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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1913
Page
3
The Decatur Drug Company installed an electric carbonator to automatically keep water used in drinks at the joint in perfect uniform condition. This aligns with the motto to give patrons better service.
A local tomato cluster grown by J B Radesdale on Seventh Avenue West draws attention after exhibiting on the street. The display includes 17 tomatoes with nine mature, eight crowded by larger fruits, planted following U S government instructions and using top commercial fertilizer. County crops like beans and tomatoes flourish, prompting talk of a canning factory to handle the surplus.
Blisters on the hands scalds burns old sores and rheumatism all fall under the healing and penetrating power of Ballard's Snow Liniment. A marvelous pain relief sold by Owl Drug Co in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles.
Advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as a safe teething remedy for infants with delicate stomachs. It claims no opium or morphine and markets improved stomach and bowel function. Priced at 26 to 50 cents per bottle and sold by Owl Drug Co.
An aging street car conductor discusses calmer rides, crediting the Law and Good Behavior League for reducing brawls, while noting Decatur police layoffs and local attitudes toward drinking. A St Louis note reports a city bill criminalizing tips to hotel staff, with fines and police involvement.
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