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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented notice explains carrier and mail subscription options with varying durations and prices. It mentions tributes and condolences and urges readers to report missed delivery to ensure timely newspaper service. The text lists per period rates and a $1.00 and $8.00 price note, with a New Decatur contact reference.
The Decaturs Daily notes the Morgan County grand jury declined to indict druggists and others for Sunday closing violations. It argues public opinion supports flexibility in enforcing the blue laws and lauds Sheriff Foreman for pursuing justice without favoritism while preserving public welfare.
The home paper launches a carrier boy contest to win prizes for securing new subscribers. Distribution staff emphasize timely delivery and persuasive pitches to attract families and local readers.
An old Tennessee game warden seeks to retain control of his office as a court dispute arises with his successor over patrolling duties and authority. The case centers on management of wildlife enforcement and succession implications for bird patrols and regional enforcement powers.
A new Pullman Sleeping car will operate between Menn and C on MEMPHIS. The Chattanooga to Asheville line will extend to Memphis Asheville if Division trains proceed as planned, effective Sunday, 9 26th, with service details to follow.
The Age Herald describes a year of halting start followed by optimism as bumper wheat and cotton crops boosted prospects. After initial confusion from the European war, bankers and industrial leaders advised, the Fed was created, and by spring 1915 conditions improved. Despite the ongoing war, US business adjusted and activity rose toward mid 1915.
A writer claims Billy Sunday’s singer threatens to expose his chief, reminding readers that Billy is paid for preaching not for practicing, highlighting a clash over integrity and pay.
The speaker notes M Bryan employs more words to describe war’s terrors yet doubts his expressiveness surpasses that of General Sherman.
A playful remark on how long words slow writing about grape juice, noting that an extensive vocabulary can hinder clarity and expressiveness. The line suggests concise expression may better serve a straightforward topic.
Chicago mayor Thompson brokers a settlement ending a street car strike after tense negotiations. City officials report a peaceful resolution and promise prompt implementation of the contract terms.
Varied editorials note Tennessee legislature on liberty and pass freedom. Divorce trends show women’s affinity for multiple bank accounts. Gas Addicks jailed for contempt, once wealthy enough to ignore it. Chicago streetcar workers threat strikes as heat rises.
Petrograd reports Russians inflicted a decisive check on Austro German forces in the Dneister region between the Tysmienica and Stryj rivers. In the June 14 15 battle above Juravno Russians captured 8500 men 202 officers 6 cannon and 21 rapid fire guns. Austro German column near Nizniow destroyed and German repulses along the Polish front noted. The war office later cited an Austro German loss of about 150000 men over the last month across a 45 mile front.
London reports the Italian submarine Medusa of 241 tons built in 1911 was torpedoed and sunk by an Austrian submarine. Medusa had 18 knots above water and BE knots submerged. Her crew numbered 14 men.
near Ellejay Tennessee farmer J A Graves reports dramatic health gains after three bottles of Tanlac. He suffered seven years from stomach and kidney trouble indigestion headaches poor sleep and low blood and weight. After starting Tanlac he gained fourteen pounds and now eats well and feels reborn. Sold exclusively in Decatur by Decatur Drug Co and in New Decatur by Preuit Dillehay Co.
Paris dispatch says the French announced the capture of Steinbruck as Allied forces press a campaign in Alsace. Despite one of the era’s largest bombardments at Arras with more than 300000 shells and bayonet assaults along the front, the German line remains unbroken.
Kansas City reports seventeen killed and twenty five injured from last night’s tornadoes and floods sweeping Kansas Missouri and Iowa. At Onaga a Burgess family lost seven members and another injured. Great Bend wheat losses exceed 20000 acres. Crop damage runs high across the wheat belt with record rainfall and river flooding.
Reports indicate a tornado last night near Onaga Kansas, about 30 miles north of Topeka, killed several people. Wires are down and confirmation is not yet possible.
The Morgan County Commissioner's court will consider the Grand Jury recommendation to provide pellegra treatment free of charge for two inmates of the county poor house. It's probable the recommendation will be followed. Also noted is a two day trip via Thru Mammoth Cave with a string band from New Decatur costing $11.45, dated June 16.
Advertisement noting Morgan Furniture Co offers complete home furnishing options. It highlights a range of imported and domestic furniture, with delivery and antebellum styling cues typical of early 20th century catalogs.
Word arrived in Birmingham of the death in New York of J Edward Miles, a well known athlete and dancing teacher who recently married Mrs Gray, ex wife of Governor Henry B Gray. He died from a boil on his head that developed into an abscess.
Advertisement states Morgan Furniture Co presents an easy payments plan to help customers furnish their homes. It highlights affordable installments and broad selection of home goods.
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