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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1913
Page
3
An essay-like column urges creating a safe riverside swimming ground for children. The writer imagines a two-compartment bathhouse with an attendant, affordable swimsuits, towels, and a diving board, funded by modest fees and simple operation. It argues this would reduce worries for parents and offer wholesome recreation.
Burlap sacks and old feathers are sought by New Decatur Hide and Tallow Co. Bring your bedding items to the company at 241 Moulton Street. Manager W. R. Compton can be contacted by phone at 229 241.
The Allen Portable Bath Apparatus offers four hygienic baths including cleansing massage and showers in any room. It uses only one gallon of water and needs no special skill, with simple instructions and a 10 to 30 minute bathing window.
A man identified as Son Baker, described as a negro, was acquitted this morning in the Law and Equity court on vagrancy charges. Wert and Lynne served as his defense attorneys.
EAS-IT is advertised as a popular headache and neuralgia remedy. Dillehay Bros. sell 10¢ 25¢ and 60¢ bottles with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
The South Atlantic race tightens as Savanah farms out star players while clubs bolster rosters with Earl Bitting Arthur Light Payne and Nork joining from Albright Fort Moultrie Carlisle school. Duluth’s Elme Smith refuses Jackson’s contract claim prompts intrigue. Jerry Eddinger’s stunt as an umpire scout aims to evaluate Harry Jasper. The Washington signals and on field chatter reveal new tactics and crowd talk.
Ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the most effective for animal fires and human wounds, claims milder yet powerful action, heals sores on man and beast, with bottle sizes 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar, sold by Owl Drug Co.
Blisters on the hands scalds burns old sores and rheumatic pain are described as relief targets for Ballard's Snow Liniment. The ad touts four marvelous pain relievers and lists prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle sold by Owl Drug Co.
An old advertisement for HERBINE promises to purify bowel channels ease disturbances and leave the user bright and vigorous. The item is priced at 50 cents and sold by Ow Drug Co.
Presbyterian market every Saturday afternoon at Pointer and Rausch enberg’s.
The notice urges prompt paper delivery and asks readers to call if not received. It also promotes McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR as a safe stomach aid for infants, claiming no opiates and markets bottles at 25c and 50c through Ow! Drug Co.
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