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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
4
The report notes that Wood departed Sazdey morning to pursue studies at the university, signaling a step in his academic path.
Comedy to reign as The Girl and the Tramp debuts for a three day engagement with daily matinees. The new play by Carlos follows a lighthearted plot and features Louis Mann among the cast.
An International News Service dispatch from London reports the steamer Mary Esberg has sunk in the North Sea with seven crew missing or dead after the disaster.
The Benevolent Society holds its last meeting of the year in the Morgan County National Bank directors’ room at 2:30 with a general meeting at 3. Dr Ledbetter to speak on School Improvement at New Decatur school auditorium Friday. Nearby social events include Y M C A entertainment, Miss Nowlin hosting, Music Study Club plans, Presbyterian bazaar, and various club gatherings with attendees and hosts named.
Official reports say 1,000 Russians killed and wounded and 1,500 captured at Homona in Hungary after being surrounded and defeated. The Kaiser’s eastern theater visit sparked optimistic chatter that German arms advance is proceeding well.
Constantinople dispatches say Turkish forces push toward Batum and have reached a point seven miles southeast of the city. Russian disembarkation at the eastern Tsiuruk river terminal is reported thwarted. An advertisement follows with Christmas verse and a sales pitch for The Christmas Shop at 415 Bank street.
A church notice invites parishioners to a Wednesday 7 30 prayer meeting led by the pastor. The theme How Much Owest Thou promises blessing for all who attend and bring a friend. Bring your Bible and seek a warm welcome.
Classified note promotes lines of engraved visiting cards with various styles and prices and invites readers to call phone 46 for subscriptions and details.
Call for ddm submission for the Decaturs A edition promising best advertising medium. Every Decatur home will receive a copy and readers will learn small town stories and items of interest. Readers urged to contribute news and business ads while Thornton's promotes diamond jewelry.
Holmes store offers house furnishings at under half price after recent fire sale. Items include sofas chairs tables and decor with discounts highlighting clearance. Customers line up as stock moves quickly and savings extend through the weekend.
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