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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
2
Notice notes second class matter status dated February 26 1912 for New Decatur Alabama post office under the 1876 act. Indicates mail designation and archival handling for the period.
The page lists subscription prices by carrier and mail, contact number for delivery issues, and notes on obituary tributes and cards. It also states advertising rates on application and that advertisers must have copy in the office by noon to ensure timely publication.
The Huntsville Mercury Banner urges a strong local delegation to Washington to lobby for development and cheap electricity similar to Niagara Falls. It highlights 160 nearby industries and large tax revenues as a model for Huntsville's growth.
Federal figures show November 1 cotton price at 6.3 cents per pound, well below the five year average of 12.1 cents. Farmers' Bulletin 641 compares 1896 and 1910 costs and returns, noting costs per acre rising from about $15.42 to $20.35 and lint output from 266.6 pounds to 247 pounds, with cost per pound around 6.3 to 8.24 cents and regional variations from Alabama to Texas.
Tord in the tty R. P. Boyd, former city engineer of New Decatur and now connected with the state in the engineering department, is in the Decaturs today, with M. Bingham, county surveyor, inspecting roads in Morgan County. Chancellor W. H. Simpson left this morning for Ft. Payne to hold court and will then go to Guntersville.
A live realty company advances its corporate structure as part of ongoing development in Lum and the Decaturs. The report notes the firm aims to formalize leadership, finance, and management practices to streamline operations and fuel growth.
The steamer Alamanda of the Decatur navigation lines sailed today for downriver points. Large quantities of corn and cotton seed are arriving by river.
The Decatur post office has been refreshed with a new hand crafted set of chairs adding a fresh look to the interior.
A large crowd gathered in Athens last night to watch the performance of The Million Dollar Doll. The show drew many local residents and theatergoers, enjoying the production and its performers.
A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7 30 at Westminister Presbyterian Church. The subject is The Bible rules for Usefulness. Attendees are urged to bring a friend and their Bible to receive blessings.
Capt and Mrs W T Rowden plan a January 8 celebration of fifty years since their marriage. The couple wed when he was under eighteen and she fourteen. The community offers warm congratulations to the couple.
The Decaturs call for public support to aid the Salvation Army during winter. Funds are needed for Christmas dinners trees and treats totaling 250 dollars and general relief work totaling 500 dollars. Donations should be made payable to the Salvation Army. Captain J Davis signs the appeal.
An advertisement extols bodily health as the earnings power behind business success outlining liver issues and praising Carswell's Liver-Aid a vegetable liquid remedy sold at Owl Drug Co. in Decatur with a 50 cent bottle and money-back offer after trial.
Local ad promotes engraved visiting cards with a range of styles and prices, inviting readers to browse options and subscribe to Decatur Daily.
An informed Turk in New York reports no holy war has been proclaimed to the Muslim world and none is likely. The sacred flag can only be raised by the Sheik ul Islam, and it has not been. Historical notes recount past threats and the caution against harming noncombatants in wars of the Crescent.
American Ambassador Morgenthau reports large Christian refugee flows from inland Turkey toward coastal cities after a Holy War proclamation by the Shiek-ul-Islam. Serbia responds by denouncing treaties with Turkey while the United States expects protection for Americans and their property.
The National Council of Jewish Women concluded its annual convention in New Orleans. Officers elected include Mrs. Nathaniel Harris of Bradford as president and Mrs. Eli Hartzberg of San Antonio as first vice president, Rose Bremner of Brooklyn as second vice president, Mrs. Harry Glicksman of Milwaukee as recording secretary, Mrs. Leo Hertz of New Haven as treasurer, and Mrs. Ernestine Dreyfus of Kansas City as executive secretary. No action on future plans was announced.
Executive secretary authority is placed under the council president. Miss Sadie American of New York, former executive secretary and founder, quits the council.
A classified item lists a line of mattresses and COTS along with various household goods offered by a storefront. The ad emphasizes a complete range of items for home use.
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