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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
2
Public notice style masthead text from a 1912 New Decatur Alabama publication lists postal entry as second class and names staff including HD Harrfader W.R. Shelton Hed M Bloodworth and Foler manager and ty editor. It includes subscription rates by carrier and mail and instructions to readers about timely delivery and advertising copy deadlines.
The text argues German aviators bombing English towns will likely have little effect on the current global zeal for war. It notes Britain's unflinching nerve and Phlegmatic temperament, suggesting the raids may boost enlistments and backfire on the Kaiser as a boomerang.
Alabama stands first in applying for a share of the 135 million dollar cotton loan fund, according to dispatches. The move signals the state’s eagerness to borrow on current crops and settle obligations, with expectations of benefiting farmers and reducing next year’s acreage.
The piece notes more cautious marriage prospects as men delay ventures due to unrest and uncertainty. It cites Morgan County where the Kollays push for marriage licenses keeps pace with past years, while Noa maintains its average despite broader trends.
Telegram from Petrograd reports General John barleycora issued a statement alleging Russian troops suffered heavy losses from snake bites while Turkish forces were crippled by a naval disaster and submerged in a bath.
The New Decatur city council will meet in regular session tonight to decide on changes to the license schedule for next year. Mayor Hardage said no changes are expected, though the finance committee has studied the measure for several weeks.
Washington reports winter's cold wave losing strength overnight with rising temperatures. Forecasters say temps will moderate east of the Rockies and south of the Mason-Dixon line, with southern states near normal seasonal averages by tomorrow.
Frank N. Julian, railroad commissioner, was in Decatur last night en route to Montgomery after spending the holidays with relatives in Tuscumbia. Juries are summoned for January 11, 18, and 25 as the Law and Equity court opens. the criminal docket will be taken up.
The speaker, urging broader Christian patriotism, argues Christian education underpins community, church and state. He cites Bulloch County farmer Job Spetgal’s gift toward Christian education, urges balanced funding for both state and denominational schools, and praises Auburn and Tuscaloosa leaders. He notes investments in human character as laying up treasures in heaven and plans canvassing the Decatur district without public collections.
Weekly report lists church Sunday school attendance averages for Decatur area. Schools include First Baptist Decatur Central Baptist New Decatur South Town East Town Ninth Street Meshodior South Town First Presbyterian Decatur West Side Presbyterian West Town Westminster Presbyterian New Decatur Willoughby Presbyterian South Town St John Episcopal Salvation Army Decatur New Decatur Jackson St Christian Church. Attendance figures show numbers like 150 and 204 for the given period.
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