22 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
1
Royal Baking Powder claims hundreds of millions of cans used for bread biscuits and cakes with homeowners trusting its light sweet wholesome results. It warns against alum-containing powders and advises buyers to insist on Royal from 100 William St New York.
The piece predicts the Populist or third party will disappear from the Senate after December meeting as Senators Feld and Dubois align with Democrats. It argues only two parties will remain, with irregulars absorbed by regulars, and cites Alabama as still open to two-party competition until a new constitution's test. It notes upcoming constitutional effect next month and urges support. Also mentions Henry Willard and Helen Parker wedding with the mother as best friend, the headless body of Prof. R T Chandler found near Anniston, and a poultry magazine offer.
Richard Strauss inspired by Tennyson's Enoch Arden offers a piano set read by Ernest Von Possart with Alfred Cowell Goodwin Miss Breneman Miss Van Wagner and Miss Chase. The piece will tour American theaters starting Tuesday November 26 featuring new concert features and a famed vocal violin ensemble.
An early 20th century health ad urges balancing weight through activity and cod liver oil. It claims thinness stems from over work or under digestion and promotes Scott and Bowne emulsion as a cure with a free sample offer and price points of 50 cents and one dollar.
Brown argues human nature is uniform across regions and laments social decay. He likens moral upbringing to horse breeding and urges "brainy" people to marry within their class to preserve leadership quality, recounting past decisiveness in disputes. A bystander speaks approvingly.
A Louisville area report claims Miss Davis survived lung fever after her family used Gooch’s Mexican Syrup and Gooch’s Quick Relief. The doctor had said she would die before morning and advised stopping the medicine. Her recovery followed doses hourly and chest baths, boosting the product’s local reputation.
An advertisement touts Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a magic cure for a simple cough and the best remedy for whooping cough priced at 25e. The claim highlights its effectiveness and cost for buyers seeking relief.
An old advertisement touts Mother's Worm Syrup as a remedy that expels intestinal worms to keep children healthy. It claims the syrup can be eaten with bread to aid digestion and wellbeing.
The article announces Miss Floy Hinds as the new post mistress of Decatur appointed by President Roosevelt. It notes she is the first woman to hold the office and cites political significance following her father Capt. Jnc. B. Hinds being removed over a prior shortage.
You can obtain a full year free the Western Poultry News, an 82 page illustrated monthly magazine published at Lincoln Nebraska. The magazine features articles by poultry experts and practical experience writers.
A fragmented notice warns that money pledged for a project may be refunded if it does not succeed. Details remain unclear but the emphasis is on securing funds against failure and ensuring creditor safeguards.
Editor M N Lester of Syracuse Kansas writes that two years of treatment for Beze ma pains failed until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. The ad proclaims the salve as best for eruptions sores and all skin diseases and lists Cartwright's drug store as the place to buy it for 25 cents.
A sales notice advertises sets of knives Falks and tea and table spoons with a price saving of 23 to Soc each. The CHINA HALL is the organizer and location.
Lavering Michigan notices a letter from Jno. J. Walker praising McLean’s Strengthening Cordial for restoring his appetite and health after a long summer of illness. The testimonial notes improved strength and well being following three days of use.
The speaker extols wealth through brains and honest effort while condemning deceit in trade. He praises prosperous, educated men and attacks “low down scrubby” elements and racial pretenses, arguing for colonization over integration and criticizing paymasters and mistresses whom he calls devils of dirt. Corner May.
An old advertisement promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It claims sediment in water signals kidney disease and promises relief for back pain, urinary issues, and liver and bladder ailments. The ad touts sample free by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Farmers gain by using the roundlap gin as it costs nothing to bale, no resale resampling, and bales can be kept at home until sale. Each bale is sampled, with weight and grade recorded, enabling daily value checks by telegraph or phone. Advances are available from the American Cotton Company on roundlap bales.
By mutual agreement G. F. Oliver of Olver & Sterrs has transferred to W. I. Sterrs his interest in stock of goods. All accounts due the firm are payable to W. E. Sterrs, who is liable for all debts on stock of goods contracted by Oliver & Sterrs.
An ad asserts Clifton flour remains untainted by trust controls while urging readers to ask their grocer for the purest and best flour sold in the South. It warns adulterated powdered sugar may be available but not Clifton flour.
Ad promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund guarantee by KE W. Groves. Signature on each box and a sales pitch for new dishware at CHINA HALL, CASTORIA. Local brand phrasing appears garbled but centers on a patent medicine offer and home goods display.
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