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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
2
Editorial and subscription information for a Newsteck Alabama newspaper. Lists editor address, second class matter date, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and policy on obituaries and notices. Includes contact for late delivery and advertising deadline details.
The Huntlyville Daily Times denounces an Alabama editor who abandoned temperance and church support after paying his rent with advertising, arguing the switch harms self respect and public esteem. The piece laments the editor’s departure from his longtime causes and defends steadfast belief in doing what is right.
Darius Downey of Newberg Junction N B writes that Chamberlain's Tablets greatly helped his wife. Local merchants Edwards Bank Street Water Coolers Britain Bros and S M Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co offer sales and promotions with various prices for blue serge goods. A note suggests the tablets’ effectiveness for stomach or bowel troubles.
Local ad from New Decatur Hide and Tallow Co. invites residents to bring old feathers beds and burlap sacks to their facility at 241 Moulton Street. Manager W. RB. Compton oversees the collection.
Abridgment of an address by Hon. John S Pawson Kansas Attorney General. Traces prohibition impact since 1879 in a dry state and outlines public service tenure of Dawson and his long association with the Kansas Attorney General office.
The piece argues total prohibition as the sole solution to liquor evils, denouncing high license as a confessed bad business. It claims high license harms morals, causes murders and broken homes, steals education, and drives youths toward crime and ruin.
Hartselle beat the L N shop boys 4 to 8 despite a muddy field slowing play. Horton pitched a 2004 game but errors behind him led to the loss. The shop boys next play Cullman.
A reminiscence from 1902 Birmingham notes a spring drill where 10 recruits and one big leaguer attempt a sliding exercise on a rubber mat. Frank misjudges the tool, crashes spectacularly, and the group spends hours coaxing lines and chalked distances while the rain-soaked week stretches on.
A humorous exchange describes a man striking a raw place and shouting for liniment and court plaster. Frank retorts that rubber mats are for wiping feet, not for softening any other part of the human carcass.
Edwards merchant tailor on Bank street highlights blue serge as Summer’s favorite suiting with prices listed at 20 22 and 24 dollars securing top position in local fashion demand.
Increase in sales and voluntary testimonials show the value of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. If you or your children have a cough or cold, try it to experience its benefits. For sale by 8 M. Thompson, New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co., Decatur, Britain Bros.
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