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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
Fragments show postal notice for second class matter and tributes of respect. text references timely delivery and reader contact, indicating a local Decatur Alabama paper’s public notices and thanks. Names, dates, or full events are not clearly readable in the snippet.
Advertisers must submit fees and copy by a specified noon on market day to ensure timely service, with clear guidance on publication timing and acceptable formats.
An article advocates controlled sparrow shooting as a youth education tool. It warns sparrows damage crops and insects, calling them a pest across the country. It urges teaching boys to target only harmful birds and to use humane measures, promoting wildlife appreciation.
The Courier Journal notes that maintenance routines recur to fix wear and tear as sparrows quickly repair the damage, illustrating vigilant upkeep in urban spaces.
The Philadelphia Enquirer quotes Flora Drummond of London declaring that King George is awed and that women should vote. The piece ridicules the argument and mocks the idea with derisive language toward proponents and so called unsexed women.
Decatur and Huntsville square off in a Saturday basketball clash with both teams carrying strong records. New Decatur braces for April rematch and possible tax exemption questions loom over admission fees.
Decatur hide and tallow Co. advertises old feathers and bedding for sale or purchase. W. R. Compton, manager, lists contact options including a metro phone and Moulton Street location.
Shylock adapted from Merchant of Venice will be shown at the Star Theatre this afternoon and tonight. The role of Shylock is praised by scholars as one of the strongest dramatizations. Portia helps bring about Shylock's downfall in the familiar plot of money lending and vengeance.
Sanitary Plumbing promotes all kinds of repairs from largest to smallest with a specialty and satisfaction guaranteed. Jerrie Clark, manager, phone 12, New Decatur.
A brief drug advertisement touts HERBINE as a remedy that restores energy appetite and cheerful spirits. Sold by Owl Drug Co. for 50 cents.
An unsigned notice urges readers to prepare for storms and publish a tornado policy by A. B. Lampkin as a low cost protection option.
A Chicago Record-Herald item recounts a buyer asking if a turkey is tame and paying for it. The buyer later finds shot in the meat and learns the turkey’s tame status hid a joke. Ephriam explains the shots were intended for himself, not the bird.
An uneasy feeling in the stomach or bowels yields quickly to HER BINE. It tones up the stomach and purifies the bowels. Price 50c. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
In Morgan County Alabama in probate court Maggie A. Maskwaxian guardian files for final settlement of estates for Marjorie and Dorothy Workman. The exam and auditing of her account is set for April 21 1913 and all interested persons are to appear and show cause why the account should not be passed. Judge William B. Skeggs presiding.
An advertisement asserts headaches caused by stomach disorders or constipation can be permanently cured by HERBINE. It promises system purification and bowel regulation and is marketed by OWL DRUG Co with a bold price.
An Exchange column weighs how the public judges leaders and inventors. It recalls critics of Bell and Marconi and notes how popular opinion shifts with time, urging readers to examine what “the people” should mean in political judgment.
City council approves grade of 4th Avenue East from the northwest city limits to the south property line of 9th Street South as shown on profile sheet No 101. Mayor R H Wolcott signs and dates the ordinance on March 25 1913.
A writ of vendition exponas commands public auction of L E Easter’s interest in Part of Lot No 6 in Spencer Cantwell Addition Decatur Morgan County Alabama. The sale occurs April 21 1918 during legal hours at Morgan County courthouse or location. Deputy Sheriff L L McCulloch signs.
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