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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
6
Testimony before a house committee discusses egg storage limits as war affects supply. References to naval action and public unrest appear in a fragmented report mentioning football and cricket topics, with uncertain dates and names.
Fragments show a second class matter entry dated February 26 1912 at the New Decatur Alabama post office under the act of March 8 1876 with notices of tributes cards of thanks and requests for renewals and publication copies by noon. It references Belgian relief and local advertising drives and a remittance note from a Twin Cities source.
The British press bureau issues a brief notice on observing a new day described as Adipiting Day. The bulletin mentions Audacious and a tune sent to the bureau, though the wording is unclear and partially garbled.
The text critiques President Nilson's frontier policy, labeling it a fixed approach aimed at preserving peace. It links the era to past Huerta tensions, Vera Cruz evacuation costs, and peacemaking with major powers, suggesting the long-term goal of spreading a civilizational olive branch to war-torn Europe.
Al Field and his troupe packed the house last night with a packed audience and standing room. The show featured host John Cartmell and a string of musical numbers including You Have to Rag It, Yodeling Melody, Down Where the River Flows and When You and I Were Young Maggie. Bert Swor and Joe Coffman drew the best laughs with negro dialect and a Panama Canal finale. City taxes are due with penalties after January 1915. Henry Hartung, Clerk.
The Decaturs Daily thanks progressive merchants for their patronage aiding a large issue. It pledges delivery to regular subscribers and every resident. The Christmas number is set to be an annual event with this paper.
The choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church rehearses a Christmas cantata to be sung at the church's Christmas service next Sunday December 20 at 7 o clock. The public is invited.
The L and N railroad company begins replacing old are lights along its right of way in New Decatur with new lights supplied by the plant at the shops. The current will be furnished by the plant at the shops.
The Teachers Meeting of Central Methodist Sunday School is moved to Friday night rather than Thursday. Mrs. Graham hosts on Grant Street and all Junior Department teachers are urged to attend. J. F. Levin, Superintendent. At the power plant while unloading coal a fire started in a pile but was found by Night Officer Bell before serious damage occurred.
Those who are indicted to the estate of the late Miss Lavinia Kittrell will please come forward and Fyxtte. J. W. Cunningham, Administrator
Berlin reports Emperor William has fully recovered from his illness and will rejoin the front lines within the week an official announcement states. The return is anticipated to bolster morale amid ongoing hostilities.
City taxes on personal and real state are due and payable with a penalty for non payment after January August 1914.
A fragment notes Luang offering a large lave of Parisian ivory and selecting the first engraving at no cost. It mentions a real Luang and a promotional detail about engraving services.
See our lines of engraved visiting caturs. Daily follow you.
Public notice states city taxes on personal and real estate are due, with penalty for non payment after January 1, 1915. The item advertises sale of old papers related to the tax collection.
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