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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
2
Publication notice from New Decatur Alabama describing periodical mailing details postal status and advertising rates five cents per line for tributes obituaries and cards of thanks with deadlines noon for copy and a telephone contact for missed delivery.
Announcement that Harvey H. Wright is a candidate for Sheriff of Morgan County in the upcoming primary election. Also notes D. J. Green as a candidate for State Joba tor of the Second district in Morgan and Lawrence counties, subject to primary action.
Some observers say the North Alabama Conference churches shoulder hefty missionary assessments comparable to the Decatur churches. They note many congregations support a missionary beyond regular assessments.
Two Royal Artillery officers argued over whether a tree was a birch or an oak. A nearby gunner cut it after asking what kind of tree it was and declared it a wooden one. The exchange ends with a humorous verdict from the gunner.
A collection of quirky lines and placard reads from a small town scene. Jokes about translations and daily signs appear alongside ads for cheap meals and beverages. Notable phrases describe humor in language and odd shop notices.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues audiences demand sensation from aviation speed tests to river rapids stunts and mine rescues. It questions whether filmmakers should endanger lives for spectacle, noting a Danish navigator's rescue during a Niagara rapid attempt and urging limits on dangerous scenes.
Special notice inviting ladies to get hair braids made with a new stock of human hair matching any color. Also offers braids from customer’s own combing. Address 514 Bank St. Mrs. M. Diamond.
A Daily Express piece on the Mayflower memorial trails to a curiously grandiose forecast. It argues the Mayflower’s descendants constitute an enormous aristocracy, exaggerating passenger numbers and imagining future voyages to Somaliland with notable figures.
Bridgeport shows chief curator highlights a scientific zoo like menagerie with over fifty new species this season. The exhibit features forty elephants thirty camels dromedaries llamas yak herd deer cats monkeys bears plus hippo and rhinoceros and a bi horned rhinoceros. Visitors guided by attendants will see electric lighting elevating the 1 200 animals collection in a world class display.
A limited time Hoosier Cabinet sale offers the famous step saving unit for only $1.00. Four thousand Hoosier Agents operate these clubs under company supervision as factory capacity strains supply. Early customers and regulars await the nationwide club announcement.
An advertisement highlights Hoosier metal flour bin with easy cleaning and no removal required, a durable dust proof sugar bin, a pure aluminum table, self closing bread box, spice jars with lids, and a sliding out table with sixteen inch extension. It promises lifetime durability and numerous practical conveniences.
A brief item lists A Hardage as President Thomas A Bowles as cashier, indicating bank leadership roles in a terse historical record.
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