Death Claim at Courtland and Local Notices
On November 12, 1918, J H Holderfield’s son Ralph died aged 18 after joining the Baptist church in August 1917 at Wheeler. He left a bereaved family including a father, mother, three brothers and four sisters. Also note: stock listings from Harold G Pitt at Trinity Route 1, southeast of Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Holderfield
Courtland
Baptist Church
Wheeler
Ralph
G. H. Holderfield
Trinity
Route 1
Hillsboro
Harold G. Pitt
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proves Worth in Winter Colds
Few escape winter colds. use Chamberlains Cough Remedy and follow directions. The remedy has proven merit with many families relying on it for years for coughs and colds. Sold by Sandlin Jowan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sandlin Jowan Drug Co
Advice to flu convalescents and tuberculosis warning
U S Public Health Service warns against tuberculosis in the United States noting one million cases and calls for influenza convalescents to have lungs examined. Colds that linger may signal onset of tuberculosis and early recognition prevents alarm. Patent medicines not to be trusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
United States
New York City
Department of Health
Framingham
Mass
Beware tuberculosis after influenza warning
Guidance urges not to diagnose oneself and to seek medical exam. Encourages monthly lung checks by a doctor, strong living, proper diet, and fresh air. Advises against patent medicines and promotes becoming a fresh air advocate to improve health following influenza.
Influenza linked to rise in tuberculosis threatens public health
Washington reports a Public Health Service warning that Spanish influenza has increased tuberculosis prevalence and deaths. Surgeon General Blue urges precautions, noting susceptibility after influenza and urging lung exams, good diet, and fresh air. He warns against misleading patent medicines and stresses early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Public Health Service
Spain
Arthur Newsholme
Public Health Service
England
United States
Smupert Blue
Surgeon General
Blue
Alban
American soldiers in France seek serious readings and math class
In France after the war 300 doughboys asked for applied mathematics books. The American YMCA starts a practical arts class led by B. H. Morrison, who will teach without textbooks until shipments arrive from the U. S. A. Moriston volunteers to begin with no ready texts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
B. H. Morrison
States Teachers’ College of
Morrison
Y M C A Uses Candy to Fight Alcohol Over There
Paris dispatch describes a sugar driven campaign by the Y M C A to curb alcohol among demobilized American troops. The plan pairs candy, gum and cookies with recreation to reduce drinking while soldiers await transportation home. The effort contrasts with wine shop competition in postwar France and aims to ease social and industrial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mall
France
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Deafness Cure
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed mucous surfaces and the Eustachian tube. It promises a constitutional remedy with cure via blood action and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, asking interested drageists to request circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Grandma, Father Benefit From Half Century Remedy
A long running cough and cold medicine is promoted as a trusted remedy sold by druggists for fifty years. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle on hand for urgent medicine needs and highlights its wide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Rou
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches
A vintage ad-style note urges users not to neglect rheumatic pains and offers immediate relief from external aches, strains, stiffness, and bruises. It touts Sloan's Liniment as reliable, affordable, and easy to use, recommending a big bottle on hand and to ask a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For Croup Relief
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York reports rapid relief from croup using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She notes it contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for children and adults alike. Sold by Sandlin Cowan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Edward Hassett
Frankfort
N.Y
Sandlin-Cowan Drug Co
Notice of Administration for Carrie Alexander Estate
Letters of administration on the estate of the deceased were granted December 4, 1918 by Judge J. E. Kumpe of the Lawrence County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period or be barred. Carrie Alexander administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kumpe
Probate
Lawrence County
Carrie Alexander
James M. Irwin
Sue K. Irwin
Robert C. Jackson
Mary Key
George W. Reeves
Court of County Commissioners
Alabama
Court House
Moulton
Ala
Decatur-Shefffield
Morgan County
Courtland
State Highway Department
Montgomery
State
AC. M. Sherrod
John Spain
Alice Spain
Dard
Coffey
Alx
W. A. Kelley
E. B. Downing
Irenee, Irwin
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Moulton Advertiser
John White
Cardus
Cari
Cardui
Mrs. Spell
Losis
Faust
Ae Pewne
Bloomfield
Doughboys
Dr. Ong
Grant
Sloan's
Peashaw Kilts
Price
J. D. Bush
Decatur
Phone
Courtland Cafe
North Main Street
Tennessee Valley Bank
S. K. Stephenson
Croup
L. V. Alexander
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Paul White
W.S
Mazer Tooth Specialty
Dept. X
5Th St
Philadelphia
Istration
J. N. Jackson
W.S. Keller
F. P. Sanderson
Probate Court
L. E. Sanderson
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