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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
2
A damaged fragment shows a local newspaper notice about obituaries and cards of thanks pricing five cents per line. It also mentions delivery punctuality, customer reminders, advertising rates, and a noon deadline for ad copy to ensure publication.
Announcement lists Harvey H. Wright as a candidate for Morgan County sheriff pending primary action. It also notes P. F. Green as a candidate for State Senator in the Second District covering Morgan and Lawrence counties, awaiting primary outcome.
South Dakota farmers have 85 million dollars in bank reserves. Analysts foresee Wall Street seeking funds in this region to move crops in the future.
A columnist weighs the ethics of income tax, noting the dilemma between those who can pay and those with no prospects of payment, and asking whether society should extend sympathy or demand compliance.
Discussion on bright colored furs including blue red and yellow faces public opposition. Authorities consider intervention only as a last resort amid debate on fashion and ethics.
Axiomatic defense of Mrs Sulzer amid her husband impeachment is questioned as a display of political speech. The piece notes a court adjournment due to an error in Madison County law and equity court that disrupted proceedings and cost thousands, with reference to Treasurer Dick Ryan and Morgan.
The piece discusses a proposed Lonrder Doctrine style vote to support Mexican governance in cooperation with the United States and other invited nations. It notes past continental practice of allied intervention to maintain law and order and security in distressed regions and cites European investment and South American interest in Mexico's restored status.
An Exchange argues that inviting joint action could disarm erit va in Latin America and mark a turning point. Proponents say no Monroe doctrine change prevents U S from seeking aid to maintain civilization where violence endangers Mexican sovereignty through cooperative effort.
The piece attacks liquor’s harm to a husband wife children church and God. It calls for readers to cut out the ad and reveal that the speaker’s ideas show a lack of moral character and knowledge. It references a “Jour d White” and warns of fate if one falls to drink.
A Hufaula Citizen excerpt laments that power or control will not be handed back soon to a few appointed or self chosen leaders, signaling concern over governance and authority lingering beyond current figures.
The Anniston Star and Ho! Blast comment that some confuse reality with retaliation and then practice retaliation, highlighting mistaken motives and actions.
A Memphis article promises a great day for Sevages as Colonel Roosevelt arrives amid a ceremonial appeal. The piece frames the event as a defining moment for South America relations and local sentiment.
Poem fragment by Charles Kingsley evokes Maying along a stream and dreamlike scenes of two lovers and death with poetic imagery of violets trees and rest in churchyard.
The Twin City Telegram notes that Decatur hotels are always well filled with guests, asserting the hotels are numbered the best in North Alabama based on occupancy.
The article predicts a busier political period over the next six months with both dirty and clean campaigns. It commends broader access to candidacy, noting that any man may run for office and present his case before the people rather than a few leaders. The choice will rest with voters.
The Constantinople Gazette notes Mark Twain sailed with his family for a European tour while continuing to write aboard ship. He told a young girl to tell inquiries that he would not be long, as he planned to draft an anecdote before returning to shore.
A festive notice invites all to a three hour show by clowns from around the world. The Barnum and Bailey circus comes to Decatur on Friday October 31 with Cleopatra as the centerpiece, featuring 1250 performers, a 350-strong ballet, 70 horses, and grand scenery.
A family recalls a nighttime croup scare early in the story with a boy saved after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. P F Bastums of Princ Albert Cape of Goat Hope notes the relief after about an hour and twenty minutes.
Minnie narrator describes life at Hope sanatorium where Miss Patty and Miss Julia Summers arrive. Dr Pierce clashes with guests over control, a missing basket turns up as a rabbit, and German actor von Inwald’s presence hints at hidden affairs. A plan forms among staff and guests to manage the escalating tensions.
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