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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
2
The Unelected President William Jennings Bryan
The article views William Jennings Bryan as an unelected president shaping American politics. It notes his acceptance of a Secretary of State role and praises his oratory, leadership, and reform ideas. It credits his rise from Nebraska congressman in 1896 to party leadership and forecasts adoption of reforms like direct senatorial elections and campaign finance transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eus
Mr. Bryan
Demosthenes
Cicero
Cataline
Rome
Peter the Hermit
Bryan
Nebraska
White Way project in Decatur appears dead again
A local inquiry notes the White Way project in New Decatur seems stalled or halted once more. The columnist questions its status and future prospects amid ongoing delays and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
White ‘Way
Baseball for the Decaturs This Year
Local readers note baseball as a premier way to advertise the town and provide recreation value. Officials praise the sport for community engagement and civic pride this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Weather Lifts Merchants as Sun Returns
Old Sol appears and merchants prosper with the clear skies and better business. The update notes improving weather boosts foot traffic and buying activity in the market.
Noting the Political Nominees of the Era
The passage contrasts naming Woodrow Wilson and Billy Bryan with less formal phrasing for Press ent Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan. It implies familiarity with political figures and the era's naming conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Billy Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Insure today with Dix as the fire whistle blows
An insurance advertisement urges immediate action from readers with the slogan Insured with Dix highlighting prompt coverage and the comfort of preparedness when danger arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Water power project at Lock 12 on Coosa river one of Alabama's great ventures
The News editor details the Lock 12 dam and powerhouse by Alabama Power Company, an arm of Interstate Power Company. It cites 1,500 workers, a two thirds completed cofferdam, rock foundations, and drilling. The project, cost about a million dollars, will generate 105 000 horsepower and transmit power to Birmingham Anniston and Gadsden, reducing coal use by 600 000 tons annually. The management aims to offer low prices, foster new industry, and apply the golden rule in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock 12
Coosa River
Alabama
Commonwealth
Vanderbilt
McAdoo
Hudson Tunnels
Alabama Power Com
Birmingham
Anniston
Gadsden
Public Utility Commission
New York
Loan negotiation offer on improved city property
The item notes T. M. Dix states readiness to negotiate loans in almost any amount on improved city property. It reflects a financial pitch by a local figure and hints at flexible lending terms for property improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Dix
Public notice of Alfred E. Hildreth’s employment end
Alfred E. Hildreth is no longer in our employment and we will be responsible for no debts he may contract in the future. An advertisement from J. Hildreth, New Decatur Advertiser, includes a motto about judging a man by past actions and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by 8. M. Thompson and Dyeatur Drug Co in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Hildreth
Chamberlain
the National Woolen Mills
W. M. Brown
New Decatur
Jacksonville Heights
Jacksonville
Decatur
As You Like It to Be Produced by High School Pupils
Pupils under Prof Jones and Miss Gedbey prepare Shakespeare’s As You Like It for commencement week at the opera house. Books ordered, practice to begin as soon as received. characters chosen from among the high school students for a strong show. Agriculture class seventh grade students under Mr Gilmore and Miss McDonald conduct seed experiments in a dirt box, showing good effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Gedbey
Opera House
Debating and school news from New Decatur High
Reports from New Decatur High include a 14 to 9 baseball defeat by Decatur boys, senior class officers elected for next year, and a debate on U S intervention in the Mexican War with the negative winning. Also notes on student absences, reentries, withdrawals, and Gordon Bowles returning from Washington. An ad promotes HERBINE at 50c from Owl Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur High School
Decatur
United States
Jamie Holland
Lorene Scheer
Joseph Woods
Grace Garrison
Lee Hartung
Peden Ramage Hardware Ships Baseball Bats
The Peden Ramage Hardware Store announces a shipment of baseball bats guaranteed to help players hit home runs. The store promotes the bats as a new stock feature for customers seeking performance equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peden-Ramage Hardware Store
Enterprise
White's Cream Vermifuge Restores Health in Wormy Children
Wormy children suffer puny weakness but a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge bring cheerfulness strength and rosy health. Price 5c per bottle sold by Owl Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Drug- Co
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THE
Decaturs Daily
Printing Company, Inc
Ala
W. BR. Shelton
Wil
Liam Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Bam Decatur, Ala
City National Bank OF
Morgan
Lawrence O Murray
John D. Wyker
R. P. McEntire
J. H. Calvin
A. E. Jackson
Sol
Alabama Power Company
Foster H. Pointer
Bank St
J. Hildreth
High School News
Margaret Frahn
Gladys Barnes
Laura Pride
Gordon Bowles
Elsie Lewis
Roy Niger
Eura Garrison
David Adams
Annie Watson
Robert Nelson
Bennie Brown
Ruby Scott
Fred Halbrooks
Aileen, Martin
Annie Wely
Washington
Birmingham Ledger
Annie Stapleton
Alma Wallace
Hurah
Owl Drug Co
Peden-Ramage
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Ala
G. A. Hoff
WM. E. Skeggs
F. A. Bloodworth
E. Malone
Moulton and
Jackson Streets
J. L. Echols
L. B. Wyatt
Vine Street
J. Y. Gustin
R. M. Dix
Bath
Oak Street
J. Taylor Carter
Bethel, Tenn
R. M. Lipscomb
Church Street
Bank Street
Good Boarding House
Lafayette Street
W. J. Garnett
Eod-Tf
Kellerstrass
J. J. Solomon
Seventh Avenue
O. B. Cartwright
Cypher’s
Cartwright
EB. H. Allison
Trustees
Commissioners District No. 1
Court House
C. Wiegand
East Grant Street
Sutcher, Watson & Company
Willl
Land of Sunshine
Duval County
Florida
Wm. Fitzsimmons
HOTEL
Echols
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