Decatur Climate Contends With Earthquake Record
The Decatur climate article argues Tennessee’s north and mid regions have faced earthquakes, citing Columbia 1900 and Mississippi events that barely disturbed Decatur. It claims Decatur’s climate and location foster a great city, contrasting with harsher seismic history elsewhere.
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Tennessee
Decaturs
Tennes
North Alabama
Middle
West Ten
Columbia
Ppi
Tehneneee
West
Germany’s Stance on Peace Proposals and Dignity
An analysis of Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s remarks on peace terms compatible with Germany’s safety and dignity. It questions whether calling off the war or restoring prewar borders would fit Germany’s honor and argues Germany would seek terms only if advantageous, amid rumors of weakness.
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Reichstag
Germany
Bethmann- Holwege
Boundaris
Christmas Edition Promotes Local Town and Country
A fragment from The Decatur Daily highlights a special Christmas Edition and urges readers to surprise friends with a copy. It promotes the live town and beautiful countryside, noting circulation information and inviting distribution.
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Decaturs Daily
Genneees
Delay of Congress Unwise Says War College Report
The U S Army War College reports twelve months of actual training at 150 hours per month needed to prepare police for war service. They argue earliest date to build more battleships submarines and naval forces is 1917. The Decatur Daily endorses Wilsons preparedness program and urges Congress to hasten it.
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Decaturs
Alabama urged to push Jackson Highway route effort
The Birmingham Age-Herald warns Alabama advocates not to fall behind Mississippi in building the Jackson Highway from Nashville to New Orleans. A December 16 meeting in Birmingham should rally Decatur representatives and accelerate road construction through southern counties to avoid losing the contest to Mississippi.
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Age-Heral
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Age-Herald
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New Orleans
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Highway Association
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Florence
Meridian
Local County Judge Officiates Decatur Couple Marriage
Jas F Waugham and Miss Elia Sherbraner of the Decaturs were married in the county judge office late yesterday afternoon. Judge W K Skeges performed the ceremony in a simple probate court setting.
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Elia Sherbraner
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Vv. KE. Skeges
Rabbits Released In Post Office Cause Commotion
In Decatur this morning Postmaster Crawford released two live pink eyed white rabbits in the office. The south Alabama origin pets carried a tag saying Feed me or I perish. The incident drew a crowd and lighthearted amusement.
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Crawford
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South Alabama
Mississippi
Untitled Poetry Fragment by Virgil Bell
A fragmentary verse by Virgil Bell depicts a woman preening and shaping her appearance. The speaker notes how compliments disrupt her calm as she balances self-adornment with social attention.
Do you believe in encouraging boys to play football
A brief dialogue quotes a speaker on promoting sports for boys and compares it to encouraging them to eat. The remark frames a view on child activities and parental guidance in a concise, pointed exchange.
Rich Cows and Silence Behind a Mansion Tour
A St. Louis man recently inherited a fortune and built a palatial residence where his family lived in luxury. During a tour with old friends, a guest admired prize stock in the pen and asked about milk, prompting the hostess to remark that they could, but it was not necessary given their position.
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St. Louis
Father’s Xmas Thoughts and Family Gifts
Father’s thoughts on Christmas alongside gifts including three dolls a small wagon roller skates a fur trimmed suit a Parisian hat a fur set and a new car. The family page notes two handkerchiefs and a pair of mitts for father in the same listing.
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Father
Fragmented Domestic Scene Dialogue Mixed with Teasing
The text presents a fractured dialogue among characters Carrie Janie Elizabeth Mary and Bob. It hints at a missing walking cane left in the hall and a broken engagement with Bob. The tone suggests family or small town interaction and emotional tension.
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Carrie
Janie
EMININE FIGHTERS ARRESTED FOR FIGHT NEAR SECOND AVE
Susie Battle and Irene Nichols were arrested last night near Second Avenue after a disturbance with police. Irene Nichols remained jailed while the other woman was released on bond.
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Susie Battle
Irene Nichols
Cate
Second Avenue
Bell
Tanlac credited with restoring Greenbrier farmer’s health
J. B. Williams of Greenbrier Tennessee testifies after four bottles of Tanlac he bought restored his appetite and weight. He describes recovering from stomach trouble and nervous indigestion that had dropped his weight from 140 to 185 pounds, noting better sleep and energy. Tanlac sold locally by Decatur Drug Co. and Preuit Dillehay Drug Co. Adv.
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Greenbrier
Tenn
Nashville
Mr. Williams
Decatur
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New Decatur
Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co
Adv
Cain Street House Fire Damages Small Frame Home
Fire on Cain Street partially destroyed a small frame house occupied by a Black family late yesterday afternoon. The Decatur fire department responded promptly and soon had the flames under control. Damage reported as small.
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Cain Street
Decatur
Power Company seeks rights of way in Morgan County
The Alabama Power Company filed a written application in the Morgan County Court seeking to acquire interests in lands for ways and rights of way to erect tower, pole, and wire lines for electric power. The notice lists specific land parcels in Morgan County Alabama with owners West Blackwell, Katie Smith, and H J Clendenon, and sets a hearing for January 10, 1916 at 10:00 a.m. The judge is WM. E. Skeggs, Judge of the Court of Probate.
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Oyotle Smith
Bradley County
Arkansas
Reedien
Ilae Matta
Redford County
Tennessee
Alabama Power Company
Morgan Couny
Alabama
Section Five
Township Six
West Blackwell
Kattie Smith
H. J. Clendenon
WM. E. Skeggs
Court of Probate
Morgan County
Willoughby Presbyterian Sunday Services and Topics
Sunday morning at 11 o'clock the church invites all to study What the Bible Says About Water Baptism. Bring your Bible. Sunday afternoon at 2 30 a sermon to men and boys on What an Man's a Man. Evening service at 7 with topic How Much Better is a Man That a Sheep.
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Willoughby Presbyterian
Candidacy Filed for Morgan County Circuit Clerk
A submission announces candidacy for Morgan County circuit court clerk subject to Democratic primary action. The notice encodes a candidate name and request for votes and influence.
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Morgan County
Blackwell
Robertson Seeks Re election as Tax Collector
We are authorized to announce Charles C. Robertson as a candidate for re election to the office of Tax Collector of Morgan County at the forthcoming Democratic primary.
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Chas. C. Robertson
Morgon County
Lovick P. Troup
Morgan County
M. D. Wiggins
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Democratic Party
Morgan County Probate Judge Candidates Named
A list of Morgan County probate judge hopefuls is announced for the Democratic primary. Names include Lovick P. Troup M. D. Wiggins Melvin Hutson and William EB 8 with emphasis on the primary action and party backing.
Morgan County Tax Assessor Frank J Troup Seeks Re‑Election
Dem party endorses Frank J Troup as candidate for Mor gan County tax assessor seeking another term.
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