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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
2
The notice asks readers who do not receive their paper on time to call 46 and notify the publisher. It emphasizes prompt reporting to ensure delivery and service continuity for New Catur residents.
Advertising rates are announced with application required. Advertisers must have an office ready by noon on the publication day to ensure timely service and proper handling of notices.
The Kenyon Bill seeks to shield state prohibition by barring shipments of intoxicants to dry states. It would treat alcohol entering any state or territory as subject to local laws, even if produced elsewhere, negating exemptions for original packaging. The press debates whether such a federal rule would nullify existing state prohibitions.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger contributor argues the question reduces to whether a few States can nullify protections for neighboring States through interstate commerce. The Providence Journal and Baltimore Sun weigh constitutional and moral facets while The Washington Post cautions about dangerous precedent. Louisville Courier-Journal notes only eight states ban liquor statewide and urges strict state enforcement over federal action.
The Progressive Farmer urges farmers to open bank accounts as crop money flows in and stresses paying by check for records and receipts. It warns against pencil writing on checks and notes examples from J. A. Bunch & Son offering dressed poultry and stall fed beef.
Early reports declare the Panama Canal nearly complete with Ninety three percent progress. Plans outline June 1 opening excavation finalization and a July water flooding of the Culebra cut to fill Gatun and Miraflores lakes for the first vessel passage.
A partial paragraph notes that Chamberlains Liniment benefits by massaging affected parts and relieves rheumatism. It lists vendors 3 M Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur.
If your children are subject to attacks of croupe watch for the first symptom hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may be warded off. For sale by B M Caters Drug Co Decatur. adv.
A summary item notes the Red Men Council meets every Monday with A. C. Banks Y. 3. Jamelson serving as Chief of Records Sachem. The entry records the ongoing weekly council routine and leadership roles.
United Press reports the Southern Pacific steamer Eldorando wrecked and sank with 41 persons aboard after officials concluded no chance of afloat remains. Memorial services will be held Sunday. Wreckage earlier sighted near Tampa by schooner Delphine, with markings reading Eld.
Topeka Jan 17 Senator Davis introduces a bill to ban lobbyists from giving cigars and dinners to legislators and from talking to house members. Senator Malone proposes to curb publicizing marriage banks by delaying wedding announcements for three weeks.
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