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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
2
The Decatur Daily lists subscription rates, delivery guidance, and advertising deadlines. It notes second class matter filing, post office details, and contact rules for timely delivery and service inquiries. It also mentions tributes and cards of thanks pricing by line and prompt submission requirements.
A historical piece argues Clark won a majority through fourteen ballots but a bloc rule denied him the nomination. The author urges the Democratic Party to abandon the two ballot rule and stop political manipulation that erodes public trust and national respect.
The letter quotes Genevieve and Governor McCreary criticizing Bryan's campaign tactics as detrimental to the South. It notes Senator Vardaman and Watterson supporting the opposition, asserting Bryan would alienate Southern Democrats and jeopardize the nomination and election. It mentions Alabama, Underwood, and Clark as key figures.
The letter critiques William Jennings Bryan and the 1908 Democratic convention. It warns that his strikes against fellow Democrats have split the party and could doom nominees to defeat. The author laments the party’s transformation into a mob and calls for unity to avoid a doomed national government.
A reader argues the surname should be Brine apostrophe in stead of Bryan, asserting pronunciation and spelling distinctions. The note emphasizes preserving local usage and historical spellings in names.
The passage criticizes Senator Jos W Bailey describing him as the brainiest in Washington who would be a compromise choice if loyal to the people. It claims he betrayed his talents and Standard Oil and notes he is not mentioned in the Baltimore dispatches or at the Convention, calling it a striking lesson about honesty in politics.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a rapid remedy for scalp disease eczema pimples and skin irritations. It claims the clear liquid penetrates glands relieves itching and does not require washing hands after use. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered with a money back guarantee and regular price is one dollar.
An old newspaper ad promotes a remedy for constipation with claims of smooth bowel movement and no side effects. It lists price of $8 and directs to M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur for sale.
Local market prices show imported potatoes per bushel at 1.40 with new stock 2.75. Sweet potatoes 1.00 per bushel. Ben Davis apples 5 per barrel, Ganos 5.50, box apples 2.60. Navy beans 8.20 per bushel. Lima and snap beans at 0.25. California black-eyed peas 3. native 2.50. Texas onions per crate 1.76. Southern crates cabbage 2.25. Strawberries per crate 2. tomatoes 2.75 to 3.26. bananas 1 to 1.50 per bunch. Pineapples per crate 2.75.
A descriptive tale recounts Robin Hood’s legendary rise from outlaw to folk hero. The piece notes the difficulty of separating fact from legend and retells key episodes including Sherwood Forest shelter, archery praise, disguises, and the convent betrayal leading to his death.
Results from several games include Bessemer-Selma ending 1 0 in favor of Selma in the fifth inning. Huntsville list includes Hontaville and Suebtine with unclear scores, plus batteries Wiley Rolley Hill Brown. Rome defeated by Gadsden with Priest Wells pitching. Memphis defeated New Orleans with Swann Haigh Gust Tanneman noted. Chattanooga game references Hardgrove Dilger Ware Hannah.
In Washington Philadelphia Detroit New York Cincinnati and Philadelphia matchups batteriers are listed with players such as Groome Henry Mullin Stanage Murr McConnell Swerney Hall Cady Tyler Raiden Tesreau Ames Wilson Dale Geyer Bliss Clarke and more. Bids for a water bound road between Hillsboro and Moulton Ala due July 16 announced by M S Bingham with office ad.
A detailed priced inventory of staples includes sugar flour syrups canned goods and meats. Sugar standard granulated five dollars sixty five per hundred pounds coffee Ariosa two pound packs and bulk roasts priced. canned fruits vegetables fish and dairy products with prices per dozen pounds or per gallon and corrections by J J Calvin and Swift & Co.
Poultry prices and fresh eggs listed with hens live at four dollars per dozen, dressed hens at fourteen cents, fryers priced at twenty six to thirty cents each.
Corrected by New Decatur Hide and Tallow Company the page lists hides in various grades with prices in cents per unit and per pound for dry salt sc and dry flint. Also shown are beeswax gin seng bones and scrap prices, with a per ton figure for scrap and brags.
A fragmentary item quotes Dibbles or a similar figure lamenting disappointments and desires for a moon, a musical comedy stay, and a son. The wording is unclear and reads like a poetic reminiscence or stage note with emotional reflections.
A few lots in the Decatur beat realment area will be offered cheap to anyone wanting to build dwellings to meet demand. Interested buyers should call A. B. Lampkin for details.
W C Houck files a final account for the estate of John J Houck deceased in Morgan County Alabama Probate Court. The July 8 1912 hearing is set to examine and audit the account and vouchers with notices to all interested to appear and show cause. Also tax payers are informed that 1912 books of assessments are open for inspection and July 8 1912 court session will review assessor returns and hear tax cases.
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