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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
2
Notice details payment options and subscription rates for New Decatur Alabama. It notes second class matter status, mailing options, and carrier rates. It lists staff names and advertising deadlines including noon submission to ensure timely publication.
Announcement lists Harvey H. Wright and J. A. Foreman as Morgan County sheriff candidates and D. F. Green as State Senator for the Second District Morgan Lawrence counties. voter support urged for the Democratic Primary.
A bygone farmer drifts through town driving his wagon to peddle crops at whatever price he can obtain. Neighbors recall his long haul and stubborn, steady effort to move fresh produce despite low offers.
A Huntsville resident claimed that graft yields success, arguing its effectiveness in local affairs. The statement emphasized corruption as a practical tool and drew attention from community members.
Mrs Pankhurst uses her $20,000 sum to fund a luxurious Swiss holiday. A wreathe and beaten Ewes are noted as part of the scene, with observers expressing satisfaction at the display.
The columnist notes the Chilean diplomat avoided direct truth and hints at deception, framing it within formal diplomatic conduct and etiquette rather than outright accusation.
The report notes that the lack of rowdy behavior on Decatur Street at night stands out among numerous improvements in the area, reflecting a safer, more orderly neighborhood environment.
A terse proverb notes that a girl’s special niceness before Christmas should not be read as a promise of gifts or favors. It warns dreamers to temper expectations and focus on the season’s spirit.
Descriptive fragment notes a person and mood shifting as winter ends and memory returns to normal. The voice hints at tension and a cooling stare following a tense period. No concrete events, names, or locations are provided.
A reader asks about obtaining a copy of a poll tax receipt and whether hiring assistance is possible. The message expresses difficulty locating the receipt piece and seeks guidance on options to recover or replace the document.
In East Tennessee eight deaths reported so far this season. Calumet Michigan reduced holiday cheer to mourning after a deadly incident attributed to a fool, with seventy two fatalities mostly children.
A bishop declares that where woman suffrage has been tried the victorious outvote the virtuous. He warns that extending suffrage broadly would degrade political integrity and morally threaten society and Heaven.
A short, sharp note condemns a small group described as tightwads for their weak response to Christmas cheer. The piece emphasizes that their stance is a minor irritation within the larger season of joyous festivity.
Worcester mayor opposes funding a new library building citing prudent restraint amid crowded main library and plans for three branch libraries. The piece argues debt limits and cautious spending reflect public policy, warning against mortgaging the future for glittering permanent improvements.
The text argues for a city to avoid fashionable excess by adopting cautious budgeting. It suggests a moderate tax rate and treats public services as experiments in prudence. If not extreme, it promotes holding appropriations near a pay as you go standard. The passage emphasizes frugal fiscal policy over lavish funding.
A report notes 132 220 automobiles in New York state and only 56 187 chauffeurs, suggesting that for about half the time a chauffeur is not necessary.
Washington, Dec 27. The President and daughters Margaret and Eleanor organized a charity effort delivering Christmas gifts to hundreds of Washington families. Two large trucks carried turkeys hams vegetables cooked foods fruits nuts toys and knick knacks. White House staff spent the day making deliveries across the capital.
A college president argues that the college not a university or high school must guide students beyond mere academics and athleticism. It calls for stricter faculty supervision, developed character, civic duty, and a balance of recreation with reform while preserving student choice within responsible limits.
By order of Morgan County Law and Equity Court Alabama I levy on W F Black property to satisfy a judgment. Public auction of a Haynes automobile model 8234 serial 1572 to occur December 22 1913 at C C Murphree Garage Decatur Morgan County Alabama. Sheriff RN McCulloch Deputy Leonard McCulloch signed December 11 1913.
Crescent Furniture Co offers upholstery and repair of enameled beds couches settees and davenports with delivery guaranteed before holidays. They buy and sell all kinds of household goods at 226 B. Moulton and phone 320.
A lighthearted note from the Desaturs Daily highlights that many readers borrow the paper to stay informed, underscoring the newspaper’s broad local reach and reliance on communal sharing. The item captures a community habit without detailing specific events or dates.
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