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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1916

Page

4

For Sale Two Buildings in Alabama Available by Citizens Bank

For sale a two story brick mercantile and office building with lot on the south side of Main Street in War tsville near First National Bank. Also a dwelling with large lot in Athens near the State Agricultural school grounds. Prices reasonable and terms agreeable. Citizens Bank and Trust Co Athens Alabama. 2 18t 10 11

Main Street Wartselle Ala First National Bank Athens State Agricultural Citizens Bank & Trust Co

Fourth of July Parade Plans for Decatur Celebration

The New Decatur Board of Commerce met at Central National Bank to outline a large Independence Day celebration headlined by a 10 000 strong parade. Plans include a barbecue, a notable speaker, contests, baseball, and various amusements with Colonel Ike Kuhn and A G Patterson among committee members guiding final arrangements.

New Decatur Board of Commerce Central National Bank Exadt Confederate Veterans Boy Scouts Company 1 Alabama State Guard Farmers A. G. Patterson Ike Kuhn T. A. Bowles Chas. Eyster Henry R. Davis H. D. Harkredder

Lead Cables Perforated by Beetle

Albert Schuler of the Santa Barbara Home Telephone company announced a discovery after five years of study. A small beetle with strong mandibles bored minute holes in the lead armor of aerial cables causing short circuits. Entomologist Dr. Van Dyke at the University of California identified the insect as Sinoxylon declive, a beetle typically attacking wood.

United States Albert Schuler Santa Barbara Cal Home Telephone Company Schuler van Dyke University of California Scientific American

Chautauqua Talk on Unraveling Modern Problems

Ohio State Prison chaplain 18 years old receives close attention from a large crowd as he speaks about addressing modern issues. The event highlights youth involvement and questions about penology.

Ohio State Prison

Weatherwax Brothers Shine At Decatur Chautauqua Event

Weatherwax Brothers, famed Chautauqua entertainers, performed readings and music in Decatur. O L Kiplinger closed with thoughts on criminology and reform. Mrs Charlotte Weatherwax, widow of John Weatherwax, and cousins H B and G W Weatherwax hosted a noon luncheon.

Weatherwax Brothers H. B Moulton Weatherwar Charlotte Weatherwax John Weatherwax Riley Lester Weatherwax James Whitcomb Riley Jesus Philadelphia

Bond Issue Threatens Decatur Tax Burden And Power Rates

H A Skeggs argues against issuing fifty thousand dollars in bonds to build a city electric plant. He says current franchise terms with Decatur Light Power and Fuel Co set five year rate controls and provide a dispute path, risking higher taxes and license fees to fund a municipal system if rates rise or contract disputes occur. He urges adjusting rates within the city and respecting the 1906 franchise through 1926 while contract terms last.

Decatur Ight Company H. A. Skeggs Messrs W. L. Dinsmore P. J. Edwards W. BE. Crawford J. M. Vickrey Decatur Light, Power and Fuel Company Alabama Alabama Power Company Public Service Commission Tric Light and Power Plant

Wedding Invitations In Many Signs Decatur Daily Style

The Decatur Daily notes wedding invitations presented in a distinctive sign style. Details emphasize high quality design and formal presentation for a local ceremony.

The Decaturs Daily

Sents of discovery and perfume impulse in dialogue

A character questions a sniffing gesture and sights the wife through a dialogue about locating a perfume she favors. The exchange hints at attention to scent and recognition within a domestic scene.

Anuric Promises Uric Acid Relief From Dr Pierce

Anuric tablets advertised as a cure for uric acid buildup claim to eradicate uric acid, reducing rheumatic and kidney-related pains. The ad touts Dr Pierce at the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo and urges readers to request a trial package or purchase at drug stores. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a superior liver remedy.

Scheele Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. Y Doctor Pierce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Express New York Ed Peake Wih Oebes Army OF the W. R. Aycock Fairview W. H. Aycock FE. L. Long International Mills Ann St Norristown Sixth Avenue West Decatur T. M. Dix Third Avenue South Jackson St New Decatur W. B. Edmundson Singer Sewing Machine Co C. B. Allen Methodist Church Wilder Place Oliver Typewriter Jerrie Clark Second Ave State of Morgan County Malinda Brown W. M. Chenault Malinda WM. FE. Skeggs Decaturs Pauline Frederick Masonic and Star Bettie Bettie Botter Decatur Ice Cream Co., Inc Decatur, Ala Weatherwax Bros O. L. Kiplinger Daniel Frohman Israel Zangwell Paramount Delite Theatre Triangle Sam Bernard KVED Seal Raymond Nye Roberta Wilson Deliie Theatre Masonic Theatre Monday Triangle Plays Henry Woodruff Teure Aoki Sory Star Theatre Jefferson Jack Connelly Myrtle Gonzales Billy Hector Havan
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