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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
Public notice lists subscription rates for carriers and mail in advance with annual and semiannual options. It invites readers to report late deliveries by calling 46 and promises prompt replacement. Advertising rates require office submission by noon to ensure timely publication.
The Decatur Daily defends its stance against boycotts and gossip while praising a free press. It recalls Union General Edward S Bragg and Grover Cleveland era politics, urging support for an uncompromising community newspaper.
Advice on placing garden arches to fit surroundings and viewpoints. Emphasizes arches should mark gateways between scenes, harmonize with houses and landscapes, and be used as entrances to distinct garden zones. Recommends materials and climbing plants to enhance beauty through landscape design principles.
The text notes Bryan served four times in congress and twice as his party's nominee for the U.S. Senate. He was minister to Cuba and consul general at Havana under Cleveland, minister to Mexico, and consul general at Hong Kong. A famed lawyer at 34, he paused a murder trial to organize Brage's Rifles and join the front, rising to brigadier general.
A fraction of voters backed Roosevelt with 18 percent while denouncing his role in the Panama affair. The Chicago nomination remains contested as critics call him the world’s Champion Bull dozer for his efforts, though he did not secure the nomination.
Methodist preachers in Chicago plan to refuse marriage to divorcees for ten days to examine records. Rev Francis Moody reports U S divorces reached 100000 in the year, seven times Europe, noting rapid increases since 1870. He cites rising divorce records in Vigo county and nearby regions as the trend spreads.
A historical portrait of Ivan the Terrible tracing his brutal education by nobles, his early humane rule under Anastasia, and the drastic 1564 shift to madness. It notes mass executions in Novgorod, torture by wild beasts, seven wives, and eventual death in 1584 amid superstition and fear.
A Paris lecture by a speaker named Bolo advises caution in marriage. He notes American couples take long journeys before marriage as a test, but France calls for a chaperon. He urges brides to observe how a man handles small travel annoyances to reveal true character.
Messrs. T. G. Hertzler and D. T. Thomas, whose stores were destroyed by a town threatening blaze two weeks ago, plan rebuilding within thirty days. Thomas operates at his old east side square stand. Hertzler lost his stock and building. Local crops are lagging with reports of cutworms raising concern among farmers.
Mrs Florence Forbes proprietor of Forbes Poultry Yards reports defeating a large rattlesnake on a roadside near Lawrence County. She left her carriage to confront the reptile with a stick and a snakewhip, striking and killing it. She brought the writhing carcass into town as a trophy.
Washington reports the House Committee voted to impeach Federal Judge Archbold of the Supreme Court. The move adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding the high court and federal judiciary.
Mr. Offutt of Bond Holding & Shares Co New York bid to Huntsville City Commissioners for lighting the city. Bond & Shares plans to buy Huntsville Railway Light and Power Co, enlarge the plant, and cut light prices. Power sourced from Little River on Jackson Shoals.
Wert announced he would not rescind his order confining Will Camody in the State Insane Asylum. Camody is to be taken to the asylum next Sunday by his father. The Law and Equity Court cases against Camody remain in force and will not be nol pressed.
By virtue of an execution the Morgan County Alabama court commands sale of five houses and lots in Decatur to satisfy a judgment against C. H. Austin. The sale is set for July 16 1912 at the courthouse door during legal hours, under sheriff R. McCollough. The judgment is in favor of Narks Tailoring Co. and the property includes lots 24 22 and the south half of lot 20 block 47 addition 4 of the Decatur Land and Improvement Company.
Advertisement notes soda water of all kinds and the genuine Coca Cola from Bachhelt Bottling Works.
The Oregonian notes that Colorado’s voting women allied with Judge Lindsey to reform a corrupt system. It cites the juvenile court as a world model and Denver’s leadership in humanitarian legislation, crediting women’s votes with Lindsey’s victory by about 20,000.
The checking over of the tax assessor’s books will finish this afternoon by the Commissioners Court after about three weeks of session. After adjournment Tax Commissioner Wallace will begin planning proposed property tax raises. The total amount is not yet known and will not be ready before Tuesday or Wednesday next week, with expectations the raises will exceed $200,000.
Notice of infant death in the family of Mr and Mrs A Black. Circuit Clerk's office remains closed today due to the death.
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