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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1914

Page

4

The Play of Today in Modern Drama and Public Taste

The article reviews current drama trends with emphasis on realism and audience demand. It cites Belasco and others, discusses works like Within the Law Disraeli The Admirable Crichton What Every Woman Knows and The Earth, and argues that modern plays focus less on sex than on social issues and national concerns.

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Rapid Growth of Decatur Autos Inspires City Pride

Curtis Gover notes Decatur’s shift from a single runabout four years ago to a bustling metropolis with many motor cars and paved streets. He recalls Barnum & Bailey parade crowds in 1913, credits automobiles for thrift and progress, and envisions a metropolis driven by automotive and civic spirit.

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