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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
2
Entry details for Second-Class matter dated February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama. Lists carriage and mail subscription prices by year six months three months and one month plus weekly rates and obituary tribute charges. Requests customers report missed papers and provides noon deadline for advertising copy.
The announcement declares Harvey H. Wright as a candidate for Morgan County Sheriff subject to the forthcoming primary action.
A bustling parade marks Mrs Pankhurst arrival with public revelry and fireworks lighting the night. Crowds line streets as banners declare support for the suffrage leader amid festive cheers.
The Decatur Corneil notes Alderman T. M. Jones resigns after steady service to the city. He was instrumental in paving Bank Street and, despite personal cost, pushed the project through. The notice extends best wishes as he retires to private life.
Washington authorities overruled New York to admit Mrs Pankhurst to the United States. Officials say the decision rests on policy rather than law, warning a political motive could excuse crimes in the name of a cause.
Fragmentary text describes a chaotic scene in Minnesota with ash and a home arrival. Names and full details are unreadable, but the excerpt hints at a disruptive incident involving unfamiliar groups and a paste pot. Further context is unavailable.
A compilation notes remarks on banning candidates from using concealed epithets, mentions fear of Mrs Pankhurst as rival, references New York impeach ment of Sulzer, and reports Jerome failing to secure a New York grand jury against Thaw for conspiracy in the asylum escape. Public sentiment cited as sympathetic to Thaw.
A sergeant scolds Atkins for not shaving, demanding the reason. Atkins jokes that a dozen men shared a single mirror, causing the delay as he suggests he shaved someone else instead.
P F Bastums of Prine Albert Cape of Good Hope describes a frightening night when his son suffered a severe croup attack. A large bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. after an hour and twenty minutes the child improved and danger passed. Remedy sold by all druggists.
William R. Russell a 65 year old clairvoyant admits swindling clients out of 500000 across multiple cities chiefly by advising fraudulent stock investments. He alleges payoffs to police protection and names detectives and a go between Barney Bertsche in Chicago. Russell was arrested in Columbus Ohio where he used alias Professor Barr.
Illinois Central railroad bars engineers conductors brakemen and other operating staff from carrying pictures of wives sweethearts or children on their watch crystals. An official order circulated by management cites risk of distraction and accidents. Uniform plain dial design mandated and cited by Vice President W L Park as essential to duty and safety.
Morgan County Alabama court orders publication in Decatur Daily for Ettie McDougal a non resident of Alabama to plead by October 31, 1913 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. The order dated October 1 1913 is signed by Judge Thos We Wert.
An unsolicited testimonial claims Chamberlain's Tablets cure chronic dyspepsia and offer hope to sufferers. W. G. Mattisa of Hornellsville New York says the tablets did more good than any other medicine. Sold by all dealers.
The notice promotes sanitary plumbing and heating appliances with a promise of guaranteed, satisfactory service. It invites visits to display rooms to show readiness to provide comforts for babies and everyone in the household, emphasizing a real home atmosphere.
A health note warns against using sedative cough medicines and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cure. The ad claims it clears culture beds for germs, prevents pneumonia from a cold, and carries a world wide reputation without sedatives. For sale by dealers.
Minnie narrates a tangle at Hope sanatorium as Miss Patty Jennings seeks help to shield her engagement to a prince. Dicky Carter, family pressure, a missing heir, and a looming doctor shortage drive schemes to save the estate while Miss Summers sues for breach of promise. The arrival of a disguised nobleman ups the stakes.
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