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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
2
Public notice from the Decatur Alabama paper outlines mailing and carrier rates for various terms, contact for timely delivery, and guidelines for advertisers. It emphasizes prompt service and invites readers to report late delivery, with noon deadlines for ad copy submissions.
We are authorized to announce Harvey H. Wright a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County subject to the coming primary. We announce PD F Green candidate for State Senator of the Second district Morgan and Lawrence counties subject to action. We announce J A Foreman candidate for Sheriff of Morgan County subject to the Democratic Primary. Your vote and influence solicited.
A brief remark notes that upcoming chilly days may boost business for area merchants, suggesting shoppers will prepare for colder conditions and drive sales.
The Age Herald reports the O Neals scrap adding zest to the contest as Governor hardens stance against Birlingham allies, shaping the Alabama senatorial fight in the weeks ahead.
The piece cites widespread boosting tactics in Decatur over months, projecting growth to a 50 000 population in a few years, with local supporters urging rapid development and planning.
Syracuse Journal reviews the Wieting musical comedy Efervescing Foolery titled The Girl of My Dreams. Olga von Hatzfeldt plays the dream girl Lily Mein tyer in a light buoyant farce with Roy Purviance and Irving Brooks delivering notable performances. The review praises the lively spirit, strong laughs, and strong ensemble cast while noting the chorus and various supporting roles.
W C Stubbs announces foreclosure of a mortgage dated January 1 1906 for 1010 72 to settle by sale on December 15 1913 at the courthouse door Decatur Alabama Lot 10 Block 4 Subdivision 398 Thirty Acres land Decatur Mineral Land Company Morgan County with improvements. mortgage on record Book 106 page 295 Probate Judge Morgan County.
A New York physician jokes that doctors would go bankrupt if women did not wear thin stockings and thin soled shoes. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds as effective, safe, and widely trusted. Sold by all dealers. Read the adventures daily.
Report of 250 union teamsters agreeing to demands while Indianapolis strikers refuse to return to work amid disorder and arrests. A trial in Shelbyville involves Dr William B Craig accused of murder and unprofessional conduct by Attorney Inman. Congress ends extraordinary session and begins a long one with currency bills. Madison Aldrich testified in New York about losing 1600 dollars in pay misallocations. Government spending slated for 1915 revenue and military matters discussed. Indictments against United Mine Workers leaders at Pueblo alleged monopoly aims. Zelaya agrees to leave for Barcelona to resolve international tangle. Fifteen more suits filed against American Sugar Refining for 17.8 million damages in New Orleans. Smugglers in Utah Apex mine trying to smoke out Ralph Lopes. Nashville judge Neil reports death threats amid liquor closings. Raw wool enters free list. vast bonded warehouse withdrawals. Grand jury hears alleged police wiretapping conspiracy in New York. Nearly 500 motorists face speeding summonses in police courts. Government sues Chicago Butter and Egg Board for anti trust violations.
Notice issued July 25 1913 by clerk of Morgan County Law and Equity Court a writ of attachment against the property of W. A. Hughston placed in the hands of RN McCulloch sheriff of Morgan County Alabama to satisfy an unspecified claim.
A fragment cites a Decatur Daily notice promoting engraved visiting cards with low prices. It mentions court clerk references and readers borrowing the paper for news, emphasizing local promotion and circulation.
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