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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
Advertisers are asked to submit their applications and coop in by noon on publication day to ensure prompt service. The notice emphasizes timely completion of office formalities and accurate rate handling for the upcoming issue.
A morning paper announces Nat Goodwin will publish What I Think of My Five Wives. Critics call the comic’s mockery of marriage a grave insult to American law and decency, urging restraint from newspapers.
Frederick H. Elliott of the International Travel Club argues against excess speed for express trains noting three recent wrecks tied to high speeds. He praises slower New York Chicago schedules and warns the American rush harms health and safety while comparing British travel moderation.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues that pursuit of speed across rail and other transport records has led to deadly accidents. It cites the Titanic era rivals, Chicago motorcyclists, and New Haven express fears, urging railroad officials to slow schedules by fifty to sixty minutes for public safety and regulation.
The movement since 1901 seeks to end ward boss and gangster control by restoring popular government. Critics argue commission rule concentrates personality and power, erasing ward lines and local bosses, and replacing local democracy with centralized authority.
The piece argues for a state wide commission form of government as a popular, efficient alternative to party machines. It cites Memphis as evidence that commissions remove personal rule and favor public control, praising New York as a model of governor selected by the people rather than machines.
Advertises McGees Baby Elixir as a healthful remedy for babies with delicate stomachs. Claims no opium or morphine and mentions how babies thrive with its stomach and bowel correcting influence. Priced at 25¢ and 650¢ per bottle, sold by Ow Drug Co.
Tyron Dunham helps a frightened woman identified as Mary elude pursuers and secures her safety via her hotel and the Y W C A. He later coordinates a forthcoming marriage while confronting a shadowy pursuer and a plot to seize her fortune.
Tryon Dunham assists a frightened girl fleeing from two suspicious men seen near a house. He phones a detective bureau, arranges surveillance, and escorts her to safety at a car, while giving reassurance and gifting her flowers. He recalls keeping her white gloves as a token of support.
Tryon urges his mother to publish wedding plans via society column while arranging engraving for invitations. He insists on secrecy, but will reveal the bride’s name, Gay, only after pressing Mrs Parkerman for her thoughts. The scene ends with a hurried call to Judge and a clock ticking.
This advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the most effective remedy for animal and human injuries. It promises milder, quicker healing with bottles priced at 26c 50c and 1.00.
Execution issued from Morgan County Circuit Court directs sale of J B Irwin property including several parcels in Apple Grove area. Auction set for September 22 1913 at the court house during legal hours for cash. Arnold Henegar Doyle company listed as favored party. August 15 1913 note mentions engraved visiting cards.
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