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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
2
The fragment notes second class matter filing at New Decatur Alabama dated February 26 1912 under the 1879 act. It identifies a newspaper record keeping postage status and city. No additional event details are present.
W. R. Shelton editor announces subscription rates by carrier and mail with varying terms. Tributes, obituaries, and cards of thanks priced at five cents per line. If delivery fails, readers should call 46 and notify to ensure prompt delivery. Advertising rates available on request. ads due by noon for same day publication.
Milton H. Smith president of the L N railroad issues orders refusing to accept liquors for shipment into dry territories. The action is expected to influence sentiment toward the railroad, per the Marion Standard.
In Philadelphia several women have been appointed street cleaning inspectors and perform their tasks faithfully and efficiently. This confirms the experience of other municipalities that employing women leads to advance performance.
The piece praises long tenures of superintendents like Kansas City and Montclair firms, arguing enduring leaders with local wisdom outperform frequent turnover. It urges communities to retain and use such experienced educators as specialists advising on local issues, contrasting with revolving-door admin styles and exposing veterans’ steady contributions.
An abridgment of an address by Hon John S Dawson Attorney General of Kansas describing effects since Prohibition laws began in 1879. Dawson cites fourteen years in public service and long tenure in the Attorney General's office.
The piece argues that prohibition only works when prosecutors and officials actively enforce it. It cites Kansas towns where mayors secretly tied to liquor interests were ousted or replaced by zealous law enforcers. It ends noting one mayor’s bold stance against corruption and another ineffectual figure.
The speaker lauds an educator for thirty nine years of consecrated service to the youth during the community’s formative stage. They warn that failing to appraise such life labor would be ingratitude and waste the fruits of a long career.
Decatur ale program undergoes oversight with inspection available publicly at any time. details about Pew Ballas 12 tf remain unclear in provided text.
Dillehay Bros. promote Eas-it as the sure cure with a full refund if it fails. Sold in 10c 25c and 60c bottles with a guarantee, noted as “Has-It” and available Monday Wednesday Friday.
The Bawlerout notes a rising demand for Chamberlains Cough Remedy with more voluntary testimonials from those cured. The piece urges readers to try it for coughs or colds and mentions local distributors 8 M Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co., Decatur.
A vintage plea invites readers to submit news from Decatur area entries in person or by telephone. The notice emphasizes direct, in-house reporting and community participation for local updates.
Local maker advertises custom screens designed to fit doors and windows to keep flies out and improve indoor health. Emphasizes tailored sizing and practical wearability with a promise of fit and durability.
Pete Ballas announces a public inspection window at the Decatur cafe on December 11. The notice invites residents to visit at any time to review plans and discuss renovations.
Graduation exercises for the nurse training department at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Normal Alabama featured Dr Wills E Sterrs of Decatur delivering the annual address. He urged real service by educated Negroes and praised the Negro woman for care of the sick. Certificates were awarded to two nurses from the New Virginia McCormack hospital.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism relief with massage at each application. Sold by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.
The article notes G Porre Cobb’s continued power with a present term average of 491 and laments McCarty’s untimely death. It warns that a prime fighter killed before 10 000 spectators could hurt the prestige of prize fighting as states target the sport and professional boxing risks being wiped out.
A columnist mocks ignorant umpires in the national game. A Pennsylvania league memory recalls a base on balls dispute where a batter argued for a base after being called four balls. The piece notes general rule ignorance among some umpires with biting humor.
A clipped, garbled line shows street chatter about scarce opportunity and someone being left out. The terse dialogue hints at frustration and exclusion in a crowded, noisy setting.
Arthur Pelkey faces manslaughter charges after Luthern McCarty died from a punch in a Calgary ring bout. An autopsy was held and an inquest slated as officers detain Pelkey and details remain disputed. McCarty's body heads to Hastings Nebraska amid boxing contest scrutiny.
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