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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
2
The snippet shows the Decatur Ala newspaper masthead with post office class matter notice, editors and staff lines, and advertising guidance including rates and deadline instructions. It notes carrier and mail rates and requests readers report late deliveries by calling 46 to ensure prompt service.
The Decaturs Daily touts use of the International News Service to deliver concise world news hours earlier than rivals. It highlights a global network, including Hearst papers and Southern affiliates, offering crisp summaries without prolixity. Readers are urged to value local access to timely reporting.
General Johnbarleyeornski arrives in the capital after a abroad absence and issues an official statement. He says enemy casualties were higher than ours but notes our forces suffered from the Yuletide activities and hints at ongoing losses in the second phase of operations.
The Decature Daily highlights European affairs with emphasis on political and economic developments. Readers see regional issues impacting trade policy and diplomatic movements described in concise newsroom language.
The Decatur Daily delivers news several hours ahead of competing papers, reaching readers with timely updates and quicker access to current events.
Mexico counters Belgium in a diplomatic move while reports warn that a sister republic to the south faces the threat of famine. The developing dispute adds regional tension as aid and relief efforts may be considered.
V Carranza has refrained for two days from issuing a proclamation as authorities monitor political developments. The move comes amid a tense period with public attention focused on potential policy statements and regional responses.
Report notes hostile Mexican forces around Naco and nearby areas have embraced Gen. Scott's neutral zone idea. It states discretion, when backed by American cannon, is a strong point with the belligerents.
British airmen strike the German naval base at Cuxhaven while German airmen drop a few bombs on English towns. The article notes a reciprocating courtesy in aerial operations and calls for the aeroplane as a rapid return gesture.
This quirky column blends holiday advice with mischief and superstition. It riffs on Christmas shopping, sanitation taxes, and a wary view of modern commercialism while peppered with rustic slang and rustic humor.
Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a New Year Eve Watch Party from 7 to 11 social hours and 11 to 12 devotion. Mrs. R M McGlathery sings and Olive Dash of Baltimore performs tol n solos. Pastor’s devotional hour titled What Time Is It. Also notes heavy rain caused extensive damage to the Airdome canvas roof, with repairs to start immediately.
Trustees H S D Mallory and Hugh Mallory announce a public sale of Lot No 12 in Kron's Addition and Lot 12 in Jarvis Addition Decatur Alabama to satisfy the mortgage and notes due from November 1 1914. Sale at the Morgan County Courthouse January 14 1915. Proceeds apply to mortgage terms.
Australia supplied England with a new food source as four ships from New South Wales unloaded 576,336 frozen rabbits in London within the last fortnight. The consignments arrived in excellent condition and are noted as a potential boost to the United Kingdom food supply.
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A showcase of engraved visiting card lines with varying styles and price points designed to fit different occasions. Includes options for font, edging, and finish to match client preferences. Prices range across multiple tiers to accommodate casual and formal uses.
Major Dwight E Aultman of the Sixth Field Artillery United States Army is among six officers sent to observe operations of the armies in the region. He graduated from West Point with...
The renowned violinist Fritz Kreisler, once with the Austrian army, has arrived in Almerica after being wounded in the early stages of the war, bringing news of his condition and travels.
Clarence L. Watt of Huntsville, longtime secretary to the late Congressman Richardson and recent Democratic primary candidate, paid a visit to Decatur today.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah Odom will be held this afternoon at two thirty o'clock from the residence. Rev. R. I. Walston will officiate and interment will be made in the city cemetery.
Morgan County Probate Court will hold a final settlement hearing January 18 1915 for the estate of Lavinia Kittrell also known as Lavinia Shaw with J W Cunningham as Special Administrator having filed accounts and vouchers for the final settlement. Judge William E Skeggs will preside. Dec 21 28 Jan 4 11.
Five room cottage for rent by W. J. Edwards contact Decatur Nos. 6 or 32. Also furnished rooms available at 224 Jackson St. Apply in person.
Local merchants report strong holiday business with plans to expand. Gold filled goods and high grade items sold well despite hard times. Benjamin Daniel Crux Co and pointers from several merchants note fair to strong trade, though weather affected some efforts.
Letters testamentary were granted December 21 1914 by Judge William E Skeggs of Morgan County Probate Court to R H Wolcott as executor of the Julia A Collins deceased estate. Creditors must present claims within the legally allowed period or be barred. Dated December 1 1914.
The annual meeting of Central National Bank stockholders will be held in the bank’s banking room on Tuesday January 12 1916. A A Hardage president T A Bowles cashier notice dates Dec 9 16 23 30.
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