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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
3
Birmingham December 5 A 175000 ton coal agreement was closed yesterday between Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron Company and New Orleans Street Railways. The order covers the annual requirement of the New Orleans company with oral years noted in industrial circles.
The Church of Christ announces evangelist J Petty Ezell of Moulton will preach at the Jackson Street Church of Christ tomorrow evening at 7 30. The event invites local worshippers and seekers to hear the sermon.
Washington reports the cotton loan committee will hold its conference December 14 with state committee chairmen, moving up from December 15. W P G Harding says telegrams show strong interest in the loan fund and many loan applications. State chairmen are urged to convene immediately to organize local committees and issue class B certificates and loan applications.
Washington officials say American cotton shipments to Germany and Austria could reach 75 000 to 150 000 bales monthly once marine insurance rates improve. A committee notes strong demand and high UK prices while aiming to amend the war risk bill to provide government insurance for shipments even to belligerents, including cotton.
Rev. J A Foster speaks on The Mission of the Church in the World at a Sunday service at 3 pm. Other themes include Christ's Estimate of the Individual at 11 am and An Individual's State of Christ at 7 pm. Sunday School at 9 20 am led by J F Levin Epworth League at 6 15 pm led by Miss Laura Pride. R L Walston, Pastor.
Westminster Presbyterian at Eighth and Jackson in New Decatur Alabama announces Sabbath School at 9 30 worship next Sabbath at 11 and 7 30 with sermons This Grace Also and Gods Jewels There is an all member canvas for year 1915 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Miss Jervis Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 All strangers visitors welcome to a warm home like church with a strong revival emphasis
West Side Presbyterian invites worship with Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m C EB at 6 00 p m prayer meeting and choir practice Wednesdays at 7 00 p m Morning topic The Christian Vision Translated into Life Evening topic The Christian's Deliverance from sin The pastor John L Foster seeks personal friendship and broad cooperation to foster an ideal community Plus a local ad for country cutter at Simpson Robertson priced at 80 per pound
Clean and press services available at Edwards with phone number 32 and location on Bank Street. Local ad note announces laundering and garment care offerings.
Advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cleanses blood and purifies the liver bowels and kidneys within a day of use. It says the vegetable formula reaches every fibre dissolves poisonous secretions and clears pimples boils and eczema while boosting vitality. A free 1008 page medical adviser is offered with two dimes or stamps for mailing.
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