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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
Publication notice lists second class matter date and editor details. Subscription rates by carrier and mail, including weekly and monthly terms, with penalties for late delivery. Advertising policy requires copy by noon and mentions tributes and obituaries charged per line.
Announcements authorize Harvey H. Wright as candidate for sheriff of Morgan County and F. Green as candidate for State Senator in the Second District Morgan and Lawrence counties. Also J. A. Foreman announces candidacy for Sheriff of Morgan County. All subject to the Democratic Primary with votes and influence solicited.
Captain J F Bilison of Amazon River Steam Navigation Company tells Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce living in Brazil costs about five times US levels. He jokes that eggs are scarce and pricey, noting even human egg phrases in top Brazilian restaurants. He argues prices in America compare favorably with many countries despite a common belief of US higher living costs.
The Courier Journal notes that telephones improve shopping efficiency and lower waste. It argues domestic economy should be practiced to maximize a dollar's worth of food, warning that many counties still face high costs.
The article notes tattooing once popular among South Sea Islanders and sailors. It recalls designs seen on body art, including tombstones for protection, a pig figure for safety, and mermaids for avoiding drowning.
Under a mortgage dated June 12 1905 Isabella Payne will sell at public outcry on December 16 1913 at Decatur courthouse to satisfy a 1000 debt due June 22 1908. Property: Lots eleven and thirteen block two Littlejohn addition New Decatur Morgan County Alabama. Witness ER Gopby attorney.
In federal court next Thursday defense for United Shoe Machinery Co will show films of machines in operation. Sidney W. Winslow testifies early acquisitions aimed to end litigation and expand the field with plants, findings, patents, and expert services. He says mergers did not target driving out competitors. Elmer E. Howe discusses the Goodyear merger conditions.
The Woodmen of the World elected officers for the coming year at the last regular meeting in their hall. John Greene was chosen council commander, S. R. Garrison clerk, Deve Lewellen advisory, Oscar Hollingsworth banker.
A reminiscence praising former Methodist pastors and supporters. The speaker recalls Rev. J. P. Cotton as a near neighbor, compliments Rev. Barth as a fine Christian gentleman, and expresses gratitude for sympathy from Rev. Merrill and Rev. R. Walston. He commends Rev. C. M. Hamby and asks readers to love pray for and work with him.
A Presbyterian Christmas sale at Mrs. Will Wyker’s featuring hand embroidered imported handkerchiefs as a specialty. The event takes place on Friday December 12.
Catalog note announces visiting card engraving services with price options and styling choices for customers exploring personalized stationery and business cards.
Sam Crawford set a world record by playing in a record number of games in a twelve month period. He spent last winter in New Orleans with winter league teams, then joined the Tigers’ exhibition games in Memphis. From January 1 to January 1 his total is estimated between 225 and 266 games, a testament to his fitness and constant playing schedule.
Mortgagee W C Stubbs will sell at public outcry on December 15 1913 at the Decatur courthouse door to satisfy a $1010 72 debt secured by a mortgage recorded in Book 106 page 296. Property is Lot 10 Block 4 of the Decatur Mineral Land Company subdivision in Mor County Alabama.
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