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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
2
Second class matter notice for New Decatur Alabama with editor W B Shelton details subscription rates by carrier and mail, and policy on tributes and notices. Includes contact instruction to call if delivery is late and request for prompt paper.
Advertisers must have copy on file by noon of the day desired for publication to assure good service.
In Ohio 2000 boys and girls enter a corn raising contest with four day trips to Washington. The program rewards high yields and promotes farm discipline and thrift. County groups push the effort as a model to boost yields from 35 to 50 bushels per acre nationwide.
Government bulletin notes US imports of animal products now exceed exports in value. Experts say the shift reflects practical household needs and conservation as a necessity driving trade patterns.
London Daily Mail reports that women at age 50 now have greater life expectancy than in 1875 while men show only a modest gain. Doctors cite brain work, sheltered home life, and less exposure to harsh work as reasons for women’s longer life.
The C. W. Park Dramatic Company presents The Belle of Harvard on Monday night June 16. This comedy drama, new to any company, offers reserved seats at 10 cents with an extra 10 cents for all reserved seating.
Teething aid urged for babies with a stomach friendly Elixir priced 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle. It claims no opium or morphine or harmful drugs and promotes stomach and bowel relief. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
Central M E church in New Decatur asks business men to close from 10 to 11 A M next week for a revival led by Rev. Henry M Stevenson of Birmingham. Services at 10 A M and 8 P M with all invited. Also an ad for Herbine remedy at Ow! Drug Co.
Fragmentary classified lines mention Mattings and Rugs and a listing for Britain Bros with items including lee Cream Freesers and Screen Dear. Looks like an ad brief with unclear dates or prices and stray phrases.
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a superior remedy for both human and animal wounds. Promotes bottles priced 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
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