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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
2
Classified notice noting five cuts per line and instructions for timely delivery and advertising copy. Reminds readers to report late delivery and to place advertising orders by noon for same day publication. Mentions Florida and New Decatur as contact points for service and reminders about rates.
Harvey H Wright seeks Morgan County sheriff subject to the coming primary. D F Green runs for State Senator District Two covering Morgan and Lawrence counties. J A Foreman seeks Morgan County sheriff subject to the Democratic Primary. Vote and influence solicited.
A reflective piece urging readers to consider the less fortunate during Christmas. It contrasts the child’s focus on gifts with the older view of giving and compassion. It calls on those who can to brighten the lives of neighbors facing poverty and hardship this season.
The passage emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas through acts of goodwill and doing as one God would have. It urges cheerful giving and mindful generosity, noting happiness comes from living righteously and helping others.
A newly issued school paper titled Purple and Gold from Decatur High School. It is the first edition and the Huntsville High School Record notes the publication shows promise for the new publication.
A Toledo man named W. S. McCleary volunteers to take Mrs. Bessie Wakeheld’s death penalty, claiming he would sacrifice his life so she can live for her babies. The essay questions whether the law would accept such a gesture and notes public sympathy for the condemned woman.
A Montgomery Journal remark questions offering to take another’s place on the gallows. The speaker notes the law limits exchanges of victims and praises a courageous act without personal danger. The comment targets Mr McCleary and ends with a jocular salutation.
A New York physician notes that women’s stockings and shoes help doctors stay afloat. The ad urges prompt treatment for colds with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it prevents pneumonia and has a wide reputation for cures. Pleasant and safe, sold by all dealers.
A great reduction sale of ladies and misses suits is now in progress at Hardage Brothers. The notice urges shoppers to read the Decatur Daily for more details, even if it requires borrowing the newspaper.
The U S Court of Appeals ruled that Waltham Watch Co of Waltham Mass cannot force New York jeweler Chas A Keene to halt selling their watches at cut prices. Keene bought watches abroad cheaply and sold them domestically below suggested retail, aligning with recent Supreme Court trends on pricing rights.
Catalog notes promote engraved visiting cards with emphasis on affordable prices and a suggestion customers may borrow items if needed. The ad hints at durable options and public interest in personalized stationery.
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