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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1912

Page

3

Bulletin prompts essays on Parcel Post Law with prizes

The Decatur school contest invites boys and girls to submit two hundred word essays on the new Parcel Post Law. Prizes include a passbook, a three dollar book, and a two dollar book. Submissions must be dated signed and mailed to the Banks Advertising Department by December 15.

Bulletin No New Parcel Post Decatur New Decatur Parcela Post Deostars the Bank

Girl elopes with former sweetheart in South Carolina

In Spartanburg on December 17 Miss Gertrude Dupree Burnett, once engaged to Prof. Charles Dennison Daniel of Montgomery, eloped with Wilbur C. Cooke head of the cotton brokerage firm C. W. Cooke. They left for the north after a private elopement plan and the bride’s 13 year old brother helped conceal the departure. Miss Burnett is the daughter of Wilbur E. Burnett, a prominent banker and business figure, and Mr. Cooke is the son of Charles M. Cooke of North Carolina Supreme Court.

Spartenburg S.C Gertrude Dupree Burnett Charles Dennison Daniel Montgomery Ala Mise Burnett Wilbur C. Cooke C. W. Cooke Cooke Emory Burnett Miss Burnett Wilbur E. Burnett First National Bank Chesnee Cotton Mills South Carolina Mr. Cooke Charles M.cooke North Carolina Supreme Court

Southern Railways Promote Southern Sweet Potatoes on Dining Cars

Rail lines including the Southern Railway and others plan to serve sweet potatoes free on dining cars tomorrow and feature “southern sweet potato day” on special menus. The move aims to boost demand and raise appreciation for the crop as a staple product of the South, encouraging farmers and increasing production.

Southern Railway Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pac c Alabama Great Souther New Orleans and Northeastern Railway Mobile and Ohio Railway South

Best School Shoes for Children and Wide Selection

A store advertises the best school shoes for children with a large line of shoes for men ladies and children at very low prices.

Wear-Ever Aluminum Demonstration At Bazaar

Housekeepers invited to a Wear-Ever demonstration at the Bazaar hosted by the Benefit Presbyterian Church. Learn utensil care and maintenance with samples valued at 46 cents, free to attendees. Held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the corner of Bank streets.

Benefit Presbyterian Church

Lawrence County River Land Sale Near Trinity Alabama

I offer 1280 acres of fine farming lands on the Tennessee River in Lawrence County about four and a half miles from Trinity on easy terms. The property includes tenant and out houses and is described as exceptionally good. Also 80 acres on Decatur and Co road two miles from Morgan County pike end. Additionally 500 acres of unimproved mountain land in Lawrence County offered cheap. Address rea.

Tennessee River Lawrence County Trinity Ala Decatur and Co Road Morgan County Pike Pike Road Larence County

Hair Braiding At Home With Human Hair Goods

Advertises home hair braiding service. Promises in home work by the seller, offers a fine stock of human hair and coloring material, and guarantees satisfaction.

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