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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
4
W E Liveley and E P Childs return from an east end hunting trip. Gawor Pride departs tomorrow for Hopkinsville Kentucky. Curtis Gower accepts a position with the L N railroad and starts work today. The Glee Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 at the L M C A.
J A Buttrey, dry goods merchant, will depart soon for New York to buy stock. The growing business shows his success and competitive pricing. He announces daily offers in this paper to attract customers and boost sales.
An advertisement promotes Zemo from the Rose Medicine Co St Louis Missouri as a guaranteed remedy for eczema. It promises rapid relief from itching rash and sores, claiming the liquid sinks in leaves no grease and cures. Sold by druggists at 1 for large bottle and 26 for trial. try 25 cent bottle first.
The issue blends genteel society notes with home garden advice. Craftsman club events at Mrs. J. H. McNeill’s home feature poetry, music, and a green and white table setting, while card clubs and visits to Trinity and Helena populate the social calendar. A practical garden piece highlights winter shrubs and early bloomers like Forsythia and Japan redbud.
Bank of Commerce announces the opening of subscriptions to its capital stock on Wednesday January 15 1913 at Room No 7 City Hall Building Decatur Alabama area residents of Decatur New Decatur Morgan Limestone and Lawrence Counties may subscribe at par with payments due on or before February 15 1913.
Springfield January 29. After sixty ballots the Illinois House remains deadlocked for a speaker. Despite being in session since the first of the year, no organization has been formed, delaying the inauguration of Governor-elect Dunn and other state Democratic officers.
The Balkan allies notified Turkish envoys they will terminate the armistice and resume hostilities unless Turkey makes a conciliatory move. Diplomats regard the threat as bluff. In a separate ad note, mothers are advised to treat children's hoarseness with Champlain's Caught Remedy, sold by local Decatur outlets.
In Capitol park behind the tool house, a newborn infant wrapped in a black shirt and two newspapers was found in a shoebox shortly after eight. Police and the coroner are investigating whether the child was born alive and murdered or died at birth amid signs of assault.
An advertisement touts Zemo for eczema chafing and dandruff with fast absorption and no trace. It claims a liberal trial bottle at 25 cents and a money back guarantee, from E W Rose Medicine Co St Louis and sold at Dillehay Bros Drug Store.
It asserts prompt use prevents serious lung disease and touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a quick cure for colds. Prices 25 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Owl Drug Co.
The Montgomery Advertiser editorializes that suppressing newspapers aligned against ruling powers is dangerous for America. It condemns the idea as a threat to institutions and public discourse if American leaders could similarly silence dissenting presses.
For coughs and colds use Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It act soothingly on the irritated lungs and throat Price 26c 50c and $1.00 per bottle Bold by Owl Drug Co. adv.
A collection of compact advertisements promotes Zemo as a dandruff and skin allay solution in 25¢ trial bottles, with regular $1 bottles, plus HERBINE liver stimulant to soothe nerves and aid digestion priced at 50¢ and 60¢, all sold by Owl Drug Co. and Dillehay Bros. Drug Store.
Advertising asks for mutual effort to grow activity. vendors and publishers pledge fair participation to attract customers and opportunities.
William A. Coggin travels to Lime Stone County this afternoon for a week or ten days to purchase cattle amid record beef demand and heavy shipments from this and neighboring counties.
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