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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1914

Page

2

Local newspaper notices and rates fragment

A dated, partial notice reveals publication details for New Decatur Alabama with subscription prices and office policies. It notes delivery issues, advertising copy deadline, and references to tributes and notices including acknowledgments and cards.

The Knocker and the Question of Originality

A brief note argues that The Knocker can perform but offers little claim to originality. The piece weighs on the work’s craft versus novelty and reflects on authorship and influence.

Shop early slogan retired for next year

A brief item notes the shop early slogan has been shelved for the next year's use, with no date or additional context provided.

English militant suffragettes vow to let more men stop bullets

English militant suffragettes appear willing to let more men stop the bullets as part of their protest. The statement signals intensified tactics amid ongoing campaigns for voting rights.

Christmas Colors Across Regions

Observers note differing holiday hues with America adopting a white theme, Europe favoring red, while a universal blue predominates in others. The cultural display reflects varied traditions and symbolism during the season.

America Europe

Price effect of London reopenings on American mule market

A report doubts that reopening the London stock exchange will influence mule prices in the United States. Market observers question linkage between international trade sentiment and livestock values amid financial fluctuations.

London Stock Exchange

Peace Pipes Not Exchanged by Belligerent Rulers

Front reports indicate no peace pipes were exchanged by the rulers of the warring European nations, signaling continued hostilities and strained diplomacy amid ongoing conflicts.

Chimney Sweep Union Protests Invasion by Santa Claus

The Ti Amalgamated Order of Chim ney Sweeps protests an imagined invasion of its field by a Santa Claus figure in Ixbor vy, signaling a playful yet pointed confrontation over turf and tradition in the holiday season.

Ti Amalgamated Order of Ixbor Santa Claus

We Have Met The Enemy And They Are Ours

A dated remark attributed to Gen Johnbar leyeornaji reports a claim that the enemy had been met and was defeated, signaling a turning point or victory claim during a campaign. The quotation reflects wartime morale and assertive rhetoric common in battlefield dispatches.

Johnbarleyeornaji

Official cen sor clings to post deleting German victory notes

The Ergnah press bureau holidays a yesterday with the official censor staying at his desk and erasing content from German victories to market quotations.

Ergnah

German Count Von Buelow Likely to Violate Neutrality

Although thoroughly German Count Von Buelow, ambassador to Italy, will likely be willing to violate his neutrality by exercising the fine Italian hand.

Count von Buelow Italy

War profits cited for U S by Schwab amid Europe conflict

Charles M Schwab says the European war has netted the United States 300 million dollars in contracts. He views the military crisis as yielding a bright side for American business despite the dangers and uncertainties.

United States Chas. M. Schwab

Muscle Shoals Rower’s Industrial Growth Vision

Readers in the Moulton Advertiser envision Muscle Shoals as a fully developed hub adding 2,000,000 people to North Alabama and Tennessee. The 409 mile river zone would bloom with factories and become a world leading manufacturing center bringing unlimited prosperity.

North Alabama Tennessee Moulton Advertiser

Alabama Reports Highlight Illiteracy Among State Youths

The Feagin led Alabama Department of Education report cites 547,671 white and colored children aged ten to twenty. Of whites 250,598 can read and write while 26,259 cannot. among blacks 170,567 are literate and 70,247 illiterate. The piece urges consideration of compulsory school laws.

Department of Education of Alabama William F. Feagin Feagin

Public Education Gap Supports Call for More Funds

The text argues that many near-citizens of Alabama lack basic literacy despite years of potential public education. It urges substantial funding to expand and improve schools with better facilities and qualified teachers to advance material progress for the masses.

Alabama America

Medical School Inspection and School Health Benefits

Dr J L Gunter argues for medical inspection in schools, tracing origins in France and adoption in many countries. He notes benefits include reduced disease, lower absenteeism, and improved illumination and ventilation, urging cooperation among boards teachers and parents to protect future citizens.

France Belgium Germany Norway Sweden Roumania Japan United States New York City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Caturs The Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc New. Decatur Ala M.D. Harkreader W. R. Shelton Ben M. Blood Worth New Decatur Labama P. M. Terry Henry Norton Second Ave L. C. Smith & Bros L. GC. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co 20Th Street Birmsgham Gartiu Waditae Austin Sam Austin Decatur Smith and Wesson J. Vv Third Avenue P. J. Edwards Walnut Street Canal A. D. Jervis M. S. Bingham East Church Street W. W. Callahan Wilder Place Lia Jackson St J. L. Gunter William Harvey School Improvement Association of T. J. Newsom Church St Patrick & Poole Bros Johnson St Harry J. Frahn First National Bank Nashville, Tenn Decatur Navigation Co Guntersville Guntersville, Ala Rike Warehouse Foot Bank St Central National Bank Central National Bank al National Bank For Savings Morgan County National Bank New Decatur, Ala
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