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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
2
February 26 1912 postal notice lists carrier and mail rates with monthly weekly and yearly prices. Instructions urge timely delivery and report missing papers by phone. Advertising rates available. copy due by noon to ensure service.
The DeKalB Decaturs Daily celebrates a two month surge of activity including hotels, a lumber company plant, Oak Extract, a roof garden, drug house, new business blocks, residences, a depot and bridge plans. It credits the paper started Feb 26 for sparking growth and urges ads and subscriptions to propel the town forward.
Henry Watterson in a double column editorial claims Roosevelt is insane. He cites Dr Allan Melane Hamilton’s article on psychopathic rulers and quotes passages alleging mental instability across European rulers and dynasties, marking a sensational critique of the ex-president.
Col Watterson and Dr Hamilton describe a dangerous pattern of psychosis and demagoguery in leadership arguing Roosevelt fits the label. They compare his rise to Rienzi and warn that an irresponsible ruler could jeopardize the nation through lofty but visionary ideas.
Weather signs point to a record fruit year with abundant peaches pears and other fruits. Farmers expect full yields despite wet conditions. housewives urged to preserve fruit as the harvest could be worth thousands and improve living costs.
The Washington Post reports Vice President Sherman briefly left his duties to visit Senator Pomerene of Ohio, claiming distress over his grandmother’s illness and asking for support as she nears death.
A convoluted fragment notes the Nationals matching Boston in the second inning after a rally. It mentions a player speaking hoarsely and a tied score, but the readable text is limited and lacks clear names or dates.
The Lewiston Journal editor warns a saloon on Maite street about a hole in a partition curtain that allows a clear view into the bar. The note mentions a brightly lit interior and whiskey bottles, warning the barkeeper and proprietor that local sheriff may suspect liquor sales.
Secretary Hayward confirms a plan is being developed to curb Southern influence in the Republican convention. The issue, long debated, targets balance with Northern districts where large GOP populations argue for fair representation versus smaller Southern constituencies.
If Roosevelt wins the presidential nomination, George W. Berkins ought to be named as his running mate in this political hint.
An Ohio woman ends her marriage to a minister citing his unchaste habit of making improper eye contact with other women. The filing states the husband shows a propensity to gaze at women in a way that violates the marriage.
Jobn Sh Sullivan comments that the world lacks good fighters and implies John L is not reading. The remark echoes concerns about boxing talent and training standards in the current era.
When a fellow tells you to cheese it these days he is complimenting your financial ability. The wholesale price of cheese is now 25 cents a pound and it takes money to cheese it. Several local dealers have quit handing it out to lower prices obtain.
An 18 year old graduate delivers a commencement address at the Masonic tonight. The event features Dr. Denny of Alabama, praised as one of the state's brightest speakers, expected to share thoughtful words.
Distillers fear a surge in liquor output as many workers for years tried to curb excess supply. Despite efforts, they could not lower production to desired levels.
The British investigation into the disaster suggested sufficient lifeboats might have prevented loss of life. Scotland Yard investigators remain busy and may uncover ideas confirming the ship would not have sunk had it struck the iceberg.
Tickets for a Masonic concert by the Tuskegee band go on sale at BWI Drug Store New Decatur and Ow Drug Store De catur. Reservations can be counted at the box office from 9 o clock this morning.
A garbled report hints at an incident in Kentucky involving Callahan and a tense attempt. The text mentions water exposure and a rough inland scene, with unclear action and participants.
An advertisement highlights clean processing and repair of clothes by Edwards & Yergin at 417 42 Bank street offering laent and massage for rheumatism. It notes availability through S M n in New Decatur and Decatur Drag CB in Pbecatur and urges applying at the Chamberlain method.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of a deceased person in Morgan County were granted February 12 by Judge Horace Winifred Skeges. All claims must be presented within the period allowed by law or be barred.
Fragmented OCR lists battery pairings and locations by city including Montgomery New Orleans and names such as Campbell Dunn Bair Billett Newton Tonhelted Radabaugh G ribbens Fritz Haight Sitton Johns Kerr. No coherent events or dates emerge.
In St Louis New York and Philadelphia games feature pitchers Mathewson Hartley Hess Kling and Rucker among listed batteries. Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn and Pittsburgh show varied lineups with Seaton Curtis Graham Killiter Fromule McLean and others noted.
Fragmentary notes list battery makers in Washington and Boston including Berka Works Stan tage and Carrigan. Entries name Benz Mogudge Block Walker Akers Henry and others with scattered figures.
Readable play by play notes show Rome clashing with Mae Pea and Huntsville in a 28 to 55 style score pattern. Batteries list include Sanatak Matthews Hickman Thomas Farrow for Rome and Priest Wells McManus Adams Guiterez for Selma. The second game features Huntsville with Nelson Brown Finch Wiley Rolleg and Woodruff Brown contributing in a 93 point sequence.
A fragmented OCR note lists batteries and personnel at several cities including New Orleans Birmingham Montgomery Chattanooga and Mobile with names such as Summers Fleharty Elliott Boyd Yantz Kellogg McAllister Boehling Noyes Dunn Paige and Kerr and a reference to counts like 26.2 and 84. The text reads as a military or naval roster fragment with several unit names and personnel.
Fragmented OCR reads Cinempati and Philadelphia with unclear context. The readable parts offer no concrete event dates names or actions to summarize into a full article item.
Seta Walsh Lange Block Hecker and Ainsmith are listed among nine batteries at Washington RHE Chicago Yt with unnamed details. This fragmentary item notes participant names without clear action or outcome.
In Decatur a few Jota in the beat resident part will be offered cheap to anyone wanting to hail dwellings to help supply the demand. Call on A. Th. Lampkin.
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