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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
2
Public notice indicates mailing status filed February 26, 1912 at New Decatur Alabama under the act governing second class matter with standard postal processing.
W. RB. Shelton announces subscription rates by carrier and by mail and notes a contact number for delivery issues. It lists prices for weekly to yearly periods and states obituaries and tributes are charged by line, with a prompt delivery pledge and a phone number for reports of late or missing papers.
Advertising rates are provided on request. Advertisers must submit copy by noon on the day they wish to publish to ensure timely service.
Citizens show strong collective effort as visitors attend state conventions in Decatur cities. Auto owners contribute cars and volunteer support, with many driving personally. The unselfish spirit aids city growth and fuels the push toward broader consolidation for the benefit of residents within the corporate lines.
A terse warning that a group claims awareness of a developing situation and vows action, urging recognition of imminent signs and readiness for forthcoming measures.
In Washington on May 27 Col Theodore Roosevelt told a National Geographical Society audience he had found and traced a great river in Brazil, calling it the river of doubt. He claimed to place it on the map, challenging cartographers and scientists to disprove his find.
The Jr. O. U. A. M. invites all members to meet at Woodman Hall New Decatur at 2 p m Sunday to decorate graves of deceased members A program includes opening ode Rev F J Schlosser near My God to Thee address audience participation and songs God Be With You prayer and decoration day set for Sunday afternoon.
Promoted as a reliable cold remedy, Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for acting with nature to relieve lungs aid expectoration open secretions and restore health. It is advertised as safe pleasant and widely sold with trusted dealer availability and phone orders noted. The brief mentions a May 29 date for Curtis Wells Water at Simpson's Store.
Washington D C May 27 Grass should be cut long so roots are protected after cutting. The landscape gardener from the Agriculture Department says set the mower high and cut frequently. Do not rake with iron. wood rakes only, used carefully to avoid disturbing clippings around roots.
Health is a key to success and regular bowels are praised as essential. The ad claims Chamberlains Tablets aid constipation, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion, sold by all dealers.
Secretary J A Rountree urged probate judges and county commissioners in 67 counties to observe August 14 and 15 as Good Roads Days. Over thirty counties reported plans and active road work with hopes of 100000 residents participating statewide. Newspapers and officials are urged to promote the event for a successful effort.
A humorous verse by M. Groenendyke Sr. offers guidance to a young man about marriage and handling disputes without gloating. It cautions against boasting, urges calm diplomacy, and warns about cranky critics. The poem frames prudent conduct and verification of statements to avoid trouble.
A Newton Iowa resident reports her husband was cured of rheumatism in the arm after applying Chamberlain's Liniment. The note urges use for chronic muscular rheumatism and praises the remedy.
The notice announces a Friday ceremonial corner stone laying on May 29 at seven o'clock at Central M E candy perhaps a church building site with involvement of local figures.
Within 48 hours the Lawn Fete for the hospital fund goes full blast. On Friday May 29 any driver of a Hospital Special car on main streets in all directions will have tickets for sale.
Cynthia Kentucky May 27 Mrs Walter Fowler is held for murder after shooting William Dunn aged sixty five. The woman says she killed Dunn because he made improper proposals to her fifteen year old daughter.
Graduating exercises at New Decatur High School are planned for tomorrow evening at 8 p m in the Masonic Theater. Noted Flor ence figure Hon H T Simpson will deliver the annual address. An excellent program includes many gifted students and a Catholic Flower booth.
New York reports two deaths and ten prostrations as the Eastern coast endures a heat wave. Boston records one death and twenty prostrations while Baltimore notes rising illness amid the heat.
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