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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

3

Decaturs Praise Big Christmas Edition

Readers and advertisers in Decatur acclaim the 22 page Christmas edition of The Decatur Daily as a credit to the twin cities growth toward metropolitan status. Officials and locals call it fine and very creditable, with many sending copies to out of town friends.

Decatura Twin Cities Daniel Decaturs R. KB. Chandler D. D. McGehee B. EB. Pratt The Owl Drug Co Henry Hartung New Decatur Mayor Hardage J. D. Bush Payne Lumber Co D. B. Stith Geo. A. Nelson J. A. Buttrey R. L. Wolcott Mercury Banner Huntsville Claude McMillin J. H. Calvin B. U. Matone Mets Jas. A. Nelson Decatur

Declares Turk Oldiers Lost Effectiveness

London dispatch surveys an Anglo-Armenian journal claim that Ottoman officers’ factional divisions have eroded effectiveness, downgrading the army from top to bottom. The piece cites Balkan War lessons, logistic failures, and a German-influenced drive to reform under Enver Pasha amid looming crises in the Caucasus and Egypt.

London Ararat Balkan Balkans Balkan States Germany Turkey Bosphorus Constantinople Thrace Anatolia Armenia Sitosia Antolia Smyna Palestine Syria Egypt Enver Pasha Russia England Caucasus

Christmas sermons and services at Decatur churches

First Presbyterian announces 11 am and 7 30 pm services with a Christmas special and sermons by Pastor W N Sholl titled Peace On Earth The morning sermon is The Coming of the Wise Men and the evening A Choice That Made a Hero and Changed the Tide of History A Sunday School session at 9 30 am Epworth League at 6 15 pm Readers are invited to attend Central Baptist Church with 9 45 pm Sunday School and 11 am and 7 09 pm worship Pastor H B Woodward preaches The Jews responsible for their rejection and Mutual Confession are the morning and evening topics Phone 46 and subscribe for The Decatur Daily.

First Presbyterian Decatur W. N. Sholl J. F. Levin Epworth League Laura Pride The Central Baptist H. B. Woodward

Cardui Advertises Relief for Weak Women

An advertisement claims Cardui cures tired nervous and irritable women by strengthening the worn-out system. It portrays a reader suffering bed rest and helps readers feel better with tonic and nature-based remedies. The ad invites women to request a free booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co stating benefits and how to obtain it.

Santa Claus Letter From Decatur Girl Seeks Gifts

A six year old girl Margaret Pullias writes Santa in Decatur Alabama asking for a teddy bear a little stove a doll bed and a doll plus a ball for her brother Clifford and other good things to eat noting she has been good.

Santa Claus Clifford Isis Margaret Pullias

City Taxes Due and Penalty for Non-Payment

City taxes on personal and real estate are due and payable. A penalty applies for non payment after January 1st, 19K. Henry Hartung is the clerk. Nice line Toys and Novelties at Simpson rN cho mo.

Henry Hartung Simpson Cho Mo

Experiences of Noble Women in Europe Ad Ad

An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women during changing life with claims of strength and relief. It also offers a free large medical book for 20 cents to cover wrap and mailing, detailing contents on physiology and health.

Europe America Pierce the Invalid's Hotel Buffalo N. Y Big Common Sense Medical Adviser

Penalty for Non Payment After January First 1915

Notice states a penalty applies to non payment after January 1 1915. Text provides no further specifics on the penalty amount or eligible accounts.

Interstate Commerce Commission Advances Cotton Rates Readjustment

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered readjustment of cotton rates from compress to ports and to Mobile and Savannah. Penalty rates on cotton shipped to compress and then to ports were discontinued and rates to interior destinations were readjusted.

International News Service Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Mobile Savannah

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Morgan Madison Lawrence Counties Ala Title Abstract Co., of Alabama Sherman Street Pine Street 12Th Avenue West Second Avenue Lampkin Insurance & Realty Co E. R. Guy Lafayette St Moore E. C. Payne Lumber Co Sixth Avenue Harry M. Woodruff Avery Wagner’s Cvudio Grant St Henry Norton P. M. Terry Second Ave Decatursi Daily Wom Harcourt Eabins Turkoldiers Central Methodist Central Baptist Church Coles Wieten Saenee Lyn Chattasooga Ghattano Tor Aypsiel New Cahaba Malone Coal & Grain Company, Inc Kew Decatur, Alabama J. A. Bunch W. J. Epwards Bank Street Cuba California Florida Mississippi Texas Louisville & Nashville R. R J. H. Settle Dist Birmingha Gotton Ivley & Sandlin
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