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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
3
The document lists resources for The City National Bank Decatur Alabama as of October 21 1913. It serves as a financial snapshot detailing assets and other banking items typical of a condensed statement from this era.
A historical document lists officers and directors including Mardage as president, TH Mattocks as vice-president, Bowles as cashier, Gover as assistant cashier, and directors such as T. H. Mattocks Saml Blackwell G. W. Russell M. W. Murray C. B. Moebes plus roles. Financial figures appear as old ledger totals 100904.11 and 126762.97.
Dr J H Scott returns to Decatur to vote and enjoy winter visits while his business legacy remains. Foster H Pointer showcases a 129 pound imported Swiss cheese and townsfolk await slices. Murray and Mack star on screen at Star theatre with Biograph comedy. A clumsy shopper flees after paying for a $16 suit at National Woolen Mills. Barnum Bailey circus brings clowns, but the era of the classic jester fades amid changing tastes.
A student known for extensive study for Rhodes scholarship exams returned to college after a home visit by Professor C L Du ham. He drew attention with peculiar actions including a hat tip to a streetcar motorman and a parade of odd behaviors at games and theatres.
A University of Mich or Columbia student goes to Goldwin Smith hall to threaten Professor Martin Sampson of the English Department with a dagger in a life or death confrontation. The professor urges peace and extends his hand, while campus officers summon the student’s relatives and return him to Utica where his attorney father awaits.
The piece promotes a confident business pitch urging readers to choose a reliable plum and heating service. It stresses time value and implies risks of experimentation for those with limited means, promising assurance and dependable handling of orders.
London reports Prince Henry the third son of King George took part in hazing at Eton. Edward Skeffington’s room was raided. Edward Campbell led the raid and was punished. The king was informed and Henry and others were confined briefly but spared harsher punishment. Sir Henry Wood hires four women violinists and two women violists for next season. He cites talent and says pay will be equal to men.
Magraved visiting gate line mentioned in fragmented text. Source shows promotional tone with unclear product references and no clear event or names.
From Chittascota state comes word of a circulating rumor that Nashully Chattda ooge and St. Louis railway may require the Tennessee Alabama and Gesrzla. Locals note the TA G line already carries freight while the Tennessee River blocks N C and M L transfer boats. Building a bridge across the river would cost many thousands of dollars.
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