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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
2
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Officials urged Decatur and New Decatur residents to stop wasting water after a 200 gallon daily per person average was revealed. The Water Supply Company warned of cutoffs and meters for hose use and urged conservation to protect public health and prevent raw water pumping.
A Chautauqua lecturer described European controls on window signs and billboards to keep streets artistic and pleasing. He contrasted this with Second Avenue where fresh white wash ads and other displays clash with urban aesthetics.
A terse report notes a book-shortage situation in Nashville with ambiguous impact on readers and local libraries. The piece hints at limited supply and potential interest concerns without detailing names or dates.
A collage of quotes from several newspapers praising birds with playful yearnings for chickens over songbirds. The pieces reference the swallow and lark, the family stork, and the humorous idea that chickens and bottled birds win affection more than others, in a light editorial mood.
A local notice warns residents that excessive or improper use of water could force the Water Supply Company to pump more water into mains. The message cites potential health risks including colon bacilli and other germs and urges moderation.
About 260 delegates from Limestone County schools attended the annual Limestone County Sunday Schools convention at the First Methodist Church in Mooresville. Speakers included Prof. Greene and Prof. Clements of Athens, Nathan Rowe and Senator D. F. Green, with a business session followed by a barbecue dinner.
The Y.M.C.A. defeated the Colonial Club 10 to 3 in a national pastime exhibition. Carter led the Y with four hits in four trips as the Colonial center fielder slugged four clean hits while Roberts and Mullin endured hard moments.
Testimonies praise Tanlac as a master medicine with rapid improvement in digestion sleep and mood. Mrs F D Byers recounts nervous exhaustion headaches and heart worry vanishing after starting Tanlac. G F Willis notes widespread digestion related ailments and says 90 percent of chronic ill health stems from poor digestion and malassimilation. Tanlac is sold in Decatur by Decatur Drug Co and in New Decatur by Preuit Dillehay Co.
Mrs. Annie Williams arrived here yesterday from Anniston to join the Masonic theatre as musician. She comes highly recommended and is expected to be a valuable addition to the Masonic forces.
Jr. Jackson, in Mingham last week aiding Savings Bank reorganization, spent Sunday with his family and returns to City. He said nothing new to publish but is evaluating assets of the old bank and notes that Jefferson Savings Bank's success hinges on appraising the old bank's real estate.
George Nordeman and his family were frightened last night by an electric light bulb explosion at their Line Street home. A short circuit inside the bulb caused a flare that shot toward the ceiling, burning rubber from the wire and filling the room with smoke. Nordeman cut power at the meter and summoned a lineman after the blast.
H L Turner spoke at the Y M C A men’s meeting on Christ’s call to young men to join active kingdom work. He urged sacrifice and heroic service, saying Christianity must be lived broadly across all walks of life. Assisting were Blair Owen Norton Tidwell Worthington, with Peake away at a Sunday School convention in Austinville.
Money to loan on improved farm lands and city property. For rent an 8 room residence at 405 Sherman Street with modern conveniences. Also a 7 room 7 story building at 426 East Moulton Street for rent. Wood for sale heater or stove wood call Wilder Place 124 New Decatur.
New Orleans defeated Mobile 9 to 2 and Memphis beat Chattanooga 3 to 1. Little Rock edged Nashville 3 to 3 in twelve innings.
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