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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

Page

2

Newspaper Masthead and Subscription Rates Notice

The item lists Second-Class matter filing, editor W R B Shelton, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and a note on timely delivery. It ends with a remark about Bolivia and Argentina informing Secretary Bryan they would send copies of his arbitration treaties, hoping they are moved by reading matter.

Bolivia Argentina Bryan

Chicago Retail Dry Goods Leader Sets Record Season

Chicago reports the largest wholesale dry goods business on record for this season. The city notes that the steady flow of spending continues despite current international handicaps affecting trade in the Mississippi valley region.

Chicago Mississippi

Court of Appeals decision affects local Ellis lodge

Yesterday's report notes a Court of Appeals ruling impacting the local Ellis lodge. An inadvertent error exposed the home of a local man, suggesting he was to be publicly presented, prompting concern over propriety and privacy.

Court of Appeals Ellis

Enigmatic editorial overtones in a free press stance

A fragmented editorial passage argues that tet was not intended and rejects guilt or vindictiveness toward any friend or foe. It asserts the editor believes in a free country and the constitution grants certain privileges, urging gentlemen to understand the paper’s stance.

Artificial propagation of terrapin as common food item

A quotation from the United States Bureau of Fisheries notes terrapin may be produced by artificial propagation and questions what will fill the dining table if price affects its flavor.

United States Bureau of Fisheries

Meat supply trends hint at shift to imports and vegetarian future

Official statistics show beef cattle numbers falling from 51.6 million in 1907 to 36.0 million six years later, with export declines and higher domestic meat costs. Article notes imports from Argentina and potential northern Mexican supplies shaping future markets as Americans resist dietary change.

Department of Agriculture Pumber Mexico

Surplus Cattle Trade and Law Could Boost Local Meat Supply

The text discusses ranch grown cattle and removing natural obstacles to supply regional urban centers. It notes applying conscription-like processes in northern states, preventing premature marketing, and finding nourishing food sources for creatures. It also mentions enhancing breeder profits and invoking law to restore competition for local suppliers and middlemen when concentrated power limits movement.

Thoroughness as a defining American trait debate

President Butler of Columbia urges a thorough edge intellect to curb superficiality in American life. The piece notes this indictment has persisted since early European observers praised reason over emotion and warns critics to balance idealism with realism.

Butler Columbia University Young Republic

Neighbor Seeks Verdict on Stutt's Eas It for Headache

The neighbor asks what she thinks of Stutt's Eas-It a remedy for headache and neuralgia. Dillehay Bros. sells it on a money back plan in 10 26c and 50c bottles with a refund if unsatisfied.

Stutt Dillehay Bros

Boy Dies of Lockjaw After Tiny Toe Wound

Hopkinsville Kentucky June 12 Robert Johnson ten year old son of Charles W Johnson a traveling salesman died yesterday afternoon of lockjaw. Several days ago he made a slight wound on one toe with a garden hoe. Nothing was thought of it until ten days ago when jaw trouble developed and his condition grew worse.

Hopkinsville, Ky Robert Charles W. Johnson

Valley Bank Sues Watkins for Note Collection in Equity Court

The Tennessee Valley Bank files suit against Watkins in the Law and Equity court seeking collection of a promissory note. The action requests judgment for the amount due plus costs, with further relief as permitted by law.

The Tennessee Valley Bank Watkins Law and Equity Court

Two suffragettes held over Hurst Park fire damage

Two women were arraigned at Richmond Police Court on suspicion of setting fire to the stands at Hurst Park race course, causing seventy thousand dollars in damage. Kitty Marion, an actress, and Clara Elizabeth Gien, a known militant suffragette, were released on bail.

London Richmond Hurst Park Kitty Marion Clara Elizabeth Gien

The Perfect Baby Findings on East Side Babies

Dr Stafford MacLean reports a perfect baby Abe Edelowlts born at 165 Eldridge Street with 1000 point measures in health and weight. Three other East Side infants scored 1000 and one 995, tied to maternal milk baths clean air and no named illnesses. The piece critiques reformers and advocates eugenic ideals.

Stafford MacLean Eldridge Street Abe Edelowlts East Side

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decaturs Daily the “Valley Printing ‘Company, Inc New Decatur Ala W. R B. Shelton Cartier Uneeda Biscuit Uneeda National Biscuit Company Decaturs Daily Job Department Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland, C Daniel Drug CO Britain Bros Decatur Cafe Pete Ballas Tal Fred S. McEwen March McEwen Vic McEwen Dayton Castleman Dai Nettla Keenan Damn Prince Pulaski, Jr R J. J. Harris Courtland, Ala Cherry St Line and Ferry Sts Decatur M. C. Nat'l Bank Pineapple Sherbet Decatur Drug Co Bank St All - Bane B. Graves Lafayette St. Decatur Pero Ballas Star Transfer CO Eldred Fletcher & Props Second Avenue J. W. Carl J. W. Carl the Boggs Malone Coal & Grain Go
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