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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1915

Page

2

Tanlac credited with curing indigestion in Knoxville man

a prominent Knoxville ice cream man known as Cal Smith testifies that after suffering a severe acute indigestion attack he found relief only after using Tanlac. He describes rapid improvement from the first dose, returning to normal eating sleeping and work within a week. He praises Tanlac and reports friends in Le City are also benefiting. Ad text notes exclusive sales in Decatur and New Decatur.

Knoxville C. M. Smith Cal” Smith Smith Mono Service Ice Cream Mr. Smith O E Seenadanda Tanlac le City de Satur Decatur Drug Co New Decatur Preuit-Dillehay Co Ady

Why did Bryan resign from the Wilson cabinet

The article questions former secretary Bryan's resignation and critiques his recent essays on war and peace. It notes his writings lack new light on the international scene and resemble earlier railroad policy, leaving readers unsure why he left the cabinet. The piece condemns his lack of decisive explanation amid pacific U.S. sentiment.

Wilson Bryan General Sherman United States

Railroad Y M C A Statement Of Work In The County

A Daily readers notice a detailed statement from the Railroad Y M C A outlining the institution’s work in the county. The public is urged to read the document carefully, grasp its significance, and pledge cooperation and support.

Y. M? GA Rejeedt Yokim

Soldier Bryda and the Silent Command

A fragment mentions Bryda as a soldier of several kinds who cannot obey the command for silence forever. The text centers on obedience and restraint within military tones and a looming prohibition. No clear dates or places are provided.

Imi Bryda

Heat Wave Attempts to Prove Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep

The piece suggests extreme heat may alter perceptions of beauty, arguing that temperament and character may matter as much as appearance. It notes how warmth can soften judgments and reveal inner qualities beyond looks.

Fragmented note hints at plumbing a heart of shifting waist

A distorted line suggests use of a shifting waist to advantage in plumbing a heart. The text reads as a cryptic fragment without clear subject or context.

Muddled OCR Notes Span Car and Whiskey Disappearance

Fragmentary OCR reads as garbled report mentioning a car and a disappearance linked to whiskey. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible, leaving the item as an obscure, unspecified local note.

Nashville Faces Political Fallout After Wartime Parachute Incident

A fragmented item notes Nashville grappling with political fallout following a chaotic session and a bizarre incident involving a parachute device and a splintering baseball machine. The report hints at public unease and looming polls impacting local governance.

British Ship Sunk by Submarine in North Sea

British vessel Vesagl of 876 tons was sunk by a submarine in the North Sea according to an International News Service dispatch dated June 1. The attack occurred amid ongoing naval warfare in the area with reports of other shipping losses.

North Sea

Appropriated Paragraphs and Political Quips Across Papers

A collage of quotes from Tennessee Congressmen and editors shows mixed sentiment on President Wilson and party dynamics. The Nashville Banner notes implicit support for the President, while the Montgomery Journal mocks rivals and Bryan. The Age Herald comments on voyage optimism via a used headlight remark.

Local YMCA Finances and Activities Highlight 1910s Era

The report outlines RecBiation disbursements, member savings, and noncapital funding totaling thousands of dollars over four years. It details physical, social, educational, library, religious programs and large attendance at baseball and lectures, emphasizing youth and community impact through Y M C A services.

Jefferson County Savings bank reorganization endorsed

A. B. Jackson and partners' plan to reorganize the Jefferson County Savings bank received strong backing from a 500 strong depositor meeting in Birmingham. Depositors resolved they will continue banking with the Jefferson County institution and assist its reopening under North Alabama capitalists.

A. B. Jackson Birmingham Jefferson County Savings Bank Decaturs A. E. Jackson T. M. Jones Jefferson County Bank Jones North Alabama Mass

Kaiser Seeks Profitable Peace for German State

Paris dispatch quotes extracts from a letter said to be from Emperor William to the Bavarian government. It states the aim is peace profitable to Germany and suggests the Empire could seek an earlier peace if desired, signaling a flexible stance toward surrender terms.

Paris William

PHONE 46 AND SUBSCRIBE FOR THE DECATUR DAILY

A brief notice urges readers to call the hotline 46 to subscribe to the Decatur Daily. The item promotes subscription access and city newspaper service.

Decaturs

Engineer Berry Saves L and N Train From Wreck

Engineer John Berry of 1220 Fourth Avenue South saved L and N train number 2 from a possible fatal wreck near Montgomery. Braking sharply, he stopped the stricken engine just before a derailment and then guided the train into the Decatur yards arriving about eight o clock last night four hours late. Berry has long service with the railroad and is regarded as one of its oldest reliable men.

John Berry Fourth ‘Avenue South Montgomery Berry Decaturs L. & N. Railroad Company

Southern Announces Improved Train Service Memphis to Asheville

Southern Railway expands passenger service between Memphis Tennessee and Asheville North Carolina. Starting Sunday June 20 the China Asheville Pullman Sleeping Car line becomes Memphis Asheville via Memphis Division trains 35 and 36. A new Memphis Ashville Sleeping Car line on trains 25 and 26 is added with a special excursion to Memphis on Saturday June 26 offering a very low fare.

Southern Railway Memphis Tenn Asheville N. C Era

When you leave town let the De caturs Daily follow you

A brief notice urges readers to take the De caturs Daily along when traveling, promising continued access to local news and updates even outside town.

Decaturs

Morgan County licenses issued for two marriages

The Morgan County Probate Court issued marriage licenses today for Lonnie Johnson to Floyd Irene Horton and for Wm. M. Mardis of Falkville to a Johnson of Hartelle Stortr to Miss Juan Garis.

Morgan County Lonnie Johnson Floyd Irene Horton Wm. M. Mardis Falkville Johnson Harteelle Juan ‘Garis

FOR RENT AND SALE NOTICES IN MONTGOMERY AREA

Money to loan on improved farm lands and centrally located city property. For rent an 8 room residence at 405 Sherman Street with all modern conveniences. Also for rent a 1 room 2 story building at 426 West Moulton. Apply to J W Fraha. Wood for sale heater wood call Wilder Place 124 New Decatur.

East Vine Penny & Whitman Lampkin Insurance Agency E. J. Guy Decatur W. L. Gover Sherman Street J. B. Schimmel Moulton .T J. W. Fraha

Forge Shop Workers Get Five Days This Week

More than half of the L. N. shop force will work five days this week. The car and wood departments including planing, mill, and paint shop are at work today. Local freight on the L. N. line is improving, and full force is hoped to return soon.

Lo N-line

Cardui praised by Draper woman as remedy for pains and near death

Mrs Helen Dalton of Draper North Carolina credits Cardui a woman's tonic with curing long standing pains on her left side and near suffocation. She claims the medicine improved her health when other treatments failed and urges others to try Cardui. The Chattanooga Medicine Co distributes the remedy through its Ladies Home Journal address.

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THE Decaturs Daily Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc Ala H. D Harkreader W. B. Shelton Ben M. Bloodworth Jean Manager City Editor Eee Montgomey State Capitol Nashville Sims Tennessee Maury J. L. Billard New Haven Rail Montgomery Journal Bryan Ade Sonora Ledon Optimists’ Club Age Herald R.R.Y.M.C.A Y. M Ae M. C Kansas City Augusta Woodrow Wilson Senator Lodge Shakespeare Dickens Dickens,'’ Thackery’s, Mark Twain’ S, R. Louis Stevenson Kipling Victor Hugo Bret Harte Dumas Eliot Decaturs and Vicinity Nea Kaiser Empire International News Service Logal 4Th Avenue Southern Church St Apply C. EK. Malone the Pike Chas Flint Phons New Fairview CAR Department Bat Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Danciing Bank Street Bank West Afl Decatur Navigation Co W. A. Bibb & Son Morgan County National Bank Building E.C. Payne Lumber Co New Decatur,Ala E. E. Reagor New Decatur, Ala G. A Wopr Wm.e, Skeggs A. H. Hoff
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