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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
3
Man About Town notes a craze for Bulgarian neckties sweeping Paris London and cities like Decatur New York and Philadelphia. He urges readers to buy a Bulgarian tie to stay stylish and avoid being left behind while lampooning mail order risks and local retailers’ cautious displays.
Birmingham reporter notes a conflict over a racial insult. J T Biles was convicted for calling a man a slur to J M Kilpatrick during a street quarrel. Kilpatrick punched Biles. Recorder Cabaniss dismissed Kilpatrick’s case and fined Biles five dollars. Dr Watson inspects the Deceatar Cafe.
Phillip Murphy failed to recover damages from Sheriff W K McAdory of Jefferson county for five days imprisonment after a no bill was returned. The supreme court affirmed a Birmingham city court ruling awarding no liability and a verdict for the defendant. Murphy sought five thousand dollars.
Chicago Record-Herald notes Dr. Watson L. Savage advocates adding swimming to required city schooling. He argues every child should learn to swim to reduce drownings and promote public welfare, praising swimming as a valuable sport for both sexes.
A claim that intestinal parasites diminish a child's vitality and that White's Cream Vermifuge from Owl Drug Co destroys and expels worms. It promises restored health of vital organs and growth, with a 25 cent bottle price.
Lost solid gold bracelet with vine engraving and square edge half inch wide. Catch won't hold. finder to return to this office for a $6 reward with no questions asked. Also advertised horse for sale by N A Young at 522 Scond Avenue.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale by First National Bank of Decatur Alabama on June 2 1913 in Decatur. describes undivided half interests in Lot A Block 304 and part of Lot 81 with property on Church and Sycamore streets. Sale continued to June 8. Includes attorney and mortgagee details. Also an HP Herb ine advertisement inserted.
R. P. Kerr and W. T. Staten join in a haberdashery business. Staten brings ten years with Hardage Bros and broad popularity, while Kerr is known for square deals. Ballard Snow Liniment advertised for sore neck with quick pain relief, priced at 25 and 50 cents and one dollar per bottle. sold by Ow! Drug Co.
An old Decatur advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for emergencies. It promotes ready availability from B. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.
Birmingham on June 7 B E an agent for Jefferson County Mutual and Aid Company died after being struck by a rock during blasting as he walked the street. He was 26 and left a wife.
An ad urges readers to ease agony and avoid nervous breakdowns with Stutt's Bus-It, a new remedy sold by Dillehoy Brow. The copy promises a guaranteed relief and anxious readers are urged to buy the product.
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