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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
2
Fines Levied on Boys for Drinking in Court
A column laments multiple youths fined for drunkenness and denounces men who corrupt young people. It urges harsh punishment for those debauching boys and warns of future repercussions.
Atlanta Men Held Pending Investigation
An engineer W. B. Latham and a Black man named Dan Arnold were arrested by the Coroner on Capitol Avenue after they reportedly threw the body of a dead white baby into a trash barrel and sent it to the city dump. They were held as accessories after the fact pending further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
W. B. Latham
Dan Arnold
Capitol Avenue
Court Bond Sentinel Says Ready for Instant Execution
In a terse court notice T M Dix agent declares readiness to execute bonds instanter on charges deemed reasonable and filed for immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Dix
Keeps the Carrier Busy in a Village Mail Order Tale
A corn fed woman in a village never finds merchandise locally yet boasts of sending to New York or Paris. She keeps the carrier busy with turkey trap deliveries from a Chicago mail order house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Chicago
Exchange
Real estate loan negotiator touts broad lending capacity
T. M. Dix states readiness to arrange loans of nearly any size on improved city property, signaling broad financing capability for prospective borrowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Am
T. M. Dix
EB. H. Allison
Niagara Raised Commodore Perry’s Flagship Uncovered
Eria Pa March 7 Commodore Perry's old flagship the Niagara was lifted from Misery bay after a century underwater. Four chains under the 110 foot hull hoisted it through a cut in the ice as pontoons supported the vessel. It will be towed to the city once a channel is cleared. Timbers are in good condition and recovery is expected without major trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eria
Commodore Perry
Niagara
Misery Bay
Indiana lawmakers push restrictions on newspapers and cartoons
A proposed amendment to the corrupt practices act would criminalize writing or printing material that could expose individuals to ridicule or hatred or influence voting. It threatens fines and prison for publishers and argues it would curb newspapers from discussing political questions, raising concerns about press freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Quick Constipation Aid
Advertising copy claims relief from constipation with Chamberlain's Tablets. Mentions Mr Thompson and New and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur and urges readers to try the product.
Insure Today Amid Fire Fight Sparks Insurance Clash
In a chaotic scene a sudden blaze tests coverage as insurers weigh risk and delivery for local residents. Officials push rapid assessments while residents seek quick payouts and reliable service.
Wedding Ring Ancient Token Across Cultures
A Chicago Tribune piece blends history and superstition about the wedding ring as a binding symbol. It traces ancient origins, explains why the third left finger is linked to the heart, and notes changing customs amid a narrative of a violent courtroom scene included in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Tubal Cain
Prometheus
Tere
Ty Dix Loan Offer on City Property
A note states Ty Dix has $600 to loan on improved city property. The ad repeats the offer and mentions S. M. Thompson of New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co as sellers. The text also warns about children catching contagious diseases from colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
S. M. Thompson
Decatur
Decatur Drug Co
New Salute Gesture At Montgomery Wedding
A wedding tale from Montgomery reports a public dissatisfying gesture by a groom after a ceremony. A man, urged by a friend, agreed to marry to avoid trouble, after promises to wed were not fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Reno
J. B. Gasch
Atlantic City
Forest Fires Challenge Rangers in National Ozark Forest
Mountain View Arkansas March 7 Arthur Lamp reports fires burning between this place and Big Flat in the National Ozark forest. Rangers have fought fires for four days as winds drive flames across Flint Ridge and hinder control. Lookouts on 65 foot steel towers aid rapid location of blazes using binoculars and a range finder. Fire threatens timber and woodlands across a wide area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Ark
Arthur Lamp
Big Flat
National Ozark Forest
Forest Rangers
Flint Ridge
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Quick Relief
When rubbed in for rheumatic aches and pains it reaches the spot quickly and the relief is gratifying. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Owl Drug Co
Governor implies resignations for staff without uniforms
The morning papers report the Governor before his inauguration trip said staffers not in state occasion uniforms would be asked to resign.
Emmet’s Washington Welcome Ends in Duty Call
The verse portrays Emmet arriving in Washington with regalia and fanfare as crowds cheer and officials honor him. Brass bands, bells, and salutes mark the grand procession while dignitaries praise his service. Yet returning home, duty calls and Cousin Charles interrupts the triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Rome
Rhine
Charles
Rheumatism relief praised by liniment users
Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Not one case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment what ever. This treatment is for sale by S. M. Thompson, New Decatur, and Decatur Drug Co., Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. M. Thompson
New Decatur
Decatur Dypg Co
Decatur
Atlanta Laws Target Wrong Time in Public
Atlanta officials remind that a centuries old ordinance requires public timepieces to show correct time. The city clamps down on rag time as clocks in public spaces must be accurate, with jewelers' clocks on Peachtree Street highlighted as key targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Zemo Promises Quick Skin Relief for Dandruff
Ad touts Zemo as a clear liquid that dissolves into glands, stops irritation, and soothes eczema rash pimples and skin ailments. A 25¢ trial bottle at Dillehay Bros. Drug Store guarantees to stop irritation, with $1 bottles sold by BE W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillehay Bros
BE W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Engraved visiting cattle line highlighted at office
The article notes a standout line of engraved visiting cattle showcased at the office, drawing attention for craftsmanship and display quality. The feature emphasizes the precision of engraving and the collection’s appeal to visitors.
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