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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1913

Page

2

Paper delivery notice for New Decatur residents

If you do not receive your newspaper on time, call 46 New Decatur. The paper aims to deliver promptly and requests notification if delivery is missing.

New Decatur William Tell

Advertising Rates Known On Application

Advertisers must have access to a cozy office by noon on the publication day to ensure good service.

Working Toward the City Beautiful

A national push for urban beautification gains momentum as leaders in Albany and national capital planning seek funds and authority for civic centers and model areas. Mayors begin to form planning commissions and advisory bodies to reduce ugliness in civic structures, industry, and housing as Springfield prepares efficiency reviews.

United States Monitor Washington Board of Trade Congress National Albany N. Y Springfield Mass

Provisional Trends Signal New America in Contemporary Life

Fragmentary text hints at two evolving trends in current activities that observers deem prophetic for the nation. The wording suggests a focus on administrative shifts and social currents shaping the era.

Cipal New America

Civic Betterment League Pushes Law Abiding Jackson Progress

The Civic Betterment League of Jackson Breathitt county reports growing membership and progress toward a safer town. It backs the Peace Judge and City Attorney and urges citizens to support enforcement of the law to reform Breathitt county and improve Snake Valley and Pan Bowl area.

Civic Betterment League Jackson Breathitt County Pejce Snake Valey

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed as Safe Household Medicine

Reliable medicine for coughs and colds advertised as dependable and pleasant to take. Sold by S. M. Thompson in Decatur and the Decatur Drug Co. Decatur.

M. Thompson New Decatur Decatur Drug Co

Drama Craft and Talent Go Hand in Hand

The essay argues that natural aptitude for drama must be paired with solid training in playmaking techniques. It emphasizes that writers born with talent still need thorough schooling to profitably craft strong dramas and notes that many years of practice are required for mastery.

The Rising Fortune in College Drama

The piece argues that college drama departments are valuable paths to wealth and fame, citing Harvard figures and Edward Sheldon. It notes dramatists need innate talent plus training, that writing for the stage differs from reading, and that modern drama encompasses diverse forms beyond Elizabethan works.

Baker Harvard Edward Sheldon Memphis

Home Croup Warning and Local Drug Sale Ad

If your children are subject to attacks of croup watch for the first symptom hoarseness. Give Chambrlain's Cough Remedy as soon as child becomes hoarse and the attack may ease. For sale by S. M. Thompson New Decatur and the Decatur Drug Co Decatur. ady

Chambrlain S. M. Thompson New Decatur Decatur Drug Co Decatur

Application to Probate Will in Morgan County

In Morgan County Probate Court on January 16 1913 C T Royer presented a writing claimed as the last will of Mrs Jane E Robinson and sought probate. The court set February 17 1913 for testimony and ordered publication notice once weekly for three weeks in Decatur Daily to J R Roger of 619 Weaver Street Chattanooga to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted to probate. Judge W E Skeggs presiding.

Jane E. Robinson C. T. Royer Jane E. Roebinson Decaturs Daily County of Morgan State of Alabama J. R. Roger Chattanooga Weaver Street Jane BE. Robinson W. BE. Skeggs Morgan County

Hard labor for life without crime

Alabama children condemned to mill work for life are pitied as victims of a flawed civilization. The Birmingham Ledger argues cruel labor robs them of education, health, and moral growth, shortening their lives unless escape is found.

Alabama Birmingham Ledger

Notice of Red Men's Monday Meeting and Sachem

A historical notice states the Red Men's Council holds meetings every Monday. It names Jamelson as chief of records and Sachem, with the 3-2tut designation.

Red Men's Council Jamelson Sachem

Payne Questions on Power Rates and Franchises Petitions

E G Payne asks why electric power by products attract attention and questions whether new franchises raise prices or enable lower rates. He argues high power lines will bring distribution via subsidiaries and warns against granting new franchises without clear public value. He notes tax value and recent franchise sales as evidence.

Chattanooga Florence Sheffield Tuscumbia Niafara Falls Decatur Light, Power & Fuel Company Mr. Rand New Decatur Decatur Subidiary Aranchise

Zemo claims eczema cure with guaranteed relief

An advertisement for Zemo from the B. W. Rose Medicine Co promotes the treatment as guaranteed to stop itching rash and bleeding eczema. It markets a large bottle at $1 and a trial size at 25 cents with claims of fast absorption and no greasy residue.

Zemo B. W. Rose Medicine Co Bt. Louis

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