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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1914
Page
3
A Courter Journal item explains pin dissolution over time and the surprising value of pins. It notes pins and hairpins melt in dust within months, steel pins fade faster, and even durable needles weather time. despite losses, pins are essential and sustain many jobs.
The actual convention of the New York State Fruit Growers Association began in Rochester with speakers including Professor W J Spillman of the agriculture department and representatives from several colleges. They will discuss raising apples peaches and pears in all forms.
John Loring aged about 70 died yesterday morning in Birmingham after living in Cullman for twenty years. Known as the old German, thrifty and devout Catholic, he is survived by several sons and daughters including Mrs Z R Covey, Mrs Hugs Kilpatrick, Mrs Macke, and Mrs Youter of Birmingham, with whom he resided. Funeral from St. Paul’s Church in Birmingham this morning, body brought to Cullman for burial at noon. Father McDermott officiated.
Representa tives of all foreign and home mission boards in Canada met in Toronto to plan a missionary education progress. Rev H H Priest, secretary of the movement, organized the gathering to unify efforts and adopt a more systematic method for the boards' plans.
A historical advert promotes Chamberlain’s Congh Remety This Temedy as a pleasant remedy for coughs and colds. It claims to have no opium or dangerous ingredients and promises relief for various ailments.
J. B. McDonald sold the residence on Jackson Street yesterday to Frank G. Cook of Columbia Tennessee.
Judge W E Skeggs entertained the county commissioners at the Lyons Hotel last evening. Guests included Commissioners Foote St John Hardage and Davis in a display of hospitali ty.
Westminster Church holds a congregational meeting this evening followed by a social hour after business.
Minetta Leigh Robbins announces sale of twenty five shares of Morgan County National Bank stock as collateral for Hartshorne notes. The sale, in Morgan county Alabama, takes place January 27 1914 at noon in front of Ferry Street courthouse door. Each five share certificate sold separately, then all twenty five shares as a whole. Unpaid dividends and pro rata profits go to the purchaser.
John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief from stomach troubles after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims permanent cure is possible and encourages readers to try the product.
A testimonial from S S F Fish of Brooklyn Michigan claims five years of severe constipation were cured by Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad promotes the medicine as an effective remedy available from all dealers.
The review notes that major disturbances of the past year are fading and that U S business faces 1914 with optimism. Exports are expected to soar, money conditions improve, and Europe shows easing credit. Agriculture looks promising with favorable weather and likely large wheat acreage.
The report lists Speyer and Company purchasing receiver certificates of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. Chicago stockyards received livestock worth 565 million in 1913, a record. Chicago manufactured goods valued at about 1.999 billion and wholesale trade at 3.334 billion for 1913, with gains over 1912.
A fragment urges reading the Decaturs Daily, emphasizing widespread access and the idea that people may borrow the paper to stay informed. It highlights the value of the local newspaper for all residents.
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