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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
2
The paper notes Oscar Underwood as a presidential candidate in 1916 representing the South. It references his roots in the Dixie region and signals coverage of his bid. The issue includes standard newspaper notices on subscriptions rates and publication details for New Decatur Alabama.
A fragment reflecting on drinking culture across eras, noting that England once had no excise on spirits and public figures were often drunk. It contrasts past tolerance with modern censure, linking taxation and social disapproval to reduced drunkenness and highlighting shifting attitudes toward alcohol among leaders and citizens.
The Morgan County Justice of Peace orders attachment notice for J A Coursey in the case against J A Coursey. Household goods including four boxes of items and a sofa are levied, with the attachment returnable December 27, 1912. The notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Decatus Daily and mailed to the defendant if known.
Fragmentary OCR shows a religious note on prohibition and moral regulation, then praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Tablets by local vendors in Decatur. Mentions ads for engraved visiting cards and various local merchants.
Rail schedule details show Decatur departures and arrivals for No. 6 No. 5 and No. 8 along with East and North bound connections. The page also includes an ad noting Chamberlain's Liniment offered by Decatur Drug Co for musculoskeletal pain.
Berlin imposes new police codes banning whistling singing and loud talk on streets and corners. Pedestrians may walk at most three abreast and cafes must keep doors closed. street corners restricted and cane twirling becomes a misdemeanor. Secondhand ads promote Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Horehound Syrup from Owl Drug Co.
Advertising copy for Owl Drug Co promoting Hérbine a remedy said to remove bad taste in the mouth by sweetening the stomach and purifying the liver and bowels with a price of 500.
A legal notice of a Morgan County Alabama sheriff sale to satisfy a judgment against Jno W Draper. Property includes specified lands in sections 14 and 23 township 6 range 2 west with described parcels. Sale set for January 13, 1913 at the courthouse door during legal hours.
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