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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
5
Three Annis ton society girls debut as movie stars in The Purdirty Rubes a playlet written by Ming Jolia in Anniston. Blackwell sisters Louiss and Ruth Craddey appear in feminine roles amid scenes filmed at Oxford Park Anniston's playground with the chief scenes shot there.
An advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as the most effective fly repellent and healing remedy for both humans and animals. It claims gentle action with cures for sores and wounds and lists prices of 25c 60c and $1.00 per bottle available from Ow! Drag Co.
New Haven Conn Sept 27 Engineer Doherty who was at the throttle of the New Haven train wrecked at Standford last June dying from heart failure at his home. Officials say nervous strain from the wreck contributed to his death. He had not worked since the crash.
An item promotes taking HERBINE for all disturbances in the bowels to purify bowel channels, promote regular movement, and make the user feel bright, vigorous, and cheerful. Price 60c, Sold by Owl Drug Co.
A new wireless telephony system patented by Josef Heinrich Reineke is installed at Dinnington colliery near Rotherham. It transmits through solid rock over at least one mile, with stationary and portable units enabling signals between stations and to pit heads. The method uses dry cell batteries and ground-connected conductors, aiding miners during falls or explosions.
Democratic conferees reach a final agreement on tariff features except cotton futures tax. They will report a disagreement on the Clark amendment back to Congress for instruction. Other items include arrests in Alabama for a $50,000 train robbery, a fatal accidental shooting in Birmingham, and various political and legal notes across states.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to dispose of its security holdings in all anthracite coal companies connected to its system. Dublin strikers await the relief ship Hare from Manchester with special food distribution arrangements in place. The Nation cites brighter prospects for Liberal and Unionist talks on Ireland. The Greater Moline Committee invites the United Confederate Veterans to next reunion in Moline. Senate panel adjourns Currency Bill hearings after New England bank protests. Steel bolts contract for battleship No 39 set at 448 dollars per ton, a hundred dollars less than prior pricing.
The fragment notes a business listing for a lamp shop with the phrase Quality Lamp Ry and a phone number 100. It reads as an OCR snippet mentioning duds and suds in a playful tandem. No clear event or person appears.
Local druggists tout EAS-IT as a cure for headache neuralgia and mental worry. Satisfied customers say the remedy works, with bottles selling for 25 and 60 cents and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Available at Dillehay Bros South Decatur.
Local laundry ad seeks customers for washing quilts blankets carpets and rugs offering quality service. Contact via phone number 100 for pickup and cleaning.
Local shop promotes a line of engraved visiting cards with budget friendly pricing across multiple options. Cards are offered in varying finishes and thicknesses to suit personal and professional uses.
Reported remark notes that Congress may balk if an administration anti trust measure is submitted by President Wilson to Congress in Washington. The statement reflects partisan caution over enforcement and policy direction during the session.
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