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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
2
Morgan County Sheriff and State Senate Candidate Announcements
Announcement lists Harvey H. Wright as a candidate for sheriff in Morgan County and D. F. Green as a candidate for State Senator in the Second District Morgan and Lawrence counties. Also announces J A Foreman as a sheriff candidate in Morgan County, all subject to the Democratic primary. Voters urged to support and influence the outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H. Wright
Morgan County
D. F. Green
Morgan
Lawrence
J. A. Foreman
Toys of the Ages in a Changing Christmas World
An article contrasts early toys with modern high tech playthings noting a shift from handmade simple gifts to expensive mass produced items. It cites a 20 million dollar annual toy gift market and recalls ancient toy crocodiles found in Egyptian mummies alongside today’s electric trains planes and steamboats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Rolis
Ancient toys and dolls delight children through history
The article notes that dolls have fascinated children since earliest times, with dolls representing national characteristics. It cites Noahs Ark toys, Trojan horses, and clay modeling as educational aids, urging durable, inexpensive toys over fleeting ones and warning Santa Claus burdens.
The Little Millionaire at Decatur Masonic Theatre
A Decatur amusements notice previews M Cohan musical farce The Little Millionaire at the Masonic Theatre December 27. Robert Spooner stars as a prodigal son who reforms amid comic perils and lively musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God. M. Cohan
Geo. M. Cohan
Cohan
Cohan Theatre
America
Robert Spooner
Good Luck Self Rising Flour Hits Top Market
Brock & Spight Co announce exclusive agency for Becker Milling Co Red Bud Illinois and their Good Luck Self Rising Flour as the best quality self rising flour. The firm guarantees biscuit quality and offers money back if not best ever had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Becker Milling Milling Co
Red Bud
Brock & Spight CO
Becker Milling Co
Church Services Announced by Pastor Walston
The preacher will hold 11 a m and 7 p m services with the morning topic The Wonderful One and the evening Gifts for the King. Both sermons are timed for the season ahead and worshippers are invited to attend. R I Walston Pastor.
Ninth Street Methodist Sermon and Services
The Ninth Street Methodist Church schedules morning preaching at 11 o clock by Pastor P. P. Hamby on The Incarceration of Jesus Christ. Brother Ollie Hall preaches at the evening hour. Sunday school at 9 45 with good gospel singing. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street Methodist
P. Hamby
Jesus Christ
Ollie Hall
Cradle Roll Day Set With Fifty Babies Expected
The eleven o'clock hour tomorrow will be Cradle Roll Day with fifty or more babies expected. Mrs H G Johnson, superintendent, will hand out Christmas cards and a small white ribbon bow to each attendee. Evening service follows at the regular hour after which the pastor departs for Decatur to preach at the First Baptist Church colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Johnson
Decatur
Services at Jackson Street Church Tomorrow at 11
Church on Jackson Street holds service tomorrow at 11 a m with Brother J M Joiner preaching. All are invited to attend and join in worship at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Christian Church
J. M. Joiner
Christmas Services At Westminster Presbyterian
Sunday December 21 services at Westminster Presbyterian include a morning sermon A Democratic Proclamation and an evening Christmas cantata. Wednesday 7 30 pm Sunday school slides and pictures Nativity with new hymns. Pastor W G Lang concludes church work December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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The
Semessee Valley Printing Company, Inc
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Ala
W. BR. Shelton
Toys OF the Ages
Olshine Bros
Bank Street
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
de. Pierce
Dee
South Africa
Prentman
Memphis
Dillehay Bros
the Little Millionaire
Palace Cafe
Second Avenue
Decatur’s Auto CO
C.C. Murphree, Prop
Bank St
Central Methodist
R. I. Walston
Willoughby
Westminster Presbyterian
W. G. Lang
First Presbyterian
Regula
Dr. Bailey
Quidley
W. N. Sholl
Central Baptist
Central Baptist Church
H. B. Woodward
Cash Grocery
J. A. Bunch
Second Ave
Williams
Driggists
Williams Mfg, CO
Daniel Drug Co
Crescent Furniture CO
Moulton
Our
Hunter
Jocaturs Daily
Frankel
Ederheimer Stein & Co. Boys Suits
Manhattan
Wilson Bros. Furnishings
Howard & Foster
Stetson
Cheney Silk
Amuel
Pielberger
Progresse
New Decatur, Ala
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