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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
3
A teacher recounts a dialogue with a rat trainer about training rats, life spans, and learning. The piece contrasts rat training with teaching children, asserting core pedagogical principles from a common man who fed his pets and spoke plainly.
Liverpool July 31 Edith Rigby a noted suffragette was sentenced to nine months hard labor for setting fire to the country residence of Sir William Lever at Rivington Lancashire on July 8 causing estimated damage of 100000 dollars. She admitted guilt and confessed to a bomb outrage at the Liverpool cotton exchange on July 6.
Sheriff McCulloch announces a public auction of F B Orr property in Morgan County Alabama on September 1 1913 by virtue of fi fa to satisfy a judgment against J I Hammock and F B Orr. The listed lands lie in Section 16 Township 7 Range 5 West. Auction at the Court House Door during legal hours for the State of Alabama for Morgan County. Deputy Leonard McCulloch assists. July 28 1913.
An old advertisement touts McGeer's Baby Elixir as a healthful remedy for teething bowel and stomach issues. It claims no opium or morphine and promotes safe use for infants. Prices listed are 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by Owl Drug Co.
J D Thomas lauds local grocers and farmers for boosting home grown produce. He notes shoppers prefer locally grown tomatoes and other goods even when similar items arrive from Limestone across the river. He urges continued support for truck farming and offers a cigar or an onion in thanks.
Captain Jeff Norman known as Country takes his family to Florida for two weeks of big game fishing and alligators. He operates as an extra passenger conductor between Montgomery Nashville and Birmingham and is a beloved L. and N. captain with the Florida debit. He travels with a horse and buggy and plans to enjoy every moment of vacation. In other news E L Sturdivant opens a Decatur Produce House on Church Street handling poultry eggs hides tallow beans and peas and promising good eggs. Chandler’s season end sales kick off with strong value as Samuel Spielberger plans to clear Manhattan shirts and start new stock. Buttrey’s July sale ends today with high praise for truthful ads and packed crowds.
The Tennessean plans an exhibition game Saturday morning with former journalist Harr reader among the players in right field. If he proves as skilled as a writer, Bill Schwartz may gain a new outfielder though the manager may not permit baserunning on a crowded or fouled ball.
Former Representative Joseph G. Cannon survived an automobile crash near Spring Hill cemetery in Danville on July 2. His daughter, Mrs. E. X. LeBeure, rode with him as the car veered off a ten foot bank into a shallow lake. both escaped unharmed.
Boston July 30. Salem mayor John F. Hurley foresees a future with aviation based city services. He envisions fire engines garbage wagons and ambulances handled by flying machines replacing horse drawn units. He spoke during a Somerville police visit advocating motorized city operations.
Blisters on the hands scalds burns old sores lame back and rheumatism are all subject to the great healing and penetrating power of Ballard's Snow Liniment. It's a marvelous pain relief with bottles priced 26c 50c and 1.00. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
Montgomery July 31 reports from state prison inspector Dr W H Oat describe an inspection of Calhoun Winston Lauderdale Cherokee Lawrence DeKalb Colbert Wah Talladega and Franklin counties. All sites were reported to be in 100 percent sanitary condition.
Florence July 31 Information has been received that work on a new Southern passenger depot at the corner of Mobile and Court streets will begin within two weeks The building will be concrete with a glass front and mahogany finishing according to a communication from P Cooper general manager of the Southern.
Steamer America left down river with barges under Capt. itaker of Decatur Navigation Co. J L Dykes with Capt. W F Rowden arrived from Lambs Ferry on a successful weekly trip. American sails down river for barges Dykes goes up river on freight run John Ross of Tennessee Navigation Co. expected this afternoon.
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