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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
3
Report notes 75 million dollars allocated for government treasury efforts with an anticipated six million package distribution in the first week of business. The estimate may be revised as operations begin.
Washington figures estimate the parcels post will divert about 25 million dollars of express company revenue to the Post Office in its first year. Representative David J. Lewis cites a 6 million first week package volume from fifty cities, with higher rates blamed for the shortfall. The parcels post could reduce total express revenue from about 167 million dollars, though unknowns remain about new traffic.
A St. Louis based advert touts Zemo from B. W. Rose Medicine Co as a guaranteed remedy for itching and eczema. It promises rapid absorption, no greasiness, and a clean feel, with pricing of $1 for the large bottle and 25 cents for a trial size sold by Dillehay Bros. Drug Store.
Audiences enjoyed Migg Della Clarke in Introduce Me a comedy she wrote with a moral and free from current stage suggestiveness. The piece is buoyant with humor though it lags at times and Miss Clarke handles her role well with solid support from the company.
A brief notice inviting readers to submit news from Decatur areas in person or by telephone, outlining submission options and contact accessibility. The item emphasizes community reporting and local engagement.
At Ulster Assizes in Dublin a father John George Crozier aged 41 and his wife were found guilty of deliberately starving their sixteen year old son. The judge Mr Justice Wright wept as he sentenced Crozier to five years penal servitude. The woman was deemed the mastermind and received the harsher view of responsibility.
Miss Salome Tarr a leading stenographer quits after a confrontation with Charley Swen the President elects personal stenographer. The dispute over dictation speed and control led to her tearing up notes and leaving from the State House to Jersey City. She refuses to return despite committee pleas.
The 27th day of January 1913 has been set for examination and auditing of the account and vouchers. All interested persons are notified to appear before the Court on that date to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be passed and allowed.
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