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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
4
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad outlines how infant industries receive low rates to encourage growth, while mature businesses face downward rate revisions by authorities. The company argues ongoing government supervision keeps freight and passenger rates fair and supports locating new industries along its lines.
A. B. Jackson was reappointed as president of the Jefferson County Bank. W. Sterrett was named cashier. Directors reelected include Frank S. White and others. The report shows the bank in flourishing condition with profits of about 20 000 since opening on August 2, 1916, and a large rise in deposits.
The Thome Paper promotes money saving home bargains and home news for the town. The Circulation Department advertises deals and public service notices aimed at local residents.
A historical note outlines several eclipses: a partial eclipse visible in North America and Europe on February dates. a total eclipse visible in North America and parts of South America, Europe, and Africa on February. a partial eclipse visible across the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa on July 14-15. an annular eclipse on July 20 visible to Australia New Zealand East Indies and the Philippines. a partial eclipse on December 4 visible in the Southern Ocean.
An advertisement extols Dr Jucrees Favorite Prescription as a reliable remedy for female ailments. It claims natural ingredients and safety, urging women at various life stages to use the product and seek free medical advice via a postal request.
An advertisement invites readers to send 30 cents in stamps for a cloth bound copy of Common Sense Medical Adviser. It specifies delivery to Doctor W M Pierce in Buffalo New York and mentions the book covers self knowledge physiology anatomy hygiene and home remedies.
Sabbath School sessions begin 7 20 a m with classes for all. Public worship at 11 a m on Glorying in the Cross and first communion of the new year. Evening service at 7 35 p m with ALD Things New. New Year social at 7 15 p m Friday January 14. Various departments share reports and sermons by Pastor Livingston T Mays and others. Conference at Central Methodist Church next Monday and Tuesday features Dr J S Chadwick and Dr Nashille addressing the joint meeting.
The United States Good Roads Association withholds its antiwar meeting in Birmingham on January 11 to elect officers and report activities. Headquarters are in Birmingham, with officers listed including Senator John Bankhead as president and Dell M. Potter as first vice president. Delegates from over twenty five states expected.
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