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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
Public notice text shows second class matter designation and mailing rates for subscriptions by carrier and mail. It includes 1912 era pricing for three months and annual prepaid options, plus policy on tributes and obituaries and a telephone contact for missed delivery. Advertising rates require noon office submission for same day publication.
A Decatur News opinion argues that state law fixes legal ad prices and official fees. It says officeholders profit from lawfully charged rates while publishers often struggle, needing courage to demand their rights.
The Montgomery Journal notes widespread doubt over Friedmann’s alleged tuberculosis cure. European experts found no verifiable evidence, while Berlin authorities and the New York World investigate claims and commercialization. The piece ponders whether Friedmann is a charlatan or a misguided healer.
W. D. Magli a Whitemound Wisconsin merchant bought a stock of Chamberlain's medicines to supply customers but fell ill after receiving them. He valued even one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy higher than his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
The piece extols Pete Ballas cafe for top quality food, daily Dr Watson inspections, cleanliness, trained cooks and waiters, up to date facilities, and a cheerful service corps eager to please and encourage repeat visits in North Alabama.
Mrs. William Orvis of Clare Michigan praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine in the world after its success curing her daughter’s severe dysentery. Sold by all dealers. 8338 kills chills and fever.
A political romance unfolds across chapters in New York and Washington. Congressman Standish risks scandal and betrayal as intrigues swirl around a marriage proposal, a boss’s son, and a reform bill. A rival seeks leverage by exposing a past liaison to shape legislation.
In this chapter Blake and son Tom clash over Standish and a past franchise scheme. Tom questions ethics and shifts toward the other side, while Blake defends old rivalries and hints at a planned confrontation with Standish. Grace and Mark Robertson appear as dinner plans loom.
Round trip railroad fare listed at $6.45 with board at cave and routes in the cave for $5.00, totaling $11.45 for two days. L. and N. agent directs inquiry to the advertised bargain.
Birmingham fans question management after buying pitcher Gregory from Ottumwa and demand a strong, productive star. The piece contrasts city pride with baseball setbacks, notes Jimmy Archer’s finger injury and Bresnahan's duties, and mentions Archer studying architecture amid baseball concerns.
Frank Hough of the Philadelphia Inquirer argues major league officials should curb Chicago enthusiasts who offer Heine Zimmerman bribes for good. He says players must be loyal to their clubs and perform for pay without external incentives, noting bans for misconduct and urging high caliber players to lead by example.
A vintage health ad notes causes of stomach troubles including sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise insufficient mastication constipation torpid liver worry and anxiety and overeating. It recommends correcting habits and taking Chamberlain's Tablets with a claim of restoration to health and availability through all dealers.
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