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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
2
The piece lists publication details for New Decatur Alabama including postal status February 26 1922 and Second-Class matter. It presents carrier rates per period and mail rates for one year six months with subscription terms, plus rates for tributes and cards of thanks and a note to call 46 if delivery is late.
Advertising rates made known. Advertisers must have copy in office by noon on the day they desire to publish to ensure proper service.
The article urges immediate pursuit of a wagon bridge to cross the river, touting access for wagons cars and ox carts, expanded markets for county products, and eventual road improvements. It argues the bridge will boost farmers and urban traders by linking cities and extending marketing reach.
Otis Skinner, famed American actor, is dangerously ill in Indianapolis after surgery to remove an abscess behind one ear. He is reported in serious condition but improving gradually.
GronTiNe Wycrup Wie NeW Decatur High School plans two next week games at the local park, one against Butler Training School Huntsville and another against Lawrence County High School. Musser started against the Barons in Birmingham Wednesday amid rumors Washington seeks Ty Cobb from Detroit.
San Francisco reports Ad Wolgast former world lightweight champion now manages Willie Hoppe a local boxer who knocked Wolgast down in training. The Kansas Eastern section has produced many baseball stars including Walter Johnson Fred Clarke Beals Becker Zach Wheat and others who list Sunflower State as home.
An advertising note promotes HERBINE as a digestion stimulant and bowel purifier. A dose or two corrects the disorder and improves digestion. Price 50c. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
In probate court on April 29 1913 James EB Howell administrator presented his account for final settlement of the estate of Jas S Howell deceased. A hearing to examine and audit the account is set for May 26 1913 with notice to interested parties to appear and show cause why the account should not be passed. Also an advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets accompanies the notice with local药商 listing.
Deputy Sheriff Leonard McCulloch, directed by Judge D W Speake, sought a 17 month old baby at a South Decatur residence under a writ of habeas corpus. The grandmother refused to reveal the infant's location, and after hours of searching the deputy returned empty handed, court orders to seize and keep the child remaining unresolved until May 9.
The Huntsville High School team shut out New Decatur High 6 to 0 Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:25. Kyle of New Decatur made three remarkable catches while Barnes starred for Huntsville. The crowd enjoyed a royal day as renovations on the campus continue and future games are planned with Butler School and local teams.
A vintage ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to destroy and expel intestinal worms in children. It claims to restore vitality and health of vital organs, selling for 26 cents per bottle by Owl Drug Co.
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