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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

2

New Decatur Evening Paper Rates and Notices

Retered as Second Class Matter February 26 1912 at the post office New Decatur Alabama under Act of March 3 1876 Subscription rate by carrier per one week one month three months six months and by year plus by mail three months. Notices include resolutions tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks five cents per line. If you do not receive your paper promptly notify us and business ads require copy by noon for same day publication.

Postoffice New Decatur Ala Eee Tees

Subscribed Opposition to Subsidized News in Chicago Examiner

Andrew M. Lawrence cites Chicago Examiner editorials condemning subsidized organs funded by capitalists and politicians. The piece argues for transparency of stockholders under a federal postal law, asserts newspapers with soul and truth, and praises the Examiner’s twelve years of progressive government and patriotism.

Montgomery Journal Andrew M. Lawrence Chicago Examiner Chicago

Walker's 315 Second Ave Hauls Household Goods

Walker announces prompt baggage and transfer service in New Decatur. Call 8S for quick hauling of household goods with safety and speed guaranteed. Your horse and buggy can be brought by Walker.

New Decatur Walker Second Ave

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Advertisement urges all families to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. Claims it is valuable, cost effective, and essential before summer ends. promotes purchase through dealers.

Chamberlain

Boaz Leads Orphanage Venture at Jackson Street Church

Elder Boaz Glose conducted a revival at Jackson Street Christian Church. The sermon urged love for Jesus and mercy toward the evil, with eight baptisms and three by letter as the week closed. Boaz, running the venture for 76 orphans, aims to do good in his master’s name.

Jesus Christ Boaz Jackson Streeet Christian” Church

Titus 2 1 14 sound doctrine duties for age youth and slaves

A biblical passage outlines behavior for different groups: aged men and women to be sober and virtuous, young men to be sober minded, and slaves to be faithful and obedient. It urges living self controlled, righteous, and godly lives while promoting charitable conduct and good works.

Court Approves Motor Lorry Scheme for Trade

The court endorses a plan to use motor lorries to boost trade with Peshawar. Ten lorries were bought and the durbar agrees to cover half the cost while the Amir’s proviso ties lorries to court movements, leaving durbar members awaiting transport for produce.

Peshawar

Old Royal Magician Now Failing in Life of Poverty

John W. Holden once led high in his craft with command performances before Queen Victoria and King Edward. Now recovering from illness in Hackney, he recalls his famed sword through the body trick and talks of royal visits and Sandringham days as poverty shadows his later years.

John W. Holden Goldsmith's Row Hackney London Mail Queen Victoria King Edward Queen Alexandra Prince and Princess of Wales Edward

Cleveland visitors tour Newburg asylum tour

A Cleveland party visiting the city viewed the asylum in Newburg led by the superintendent. He described a patient who believes he has the motive power behind the universe, while a visitor quips that her husband shares the same belief.

Cleveland Newburg Cleveland Plain Dealer

Andy Decided He Needed No Help

A Kansas City Star anecdote about Andy Lewis a Black man in Manhattan who refuses assistance with a possum meal telling a friend that in the past a white man helped eat the meat but left him only the scraps. The dialogue highlights racial humor and food sharing dynamics.

Andy Andy Lewis Manhattan Kansas City Star

Habit as bondage or helper in youth

The text contrasts habit as a potential strength or fetter, noting many young people form unconscious, unrecognized habits. They believe they can change any habit in a day, yet they bind themselves with iron chains, hindering a free and happy life later on.

Eyes of Youthful Genius Shown in Chatterton's Look

The passage notes Chatterton's striking gray eyes as his most remarkable feature. Under strong excitement one eye appears brighter and larger, likened to a hawk's eye. Observers say his gaze seems to reveal his soul and can kindle fire in conversation.

Chatterton Byron Cabot Barrett

Use of Peat In Canada Leads to Private Peat Firms

Experimental work by the Canadian government on peat manufacture proved successful. Now two private firms produce peat, one at Al Ont and another at Farnham, supplying peat for grates and cooking.

al Ont Farnham

From Slaves to Gold. Africa’s Mines and World Wealth

The article notes a shift from slavery to resource wealth as advanced nations seek gold from African mines. It states Africa supplied nearly half of annual output and that gold value in 1913 reached about 208.6 million dollars, highlighting Africa as a major source of world wealth and gold values.

Africa

For Sale Second Hand Five Passenger Cole Auto

FOR SALE Second hand five passenger Cole auto in first class condition may be bought cheap if bought at once car may be seen and demonstrated at Burk Auto Co owned by an out of town party. J-17-61 JUST OFF the press Mexican war picture post cards 24 designs reproduced from actual photographs price 24 cards postpaid 24c J. L. Wesson Box 51 Florence Ala. J-17 WANTED At once first class salesman and collector to fill vacancy in city salary 20 to 30 per week according to ability Our company employs over 12000 men The average salary is 24 per week Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Colonial building New Decatur Ala J-16-tf

Cole Auto Burk Auto Co J. L. Wesson Florence Ala Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Colonial Building New Decatur

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THE Decaturs Daily Bunda Decature Valley Printing Company, Inc W. B. Shelton Congress Arlington Arlington National Cemetery Wilson Moses Ezekiel Decatur Ues Ap Cin Insurance and Realty Co Williams Canada B. H. Allison Bank Street Second Avenue Patterson and Winton E. H. Peck W. F. Black R. M. McGlathery Grant Street Decatur Drug Co Harry J. Frahn Pirot National Bank Building Nashville, Tenn Babbler & CO Will Cash Cupid Central National Bank Flis E. C. Payne Lumber Co Kers Morgan County National Bank General Electric Irom Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Co T. J. Newsom Church St Johnson Street New Fourth Avenue Moulton Street New Deoglar Cain & Wolcott Morgan County Nat Bea All Druggista Salliams Mfg, CO Obie Daniel Drug CO Decaturs
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