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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
2
GEXNUSSER VALLEY PRINTING COMPANY Inc. announces second class matter status and subscription rates for six months and one year. Readers are urged to report missed issues by telephone and to renew accounts with prepaid mail and carrier options.
Advertisers must file their copy in the office by noon on the day they wish to publish to ensure approval and timely insertion. The notice stresses prompt submission and clear deadlines for all advertisements.
Col Watterson replies to a harsh review printed in the Courier-Journal decrying a long attack by a Louisville editor. The piece accuses Watterson of aging, political ambition, and calls the Courier-Journal a saleable paper, while defending his own record and denouncing the opponent as a “vulgar blackguard” and “illiterate blatherskite.”
A partial, garbled line references a governor and literacy, implying a political context. The readable portion mentions governance and education in a Commonwealth, but specifics are unclear due to corruption.
The report notes Underwood’s strong showing in Florida and mentions Bryan stumping the state to mobilize support. The text highlights the vigorous campaign efforts by both figures and the political contest across the state.
Ismay and his crew have gone home. He warned that next time he meets danger he may not be eager to break the record by driving his ship through icebergs at 26 miles an hour.
The death ends the career of the famed newspaper artist who drew political cartoons in the 1896 campaign. His influential dollar mark attire for the late Mark Hanna drew international notice and aimed to damage Hanna more than any other incident.
In Tus cumbia the Colbert County Reporter notes a revival meeting underway aimed at curbing scandal mongers and tavern keepers. The piece frames the gathering as a practical moral effort whose success hinges on reducing pronounced evils.
Tennessee Governor Hooper, described as a nervous wreck, spent time at his East Tennessee home for repairs after a year of Democratic hostility. The report notes his unusual stamina as a Republican leader in a Democratic-leaning state.
In a Titanic context the survivals show romance and loyalty. Mrs Isadore Straus chose life with her husband’s memory over lifeboats, illustrating the enduring bond of marriage beyond tragedy. A Philadelphia poet adds a reflective contrast about love and death.
The Courier Journal notes the Titanic disaster prompts meditation on sacrifice and devotion as brides and husbands faced a doomed voyage. It recalls Mrs. Straus choosing to stay with her husband aboard the steamer amid warnings of inevitable death.
The round of games reports multiple teams across cities with varied outcomes. Batteries and lineups are listed for Selma Gadsden Huntsville Nashville Birmingham Chattanooga Montgomery Boston Pittsburgh New York St Louis Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Washington and more, highlighting names like Williams Adams Guiierre Z Chaput Wells Lubraan Bauer Matthews Green Yantz Fritz Lafitte Atkins Ware Covaleski McDonough Knetzer Sehardt Ying Ling Erwin Higgins Brown MeIntyre Reubbeehand Archer OToole Moore Graham TesTeau Meyers Gasper McLean Herman Willis Wingo Kaeler Easterly Walsh Lange Block Batley Lake Krichell Onslow Vaughn Quinn Street Morgan Danforth Thomas Egan Hall Nunamacker Gromme Henry.
Train schedule fragments show West-Bound No. 1 at 2:53 a.m. and East-Bound Bay section with Decatur times around 1:23 a.m. The text lists several train numbers without full details, indicating an OCR damaged timetable segment for Decatur operations.
Alma Lampkin appeals Decatur readers to support a drive tied to subscription coupons. She seeks ten votes per coupon toward winning an automobile to aid in boosting the twin cities of Decatur and New Decatur in Morgan county.
Correction notices the closing exercises of New Pecatur High School will be on Thursday night May 9 at the Masonie theatre. Students will present the old play Silas Marner.
A reader recalls meeting Smithson and learning of his stomach trouble. The narrator notes the delay was caused by the conversation and suggests Cham berlain's Tablets as the remedy. Sold by Decatur Drug Co. Decatur.
Brief notice indicates Decatur plans to offer several vacant lots at low cost to individuals or groups building new dwellings. The initiative aims to encourage residential construction in the area and expand housing opportunities. Local officials expect developers to submit proposals for parcel use and timelines.
Skating venue Cotako Rink on Second Avenue advertises good music and the best floor in the state with afternoon opening hours.
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