Postoffice Classified as Second Class Matter
Notice shows 1912 mailing status for Decatur Alabama under federal act 1876.
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Postoffice
Decatur
Ala
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
2
The Decaturs News Rates and Notices
Editor address and subscription rates are listed for weekly and monthly periods by carrier and mail. Obituaries and tributes cost five cents per line. contact number 46 for delivery issues. Advertising deadlines require copy by noon. a note forecasts growth of the Decatur area toward a city of 50 000 with its infancy.
De cats prosper in flourishing life and health
The text notes the cats thrive with good health, growth, and abundant activity, portraying a scene of contentment and vitality among the feline household.
Commission form of government praised over aldermanic model
The Decatur paper argues the commission form of government is a strong improvement over the obsolete aldermanic system. It cites broad support from towns and cities that have adopted it, claiming the testimony is unequivocal in its favor.
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Decaturs
Pharmacists to Fight The Sale of Cocaine
Anniston June 16 local members of the Alabama Pharmaceutical association anticipate a strong push for better enforcement of the pure food law and broader provisions at their convention this week The cocaine evil is singled out as a chief target and there may be an effort to hire a state attorney to aid in enforcement
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Anniston
Alabama Pharmaceutical Assocition
Poison Sale Law Enforcement Across State
A report notes efforts to travel statewide to uncover violations of the poison sale law, aiming to enforce regulations and curb illicit distribution.
Fire traps lodge house as several burned in Milford
Mil ford Massachusetts June 16 an early morning blaze at a boarding house run by Peter Copalian in a former shoe factory left multiple dead and many injured. The fire spread quickly trapping occupants who leaped from windows as stairways failed to provide escape.
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Milford
Mass
Everal
Perons
Peter Copalian
Dancey Plantation Restricts Gatherings at Cave Springs
Notices ban all automobile parties picnics and private family gatherings at Cave Springs on the Dancey plantation Mary Lou and Unity D Dancey of New Decatur Alabama R F D No 2 provide location details for the directive and the restriction context appears in a local notice.
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Cave Springs
Dancey Plantation
Mary Lou
Unity D. Dancey
New Decatur
Ala
R. F
Engraved Visiting Cards Line Noted
Advertises a range of engraved visiting cards with pricing designed to suit all budgets.
Burns Face Ouster From Police Chiefs Association
W. J. Burns the detective faces possible removal from the International Association of Chiefs of Police during the convention. The move centers on his conduct and leadership as the group discusses membership and policy.
Delegates Plan Action at Police Chiefs Convention
Delegates at the International Association of Police Chiefs session in Grand Rapids plan to push for segregated districts, condemn film depictions of police, and remove W J Burns from the group. They prepared to oust him over the Atlanta Frank case, with a possible fallback to drop his name from honorary members when revived.
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International News Service
Grand Rapids
Mich
International Association of Police Chiefs Convention
Moving Picture Companies
W.J. Burns
Frank
Atlanta
Insist More Could Be Accomplished If Given Ballot
Leaders of Federated Women's Clubs in Chicago plan to press for equal suffrage and other reforms. They say results hinge on ballots, while noting progress already made. Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the president, arrives as honor guest and will speak on Thursday as part of the convention events.
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International News Service
Chicago
Federated Women’s Clubs
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
United States
Sermon Frames Civil War Metaphor With Spiritual Victory
The speaker argues that Christian faith provides a superior, inexhaustible supply line for moral battle, contrasting it with Confederate field conditions. He likens endurance to Lee and cites Appomattox and Gettysburg as unsuitable for spiritual defeat, asserting the crimson banner of calvary will triumph globally.
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Lee
Jackson
Phnston
Forest
Jesus
Christ
Vicksburg
Allatta
Appomatox
Ryan
Calvary
Liver as the barometer of disposition in a French doctor ad
An advertisement argues the liver dictates mood and health, blaming disordered liver for most ills. It promotes Garswell's 5. L. Liver Aid, a pure vegetable remedy, guaranteed with money refunds, 50 cents for a large bottle, sold by Owl Degg Co. in Decatur and Newpac.
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Garswell
Ask Owl Degg Company
Decatur
Newpac
Walker Transfer Promises Prompt Baggage Service
J. S. Walker offers prompt baggage handling and household goods transport from 315 Second Ave New Decatur. Safety and promptness guaranteed. Get your horse and buggy from Walker.
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New Decatur 9
J. S. Walker
Second Ave
New Decatur
Walker
Wanted A first class salesman and collector
Wanted at once a first class salesman and collector to fill a vacancy in the city. Salary $20 to $30 per week according to ability. Our company employs over 12,000 men. The average salary is $24 per week. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Colonial building New Decatur Alabama. J-16 1f. FOR SALE Model T Ford Touring car barely used one month fully equipped with E W shock absorbers hand Klaxon horn tool box complete set of tools electric lights and three extra inner tubes priced at 550. Phone 368 Decatur. J-12-31.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Colonial Building
New Decatur
Ala
Decatur
New Ballot Secrecy Debate Affects Alabama Primary Rules
Montgomery June 16 Secrecy of the ballot is a key issue before the state democratic committee. Plans to adopt a secret ballot before the legislature or via new primary rules are discussed. Current numbered ballots allow clerks to infer voter choices, prompting consideration of abolishing numbering or changing the system.
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International
News Service
Montgomery
Alabama
State Democratic Committee
Yetice
Séfa
Citizn
Can't Keep It Secret The Chamberlain 8 Tablets Remedy
Advertisement claims the Chamberlain 8 Tablets are a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles and states the product is for sale by all dealers. The note presents a promotional tone and urges quick purchase.
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Chamberlain
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