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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

5

Pageant to Tell Tuscaloosa’s Centennial History Dramatically

Preparations for a grand pageant and masque in a natural Tuscaloosa amphitheatre will portray the city’s agricultural industrial and educational past and future. Theodore Viehman Howard F. Smith and Thomas Woods Stevens wrote and direct. Episodes cover 1540 1816 1860 and city founding with civic ceremonies and a wedding.

Tuscaloosa Ala South Theodore A. Viehman Howard F. Smith Carnegie Institute At Pittsburg Thomas Woods Stevens Stevens St. Louis Newark N. J Black Warrior Tusca Tandy Walker University of Alabama Warrior Guards Leach-Carpenter University Ku Klux Klan

Wm Kopp of Cincinnati Symphony Visits Decatur

Wm J Kopp famed band master and director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is spending the summer on a Decatur area farm. He has consented to direct the local musical organization, which last summer gained wide celebrity, during the coming months.

Wm. J. Kopp Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra America Decaturs Kopp

ProverG and Politic Quips in Early 20th Century Humor

A jumble of witty exchanges on politics gender and daily life. Snippets include a wife’s firm stance a gruff cop and a child’s mischief with sketches of social banter. The piece evokes a tabloid humor tone with sharp one liners and dated slang.

New Baby Announcement Cards Arrive at Decatars Daily

The Decatars Daily notes the arrival of a newborn with cute engraved announcement cards now available. Printed or printed and engraved options are highlighted as up-to-date ways to share the joyful news.

Decatars Decatars Daily

Wasteful Methods in Convict Camps Continued

The piece lists grand jury members and foreman J H Calvin, detailing names and addresses across Decatur, Falkville, Hartselle, Danville, and surrounding areas. It notes May 18 1916 and a June 26 recess, with bailiff Dan Walden of the Decaturs.

J. H. Calvin Grand Joe H. Calvin Ferry Street the Decaturs Rube Puckett Danville William T. Price New Decatur Edgar L. Looney Falkville W. Cliff Henderson Somerville Dan Walden Decaturs

He is risen in glory and light across the world

A Southern Churchman notice frames a religious triumph with echoes of Easter joy. Grace Imogen Gish is mentioned in a context blending devotional sentiment with a brief business card listing in The Daily.

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