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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1914
Page
2
The notice reminds readers to report late deliveries and calls for prompt receipt of the paper. It specifies rates for resolutions tributes obituaries and cards of thanks and instructs to call 46 for New Decatur to ensure timely delivery. It requests readers notify the paper if they do not receive their copy.
Advertisers must submit copy to the office by noon on the publish date to ensure service. The notice emphasizes timely delivery and proper processing for accurate rates and placement.
Announcement of Harvey H. Wright as sheriff candidate for Morgan County and D F Green as State Senator for Second District with Morgan and Lawrence counties. Also J A Foreman named as Morgan County sheriff candidate. Voters urged to participate in the Democratic primary.
J P Morgan and Company announced the withdrawal of five directors from twenty seven corporations and an intention to resign from more. George Baker, a leading financier, echoed the move triggering a Wall Street thrill and widespread discussion.
Milwaukee officials announce a seventy five cent fee for examining films not approved by the national board. The move aims to deter exhibitors from importing uncensored pictures and may lead to license revocation for theaters showing improper films. The plan includes notifying theater managers and requesting cooperation to bar uncensored titles.
The remains of Lanie Dunavant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C A Dunavant arrive tonight from Haleyville Oklahoma for interment in the city cemetery. The body will be accompanied by grief stricken parents. Funeral services will be held from the residence of Mrs. M A Newsom on Fifth Avenue South.
Estimates say express charges will be 1.7 per cent lower when new rates take effect February 1. A fire in Indianapolis caused about 300000 dollars in damage to a business district area. Captain Edwin F. Maddy, a noted Ohio river steamboatman, died at Galliaopolis Ohio.
At Medico-Chirurgical Hospital in Philadelphia doctors use a U shaped bronchoscope with a hollow leg, mirror and electric light to examine lungs and remove foreign bodies. Dr. R S Skillern and five assistants in the nose and throat department report removing items like buttons screws nails and chicken bones from patients including tuberculosis cases.
Chicago reports that Jack Johnson faces no trial today as he remains in France. Indicted under the Mann act, he has a $15,000 bail secured by the bond listing the late Colonel Matthew Baldwin. Baldwin was linked to Senator Stephen B. Elkins and Alexander Dowle, and died only weeks ago.
Christmas gatherings fill the week as the Needle Club hosted by Mrs. Foster H Pointer featured rock games and a candy prize. Dr Cook of Montgomery met church officers at a Dining Friday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Jno A Thompson with pink carnation centerpiece. Miss Mary Penick departs Monday for Ward Belmont to resume studies.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church will gather Monday at 3 PM with Mrs. BE Allison hosting.
Mr and Mrs J Wilson of Huntville visited Decatur today. Mrs W A Curry is convalescing after a brief illness. Mrs J A Tillman of Decatur is visiting relatives in Tuscumbia.
The pastor will preach at 11 a m and 7 p m. The morning sermon is titled First Things First and the evening sermon is Did We Mean It.
The Central Baptist Church pastor invites all to worship as 1914 begins. Sunday school is at 9:45, with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. H. B. Woodward is the pastor.
Regular morning service at 11 am observed with quarterly communion. No evening service due to union welcome service at the First Baptist Church.
Members of the First Christian Church are urged to be present for the Sunday morning communion service on January 4. The notice emphasizes matters of importance to every member.
The Astor Theatre in New York brings Fine Feathers to Decatur’s Masonic Theatre on Saturday January 10, following a six month Chicago run. Also slated for Decatur is Broadway Jones by Geo. M. Cohan opening January 8, a fast paced comedy about a young man who inherits wealth and faces romantic and moral tests.
Local notice advertises engraved visiting cards with varied prices at Decatur shop. The bold line promises value and urges readers to borrow the newspaper to learn more.
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