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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
2
Resolutions tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks offered at five cents per line. Prompt delivery promised. contact 46 New Decatur if not received. Advertising rates available on application. Advertisers must submit copy by noon for same day publication to ensure service.
Announcement of Harvey H. Wright as sheriff candidate for Morgan County and D F Green for State Senator of the Second district Morgan and Lawrence counties, both subject to upcoming primary. Also J A Foreman named candidate for Morgan County Sheriff in the Democratic Primary. call for vote and influence.
An excerpt discusses how strictly fresh country eggs command higher prices than cold storage eggs and notes concerns about producer reliability. It contrasts fresh country butter with commercial butter, praising old-fashioned quality and cautioning that commercial varieties may be uniform yet inferior in taste and character.
The Courier Journal notes that farmers can profit by selling directly to consumers but face hurdles in placing orders and ensuring timely delivery of what is labeled first class. The piece mentions a 15 cent and pound price difference favoring properly made goods amid transport concerns.
A Gary Indiana law publisher faces troubles as editors in Alabama and nearby areas are noted for their concerns. The piece references Russian and Serbian interest in papers that can be read, illustrating a wider press scrutiny.
In Newark on December 10, Mrs Graff alleges a needle prick caused sudden numbness leading to unconsciousness after sitting in a theater box. Armand Megaro, a student pharmacist, faces assault charges and was held on $20,000 bail as the needle evidence is examined by chemists.
The ad promises engraved visiting cards with flexible pricing aimed at a broad range of customers. It emphasizes affordable options and invites inquiries for detailed quotes and design choices.
Havre city opens a municipal tenement house for destitute widows and children on St. Francois Island. Sixteen three room flats with laundries are rented at 58 cents monthly. fifteen widows with eighty children reside there. Each receives bread meat coal potatoes medical care and seasonal aid if needed.
A New York physician urges women to wear thin stockings and shoes to keep doctors from bankruptcy. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Rod for treating colds early to prevent pneumonia and notes wide reputation and safety, with sale by all dealers.
Public sale under a 1906 mortgage to W C Stubbs will occur December 15 1913 at the Morgan County Alabama courthouse. The property is described as Lot 10 Block 4 of the OF TRINS Tour 8 Company in Decatur with all improvements and appurtenances, held to satisfy $1 010 72 plus interest.
A notice urges subscribers to report late deliveries by phone and promises prompt action. The message emphasizes the importance of calling if the paper does not arrive in the afternoon.
The Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company receives a ten year franchise to maintain and operate a switch track in the alley between First and Second Avenues New Decatur Alabama. The track must start at the north end railway switch, run west of the alley, and extend to the south line of properties on First Avenue. A securely closed coal dump pit is required. The city is harmless from damages. The company may charge twenty five cents per car for third party use, and misuse may void the franchise. The switch track must be built under Street Committee supervision and approved.
The Delite presents The War Correspondent and Our Children as crowd-pleasing features with Hum an Hearts drawing praise from a New York clergyman and the Mutual kids drawing attention. The At G Field Greater Minstrels promise time honored entertainment with high musical quality. A California woman credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy for relief from a severe lung cold and cough.
Notice from Morgan County Law and Equity Court states an attachment issued against W. A. Hughston on July 25 1913. Sheriff R N McCullough executed the writ by summoning A Lynn and S T Wert as garnishees in Morgan County Alabama. Clerk dated November 28.
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