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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1912

Page

3

Praises for Mrs Williams at Alabama recital and theater ads

A readable fragment notes Mrs Hannibal Wil ame praised after a Shakespeare recital at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. It mentions Hermione and clear plot explanation. Also advertises Masonic Theatre seat tickets and various gift items from Dillehay Brothers, plus Chamberlain’s Tablets and local drug outlets and souvenir calendars at Delite and Star Friday Free.

Alabama Polytechnic Institute Ala Hannibal Wilame Delite

Parcel Post Essay Contest for Decatur Schools

Bulletin announces a Decatur and New Decatur essay contest on the new Parcel Post Law. Students must submit original two hundred word essays by December 15 with a Bulleting from September 16 to November 23. Prizes include savings pass books worth five, three, and two dollars. essays may be published under author names.

Decatur New Decatur Savings Department

Local Markets and Non-Resident Notice Ad

A retailer list shows prices for groceries and staples including sugar starch granulate coffee flour syrups canned fruits and vegetables. The document also contains a non resident notice from Morgan County Alabama Justice Court detailing a debt case, writ of attachment and execution actions with dated proceedings in November 1912.

Ariosa California

STUTTS EAS-IT Promises Quick Headache Relief

Advertises STUTTS EAS-IT as reliable remedy for headache nerves and nervousness with refund if ineffective. Available from leading druggists in 1c, 25c and 5c sizes, containing no opiate. On Drug Co. distributors.

On Drug Co

Ethel St Clair Wins Suit Against Klaw & Erlanger

New York December 7 Miss Ethel St Clair former Klaw and Erlanger ingenue won a 22500 verdict against her former employers. The jury cleared Max D Steuer of blackmail and did not accept the defense that Steuer forced the contract under duress. The court battle remained highly dramatic with remarks by Edmond L Mooney and strong reactions from both sides.

New York Ethel St. Clair Pendleton Max D. Steuer Abraham L. Erlanger Miss &J. Clair Klaw & Erlanger Steuer Miss St. Clair San Francisco

Largest doll assortment offered by Dillehay Brothers

We announce the largest selection of dolls we have ever carried including the Hug Me Kiddies line. Dillehay Brothers on Hourth Avenue invite customers to visit and view the new stock.

Dillehay Brothers Hourth Avenue

Zemo Promises Cure for Eczema in Advert Perspective

Advertisement hawks Zemo from E. W. Rose Medicine Co of St. Louis claiming it stops itching and rashes, smooths skin, and cures eczema with no evidence. It touts 1 large bottle for 1 and a 25 cent trial bottle as a guarantee and lists Dil lehay Bros Drug Store and Dillehay Brothers as retailers.

Zemo E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Dillehay Bros Drug Store

Decatur Rail Schedule Fragments and Timetables

Fragmented OCR shows multiple train numbers and times for Decatur lines including No 4 No 15 No 6 and No 2 with references to daily service exceptions and north bound timings. Shreds indicate schedule details such as 4 p m 4 03 p m and 24 238 87 p m with mentions of Accom and Sunday exclusions.

New Decatur New Decatur No Sun

Advertising for Business Success

A persuasive note urges readers to participate in advertising to attract customers. It emphasizes doing one’s part and that advertising will help bring in business through fair effort.

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Alabama Williams Fourth Avenue Chamberlain Mompson and Decatur Drug Co Aready Morgan County National Bank Holiday Baking IRIS America Grocerifs Calvin Domino State OF Alabama Morgan County Justice Court Ben Davis Texas Swift & Co Swift's Jewel Pepper I. N. Buttler Jones Justice of the Peace J. M. Robinson China Crow & Crow's Second Avenue Henkel B. L.henkel H. H. Hitt Lumber Cy A. M. Collier J. W. Clapton, Jr W. W. Ridgeway Seventh Avenue Rawford Bank Street Somerville Si Sewing Machine Co E. H. Allison Riverside Gristmill Eer S.M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co Abe Erlanger Klaw & Erlanger Productions Eczema Louisville & Nashvville Fee Bee Rey Aetci Decatur Bog SD New Decatur No. 15 Ofstance A.m Tad Ay. Decatar Edie Capeprls THE Decaturs Daily OMEGA S. IL Nichols Omega Flour Decaturs West Vine Street E. €. Payne Lumber CO New Decatur, Ala Ae “Piper Little Butcher, Watson & Company W. J.T. Tibbetts Schoe Shoes Jacob Rosenberg Olshine Bank St Johnston Street Fire and New York Life Insurance W. R. Smith Tennessee River Lawrence County Trinity Courtland Road Pike Road J. L
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