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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
This fragment lists publication details for New Decatur Ala with subscription prices by carrier and by mail, penalties and deadlines for ads, and a request to notify the paper if issues are missed. It notes rates for tributes and cards, and urges advertisers to submit copy by noon for same day publication.
Appeal urges citizens to support the wagon bridge project across the Tennessee River with words and funds. Promotes the bridge’s importance and the benefits it will bring to the surrounding cities, calling for public participation and donations.
A statistic heavy feature argues most states lack compulsory schooling and cites Alabama and Arkansas illiteracy rates. It notes Arkansas expanded laws in 1911 and warns Alabama’s high illiteracy and low attendance threaten reformatories. Authored by Mrs. L. M. Bashinsky chair.
The Mercury Banner praises the City High School pupils for Fi fi of the Toy Shop at the Elks Theatre in Huntsville. Bonnie and the living dolls dream adventures, with praised performances by Miss Allene Adams and others. Decatur and Huntsville talent shown. Decatur performance planned next week.
A noted remedy for a restless sick baby attributes stomach and bowel issues as the cause. McGre's Baby Elixir is sold as a quieting restorative syrup with no opium morphine or narcotics. Priced 26 cents and 60 cents per bottle by wl Drug Co.
The Age Herald notes Mobile's strong fitness with Berger Campbell and Cavet on the mound and a brave battle for the pennant. It questions if a team can score sixty runs off Christy Mathewson and still lose and ponders McGraw's praise for Join Evers and Cubs.
W L Wade was fined $2.60 by Mayor Wolcott this morning for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.
An old advertisement promotes HERBINE as a fine cleaning and invigorating medicine to keep bowels regular, priced at 60 cents and bold by Owl Drug Co.
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