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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
2
Decatur Alabama newspaper masthead note lists circulation rates and staff. It states Watered as Second-Class Matter February 26, 1912 at Decatur post office under Act of March 3, 1879. Includes editor MUEL J. STOCKARD and manager Shelton, subscription prices by mail and local terms. Advertising copy deadlines noted for timely publication.
A reflective piece honors Mother's Day and the enduring influence of mothers. It recalls childhood memories, public tributes, and quotes from Lincoln Garfield Napoleon Grant and others, praising maternal guidance shaping leadership and character. The article emphasizes emotion, memory, and universal gratitude for mothers.
A reflective prose piece extols the boundless depth of a mother’s love. It notes poets, musicians, and painters have sought to capture it, yet never fully portray its breadth. It urges readers to honor mothers, write to them, and cherish the enduring care they provide.
Col Henry Watterson backs Champ Clark, saying the candidate moves fast and will appeal to voters. He lauds Clark as a “dear old boy” who understands Washington, can handle issues, and is human, not perfect, able to lead the party. The piece boosts Clark with vivid, era-appropriate flourishes.
Alabama Republicans gather in Birmingham to choose a bolting delegation destined for Chicago. The event aims to dodge delays and secure access amid the anticipated expansion of party action.
Lauderdale county votes today on a $150,000 bond issue to fund new pike roads. A heated campaign for and against the proposition has been active.
Commissioner James Weatherly urges Birmingham residents to unite and achieve goals. He says the people must wake up and act to accomplish anything.
A fragment from Huntsville Times notes advice to dress well to impress or shine. It advertises a summer serge priced at 16.50 available at Edwards and Yergin on Bank Street in De Jextar.
Decree issued April 23 1912 in the Morgan County Law and Equity Court of Alabama orders sale of Lots 14 and 16 in Block 11 Addition 3 of Decatur Land and Improvement Company at public auction. Sale to occur Monday May 20 1912 at Court House door Mor gan County. Witness Marvin West Register.
A few lots in the best residential part of Decatur will be offered cheap to anyone wanting to build dwellings to help supply the demand. Call on A B Lampkin.
An eclectic early 20th century ad promotes Home Steam Laundry and Edwards & Yergin offering cleaning pressing and repairs at 12 Bank Street Decatur plus phone service. It also highlights Chamberlain's Tablets through Darius Dewey of Newberg Junction N B and Decatur Drug Co endorsements. Coca Cola bottles advertised as refreshing with Buchheit Bottling Works noted for bottling.
Leave orders at the Owl Drag Co 60 Decatur for Cut Flowers for Mother's Day. Also leave orders at Owl Drug Co GOS New Decatur for Cut Flowers. When requesting Coca Cola do not be misled. Ensure LocA Cola and not Bunization Buchheit Bottling Works.
Wireless reports say the Hamburg American Line ship Amerika sighted four icebergs at latitudes about 39.02 to 39.12 north and longitudes 47 west, with a fourth at 39.03 north 47.18 west. The Titanic sank at 41.16 north 50.14 west, about 130 miles north and 180 miles east of these positions.
Property listing offers 1280 acres of farming land on the Tennessee River near Trinity Alabama with tenant houses, plus 280 acres on Decatur and Courtland road two miles from the Morgan county pike. Pikes planned to run along the main thoroughfare. Agent J L Lele Trinity Alabama.
An advertisement urges readers to apply Chamberlain's Liniment and massage affected areas to relieve rheumatism. Available through S.M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur.
Probate Court of Morgan County grants letters testamentary to T. Royer as executor on May 8 1912 under the will of Henry H. Roger deceased. All persons asserting claims against the estate must present them within the time set or be barred.
Decatur daily ads praised by J A Buttrey and KR E Chandler for driving trade and profits. The piece urges steady consistent advertising, cites a telephone company lesson, and stresses long term commitment to ads to build business.
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