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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1913

Page

3

Bell System backs public utility balance in policy statement

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company asserts its policy aligns with public interests, pledging cooperation with government probes into northwest property purchases and interstate phone issues. It argues for unified system control, fair rates, and continued investment to expand universal intercommunication.

Publc Bell System American Telephone and Telegraph Te Associated Companies

Francis Burton Harrison Named Governor General of the Philippines

Representative Francis Burton Harrison of New York has been selected by President Wilson as the new governor general of the Philippines. A Democrat, Yale and New York Law School educated, Harrison served in five Congresses and enlisted as a private in the Spanish American War. The White House gave no further comment on his stance toward the Philippines beyond the policies he will pursue. A reshaping of the Philippine commission is expected with new commissioners named soon.

Washington Francis Burton Harrison New York Philippines Harrison Wilson New York City Yale New York Law School Eader Underwood Hughes Garrison White House Philippine Commission

Prompt newspaper delivery notice to subscribers

The paper urges subscribers to report late deliveries by phone. It states the service monitors punctuality and will ensure carriers deliver promptly when called. The message emphasizes prompt afternoon delivery and reader cooperation with reporting issues.

Plain clothes officers urged to nab porch climbers

The Daily editor suggested paroling plain clothes men to pursue burglars, noting uniformed officers are unlikely to catch porch climbers. Special Officer W. D. Carpenter of the Southern cites need for an unknown pursuer and reports rising tobacco restrictions at L N and Dayton cash register firms.

Deh Climpers W. D. Carpenter The Southern

Advertising and a Familiar Street Face

A fragment notes Professor J. M. Collier selling "16ts" in the Daily and remarks on advertising power. F R Seeley appears on the streets after a three week business trip, speaking of prospects and future real estate ventures. Rumors mention a large lumber stock company with Seeley as general manager and investor.

J. M. Collier Emony F. R. Seeley Alabama Mississippi Nashville Seeley Weining

Snow Liniment claims healing power for many ailments

Describes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as effective for blisters, scalds, burns, sores, back pain and rheumatism. Notes prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and that Owl Drug Co sells it.

Ballard Owl Drug Co

Sheriff Sale Notice of Morgan County Alabama Goods

Sheriff R N McCulloch advertises a public auction of seized property in Morgan County Alabama. The sale, executed for Arnold Henegar & Doyle, will occur at the Court House door on September 22 1913 during legal hours for cash. Deputy Leonard McCulloch attends the notice dated August 15 1913.

J. B S. W N. B Apple Grove Morgan County Alabama Raand J. Irwin Court House Arnold Henegar & Doyle

Herbal remedy offer from Owl Drug Co

An advertisement promotes HERBINE to ease bowel disturbances. It claims to purify channels regulate bowels and improve mood. Price 50 cents. Sold by Owl Drug Co.

Owl Drug Co

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Decatur Hide and Tallow CO. W. BR Compton, Mgr Moulton St Desirable Fourth Avenue Cain & Wolcott Real Estate & Insurance Morgan County National Bank Dr. Conyington Decatur Drug Co Balik St Colbert County Dillehay Bros South Decatur Eroa Daniel Drug CO T. R. Covey New Decatur No. 2 Johnson Harry J. Frahn Nashville, Tenn W. F. Black Bond Block Stolz Zitos Decatur. Produce CO Popham Oakage Williams Cleveland, D Daniel Drug OO United States Q Northwest Interstate Commerce Commission American Telephone and Telegraph Company Associated Connected American Telephone and Telegraph CO Theo. N. Vail Dayton Cash Register Sheriff's Sale R. N. McCuloch Alney Cahaba Exclu Malone Coal New Decatur, Ala
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