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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
4
Benson Ennis of Decatur is visiting relatives in Tuscumbia. J A Buttrey will leave for New York next Saturday to purchase goods.
The note urges businesses to actively participate in advertising to attract customers. It stresses that advertising will perform its role only if the owner fulfills their responsibilities and supports the campaign with effort and engagement.
The column lists society events: Married Ladies Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Harbin Miller, Cotaco Literary Club hosted by Mrs Wm Harvey, Ladies Benevolent Society meeting at Electric Light Office, Auction Bridge hosted by Mrs W H Driskill, and a Glee Club rehearsal at Miss Florence Bassett's. It notes dances at Hotel Lyons with guests from Tuscumbia Trinity and local planning, missionary meeting at Central Methodist with an ice course, and residents moving in Grant Street. Further items mention Mrs Binford moving, visits to Huntsville, Westminster Aid meeting, and engagements of Miss Mary Sumpter and Miss Mary Rogers.
A long hotel arrivals sheet lists guests from multiple cities including Detroit Birmingham Chicago New Orleans and Nashville. Names include E H Wilkins Geo M Graves N N Johnson A Jacobson H Fraselin J H Martin R F Kilpatrick J E B Bain J O Lippman H C Harris J B Bailes D C Colbert M L Weeks J Hirschfield J S McKee M Hummell J E Doiski C F Thompson J A Machall E B Wrathes F A McAllister J Guinam G A Chamberline W D Bizzell A M Shofin T O Benton I E Daley J A Setz W L Reilly BE L Parker H B Reed J F Tenne Eugene Kelsey C T O Vannon J D Rhodes B J Baker B Sheton Geo I Maz J Stewart M E Lyne J Gile Jas L Sticker D Stalum J E Sanford A E McClellan H C Stratton J R Conner Theo A Brown Herbert Kent A J Brown Bert Thomas R L Sherrill Co M Benjamin Minnie Bryant Geo J Dominus S L Sherrill Hanselle Harry W Hill W J Hutchinson E W Toole.
A rough, ad-like note from S. M. Thompson of Decatur selling a prescription style eczema wash. It claims minimal washing needed and promises a first regular size bottle at 31.00 with no cost to test. Mentions Owl Drug Co in Decatur and prior remedies.
Nine men were sent to the convict camp of Morgan County this morning by the county authorities. They are expected to undertake duties for the state in the near future.
Horton and Hodge announce a cleanup sale to remove heavy furniture stock to cut freight costs. Buyers are urged to view quality furnishings offered at unusually low prices as a simple business proposition.
An awning is installed in front of Siey and Son Aljn business, described as a neat advertising feature and a convenience for customers.
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