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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
2
Public notices and classifieds advise readers on tributes obituaries and cards of thanks. It reminds readers five cents per line and to report missed deliveries to New Decatur for timely service. Advertising rates require office notification by noon to publish installments and ensure good service.
Quote from Mrs Arthur M Dodge president of the Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage asserts women should fulfill motherhood roles and condemns feminist aims as a national tragedy, arguing government overreach is needed to correct misdirected sex.
The Huntsville Daily Times praises Morgan county for improved material and moral conditions. It commends good officials and local newspaper efforts that have reduced vice, praising the crackdown on blind tigers and related crimes as Decatur and nearby areas enter a new era.
Rheumatism of back muscles is blamed, with Chamberlain's Liniment promoted as best remedy. Sold by S. M. Thompson in Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
A traveling man named Ike was arrested by Chief White of Decatur on a forfeiture charge after a telegram from Chief Bod of Birmingham. He gave the name Leyline, with authorities stating they would pursue Leyline, but the suspect was released after no further word by Sunday night.
The Short Ballot advocates a small governing body with direct voter contact, limited elective offices, and clear accountability. Woodrow Wilson lauded it as essential to representative government, noting widespread editorial support and growing adoption across states and institutions through 1912. The next articles promise to show Wilson’s use and expansion of the idea in New Jersey.
Local sports chatter weighs a return of Clarence Smith to stop Mobile’s run while the city school championship series opens with D. H. 8 vs the Choctaws. Brooklyn and St. Louis top the first division as mystery surrounds series winner.
After a long illness Allen Solomon died at his Fourth Avenue West home. The body was taken to Huntsville for burial tomorrow. He was brother to J J Solomon and survived by several siblings. Also noted is a testimonial about Chamberlain's Tablets from Darius Dow and Henry Farmer's baby death in Fairview.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Presbyterian market held every Saturday afternoon at Pointer and Rausenberg’s Anne, with unclear additional details.
Billy Smith leaves Mobile with the Crackers trailing in spring pennant talks. He blames his hurling department for early woes while praising Mike Finn’s club prospects. After a tough day, Bill and Finn discuss the season as the Mobile Register observer notes.
Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You can do it by applying Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the part freely at each application. For sale by H. M. Thompson, New Decatur, and Decatur Drug Co. Decatur.
Local notice invites residents to bring old feathers beds and burlap sacks to New Decatur Hide and Tallow Co managed by W. Compton. Reachable by phone 229 241 at Moulton Street.
Peter Ballas announces repairs and extensive improvements at St George Cafe will take about two weeks and invites friends and customers to the Decatur Cafe at Lafayette and Railroad streets across from the Decatur station for prompt service with special arrangements for ladies.
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