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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
2
A Gary brick manufacturer mailed a thousand full sized bricks as samples via parcels post. Carriers face a heavier load and new risks from this post reform era. The piece notes potential use of bricks as defense in holdups and questions future adoption by other firms.
The discussion critiques talk that Canadian reciprocity would raise living costs. It notes Payne-Aldrich opposition, argues removing border duties would not fix prices, and questions protectionist claims to aid farmers. It cites farming exports, pricing, and tariff principles, including grain and farm machinery issues.
A Louisville Courier-Journal note claims Uncle Sam should supply mail carriers and post office clerks with ads to facilitate business. The remark links government support to commercial activity and highlights advocacy for promotional materials in official channels.
The excerpt describes a treatise by Carl Ee Barber that allegedly enables the editor to read musical marks both above and below the staff. The piece claims the work is humorous and will dispel the blue devils when most needed, transforming the editor into a full fledged musician.
A Washington correspondent notes farmers were briefed by Republicans on tariff plans for farm products. He argues Democrats will have difficulty reducing agricultural schedules as the tariff issue stands. The piece signals ongoing partisan conflict over farm policy.
Public notice states Monday meetings of the Red Men council with AC Banks YY and Jaimetson as chief of records Sachem. No further details provided.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky a mail pouch containing 106 parcels broke spilling molasses over letters and goods. The incident left sticky envelopes and damaged mail. the molasses was uninsured so no recovery is due. Parcels post is growing in popularity with many packages sent and received locally.
United Press reports that if Turkey refuses to yield Adrianople the Balkan negotiations may break off this afternoon. An informal meeting of the Balkan allies will decide their next move to be acted on at the peace delegates’ regular session. Also included is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment with local retailer details.
Arguments in the habeas corpus proceedings for Ekia Silverman and other soft drink men were passed and will be heard on briefs later in the Circuit Court. The defendants had been fined $50 each and given five days in jail for contempt of court.
J N Fletcher of Madison was accidentally shot Wednesday while exiting his buggy near Huntsville. A large part of a bird shot charge hit his body. Wounds believed fatal. Fletcher noted as a prominent planter in the Madison district.
A legal notice states a judgment against J. C. Hartsell leads to a public auction of land on Main Street Hartselle Morgan County Alabama. The sale is set for February 3 1913 at the courthouse during legal hours under Sheriff R N McCulloch and Chief Deputy B L McCulloch.
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