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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
6
Local notice lists circulation rates for to their carrier and mail editions in Decatur Alabama. It notes President in 1916 Oscar Underwood of the Heart of Dixie as a listed candidate.
The court upholds trial judgments against Isa E Huffman and R L Andrews state senators found guilty of bribery. Each is sentenced to three years and nine months in state penitentiary. The ruling highlights difficulties in proving political bribery and will interest readers beyond Ohio.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses long standing moral views and how they guide conduct, noting that centuries of wisdom should help discern wise paths. Mentions New York City and the idea that applying basic reasoning should yield correct conclusions.
The New York World argues a corrupt police department stems from attempts to suppress vice by criminal statutes. It cites liquor sales, gambling, and prostitution, claiming officials profit from enforcement and that morals should not be police business. The piece notes urban centers fail to enforce uniform morals.
A Louisville Courier-Journal reflection argues that the result of blending politics with religion morality and law is inevitable and influential in shaping public policy and civic life.
Denver police seek testimony from a pet parrot believed to witness a double murder and subsequent suicide at the Johnson residence. The bird, once bought from A. L. Simpson, reportedly cried here repeatedly and could recite poetry, offering potential clues.
A clerk and a store owner listen constantly to a parrot trained by Simpson. The piece notes that infectious diseases rise from colds and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick cold cure without narcotics, sold by local druggists in Decatur.
Crow and Crow announces a broad new toy lineup highlighting expanded product categories. The company promotes diverse playthings aimed at kids and collectors, signaling growth and market presence.
Justice of Peace orders notice by publication for attachment against non resident J A Coursey. Household goods levied including four boxes, sofa, organ, sewing machine tied to J F Carrick Tracy City. Publication in Decatur Daily & mailed to defendant. return set for December 27, 1912. Adv for Chamberlain's Tablets available locally.
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