May Secure More Than Half Million Dollars for Alabama Roads
Washington correspondent reports Congresses good roads bill gains hearty approval and would place Alabama at about 578 750 dollars annually under the plan. The measure allocates 365 000 to each state plus a share of the remainder based on population and rural route mileage. Alabama’s population and route data yield the estimated annual allotment as the bill advances.
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Alabama
Aston
Janet
F. Aluson
Mabvama
United States
Almon
Con
Lady Riders to Enter Alabama Field Trial Fox Hunts
A fox hunt will feature the Alabama field trial to be held in the Decaturs on the 17th with about 100 dogs entered as runners up. Prominent women hunters from across Alabama will compete for prizes in All Age Derby and Free for All stakes, with Derby and All Age at 3.00 nominal to start and Free for All at 5.00. Drowty closes the night of the 16th. Between 60 and 100 dogs from Alabama and nearby states are expected to enter three miles west of Decatur, as D. S. Kehoe seeks about 20 horses and local arrangements for their use.
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Decaturs
Nomi
Nate
South Ane
Kehoe
Cassels praises North Alabama as prosperous hub
J. T. Cassels district manager of Southern Bell Telephone Co visits Huntsville after touring Georgia and South Carolina. He reports Northern Alabama, especially Huntsville, far ahead in prosperity with growing telephone service. In 1914 Huntsville exchange stations rose from 893 to 1090 and forty telephones were added at the M. Gee Hotel, linking every room to the city exchange.
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Huntsville Mercury-Banner
J. T. Cassels
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Georgia
South Carolina
Casvels
Alabama
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Cassels
Huntsille Exchange
M.gee
City” Exchange
Central National Bank Starts First Xmas Saving Club
Central National Bank in Decaturs launches the first Christmas saving clubs beginning January 17 at Centre National Bank offering eleven classes. Members may start with one penny weekly and double to reach 12.25 by December, with other plans starting at two cents, five cents, ten cents and variations up to large final totals. Four percent interest applies to all clubs.
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Central National Bank
Decaturs
National Bank
Mapbama
Six Artillery Reserve Classes Ordered to Report
Italian coast artillery reserves six classes are called to the colors and will begin reporting on January 12. Rome dispatch notes the mobilization under international service.
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Rome
Field of Coast Artillery
Interdenominational Prayer Meeting Led by Rev Hamby
An inter denominational prayer meeting was held last night at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Boeglen. Fifty eight attended and enjoyed singing. Rev J M Hamby conducted the gathering. Decatur Daily notes the event.
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Hamby
L. E. Boeglen
J. M. Hamby
Golden Bells and Pomegranates at Central Baptist Service
A Sunday morning program titled Golden Bells and Pomegranates will be held at Central Baptist Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. The event invites worshippers to join in a morning of music and reflection.
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Ates
Central Baptist
Convent Fire Forces Flight of 125 Children and 41 Sisters
In Maboro Massachusetts a convent fire drove 125 children and 41 sisters from the girls’ school. Quick actions by two nuns and prior drills allowed all children to be saved. The sisters retrieved the blessed sacrament and other items before evacuation.
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Maboro
Mass
Jan
Geraldine Farrar Stricken with Grippe in St Louis
Opera star Geraldine Farrar was kept in a special car here today with influenza. An engine was coupled to the car last night and steam was maintained to keep her warm while she rests.
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International News Service
St. Louis
Geraldine Farrar
Mayor Woodward Says He Will Sue Defamers
Atlanta January 8 Mayor James Woodward said he would sue the committee that issued a bulletin calling him a thief and grafter and was back of the recall movement.
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Woodward
Defamers
Atlanta
James Woodward
Swift's Premium Fairy and Tale Calendar of 1916
Swift's Premium presents a 1916 fairy tale calendar with four full color plates by Jessie Willcox Smith. Each plate features a tale: Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and The Glass Slipper, Jack and The Beanstalk, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Stories printed on back. Ready for distribution.
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Jessie Willcox
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