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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
2
Local weekly announces second class mail status and 1912 subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery. It lists rates, penalties for late delivery, and a missing issue notification line, plus advertising policy and deadline for notices.
The article analyzes why China signed the five power loan and why Parliament reference was avoided. It argues Yuan Shih Kai seeks presidency and questions the assembly’s partisanship, creditor influence, and the Christian world’s naivety while noting Yuan’s mixed legacy and the possibility of future political moves.
An abridgment of an address by Hon. John S Lawson Attorney General of Kansas traces Prohibition's effects since 1879. It outlines changes as a dry state's record and notes Dawson's fourteen years in public service and a decade with the Kansas Attorney General's office.
Prohibition has shaped every party platform in Kansas and driven city policy to remove saloons and brothels. The piece lauds Kansas as a front line of progress with Frances Willard’s quote praising the state as a pioneer in moral reform and civic betterment. It notes thousands of young couples in Kansas live without ever seeing a saloon.
Durable damaged text notes 50 barrels of guaranteed patent flour from leak year offered by Hughes and Tidwell Supply Co. Pricing listed as 60 cents for a 24 pound sack or 4 dollars 50 cents for eight sacks.
Lee Cream Freezers and Britain Bros advertise ice cream equipment. Chamberlain's Liniment is recommended for back rheumatism. Sold by 8 M Thompson in Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
Notice dated May 19 1913 states Sam P Hunter sells his barber shop Sam's Place on Second Avenue to Will Irven who will conduct the business and asks long-time patrons to continue their support. Hunter expresses gratitude and retirement wishes to his friends.
Readings from Rev Sholl at Decatur Baptist Church urged duty to others as more than mere refraining from harm. The sermon emphasized living with lofty ideals and helping the weak, urging faith, service, and religion as a constant, guiding light through life and into the city of God.
There never was a time when people appreciated Chamberlain's Cough Remedy more than now. Increase in sales and testimonials from cured users shown. For sale by S M Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur.
Local trade notice lists John Wyker & Son offering harnesses and water coolers with Britain Brothers as supplier. Includes business reference and product line.
State of Alabama Morgan County. Default in payment on mortgage dated February 10, 196? by J H Edwards and Rosa Edwards to First National Bank of Decatur. Property in Decatur described as undivided half in Lot A Block 304 and part of Lot 81 fronting Church Street. Sale set for June 2, 1913 at courthouse door in Decatur.
Advertises made to order screens to fit windows with emphasis on health benefits and protection from flies. Mentions E. C. Payne Lumber Co as supplier and producer of custom screens.
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