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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
Gover has recovered from several days illness. Malone renovates his Johanson street business property with brick fronts and plate glass show windows. Ben Bloodworth returns from mountains in North Carolina praising his vacation. T M Jones makes further modern improvements to his already pretty home.
About 206 descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers gather in Philadelphia to begin a two week pilgrimage along Washington's 1775 route to Cambridge. Delegates from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Connecticut Massachusetts and other states attend ceremonies dedication of tablets and monuments and auto and horseback trips with side tours to historic sites. Headquarters are at Stratford hotel as start from Independence Hall is set for Tuesday at 9 AM.
New York June 26. The Aero Club of America announces it will award merit to students Mistin on in aeronautical engineering. The prize focuses on design and construction of aircraft dirigibles balloons and hydroaeroplanes.
Mattocks is having his Grant home improved and reports a lot of fine fruit on the place. The note highlights ongoing renovations and a fruitful season.
Atnternational News Service reports in Washington on June 26 that General Fun is said to have issued an order to purge Vera Cruz of questionable women, prompting authorities to act.
A collage of moral maxims and poems alongside society notices. Includes quotes from Seneca Lowell and St Ambrose, plus snippets about Miss Blanch Roger visiting, Mrs Elwood Hewlett returning, and weddings in Cherokee and Decatur with local clergy.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs appoints officers for two years: President Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker Texas. First Vice President Mrs. Samuel B. Sneath Ohio. Second Vice President Miss Georgie A. Bacon Massachusetts. Recording Secretary Mrs. Harry L. Keefe Nebraska. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Eugene Reilley North Carolina. Treasurer Mrs. William Williams Michigan. Auditor Mrs. C. H. McMahon Utah. Resolutions urge cooperation with agriculture departments, use of schools as social centers, curb power diversion at Niagara Falls, building protection and drills, federal and state liquor laws, rural school improvement, and electoral rules updates. Local notes include travels of Miss Mary Williams to Wrightsville Beach, Mrs. Ben Nunn shopping in Decatur, Mrs. E. A. Albes returning from St. Louis, and visits by Mrs. J. J. Burk and family, the Spielberger family’s trip to Kankakee, and Miss Alene Sharpe visiting Nashville.
Tokio June 26 Vice Admiral Yashiro minister of the navy told prefectural governors at the home affairs department conference that naval discipline is not weakened by two or three corrupt officers but warned reports could sour public trust and hinder navy development. He urged governors to support naval efforts to dispel suspicion and maintain discipline standards.
The Decatur Daily urges readers to subscribe and phone in to access the six key features of the day. Readers are invited to call for updated editions and service details.
The 1913 sale totaled over 44 000 000 seals aiding tuberculosis relief with New York state leading at 10 500 000 seals. Plans for a larger 1914 drive include printing 100 000 000 seals and expanding nationwide. Alabama records show varying annual totals, while the campaign emphasizes community events such as a Y M C A ice cream supper on Saturday evening.
A vintage advertisement warns that fast eating causes indigestion and constipation leading to serious illness. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and effective, noting many stomach troubles were cured by their use. Sold by all dealers.
A fragmentary biblical excerpt outlines roles for aged men and women young men servants and teachers. It urges sobriety temperance holiness fidelity and wholesome teaching to adorn God our Saviour and promote godly conduct. The text emphasizes the pattern of good works and uncorrupted doctrine.
A religious exhortation highlighting the promised return of Christ and the salvation through Jesus. It emphasizes redemption from sin and the creation of a devoted people zealous for good works.
A hotel fire at the Guilford Hotel in Greensboro North Carolina early today killed H B Cullum four guests were injured and a firefighter suffered severe burns authorities reported.
Ex-President Roosevelt has turned down Charles G. Whitman who sought a rescind. Duell Jr. is chagrined by the failure. The Colonel plans a leaders conference and remains committed to running for governor of New York.
A vintage advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value, no superior for its purposes, and urges purchase now from all dealers.
A brief promo item urging readers to call number 46 to subscribe to The Gecaturs Daily. The note emphasizes ongoing subscription offers and the newspaper’s availability through direct contact.
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