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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
2
If you do not get your paper regularly or on time call 46 New Decatur. We want you to have the paper promptly and if you do not get it we will appreciate it if you notify us.
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A Baltimore plea argues for naming schools after women who contributed to education rather than predominantly honoring men. The piece condemns the routine overlooking of women's efforts in forming a leading public school system and calls for open, respectful tribute to their work.
Elizabeth G. Taylor argues in a Baltimore Sun letter that school names should honor high-type benefactors from both genders. She asserts men and women are equally parents of the race and calls for a balanced naming of schools across the country.
Fragmentary text describes a visit to Paris by Abdul Aziz and a transfer or gesture involving France and Napoleon, but its full meaning and context remain unclear. No dates, places beyond Paris, or verifiable entities are established.
Three boys Geo Todd Baynard Maloné and Preston Malone authored a playful verse about ladies seeking fashion in a bustling scene. The light rhymes explore hats gowns and the rush of style in a dated domestic setting.
WANTS WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY Able bodied unmarried men between ages 18 and 35 who can read write and speak English seek information from Recruiting Officer 4044 Bank St Decatur Ala FOR SALE Good grocery business in a prime location with fresh stock willing to sell cheap for cash Phone 620 or S L Cook 1111m FOR RENT Three rooms large hall and bath upstairs on Jackson Street near post office family without children preferred Phone 139 or 640-W Decatur 31-tf
Abdul Aziz of the Ottoman Empire wished to visit Napoleon III in Paris in 1867. A Koranic rule prevented him leaving the realm unless he conquered new provinces, so ministers proposed a friendly approach. Instead Paris humorously reported that Napoleon II presented the Sultan with France, allowing his visit as a fictional gift.
The ordinance details construction of curbs gutters and paving from the city limits along Fourth Avenue east to Ninth Street south, including central roadways and circular curb connections, hydraulic cement and bituminous concrete pavements, and assessment rules for abutting properties and railroads with plans to be available at City Hall.
The City of New Decatur Alabama will meet on April 14 1913 at 8 p m to hear objections remonstrances or protests against proposed improvements including manner of construction and materials Adopted March 24 1913 Attest Henry Hartung Clerk I approve this ordinance March 26 1913 R H Wolcott m26-31
Fred Lindeman pleaded guilty to selling liquor and contempt of court. He received 650 dollars plus six months on the road in the liquor case, with hard labor suspended for good behavior. Five days in jail and costs were assessed in the contempt case. he began the sentence today after the injunction violation involving his soft drink fixtures. Lindeman is said to have accepted a position with the L and N railroad.
In Probate Court Morgan County Alabama on March 24 1913 guardian Maggie Workman files final account and vouchers for Marjorie and Dorothy Workman estates. The April 21 1913 date is set for exam and audit. interested parties must appear to show cause why the account may not be passed and allowed. Judge WM. E. Skeggs presiding.
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