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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper boilerplate from 1912 includes postal markings, staff roles, subscription rates, advertising deadlines, and service notices. It mentions DR. SHELTON as General Manager and outlines rates, refunds, and telephonic contact for delivery issues. The text is incomplete and presents as a partial front matter page item.
Fragmentary text mentions bone and branza with dogs named Villa and Uerta and a claim of predicting a usual result under certain conditions.
Readers see how John Bull worries about Pancho Villa becoming Mexico's president as instability looms. The piece notes international concern and potential shifts in U.S. policy amid Villa's growing influence and regional upheaval.
Article fragment notes misclassification and political critique, referencing Tennessee, Redpath, and Street airs with accusation of tax opposition. Sparse text suggests a political column or editorial remark on military and fiscal topics. Entitles unclear. focuses on approval of taxation and naval affairs.
An old notice advertises moving and baggage services in Decatur. It promises promptness and safe handling of household goods, with contact through phone and a hint of horse and buggy era transportation.
Notice restricts automobile parties picnics and gatherings for private families at the Dancey plantation Caveings location in New Decatur Alabama. Mary Lou and Unity D Dancey are listed with Rural Free Delivery route No 2.
Redpath's Chautauqua wraps up a weeklong engagement here tomorrow evening. Residents praise the program for moral lessons and affordable entertainment featuring Dr. Edward Amherst Ott Alden Kemp Cathedral Choir and other world celebrities all for a thin dime.
Excerpts urge older men to be sober and faithful, older women to teach virtue, and young men to be godly. Servants are advised to be obedient and trustworthy. The passage emphasizes denying worldly lusts and living righteously while awaiting Christ’s return.
The Decaturs Daily highlights its reach as residents borrow the paper to stay informed about all the latest items. The line suggests broad community readership and a focus on comprehensive coverage.
Daily program notes list events for Tuesday and Wednesday including Children's Hour Morning Lecture by Chaplain Varney on Desire approval prices 25c for adults and 15c for children. Afternoon Farmel Company lecture Sunshine and Awkwardness by Strickland W Gillilan with 50c and 25c prices. Evening shows include Farinelli Company Hal Merton and Geo Colby cartoonist 50c and 26c. Wednesday morning lecture Temptation by Varney 25c and 15c children. Kellogg Haines singing party Color Guard and Picket Line by Montaville Flowers. Evening Light Opera 50c and 26c. Children's Hour free to all.
Washington reports the Senate will vote tonight on the Canal exemption bill with the main challenge a speech by Senator LaFollette over time. Supporters expect the second Simmons amendment to pass and say it secures US rights without waiving them.
London reports the suffragette crisis prompts Parliament to act against militant violence. Clergy advise that if arrested women refuse food in jail they should be allowed to starve. Police raid militant headquarters uncover paid arson squad details and a Buckingham Palace disruption planned.
Madame Schuman Heink the famous opera singer was granted a divorce from William Rapp Jr after court verdict found her a virtuous wife. She expressed joy and said she would never marry again while Rapp left silence and refused to discuss future marriage plans.
Lost yesterday a pearl stick pin with a half pearl in claws. Return to Harriss Cortner & Co. for reward. Also lost a raincoat at the Chautauqua tent left on a back seat. Return to J. W. Holland at 103 Sixth Ave North or Metropolitan Life Insurance office for reward.
Hughes and Tidwell advertise Genuine Palm Beach suits priced at $6.50 each with fits described as made to measure.
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