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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
2
Premium notice from the New Decatur Alabama newspaper outlines subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, office contact details, and guidance for timely delivery. It includes pricing for various term lengths and a policy for tributes and notices, plus a request to call if the paper is not received promptly.
The steam shovels from the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the Panama Canal meet in Culebra Cut but no golden spike ceremony follows as at the first transcontinental railroad. The article notes the absence of a lasting marker for this event.
Secretary Daniels orders ten vacancies in the United States Navy Corps filled from the enlisted free. The policy aims to keep the enlist ed ranks full and may have a stronger effect than promotional posters.
A new Wisconsin law allegedly prohibits gossiping but no measures have yet been taken to challenge it as an infringement on free speech.
The passage argues that as more people settle in Alaska and intend to stay, burdens about Mat territory management will diminish, reducing the need for Washington to solve or leave unresolved territorial issues. It frames immigration and long-term settlement as a solution to governance challenges.
Washington talks up unemployed convention as Congress nears adjournment. Paterson silk strike trials begin amid anticipated trouble. English suffragettes disrupt work as violence affects employment. Buffalo judge rules on when troops may be used. San Francisco warns workers about expositions and rising labor supply. New York labor groups denounce war scare reports over California situation.
The article argues the United States should influence Mexico by setting a strong example now, proposing that guiding actions and policy demonstrate how to restore order rather than direct intervention. It emphasizes caution and moral leadership over force.
Trade leaders at a recent American West grocers convention praised can ned goods while noting the industry took time to fully embrace the shift. The message underscored the growing acceptance of canned goods among merchants and consumers alike.
Persistent rumors claim Standard Oil plans to divide a further surplus valued around 60 million dollars. The source notes that Congress has benefited since the company’s dissolution and suggests ongoing profits.
A vintage verse laments shifting investment fates from silver mines to lemon groves. Promoters promise oil bores if approved, but the speaker’s fortune remains unsettled. The dream of a farm for fish farming contrasts with misadventure and doubtful returns.
Exeter and Andover restart rowing today on the Merrimac ending a long inactivity. Rival eights meet with potential impact on future Harvard and Yale crews as both schools recruit athletes from these rivals.
Public inspection access announced for Decatur city offices with details unclear due to OCR errors. The fragment notes possible reference to ballots and inspection timing but lacks complete dates or locations. Further readable text is needed to identify exact agency and procedure.
The University of Pennsylvania cricket team will tour Canada starting in a few days. They will play matches in Montreal Ottawa and Toronto marking a shift from an England trip.
Screens designed to fit and wear to prevent flies and disease. Made to order, tailored for your needs. Britain Bros. advertises 11-11 See Cream Freezers.
A reminiscence quotes Jimmy Jones recalling Rosie Rosie’s speed in pitching with stories from Louisville and bench sits. The piece compares past and present pitchers and hints at aging stars fading like morning glory. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment appears, noting local sellers in Decatur.
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