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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
2
The notice lists pricing and service terms for newspaper delivery and advertising. It notes late or missed delivery should be reported to New Decatur, requests prompt notification, and states advertising rates are available on request with copy due by noon for publication.
The article notes resilience in commercial prosperity despite tariff tensions. It cites major railroad and railroad-related upgrades, with plans from Baltimore and Ohio and others totaling millions for double-tracking, new engines, car orders, and terminal enlargements. Labor wage demands add tension as arbitration looms.
The Nashville Tennessean notes that regardless of wage settlement, railroads nationwide plan heavy growth. They aim to handle more freight efficiently through track improvements and increased car capacity, with the transportation gauge indicating a very bright business future for the United States.
A letter urges a nationwide Ita Centenary commemoration next Sunday with aims to train all ages to revere His Holy Name. Rev. Thomas McDonald is named diocesan director to organize branches in parishes, stressing junior and senior groups to prevent profanity and anchor youths in faith during late adolescence.
Readable fragments describe Rauschenburg and Pointer showcasing a new display refrigerator for perishables. Also noted are Miss Lavani Kittrell shopping in Nashville for millinery hats and James Beddingfield enlisting in the U S Army for Jefferson Barracks Missouri.
An old advertorial notes using a herbal remedy named Herbine to aid digestion and improve energy and mood at bedtime. It claims the product opens the bowels purifies the system and restores a healthy feeling and lists Ow! Drug Co as the seller.
A troubled child faces weakness from worm infestation. The text endorses white medicine to destroy and expel parasites, aiming to restore vitality and growth. The claim promises guaranteed improvement through treatment.
The article condemns bunting at bad balls as a poor strategy and argues for walks or well-placed hits instead. It notes the harm of sacrificing for a run and calls the practice the opponent’s game. It also mentions a planned exhibition by the Boston Bloomers against New Decatur High.
In probate court Morgan county Alabama on April 29 1913 James E. Howell administrator files final settlement of Jas S. Howell deceased estate. May 26 1913 set for examination auditing account and vouchers with notice to interested parties to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved.
A market listing outlines prices for turpentine 90c, lead options at 8 P and 100% keg 8, linseed oil 95c and 1.00, gasoline 28c, Venetian Red and ochres in various forms, oxide iron per barrel $8.00, and related materials such as pumice, umber, and putty with assorted dry and sale terms. Includes carriage charge of $2.40 and per barrel pricing for hard oil.
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