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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
2
Advertising rates announced with deadline noon for copy. Allied Europe seeks 1,000,000 horses but cannot reach this goal. The piece reflects on enduring horse demand despite tech changes and ends with a history note from Gadsden Time News.
Alabama plans a dedicated building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco opening February 20 1915. The state aims to raise 75000 quickly with county appropriations from 100 to 1000 each. Senator John T Morgan’s influence is noted along with H A Thompson of Greenville who proposes the funding plan.
The New York Stock Exchange resumes trading in the bond department under restrictions after a period of closure since July 30. The move supports bank lending and borrowing by providing a securities value metric, aiding overall business as many minor exchanges reopen.
The steel and iron sector shows a mood shift with growing inquiries at mills and a belief that improvements will come soon. Rail purchases have lagged for years but are expected to trigger large contracts for rails and equipment after interstate commerce commission decisions, boosting allied industries.
A fleet of 15 ocean liners anchored in heavy sea fog near New York Harbor disrupts travel for half a million daily commuters from New Jersey Long Island and parts of New York. Ferry service is reduced as semaphores and visibility suffer widespread disruption across the eastern seaboard.
The Million Dollar Doll, a popular musical comedy led by Harvey D. Orr, arrives Monday at the Masonic Theatre with a 35 member company. The production features elaborate scenes, dancing chorus, tango and maxixe, and special electrical effects. Seats go on sale Friday morning at 10.
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Dorothy tends her ill baby brother who is cutting teeth causing concern for his bald head. She wonders if hair growth will occur when he finishes cutting his teeth and hair.
The passage traces artillery evolution from bronze cannons and canvas cartridges to the emergence of the howitzer and mortar. It notes explosive shells in Dutch and English forces and around 1700 William III formalized artillery by creating regiments with permanent gunners, replacing ad hoc detailing.
Mrs Tom Green fell in her yard on Sixth Avenue yesterday and sustained painful injuries. She is resting as easily today as could be expected and her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
Behold the blessings promised to one whom God disciplines as a healer who binds wounds and restores. He will be delivered from danger in six troubles and redeemed from death in famine and war. He shall dwell in safety, laugh at destruction, and live in peace with beasts and stones.
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