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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary page segment notes sub costs and service rules for notices and tributes. Mentions five cents per line and the need to report late deliveries by phone. Advises advertisers to bring copy by noon for same day publication.
The Courier Journal laments the asphyxiation death of Lester Bryant a Warren County boy in a Washing ton rooming house. The piece questions responsibility for his safety as a federal guest and urges accountability from Kentucky lawmakers and officials. It praises Bryant as a sturdy young man whose loss affects his family and state.
A lender offering a 1500 dollar loan on an improved oil property is listed in Decatur under T. M. Dix with a 3-tf classification.
A Nashville TN report notes Congress passed a bill to establish interior immigration stations, starting with Chicago, to spread newcomers beyond crowded New York and Philadelphia. It argues better wages and conditions await in new regions, aiding settlers and reducing urban strain. It also highlights a push from Tennessee toward attracting foreign-born farmers and colonists to swell inland settlement.
A New York Financier declares the South is the richest region now and will remain so for a decade and beyond. He foresees immense growth continuing, with the South's ultimate destiny seemingly vast and promising.
For rent a house centrally tented with sewer connections. Apply L. B. Wyatt at 22-11. Also for sale settings of Buff Orpington eggs from best English imported stock. See or write O. B. Cartwright, Decatur, Alabama. J 21-2m.
Monday gathering announced by the Red Men’s organization with Chief of Records Jamelson listed as Sachem. Details are sparse due to damaged OCR text.
Jasper Statesman Democrat urges farmers to reduce acreage as spring nears and focus on proper soil care. Cut land to what can be tended, treat soil well, and expect full or greater yields from half the former area.
The Chamber of Commerce secretary asks members he has not met to mail a check covering their membership dues. He requests timely payment from those unable to meet him in person.
In the matter of the estate of Mrs Jane E Robinson deceased C T Royer files a purported will and petition for probate The court sets February 17 1913 to hear proof of due execution and orders publication in Decaturs Daily Morgan County Alabama notices to J R Roger of Chattanooga to appear and show cause If the instrument should be admitted as the true will and testament of Mrs W E SKEGGS Judge of Probate Morgan County Alabama 17 24 31
Morgan County Alabama sheriff sale lists execution against Jno W Johnson. Property described as NW 4 of 8 W Section 4 Township 6 Range 6 West. Sale set February 17 1913 at the courthouse door during legal hours.
A London comedian set up on a public corner and offered a five pound note for a penny. In hours he sold only two pennies, illustrating how easily people part with money for nothing in this country.
The ad promotes Zemo as a clear liquid that penetrates glands to stop itching and treat eczema rash pimples and skin conditions. It claims no stickiness and no hand washing, with trial bottles priced at 25 cents and full bottles at $1 from E W Rose Medicine Co St Louis MO.
An advertisement touts Zemo from E W Rote Medicine Co of St Louis offering a guaranteed cure for itching, rash, and eczema. It claims rapid absorption with no grease, priced at 1 for large bottles and 25 cents for a trial size, with a smaller 26 cent option.
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