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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
4
The column lists Elizabeth Houston's ninth birthday party with pink and white decor, D A Mon hosts a Delite motion picture party for twenty five, and church and civic events including a city committee meeting, a B Y P U social, and multiple visits across town with notes on travels and upcoming weddings.
A fragmented 19th century notice laments that veterans of 1864 who wore gray receive no pension payments as the state treasurer blocks quarterly pensions. The piece notes hardship for many elderly soldiers while others feel little impact. It includes an unrelated ad line about Orange Iulep from Buchheit Bottling Works.
A World magazine critique details Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester as handsome and amoral, notes his rise under Elizabeth I, the Amy Robsart tragedy, and rumors of poisoning. It describes state feasting at Kenilworth, attempted marriage to Elizabeth, and his death in 1588 amid scandal.
Nathaniel Ayres of Heflin Alabama arrived this evening at Times. Dr A G Hill of Mooresville was in the city today. Harry Gill left this morning to resume duties as traveling salesman. Dr R B Sherrell of Hartselle was in the city today. Joe and Harry Marcus of Montgomery are in Decatur today. Frank Newman of Huntsville spent yesterday with Mr and Mrs W F Clarkson.
Reporters including M A Leppard H M Spiegel and R R Hil with E M Ellis blacksmith Fred Dreber and John Hamlin foundry helper spent Sunday in Birmingham Chief Clerk R T Maury spent Saturday and Sunday in Louisville RB Gootson boilermaker spent Sunday in Nashville and Ragsdale axle cutter in Anniston.
Ladies urged to attend the Star theater matinee this afternoon for a weekly drawing with prizes. Coupons distributed at the performance entitle participation. handsome gifts are promised to winners.
A brief note urges trying a bottle of Orange Tulep noted as making excellent punch. The tag references Bud Geit Bottling Works as the producer or source.
A dramatic escape tale unfolds as two riders sever guard ropes, unsettle twenty horses, and flee across a ford after a tense nighttime breakout. Narrator recounts disarming a guard, mounting a black horse, and escaping into darkness toward dawn.
In a butcher shop a poor shopper pleads over porterhouse cost. The butcher quotes a high price and the customer sorrowfully leaves. A kindly older man offers to buy half a pound for her, easing her distress.
Beda Water reports on claims involving Coca Cola products and Buchheit Bottling Works. The notice references authentication concerns and distribution matters affecting local customers and retailers.
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