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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1915

Page

5

Famous Screen Stars Featured At Mason and Star Theatres

The Masonic and Star theatres present four single reel pictures today featuring a galaxy of stars including Lillian Gish Lionel Barrymore Robert Hanon Jack Pickford and Sidney Drew. Diamond From the Sky Chapter 25 screens at the Deliac theatre with Mutual Weekly No 45 and Thanhouser romance Little Captain of the Scouts in two acts.

Masonic and Star Theatres Lillian Gish Lionel Barrymore Robert Hanon Jack Pickford Deliic Theatre Wilk Mutual Weekly Jackson Highway Pathfinders Huntsville Scouts Thanhouser

The Sentimental Lady at Masonic Theatre Friday

Irene Fenwick stars as Amy Cary in The Sentimental Lady a Kleine feature at the Masonic Theatre next Friday Dec 3. The drama follows a young heiress in danger of marriage and financial ruin amid business society intrigue and a scheming rival.

Klein Masonic Theatre Irene Fenwick Amy Cary

Second Kleine Picture Shown Here

The note proclaims this is the second Kleine picture to be shown here following Quo Vadis. The former film was acclaimed as one of the greatest photoplays ever produced.

Contention Over Football Title Across Regions

The piece argues several teams claim football and baseball crowns across the nation. It notes Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Cornell, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, and Illinois as contenders, suggests regional playoff matches, and questions the value of continuing tangle over titles while baseball remains decisive.

Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Tech Yellowjackets Vandy Virginia Commodores Georgia Cornell Pittsburg Harvard Crimson Pitt Navy Ite Minnesota Hlinois AMV A- Action

Jay Lines Warn Travelers at Union Station in Decatur

The latest badge of metropolitan spirit, Jay Lines, appear along L and N and Southern Railroad tracks at Decatur Union Station. Red lines warn unwary travelers to stay clear of approaching trains, mirroring city crosswalk safety markings.

Jay Lines Jay Louisville & Nashville Southern Railroads Union Station Decatur

Jacob and the Tramp Lunch Prank

Jacob brings a meal to a tramp at the store, while Sarah prepares an elaborate lunch for him. The trap is revealed as a dog, prompting Sarah to chide Jacob for mocking the poor man in his tale.

Sarah Jacob Traik Asham

History of the Beavers tribe and wandering fate

A historical vignette discusses how Beavers people lived and split after a feud over a dog killing. A young chief’s arrow kills a dog, eighty are slain, women lament, and sixty flee south to seek fortune beyond the wilderness toward Lesser Slave Lake. Beavers fade from records until a Beaver later meets a Blackfoot camp.

Annals of the Beavers Slave Lake Great Plains Saskatchewan Palieades

Decaturs Daily Christmas Edition feature summary

Special Christmas edition of the Decaturs Daily highlights the town and surrounding area. Emphasizes location advantages and rapid commercial growth. Promotes mail order copies for five cents and nationwide delivery.

Osee Seee Decaturs United States

Morgan Scenes to be Shown in State

The Alabama Good Roads Association plans an illustrated lecture tour showing road conditions across Alabama. Secretary J A Rountree asks probate judges in 67 counties to provide scenes for Rev F W Cary and colleagues to use during state touring and local road club organizing efforts. Ex Senator Frank S White and J K Pierce join as participants in this winter campaign.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Good Roads Association J. A. Rountree Aod Roads John W. O'Neill Frank S. White J. K. Pierce

Huntsville Man Chosen Red Cross Delegate

R. E. Spragins of Huntsville will represent North Alabama at the Americas, Rea Croke society meeting. Delegation from Alabama appointed by Governor Henderson includes A. H. Ford Birmingham J H Barron Iron City He Prager Mobile M L ei Montgomery R O Harris Mobile John J Kaul Birmingham T Kyle Gadsden Rev George Eaves Birmingham Dr Harris Birmingham.

R. E. Spragins Huntsville North Alabama Rea Croke’ Society Alabama Henderson A. H. Ford Birmingham J. 4H Barron Iron He Prager Mobile M. L

Decaturs Streetcars Change Stop Side This Morning

Decatur streetcars begin stopping on the near side of the street instead of the far side to speed boarding for uptown commuters. The North Alabama Traction Company announced the change, noting precedent in larger cities and a recent adoption of pay as you vary fare.

Decaturs Nashville Memphis South North Alabama Traction Company

Cost estimates for German submarine U-29 sunk

The British admiralty places the U-29's cost around £200,000 though exact figures are unavailable. Comparisons cite the H-4 submarine fleet built in 1913 at £107,791 and the EB class as costly but not the fleet’s most expensive. Hull fittings equipment for the B-4 show £79,105 plus £1,299 incidental charges during dockyard work.

Admiralty London Times

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