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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1913
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates and delivery guidance for New Decatur Alabama with editor W R Shelton as manager. It lists carrier and mail prices, advance payment options, and charges for tributes, obituaries, and cards of thanks. It asks readers to report late or missing deliveries by calling the office.
Advertising rates announced and copy due by noon on publication day to ensure proper service. Advertisers urged to submit copy promptly to secure slots.
The announcement states Harvey H Wright is a candidate for Morgan County sheriff, pending the outcome of the upcoming primary election.
The piece argues Kansas should add country storekeeping to its agr college courses. It highlights advertising craft, window display, stock management, and retail method as essential skills for rural merchants. It notes universities increasingly treat business as study and urges rural traders to adopt urban advertising standards.
Pittsburg Sept 17 Lightning struck a barn owned by James Gill near Sharpsville. About 150 chickens were killed and the barn destroyed. Gill accepted the loss with philosophy and invited neighbors to a chicken barbecue later.
In El Paso, T J and Tom Heifriz of the U S customs and immigration service were acquitted in district court of murdering Capt Acosta of the Juarez Mexican federal garrison on Sept 6 Johan testified the Mexican crossed the international bridge firing at the officers and they killed him in self defense Judge Jackson instructed the jury to render a verdict of not guilty.
Washington reports the potato outlook shows total harvest will meet normal needs despite a smaller overall yield. Major production in Maine expected to be the largest ever, with Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota near normal. States like Massachusetts Connecticut New York and Ohio forecast lighter yields. The crop condition runs about 10 percent below the ten year average but 10 percent above 1941.
Dr Geo M Sanders chief examiner will supervise Saturday and Monday sessions. The store will remain open Saturday nights until 9 o clock. Those with difficult eyes are urged to seek consultation Saturday or Monday, free of charge.
The trustee of the estate of Mia Ella J. Mei her son and widow of United States Senator John R. McPherson settled affairs and turned $218,000 in securities and Washington property deeds worth at least $100,000 to Yale University. The bequest funds aid for worthy Yale students in need.
In wartime Paris Scarlett, a police officer, seeks Buckhurst a crown jewels thief while arresting the Countess de Vassart and her socialist circle. A caper unfolds across Morsbronn Saverne Strasbourg and Paris as Buckhurst’s conspiracy grows and Scarlett contends with shifting loyalties.
In November the Byram's American circus lingers near Quimperle seeking a one night camp license. The narrator notes financial ruin after a failed year, scarce food for animals, and a wary mayor who extracts ten copper pence for the permit and a drum-announcement fee.
Buckhurst confesses he took payment from Prussians for information and obtained passports to escape, aiding Scarlett in fleeing. Official record notes his admission and the implications for intelligence networks during the period.
The narrator reaches the Imperial Military Police at Lux embarque palace and deposits jewels with Mornac the empress alter ego. Colonel Jarras reveals the Foreign Division has been abolished and hints at a broader purge as Speed observes in silence and the chief awaits orders.
A coastal town mayor who treats himself to cider and tobacco learns a blue telegram foretells misfortune. A messenger confirms a disaster brought by a black cruiser as the town scrambles for a drum and a town crier. Jacqueline the drummer is rumored to be needed.
A homeowner touts an up to date hot water system as practical and sanitary. Many still rely on old methods while this modern installation promises profit and comfort for the household. Call for a home review and quote with installation on short notice.
Miss Elizabeth Burleson announces ten years in music, ten years of success, five years as directress of music at Morgan County High School, and return from a fourth term at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Recommendations on application residence 430 Grant Street. Phone 233.
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