Newspaper masthead and policy note for New Decatur Ala edition
Entered as Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at the post office New Decatur Ala under Act of March 8 1879 W R Shelton Editor and General Manager H S Jones City Editor Subscription rates by carrier per year by six months by three months by age one month By mail in advance One Year 2 50 Six Months 1 10 Resolutions Tributes of Respect Obituaries and Cards of Thanks five cents per line If you do not get your paper regularly or on time telephone 46 New Decatur We want you to have the paper promptly and if you do not get it we will appreciate it if you will notify us Advertising Rates Made Known on Application Advertisers must have copy in office by noon of day on which they desire to publish in order that good service may be given.
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New. Decatur
Ala
New Decatur
New York Herald
New York
Santa Claus
Louisville Courire-Journal
Oscar Underwood for President in 1916 Dixie Heart
Oscar Underwood is presented as a presidential candidate in 1916 representing the Heart of Dixie region. The snippet indicates his bid and regional appeal within the southern Democratic landscape.
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Oscar Underwood
The
Dixie
Delivery Wagon Horse Faces Obsolescence in Modern Mail Service
An editorial contrasts the aging delivery wagon horse with motor wagons and a truck based delivery system. It argues motors improve reliability during snow and that dental horses should be retired from work to avoid unnecessary suffering, while noting future vehicle rental may ease carrier workloads. The piece cites the Louisville Courier-Journal and ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
Parcels Post Expands Service and Staffing
The Postoffice Department in Washington authorizes using more vehicles and temporary clerks and carriers to handle parcels post mail. It notes parcels post is not new, but an enlargement of existing mailing privileges with a reduced postage rate to maximize regular force use.
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Ington
D. C
Post
Moose Slain for Feast of the Moons Amid Park Chase
In a forest park scene Past Sachem W J Nesbit and two scouts recall a hunt as Beppo and Tige, the tribe’s prized hounds, howl while a young bull moose is slain for the Feast of the Moons. Nesbit sounds his horn to recall the dogs from the pursuit.
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W. J. Nesbit
Beppo
Tige
We Are Friends Not Trespassers Among the Red Men
A brief tale of a Big Chief and four lost visitors meeting a sachem named Frank Pierce. They are welcomed, invited to the Wigwam for a feast, and a council is announced for the Great Sun of 421. Also includes ad copy for Cham berlain's Cough Remedy and other medicines.
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Frank Pierce
Talucah
Wald
Nynday
Sachem
Nesbit
Bachem Pierce
Engraved Visiting Cards Featured at Decatur Office
The Decatur Daily notes a premier source for high quality engraved visiting cards. Local office showcases a wide range of designs and styles for personal and business use.
Chamberlain's Tablets Trial Ad Message
Advertisement urges trying Chamberlain's Tablets for bilious attacks. Promotes sale by 8 M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co in Decatur with the word adv.
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Chamberlain
S. M. Thompson and Decatu Drug. Co
Decatur
Thompson and Decatur Drug Co
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Endorsed for Cough Relief
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup recommended for coughs and colds soothes irritated lungs and throat. Sold by Ow! Drug Co. Eady with prices 26c 60c and 100 per bottle.
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Ballard
Ow! Drug Co
Eady
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W. R. Shelton
H. 8. Jones
Mason
New Decatur and Co
Wash
Ork Company
the Owl I Drug Co. Tur and
New Decatur, Ale
Crawford
Bank St
Decatur, Ala
Owl Drug Co
Ady
Decatura Daily
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