Newspaper masthead and policy notice from New Decatur
Entered as Second class Matter February 26 1912 at the post office New Decatur Alabama WP HARKREADER W RB SHELTON KEN M BLOODWORT . Keditor . Manager City Editor Subscription rates by carrier and by mail listed Advertisers notice to provide copy by noon for same day publication includes policy on tributes obituaries and cards of thanks and request to notify if paper not received promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Ala
Cotton Loan Fund Ready for Distribution to Cotton Producers
Washington announces a 136 million dollar fund to loan to cotton producers with six cents per pound terms on insured stored cotton. Birmingham names the Morgan county committee to pass on loan applications as the plan nears operation.
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Washington
Birmingham
Morgan County
Cuttom
The
Southern Cotton Association
Allied Farmers Organization
Editors and readers clash over not knowing visitors
A reader berates the paper for not being told of a friend's visit, lamenting that editors should know more. The exchange touches on press duties, public perception, and the public’s expectation that a newsroom tracks every detail. The passage also references ongoing weather and pork concerns.
Sleeping in the Open Promoted by Advocates of Health
A fragment notes advocates promoting sleeping outdoors to improve health and well being, citing various supporters and the belief that fresh air aids recovery and longevity.
Carranza and Villa Seek Any Presidential Chair
According to an official statement, Merte V. Carranza and F. Villa are willing to occupy any sort of a presidential chair, made either in or out of Mexico.
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Aterl
Merte V. Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Reader wishes for Poland fighting to center on Warsaw
A newspaper reader argues the Poland conflict should focus on Warsaw since the city name is easy to pronounce and avoids mispronunciation. The remark uses humor to comment on coverage and linguistic ease.
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Poland
Warsaw
Alabama gourd stories travel far with press bureaus
The Birmingham Ledger collects Alabama gourd stories and sends authors to distant postings through official press bureaus of warring European nations, exposing readers to diverse reportage and international affiliations.
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The
Birmingham Ledger
Best Christmas Present or Cheve Advertisement
A Bayford ad urges gifts of a course from Chafin's Business College Huntsville Alabama. The piece claims over a thousand youths trained for good US civil service positions with salaries from six hundred to five thousand dollars yearly. It quotes A McKhenney president of the United States Civil Service Commission urging enrollment and notes Huntsville city tax due by January 1 1915 with penalties.
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Chatin
Ologe
United States
A. McKhenney
United States Civil Service Commission
Igton
D. C
Chafin
Cinfin’s Business College
Huntsville
Ala
Dutch Monitor Captures German Steamer Off Antwerp
Amsterdam reports an official note stating a Dutch monitor last night captured a German steamer attempting to violate Dutch neutrality by leaving Antwerp. The capture underscores ongoing tensions following the neutral port’s obligations during the conflict.
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International News Service
Amsterdam
Holland
Antwerp
Greek Cabinet to Meet on Naval Officer Arrest
Athens reports the Greek cabinet will convene to decide action after the arrest of a Greek naval officer at Constantinople. The incident prompted a strong reaction from government leaders.
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International News Service
Athens
Cabiet
Constatino
Births and notices from local brief section
Birth announcements praise Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Garnett for the arrival of a son this morning. The New Decatur school announces it will convene January 4 1915 correcting a prior holiday start error. Marriage licenses issued Arthur Penn to Gorda Siltiai both of Danville. Lee Shadir of Eva to Hattie Williams of Eva. Third drink in three months cited before Mayor Hardage with $11.60 fine. Buchheit's Bottling Works issues an attractive advertising calendar to be preserved.
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Decatur
Arthur Penn
Danville
Gorda Siltiai
Lee Shadir
Eva
Hattie Williams
Hardage
Buchheit
Hag
City Taxes Due on Personal and Real Estate
City taxes on personal and real estate are due and payable, with a due date specified as January 1st, 1915. The notice urges timely payment and cites the assessed properties and tax obligations facing residents.
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Henry Hartung
Regulars Reach Nago for Border Defense
Naco Arizona December 19 troops trains bring U S cavalry to reinforce forces at the border as Gen Hugh Scott arrives to prepare for possible Mexican attacks. Carranza forces dig three trenches along the frontier while Gen Maytorena may attempt a storm. Washington reports Gen Duss orders no new firing beyond border unless attacked.
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Naco
Ariz
U. S. Cavalry
Hugh Scott
U. S. Army
Carranza
Mayterono
International News Service
Washington
Duss
Hill
Biss
Garrison
Maythrena
Nace
Russian Armor Train Blown Up Killing 200 Soldiers
A Russian armored train moving from Limberg toward the Carpathian front was derailed and blown up on Thursday. About 200 soldiers aboard were killed when dynamite placed on the track by Austrian cavalry near the Russian lines caused the explosion.
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Vienna
Limberg
Carpathian Front
Daily engraved visiting caturs follow you
A fragmented note mentions lines of engraved visiting curs or caturs and daily following someone. Exact meaning unclear due to garbled OCR. The item resembles a small pedestrian notice or a decorative inscription with unclear intent.
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Decaturs
Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc
WP. Harkreader
Shelton
Ken M. Bloodwort
the Cotton Loan Fund
Ady
Iman
Jonnie
UTCH
Monitor
Reek
Turkey
W. J. Garnett
Sehool
Junior Missionary Society of
Central Methodist Church
Nago
International News _ Service
Smith and Wesson
J. W. May
Third Avenue
South
P. J. Schwarda
Walnut Street
Canal
A. D. Jervis
B.R
Nunn
Sehols Stables
M. S. Bingham
Bibb & Son
Wast Church Street
W. W. Callahan
Wilder Place
WS. Edwards
Jackson St
4Liams Mpg. CO
Cleveland
Gisie Daniel Drug CO
Garnety Sedls Fire Works
W. W. Garnett
L. Lesser
Corner
Lafayette
Bank Sts Decatur
Williams Mfg
J. W. Thornton
Garnett
Delite
Twin City Bread Co
Patrick & Poole Bros
Johnson St
W. J. Edwards
Bank Street
Wis
Whliams Mfg. CO
Dantel Drug Co
Candy Kitchen
Second Avenue
D. Sharpe
Harry J. Frahn
First National Bank
Nashville, Tenn
Moulton Street
Bath
Johnson Street
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
Cain & Wolcott
Morgan County Bank
Twin City Transfer Co
L. B. Wyatt & Son
Realtestate
Phone
Colonial Bldg
T. J. Newsom
Decatur Navigation Co
Assenger
Freight
Guntersville
Guntersville, Ala
Rike Warehouse
Foot Bank St
Ideal
Kansas City
Church ST
Central National Bank
Ocr
the Central National Bank
A National Bank For Savings
New Decatur, Ala
G. A. Hoff
E. Skeggs
F. A. Bloodworth
A. H. Hoff
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