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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1914

Page

2

Prompt newspaper delivery and advertising notice

If you do not get your paper regularly or on time telephone 46 New Decatur. Notify us to ensure prompt delivery. Advertising rates available on request. Advertisers must have copy in by noon for same day publication to guarantee good service. Sister Pankhurst seems to have things started her way.

New Decatur Pankhurst

Joy in the Laundryman’s Quiet Smile

A fragment notes a laundryman’s cheerful smile, capturing a moment of simple happiness tied to daily labor and a gentle human detail amid ordinary life.

San Juan Hero Told Not to Speak by Doctor

A San Juan hero faced a harsh setback as his physician ordered him to refrain from talking due to health concerns. The news underscores the gravity of his condition and the impact on his public role.

San Juan

Knot-on-a-leg or two puny knots which is healthier

The question argues that one sizable, strong knot on a leg may be better than two small, weak ones. It weighs potential benefits such as stability and stamina versus risks like imbalance or injury, suggesting a preference for a single robust knot.

Artist ambition threatens place of work in many cases

A remark states that when men conceive an art idea they often exceed their role and tend toward failure. The quote suggests ambition to create can disrupt current duties and lead to poor outcomes.

Decaturs

Huerta Poised to Fire 21 Guns as U S Troops Stand Ready

The report notes Huerta has not fired the 21 guns yet but when he does, a large contingent of United States soldiers is expected in front of them, signaling a tense stand by.

Huerta United States

Colonel Faces London Suffs Talk Shield

A cryptic note discusses safeguarding the Colonel from London suffs. It mentions the Colonel offering two columns to start before silencing critics. The brief hints at a tense communication strategy and protective measures around opinion.

London

Speeding motorists blamed for collisions across wide area

Police warn that reckless driving amid growing auto numbers raises accident risk. Authorities remain vigilant as the vast territory challenges enforcement efforts.

Indestructible War Machine Parodied by Emergent Weakness

A fragment reflects on the arms race dynamic where any supposedly invincible weapon is countered by a new vulnerability. The note uses a sharp, observant line to imply the cycle of invention and obsolescence in military tech.

Supreme Court ruling on liquor shipments between wet towns

The article notes limited consolation for temperance advocates as the Supreme Court decides on shipping liquor from one wet town to another, affecting prohibition-era style controls and local option status.

Supreme Court

No single section confirms largest fall crop in country

The message blends optimism about a region’s upcoming harvest with notes on favorable climate water geography and local people. It argues the area may rank among top U S regions for quality and size, inviting readers to evaluate local potential against national bests.

United States

Mole Fact File Promotes U S Fur Trade and Mole Habits

The article notes that American furriers import European mole skins and a small U S Department of Agriculture sample matched European quality. It details mole groups by region, distinguishing features, subterranean life, diet of earthworms and grubs, and notes that moles cause crop damage via runways. It discusses control methods including traps, with poison baits proving ineffective.

London Biological Survey United States Department of Agriculture Pacific Coast Canada Gulf of Mexico Pennsylvania New York New England

Can't Keep It Secret About Chamberlain Tablets

Advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Tablets as a splendid remedy for stomach and bowel troubles, claiming daily wider recognition and urging purchase from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Wilson Endorses Panama Canal Name Change to Gaillard Cut

President Wilson today endorsed renaming Celebra cut to Gaillard cut in the Panama Canal to honor a great engineer who died of fever while working at the isthmus. The proposed change reflects tribute to the engineer's sacrifice and contributions.

International News Service Washington Wilson Celebra Panama Canal Isthmus

Mouldings and Window Screen Material Ready for Dispatch

Mouldings of all kinds and window screen material are prepared for shipment on call. Contact New Decatur via phone 211. Crawford & Sons Co. J-18-20-23-25.

New Decatur B. Crawford & Sons Co

Tragic Oswego Canal Disaster Claims Twelve Lives

A rigid investigation is ordered into the Oswego canal tragedy last night that drowned 12 passengers, including several children. The licensed boat carried 10, and the victims were returning from lake resorts when the accident occurred.

International News Service Syracuse N. Y Oswego Canal Lake Resorts

West Side Festival Ice Cream Supper

Be sure to attend an ice cream supper at West Side Presbyterian Church tomorrow night Tuesday June 23.

West Side West Side Presbyterian

Mole skins valued amid dwindling fur sources

Washington reports mole skins have grown valuable as wild fur bearing animals decline. Farmers' bulletin 583 notes a ready market and commercial value for American mole skins, highlighting attention to small business matters as they remain unquoted or not offered.

Washington Farmers’ Bulletin Department of Agriculture

Demand for veal rises as calf slaughter expands

Washington reports a surge in veal demand and calf slaughter, with dairy and dual purpose calves selling at eight to twelve dollars while two to three months old. Farmers may favor marketing calves over raising them, while meat demand pushes packers to source cheaper beef amid higher cattle prices.

Washington Bulletin 588 United States Department of Agriculture

Sermon on the Cross and Redemption by Methodist Congregation

The sermon extols Jesus Christ's death on the cross, noting his cry my God why hast thou forsaken me and the moment of divine approval as graves opened. It frames the crucifixion as God's demonstration of love and the completion of redemption through obedience unto death.

Christ Hupmh Pers m Redéimption

Doors Claim Boost for New Homes by Crawford Company

A sales pitch for five panel spruce doors from B Crawford & Sons Co touts a 60 percent increase in value and appeal for new homes. The ad urges readers to see the company for purchase and installation details.

B. Crawford & Sons Co

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