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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment urges readers to report late or missing newspaper deliveries by calling a local number. It emphasizes prompt service and asks readers to inform the paper if the issue persists.
Advertisers must set up a cozy office by town and day of publication to receive favorable placement. The notice outlines required timing for submitting advertisements and emphasizes prompt access for better exposure.
Col A E Goodhue asserts Governor Comer is responsible for convict department finances under the Alabama Code. Banks faced drafts signed by the board president, with governors allegedly directing payments. The controversy centers on a $150,000 shortfall and calls for accountability within state government.
In a Watumta Wyoming setting Dr. Rickles introduces the latest dental machinery and techniques. A USMipan doctor demonstrates state of the art equipment from Columbia, emphasizing sanitary operations and patient benefit. The Ritter Den words hint at advanced instruments improving dental care.
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Decatur enters summer as mills and plants resume work. Home Oil Mill restarted output while the ice factory undergoes a full overhaul under Engineer Weedson. Southern Cotton Oil Mill reports only 18 hours lost since last fall. Decatur Brick Co repairs its plant with former local contractor Mr Jones in charge. River rises after months, and Lynville Mill and Elevator Co ships large flour quantities.
Local notices advertise Easter flower orders from The Owl Drug Co and Rexall Stores promote Delicious Spring Broilers at St Charles Cafe in Decatur. A $600.00 ase loan on improved city property is noted, with contact details for FW M. Dix and phone line 86.
The Decatur Light Power and Fuel Company will begin a thorough canvass of all its business in Decatur. The canvass will start on Line street and extend over several weeks to install an index system of books.
Dr. V. O. Hawkins former pastor of First Methodist Decatur former presiding elder of Decatur district and former Athens College president died suddenly in Lineville Alabama this morning Elder Hawkins served in the North Alabama conference at Birmingham Tuscaloosa Lafayette Albertville and Talladega Station with four year terms His last assignment was at Hartselle Rev Ira F Hawkins first cousin left for Hartselle to attend the obsequies.
Dr James Cannon of Virginia Rev George Steward famous evangelist and John R Pepper of Memphis will address people of the Twin Cities on the Southern Assembly at Waynesville NC next Thursday. Services location to be announced. no collection or expense required.
The article notes aging stars like Doc Cook, once a versatile pitcher and infielder, now doing picket duty for the Austin team in Texas. Jug Hunter is employed with Goodrich Paving Co, while landmarks of the game crumble in memory.
New Decatur defeated Decatur high school second team 12 to 6 as Jones hit a long homer estimated at 7 or 8 miles toward Second Avenue. The article lists players for both squads and notes growing interest in forming a city league with local club prospects and comments on players pursuing baseball careers.
An Owl Drug Co advertisement in Decatur markets eczema remedies with an iron clad guarantee. It promotes D D Prescription and D D D drops claiming fast relief and permanent cures, urging trial with a no pay guarantee if not effective and promising to build trade through patron trust.
Princess Mary the only daughter of King George and Queen Mary was confirmed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in the chapel royal at Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon. The royal family and many servants were present for the ceremony.
In a statement about the Saturday afternoon fires officials said lack of fire plugs caused no supplied fire water. Fire pressure was not at fault. the burning houses had no elty water available nearby.
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