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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
2
Harvey Wright and Dr Greed Seek Morgan County Primary Support
Morgan County races loom as Harvey H Wright runs for sheriff and Dr Greed seeks the Second District seat covering Morgan and Lawrence counties subject to the coming primary. The writer urges faith in the home city’s development while noting the Hobson Underwood alliance impacting gubernatorial coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey H. Wright
Morgan County
Greed
Morgan and
Lawrence Counties
Benevolent Hospital to Be Completed in Decatur Era
The remark foresees the Benevolent Hospital likely completed within 120 months and notes Decatur’s women planning to establish a mercy institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent Hospital
Good Ladies of the Decaturs
Institution of Mercy
Open saloon era funds boost for New Decatur schools
A writer notes that despite predicting school closures due to liquor dens, New Decatur now allocates $500 more annually to school maintenance than during the open saloon period. The writer cites figures to counter the doubt about funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Railroad seeks daily patron service for better management
An eastern railroad proposes two complaint days each month but argues a better plan is to allocate every working day to service eliminating complaints and recommendations. Efficient railroad men know better than the general public what is essential to good management.
Argentina to Erect World Largest Grain Elevator at Caballito
The article notes Argentina plans a grain elevator near Buenos Aires at Caballito claimed to be the largest in the world. It mentions collaboration or shared credit with the United States. It also suggests Canada needs a similar facility to handle Hudson Bay traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
United States
Caballito
Buenos Aires
Canada
Germany Feeds Most Population From Its Own Soil
Statistics indicate Germany can feed about nine tenths of its nearly 60 million people from domestic agriculture. Compare with the United States to gauge land area per inhabitant and the role of agricultural land in supporting large populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Odor footnote on gasoline for cars attracts interest
Fragmentary text notes odor of gasoline for automobiles, with references to welcome or concern depending on consequences. No clear event or names emerge from the readable portion.
Ardor for amending the currency issue faces criticism
A historical government debate centers on revising the currency system. Officials defend a measured approach while opponents warn against erasing the currency's core features. The discussion highlights potential impacts on commerce and public trust.
Premature Aerobus Mention Sparks Recognition Debate
The text discusses whether recognizing an aerobus as a real possibility is necessary or premature. It cautions against conjecture about who might use such a service, stressing caution in early labeling or predictions.
Postal express rates drop ahead of holiday rush
Those likely to mail parcels for the holiday season are advised that lower express rates will take effect on December 1 to ease handling and speed up deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eason
Currency Reform Debate Sways Critics in US Discussion
In discussions across the United States, commentators argue that drastic steps like abolishing the currency and enacting amendments would quell critics. opinion divides on how far policy should go to satisfy skeptics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reginald Claude Bligsins Aims For Fighter Career
The Washington Star reports Mr Bligsins prefers the name Reginald Claude TM for his new baby. He hopes the name inspires a fighter’s destiny as the child grows through each school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald
Claude
Mr. Bligins
Reginald Claude
I.a. New School
Washington
Star
Huerta warned by historic precedents in cabinet clash
A columnist muses on how Huerta might be punished for imprisoning deputies citing Louis XVI Cromwell and Cromwell as possible analogies. The piece weighs dangers of military seizure of a legislative body and the potential for a constitutional backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horta
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Historicus
Huerta
Louis XVI
Louia
Friends of Liberty
Carlyle
Stennis
Remembrance of Napoleon Cromwell Huerta in History
The passage recalls Napoleon's rise and fall and likens it to Cromwell and Huerta. It notes Napoleon as First Consul who overthrew the Directory and escaped consequences. It questions whether Huerta will face judgment as history weighs present conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Council of Five Hundred
Cromwell
Huerta
Louis XII
Wilson Delivers Address in Mobile on Mexican Policy
The Nashville Tennessean reports that despite being absent from Washington the President delivered a speech at Mobile outlining U.S. policy on the Mexican situation without issuing a formal state paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mobile
Nashville
News Papers Not Free Commentary From The Nashville Tennessean
The Nashville Tennessean cites the Guntersville Democrat asserting that freedom of the press does not imply newspapers are published free. The article notes the New York Sun’s examination of Mrs Pankhurst’s husband, described as a great man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rofus
Guntersville Democrat
New York Sun
Quiet Times In Washington As Two Members Absent
The Gadeden Journal notes it is very quiet in Washington with Messrs. Underwood and Hobson both absent, suggesting a pause or lull in proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Hobson
Poor Sulzer Lambasted Over Market Bets
The Montgomery Journal criticizes Governor Sulzer for his erroneous market speculation, arguing his political fate worsened by betting on the wrong side of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
Montgomery Journal
Keep Great Britain Out
A 19th century sounding editorial argues against British involvement in Mexico and Canada. The writer claims Britain was never truly out of it and warns the United States may face renewed revolution era conflict if Britain helps Canada from the north or Mexico from the south. The piece asserts Britain must stay out of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Canada
States of America
Grea Britain
Montgomery
Adv
Tennessee Valley Printing Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual stockholders meeting for the Tennessee Valley Printing Co will be held in the company office on November 17 1913 at 7 30 p m. W Rybhelton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co
W. RY Bhelton
The Sanatorium Tale Pages and Characters
Fragmented OCR passage describes a serialized drama set around a sanatorium with characters including Miss Pattennings and Dorothy's father. Plot threads touch on inheritance, mumps delaying a arrival, and a theater troupe led by Julia Summers. The Prince in disguise and Dick Carter drive the intrigue through chapters with misadventures and romantic entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky Carter
Steam turned bathhouse farce ends with mass exodus
Arabella the dog triggers a chaotic spa scene as guests drink from improvised water and a bathhouse plot erupts. Mike’s sabotage and a steam-riven chase culminate in a mass eviction led by Pierce and the others, signaling a shift in the house’s uneasy order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Biggs
Doctor Barnés
Arabella
Miss Patty
Minnie
von Inwald
Mr. Pierce
Doctor Barnes
Mike
Tillie
One of Engraved Viet Cards Prices to Sul
A fragment notes engraved Viet cards with prices and sale emphasis. Details are unclear but indicate a sale or listing of items described as Viet cards with stated prices. No further context or entities are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul
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Decaturs Daily
Decaturs
Tennessee - Valley Printing Company, Inc
Ala
W. B Shelton
Oacee Leach
Hobson-Underwood
Ife
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Inerta
Wilson
Stockholders Meeting
Brock & “Spight. Co
Clara Kanawee
Berts Rinehart
Edgar Bert Smith
Tha Bobet -Berriil Company
Senator Biggs
Pierce
van al
Maia
Dorothy
Juliammers
Strands Ed Theatrical Company
Dicky
Oskar von Inwald
Barnes
Ith Pierce
Duate
M.D
Patty
Ven Inwald
Smeerers Eee
Sester
Apter
Miss Summers
Thoburn
Mr. Thoburn
Sam
Rome
Misa Summers
Evie
Bishop
Mr. Moody
Teve
Decatur
G. A. Kopf, Pres
New Decatur, Ala
Wa. E. Skeggs
Odworth
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