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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
2
The document shows a Second Class matter designation dated February 26 1912 for mailing at the New Decatur Alabama post office under the 1879 act. It records standard mailing status and filing details for newspapers or periodicals.
By carrier prices listed for various periods and by mail in advance. Contact number 46 in New Decatur for timely delivery. Notices include tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks charged per line.
Advertising rates announced on application. Advertisers must submit copy by noon to publish on the desired day to ensure good service.
A William Armstrong edition for Woman's Home Companion outlines Beethoven focused items for home piano or phonograph play. Included are Fidelio overture No 3, Romance in F for violin, Sonata Opus 26 in A flat movement III, Adelaide song, and Violin Concerto in G major Op 58 movement I, with notes on orchestral collaboration and expressive goals.
The text notes the evolution toward a modern symphonic style where the orchestra equals the solo instrument. It cites Beethoven using the orchestra to express his love of nature in Symphony No 6 Pastoral, movement 11L of his sixth symphony.
The United States outlines terms for Huerta including an immediate armistice, fair early elections, and Huerta pledging not to run. If negotiations fail, President Wilson will ask Congress to press further. Also urgent steps call for Americans to leave Mexico, arms embargo enforcement, border troop reinforcement, and protection for remaining U.S. property. Huerta has until 1 o'clock Wednesday to decide.
The Decatur Daily invites timely, high quality submissions for news briefs features and notices. Share concise clear material with accurate names places dates and figures for fast publication.
The designating committee of New York yesterday endorsed the fusion slate for Nassau county and the judges, having backed John Purroy Mitchell as fusion mayor candidate. Opposition to the state has opened Gaynor Republican headquarters.
An effort to raise the income tax limit for high earners failed in the Senate. Senators Borah Bristow and Cummins led the amendment attempt to the Tariff Bill. Senator Bradley spoke at length opposing the Democratic Tariff Bill.
Examination of James A. Emery counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers about alleged NAM activity against Representatives Buchanan of Illinois occupied the session. The account notes other items from the era and mentions related hearings and individuals.
Census figures place Kentucky twenty sixth among states in lumber production for 1912 at 641 296 feet. Other notes cover a 3.9 percent rise in wheat output in leading wheat nations, a jailor contest recount issue, a fatal wreck near Bremo Virginia, copper miners’ strike in Calumet Michigan, and a five killed auto collision near Freeport Pennsylvania.
The notice urges subscribers to call if their paper is late to ensure prompt service. It states there are 40 ways the paper knows a delivery problem and invites readers to telephone so the carrier can be alerted and corrected each afternoon.
A fragmented note suggests Chattanooga could finish third if Birmingham and Montgomery continue losing. The piece questions whether New Orleans was a real target for Birmingham or a mere giveaway, and mentions Charley Frank being accused of similar tactics before.
Wisconsin’s 1912 letter pool shows 14 of 75 prospects already holding Ws. Coach Junaau’s list includes last year regulars, reserves, and Wilson freshmen. Key losses in the backfield include Gillette, Bright, and Van Riper, but Captain Tanberg remains at fullback with the second team, while Hoeffel has left the line and Sam completed studies and will coach Hamilton College.
S Richards Jr of Boston plans a long distance swim between the Battery New York and Sandy Hook and if successful will attempt to reach the Battery again before September 5.
Edward J. McCabe failed to lower the Hudson River crossing time at One Hundred Twenty ninth Street. He completed the swim in 55 minutes, short of the 49 minute record.
Baseball figures including Bheckon and David Fultz of the Baseball Players Fraternity plan reorganizing players in the American Association and the International League to secure top talent. Reportedly Fultz will push for radical demands next winter that magnates may not grant.
In Morgan County Probate Court George Guhl as executor of the last will and testament of Mrs Margaret Guhl deceased, letters testamentary granted August 2 1913. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred.
Vulcan, the great iron figure at the State Fair, shows impatient humor as opening day nears. The midway features include Rajah the tiger, Don Kennedy’s trained animals, and Chefalo the Death Trap Loop rider. Pain's Pioneer Days recreates a western settlement with Indians, soldiers, and prairie scenes as Vulcan waits to smile at opening.
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