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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
A letter in the State Sentinel argues politicians have long relied on free newspaper space and advertising. It predicts a shift as smaller papers push back against unpaid material while stronger figures face a coming backlash.
Frank Julian of the Sheffield Standard warns high waists risk tragedy as a man could choke his partner while Col Tom L Cannon of the State Sentinel wades into the controversy over short skirts and bloomers worn by farm hands on stage. The exchange reflects ongoing debates on propriety and patriotism in rural fashion.
In humorous chatter the old fashioned mother hubbard is said to be still in business but with the yoke lowered to under the arms, a note from the Decatur News and a quip from the Sheffield Standard about small towns.
A note highlights a surge of unwanted flyers filling the waste basket this week as about forty pages of similar ‘junk’ items drew attention from readers. The remark frames the clutter as a topic of interest for the newspaper’s audience.
A reflective line underscoring how civic duty matters more when national symbols resonate personally than when merely worn. The message links patriotism to inner conviction and personal identity.
The report notes returning soldiers leaving behind many grief stricken sweethearts as they resume civilian life after conflict.
Quick relief from rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache and sprains with Sloan's Liniment. Penetrates without rubbing and is cleaner than plasters or ointments. Keep a bottle at home for prompt relief from nerve pains bruises strains and external aches. At your druggist 25 50 or 100 cents.
A period piece touts Castoria as a trusted pediatric remedy endorsed by doctors and families. It cites Dr. McCrain of Omaha and Charles H. Fletcher, noting Castoria’s vegetable formula that aids digestion and sleep, without narcotics, with positive mentions from Hall's Journal of Health.
Three Albany Presbyterian churches plan a July 11 picnic at the springs in Austinville. Organized by the congregations, the event invites members and neighbors to enjoy a day outdoors with fellowship, games, and refreshments.
An ad touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a universal tonic with quinine to energize the liver purify the blood and strengthen the entire system. Priced at 50 cents.
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