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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
2
Watered as Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama post office under act of March 3 1879. Subscription rates by carrier and by mail with varying periods and prices. Obituaries tributes of respect and cards of thanks charged by the line. contact number 46 for delivery issues and prompt service.
Advertisers must have their office in by noon on the publication day to receive prompt service and proper notice of rates.
Review lauds The Fortune Hunter a breezy American comedy by Wine'iell Smith. A rich young man must work after his father's death and moves to a small Pennsylvania town to win a wealthy suitor's daughter. The plot traces his transformation and rising success with a clear moral. Reservations advised. Also note advertiser claims for Chamberlain's Tablets and local druggists.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy has gained a great reputation and extensive sales for coughs colds and croup. It can be depended upon Try it. Sold by S M Thompson Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur.
A hotel named Lyons welcomes guests with a focus on city enthusiasts. The description notes furnishings including a box spring mattress a forty five pound hair mattress and a heavy glass topped mahogany writing table as part of the room setup ahead of an inspection.
Contractors led by Mr. R G Ross list sub contractors London Plumbing and Elec Co and others for a new hotel project in Decatur. Rooms feature outside design with double windows lace curtains and mahogany seating. Public halls heated and fire escapes ready with electric elevator and storm cover installed.
A set of rare views shows palaces and a Manchu prince with his wife before the Great Golden Dragon Throne. It includes a unique portrait of the late Empress Dowager on the Peacock Throne. A planned return visit by Mr. Johnson will feature his Travel Talks on Japan Korea and India after fourteen years of travel and residence.
The barber shop features the latest sanitary equipment and ample ventilation and lighting. Operated by Messrs Morgan and Schultz, noted tensorial artists, the shop is located behind the office on Walnut Street.
The billiard room sits behind the barber shop on Walnut street with Brunswick-Balke tables in use. It will be lighted and shaded in the modern way, placed in the hotel for diversion and amusement of the gentleman.
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