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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1913
Page
2
Rates listed for yearly, six month, three month, monthly and weekly mail options. Small print mentions payment in advance and a six month advance option. Includes notices about resolutions tributes obituaries and cards of thanks charged per line. Urges readers to call 46 if the paper is not received regularly or on time.
Advertising rates announced and advertisers must file copy by noon on publication day to ensure goods and notices are included. The notice emphasizes timely submission for proper placement and pricing.
A dramatic fragment from Frank Crane contrasts grand titles and power with a simple plea “Only me” as a child enters. The speaker exhorts that a child’s presence outshines rulers, merchants, and empires, transforming life’s daylit moment into warmth and meaning.
A praising note proclaims the measure of a man by actions not promises. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy receives stellar endorsements as the best available, with sales via S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
Good bye to constipation with a clear conscience using Chamberlains Tablets. Many have been permanently cured by their use. For sale by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
The piece urges Democrats to unite behind President Wilson, recalling past party cohesion from 1893 to 1910 and warning Republicans facing internal strife. It stresses learning from history to act in unison in the Sixty third Congress.
Classified note seeking old feathers for processing by Decature Hide and Tallow Co. invites residents to bring feather beds to the shop at Moulton Street, Metropolis, with contact at phone numbers 229 and 241 for arrangements.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy has earned a wide reputation and extensive sales due to its cures of coughs and colds. It can be trusted. Sold by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and DeKalb Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
The city council fixes and establishes the grade and curbs on Grant Street from the east line of 2nd Avenue East to the west line of 16th Avenue East. The ordinance is approved by Mayor R. H. Wolcott on March 25, 1913, and profile sheet No. 100 is on file in City Hall.
The Morgan County Alabama sheriff auctions the property of L E Easter after a writ of vindictio. sale set for April 21 1913 at the courthouse hours public action of Lot No 5 in Spencer Cantwell Addition Decatur with description Lafayette Street McCartney intersection to Courtland road. A second note mentions Herbine remedy promoted by Owl Drug Co.
In a colorful Memphis note the club is blamed for weak catching and weak finishing. Kid Every jokes about finishing last, while Pug Murphy’s leadership is questioned. Tester's pitching is highlighted as a bright spot in a lively game narrative.
Manager McGrew of the New York Giants says Jim Thorpe lacks baseball knowledge and will be kept for his drawing power while he develops as a player. The piece also recalls past stars and questions who may emerge this season.
An ordinance fixes and establishes the grade of 4th Avenue East from the Northwestern city limits to the south property line of 9th Street South. The grade is shown on profile sheet No. 101 on file in City Clerk's office. Dated March 20, 1913, Mayor R. H. Wolcott.
A bilious half sick feeling is eased by Ado ee of HERBINE which claims to restore energy appetite and cheerful spirits. Priced at 50 cents and sold by Owl Druslo.
SANITARY PLUMBING Contractor All kinds of repairs from the largest to the smallest A SPECIALTY Satisfaction Guaranteed SANITARY PLUMBING CO Jerrie Clark, Mgr. Phone 12 New Decatur 21-1m.
An old advertisement claims headaches from stomach issues or constipation are permanently cured by HER OINE. It promises system purification and bowel regulation with a price of 650, sold by OWL DRUG CO.
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