Advertisement claims many women fail to digest food causing paleness weakness and losing skin brightness. It recommends taking Herbine after each meal to digest what is eaten and lists price as 5 shillings, sold by B. Cartwright.

Price O. B. Cartwright

Count Mentions Matterhorn Climb

A dialogue fragment shows a Count recalling a Matterhorn ascent. She questions the feat and the count affirms a repeated climb. The exchange ends with a punch implied in jest.

Administrators Sale of Real Estate in Morgan County

The administrator of the estate of A N Wooldridge deceased will sell at public auction for cash on May 2, 1961, at Morgan County courthouse Desatur city. The property is the east part of lot 80 in Old Town, Desatur, conveyed to Alfred N Wooldridge by Paralee T Wooldridge on November 1, 1570, deed book 41 page 297.

Probate Court Madison County Alabama D N Wooldridge A N Wooldridge Court House Mourgan County Morgan County Desatur Aid County Old Town Hotel Bismark Alfred N Wooldridge Paralee T Wooldridge Aaid H Wooldridge N Wooldridge

Free Sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets

Call at O B Cartwrights drug store for a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are an elegant physic improving appetite and digestion and regulating the liver and bowels. Easy to take and pleasant in flavor.

O. B. Cartwright Chamberlain

Stomach Function and Herbine Digestive Remedy

If the stomach performs its functions actively the food of what is the receptacle is transformed into blood of nourishing quality, which furnishes vigor and warmth to the body. Herbine gives tone to the stomach and promotes digestion and assimilation. Price occurs. B. Cartwright.

B. Cartwright

Boston man finds health with New Life Pills

A Boston man who recently wed a wealthy young woman now reports improved health after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The remedy is advertised to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and liver and stomach problems for 23 cents at O B Cartwright's drug store.

Boston Dr. King Shch Perfct

Li Hung Chang secretary J W Pethick resigns

Li Hong Chang's American private secretary J W Pethick reportedly quits after years of service. He advised on foreign investments and managed the old statesman's business affairs. Pethick, who had read over eighty English French and German books for translations, left amid unclear salary terms.

L i Tsung Chang Priv J. W. Pethick Pethick Eli Corresponce Curtis

Bryan silent on MecLaurin charge over Crisp speakership stance

Savannah Morning News notes Senator McLaurin accuses William Jennings Bryan of opposing Charles F Crisp for speakership due to ex Confederate ties. The paper highlights Southern ex soldiers seeking Bryan denial of sectional prejudice.

Mr. Bryan Senator MecLaurin Bryan Charles F. Crisp Judge Crisp Senator McLaurin South Savannah Morning News

Strong passions and stronger reasons to curb them

A concise reflection on how intense feelings can drive change when tempered by compelling motives. The saying implies restraint yields better outcomes than unchecked ardor in pursuit of goals.

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