Glee Club Meeting and Local Construction Talks
The Glee Club meets at 7 30 this evening at the Y M C A. Mr Donaldson of Southern Asphalt Paving Co Birmingham and Mr Sinnott of Barrett Manufacturing Co Birmingham confer with New Decatur officials on street construction. B W Lile of Trinity and W R Hall of Sheffield are in the city. I have 500 to loan on improved city property. T M Dix Decatur Phone 438.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson
Southern Asphalt Paving Co
Birmingham
Sinnott
Barrett Manufacturing Co
New Decatur
T. M. Dix
Decatur
Wallace Bryan cabinet talk fuels Wilson position rumor
Miami reporters say R C Wallace H W Alexander and E M House left Trenton after a conference with William Jennings Bryan. Rumor spread that Bryan would send a formal message to President Wilson offering a cabinet post. Bryan could not be reached for confirmation.
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Miami
Fla
Trenton
R. C. Wallace
Washington
H. W. Alexander
E M. House of Texas
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Arsenal
Wilson
Mrs. A. R. Tabor Reports Cure From Headache Tablets
Mrs. A R Tabor of Crider Missouri suffered five years with sick headaches from a troubled stomach. After taking two bottles of Chamberlain Tablets she claims to be cured. The ad urges others to try them and mentions retailers S M Thompson New Decatur Drug Co. as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Tabor
Crider
Chamberlain
M. Thompson
New R
Decatur Drug Co
Adv
Thoughts for the Day and Society Notices
A collection of local society items recounts Mrs H B Beard hosting a Wednesday dinner with Jackson Vines decorations and guests Mesdames Workman and Sheets. Mrs Eubanks hosts a linen shower at Mrs W J Garnett’s home for Miss Mable Beason with a linen auction, bidding, and a wedding bell finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Beard
Jackson-vines
Eubanks
W. J. Garnett
Mable Beason
Miss Benson
Louise Collier
Christine Woodward
Bank of Commerce opens subscription to capital stock
Bank of Commerce invites subscribers in Decatur and surrounding counties to buy capital stock at par. Subscriptions opened January 15, 1913 at Room 7 City Hall Building and must be paid by February 15, 1913. Telephone available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Decatur
New Decatur
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Adv Promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup
An old ad notes a local druggist at 507 Second Avenue and phone numbers 454 and 485, touting Ballard's Horehound Syrup to prevent or cure colds and prevent serious lung diseases. It claims prudent use prevents complications and lists prices 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown-Kerr Grocery Co
Second Avenue
Owl Drug Co
Adv
Paris to Build Europe’s Finest Park by Demolishing Slums
The Memphis Commercial Appeal describes Paris plans to clear a vast military zone of 120000 impoverished residents to create a park. Officials acknowledge the city bears responsibility for housing those displaced and funding new homes, amid political and social tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
Memphis
Bloody clash at Rankin plant between deputies and strikers
At Hawkins Square Rankin Pennsylvania a violent confrontation broke out as Deputy Sheriffs armed with revolvers and rifles fought strikers armed with stones from the American Steel Wire Company plant. One man died, two fatally wounded ten seriously injured including a six month old child and several women. Deputies retreat as chaos ends after over an hour of fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
American Steel & Wire Company
United States Steel Corporation
Hawkins Square
Bruff
Fourth Street
Burgess
Milligan
Barnett
Hawkins Avenue
Fine birds will be sent to contest for prizes
The Forbes Poultry Farm from Morgan County Alabama will ship black orpingtons and white leghorns to Indianapolis for the thirteenth annual Indiana Fanciers Association meeting. Mrs Florence Forbes will enter birds to compete against top breeders from across the United States. A six month old black orpington cockerel weighing about ten pounds is highlighted as a strong prize candidate for Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Poultry Farm
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana Fanciers’ Association
Florence Forbes
Morgan
Alabama
Chamberlains Liniment advertised for paralysis relief
Advertisement promotes Chamberlains Liniment as beneficial for paralytic troubles and rheumatism. States availability through S M Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Adverts Pleiurisy Lumbago Relief
Remedy claim for pleurisy and lumbago in the short ribs region. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised to relax muscles and ease movement. Priced at one dollar per bottle and sold by Owl Drug Co. address line included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard's
Owl Drug Co
Addy
Zemo Promises Fast Eczema Relief for All
An advertisement touts Zemo from the E. W. Rose Medicine Co. of St. Louis as a guaranteed cure for itching rash and eczema. It claims quick absorption with no grease and offers large and trial bottle prices, sold by Dirgeney Bros. Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Dirgeney” Bros. Drug Store
Adv—L
Senator 15 Elected From Arkansas State
Little Rock reports a governing party shift as Joe T. Robinson takes senate seat on March 4. A governor’s race will be held. Earl Hodges, newly elected secretary of state, announces candidacy to preserve party balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Arkansas
Little Rock
Joe T.robinson
Earl Hodges
Remedy at will cures your cold headline
A promotional note extols a worldwide reputed preparation claimed to cure colds without delay. It advertises availability in Decatur through New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Decatur
Ady
Want Ads Bring Results
Classified ad notices promote remedies including Herbine a liver stimulant and nerve calmer priced 60e sold by Owl Drag Co. Another ad recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a reliable pleasant cold medicine sold by Now Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Drag Co
Ady
Chamberlain
M. Thompson
Now
Decatur
Decatur Drug Co
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Buttrey
Madras
Zepher Gingham
Bedford
Battrey
Sete
Zion
Decaturs
Glee Club
Dny
B. W. Lile
Trinity
W. R. Hall
Sheffield
Wallace
Alexander
House
Peepee
Norfolk
Ederheimer Stein & Co
Samuel
Spielberger
dNew
Ala
Sonety News
Samuel Johnson
Bridge Club
Ed Warren
Gus Blackwell
Fairview
Wilbur Smith
R. G. Cortner
Priscilla Club
Chas Leftwich
Aia
W. L. Wade
Moulton Pike
R. L. Maury
Harry Thornhill
Vivian
Jimmie
Ralph Thornhill
W. W. Nelson
Hooper Cowan
Atlanta
Murry Forbes
W. E. Forbes
Bank of Commerce
C. C. Harris
W. B. Shackelford
Incorporators
S. M. Thompson
Ormi Hawley
Edwin August
Eczema
Red Cross Seal Story
James Oppenheim
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Lubin
Delite
the Great
Pathe
Gwendoline Pates
Star Theatre
Masonic Theatre
Peaturing
Rose Maitland
Deliie Theatre
van Dyke
Will
Cavagnoro
McLane
Tuscaloosa
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