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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
2
Entered as Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama office. Rates include carrier and mail options with monthly and yearly prices and a notice to call if delivery is late. Also lists tributes obituaries and card rates and advertising policy with copy deadlines.
The article notes the parcel post nearing a rate-day milestone as it continues to move forward rapidly. It highlights the system's momentum and the value of the rate-day development to patrons and the broader postal network.
A fragment argues that without the typewriter there would be far less reason for lengthy congressional investigations. The line hints at a historical debate over the impact of writing machines on government scrutiny.
A New York City police officer has completed forty years of continuous service on the force. The milestone marks a lengthy career in public safety with decades of duty across the city.
It is claimed that nine out of every ten men are tempted to touch fresh paint with their fingers, while most women refrain if they think no one is watching.
A minister to Santo Domingo retires after eighteen years in the diplomatic service, highlighting a government that shows appreciation rather than fickleness. The remark counters common charges of indifference toward officials serving abroad.
The proposal suggests Congress adopt pushbutton voting as the method, with the home folk likely to accept if the member personally performs the action. The line implies support hinges on the member taking responsibility for the push.
A sheriff's telephoned report states Coss Locket, a Black man wanted for gaming, was apprehended in Wetumpka. Authorities in Wetumpka notified that officers will likely be sent from here to take custody.
Mrs. William Orvis of Clare Michigan says her little girl suffered severe dysentery until Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. She praises it as the best medicine in the world and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
Ready for business notices shows the Decatur Produce House at St. Cheap poultry, hides and beans offered for sale and purchase. Tit Chures street listing omitted or unclear.
The mail equipment division once small now handles millions of bags and locks. Last year the eight mailbag depots moved nearly 40 million pieces, with 1,369,000 damaged items repaired and 439,000 new bags purchased. The National Museum also holds early postal curiosities, illustrating the growth of mail service since 1830.
Gauses of stomach troubles from sedentary habits and poor digestion blamed for distress includes constipation, torpid liver, worry and anxiety. Correct habits and take Chamberlains Tablets. for sale by all dealers.
B Haggard died at Watson Greer infirmary from injuries after a tree fell on him at the Hitt Wimber camp at Morgan's Landing yesterday morning. A timber cutter by trade, Haggard was brought to the hospital and died at midnight. His body will be taken to Manchester Tennessee.
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle reports months of stomach distress eased after trying Chamberlains Tablets. After reading cured case letters she used about three quarters of a package and now can eat almost anything. Sold by all dealers.
The article notes a tight Southern League pennant race with Montgomery and Birmingham contending amid franchise pressures. It highlights Johnny Dobbs as a key manager and draws contrast with Philadelphia and New York in the national scene. It calls out upcoming Montgomery Mobile series as pivotal for pennant hopes.
A critique of inexperienced catchers harming new spitball pitchers through erratic signaling and mistimed pitches. The piece warns that biased managers and fear of speaking up can shield such catchers while stalling the careers of debuting players.
Sheriff R N McCulloch announces a public auction of F B Orr assets to satisfy a judgment against J I Hammock and F B Orr. Property listed includes multiple fractional sections in Morgan County Alabama. Sale set for September 1 1913 at courthouse during legal hours. Deputy Leonard McCulloch records.
An old advertisement claims Herbine cleanses bowel channels and aids regular movement, improving mood and vigor. Sold by Ow! Drug Co, touting bright, cheerful feelings from usage.
The Agricultural Extension Department outlines a nationwide alfalfa campaign led by Prof. P. G. Holden to boost alfalfa farming through alfalfa trains and speeches. Local communities, farms, banks, and clubs will host meetings with support from Extension staff, literature, and staged “Alfalfa Day” events in schools and public venues.
Kansas Agricultural College conducted a feeding trial with pigs divided into two groups. One group received corn and alfalfa hay, the other corn alone, over several months. The corn alfalfa group showed superior development, double bone size, and a breaking strain of 1,370 pounds versus 520 for the corn only group.
The article compares feeding corn alone to pigs with alfalfa and corn. It notes corn alone yields 60 pound pigs while mixed rations reach about 250 pounds dressed. Protein deficiency in corn caused starved pigs. alfalfa supplementation improves bone muscle and tissue. Recommendations include drying and storing alfalfa, creating hay caps to protect hay, and using cloth covers with weights to preserve hay quality.
Notice states an application for pardon or parole for Kirtis Snyder, convicted and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for aiding an escape. Document dated July 18 1913 with signed notice by J M Snyder, his brother, dated August 16.
One drum or 120 bottles of beer seized last week by Sheriff McCulloch aboard the John Ross was ordered returned to its owner this morning. The sheriff did not know the grounds of the order but believed the liquor was for personal use only.
Cook Bros Furniture Co. sues William Rosenberg in Morgan County justice court. An attachment places all Rosenberg household goods at the L and N freight depot under warrant dated July 28 1913. Rosenberg a non resident must receive notice weekly for three weeks before August 22 1913 via Decatur Daily and mail at his residence.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as highly effective for both human and animal sores and wounds. It claims milder, efficacious action with prices 25 cents 50 cents and $1.00 per bottle sold by Owl Drug Co.
Railway clerks present to Joint Congressional Committee investigating mail transport payments demand higher wages. They claim they perform many services for which they are underpaid and seek increased compensation from railroad employers and the government.
Blisters on the hands scalds burns old sores lame back and rheumatism are described as subject to the great healing and penetrating power of Ballard's Snow Liniment. The ad touts pain relief with bottles priced 25 cents 60 cents and one dollar and lists Owl Drug Co as the seller.
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