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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1913

Page

2

Newspaper Subscription Rates and Notices

The notice lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, including yearly, six months, three months, one month, and one week options with prices. It also mentions tributes and obituaries pricing, service notes, delivery issues, and that advertising rates are available on request with copy deadline Noon.

Harvey H. Wright Declares Sheriff Candidacy

The notice states Harvey H. Wright is a candidate for Morgan County sheriff, subject to the upcoming primary election action.

Harvey H. Wright Morgan County

Dixie Home Magazine in Alabama Receives Strong Support

The Dixie Home Magazine published by Rountree Publishing in Birmingham Alabama earns hearty support from Southern readers as a notable illustrated periodical in the state.

Dixie Home Alabama Rountree Publishing Company Birmingham

Overcoat Mystery at Decatur Front Door

A business man repeatedly asked the Decaturs where his overcoat was this morning. He briskly opened the front door and retreated to search for more clothing following the inquiry.

Steen Decaturs Miss Patty Mrs. Moody Dorothy Mrs. Dicky Pat Patricia Mr. Dick

Snow Delays and Coalition Smile Mark Morning Start

Fragmentary note describes the first snow and a coalition mood, with a cautious hope for a leader’s turn after a heated period. The text conveys patience, pressure, and a mild optimism about progress despite rough start conditions.

Construction woes at factory hit repair crew hard

A fragment notes harsh factory conditions and flawed castings, praising the repair crew while blaming the owner for unnecessary hardship. The text hints at poor workmanship and tough consequences for those fixing the issues.

Peace Celebration of 1915 and the Disarmament Vision

The piece argues that the 1915 peace centennial of the Ghent treaty should unite English speaking nations and invite all countries to pursue global disarmament. It cautions against trivial pageantry and urges using the anniversary to foster international cooperation toward lasting peace and good will.

Ghent United Kingdom United States

Town Talk Advises Against Sedative Cough Medicines

A town column warns against cough medicines containing codeine morphine or heroin for colds and pneumonia. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stating it cleanses germ breeding beds and never causes pneumonia from a cold. The ad claims the product has a world wide reputation and contains no morphine or sedatives.

Prayer of Humble Repentance for Communion Written by a Girl

A young girl writes a heartfelt plea before Holy Communion asking mercy and strength. She glows with fervent faith, recalling sin, repentance, and the need for Christ’s blood and body. The note appears in the Hawaii Church Chronicle.

Hawaiina Church Chronicle

Hope Sanatorium Drama Unfolds at Blizzard Halted Inheritance

Minnie narrates a saga at Hope sanatorium where Pat Jennings plans marriage to a prince as old doctor dies. Dick Carter must run the sanatorium for two months or lose the inheritance, while impersonations and a blizzard complicate a scheme to save the place and shield Dorothy and Dick from a looming scandal.

Minnie Hope Sanatorium Pat Jennings Dicky Carter Mr. Burn Thoburn Mr. Pierce Mr. Dick Mr. Carter Mrs. Dick Miss Patty Father Dolly Polly Oskar Africa Dicky Patty

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Decaturs Daily Valley & Printing Company, Inc New Decatur Ala W. E. Shelton Morgan Furni Ture Co New Decatur, Ala God of Mercy Holy Son Freeman’s Shoe Shop Docatyr Cole U.S Cole Mfg.Co Cole’s Cook Bros Church Streets Olshine Bros Bank and Church Sts Decatur P.S Rober Rinehart Ak Fas Man Edgar Bert Smith JHP the Bobbs Lert Tlt Company Pierce van Alstyne Carter Borethy Miss Cobb Tillie Riklie Livley Kerr Staten
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