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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

6

Local Market Produce Prices Listed

Roosters sold at 10 cents per pair or cage and per dozen eggs. Keese not candled priced 14 to 15 cents per pound.

M. L. Schulman

The Walk of Che Town Liver Tonic Advertised

A local ad touts 333 Liver Tonic as a remedy for indigestion biliousness and chronic constipation. It promises a satisfaction or money back guarantee and is sold by Dillehay Bros and the Dillehay Drug Co.

Dillehay Bros Dillehay Drug Co Adv

Boll Weevil's mixed legacy for Southern farming

Entomologist W E Hinds argues the Mexican cotton boll weevil, while causing financial losses, spurred Farm Demonstration Work and crop diversification. He notes cotton acreage fell, corn and livestock rose, and cattle tick eradication could end quarantine in Alabama, urging immediate action to boost profits despite low cotton prices.

W. E. Hinds Alabama Experiment Station Auburn

Auto road winds up Pike's Peak

The auto highway to Pike's Peak summit brings a 14 107 foot high ascent to a 17 mile route from Cascade to the peak. The 20 foot wide road follows the old carriage route and offers a 10 percent maximum grade with safe guardings. From the summit a vast view spans more than 60 000 square miles far larger than Illinois.

International News Service Pike's Peak Pikes Peak Pike National Forest Cascade Ute Pass Colorado Springs Manitou William T. Sherman Illinois Grand Canyon Colorado

Morgan Furniture Co Easy Pay Home Furnishings

Morgan Furniture Co advertises easy payment options for home furnishings at their 118 location, inviting customers to finance purchases with manageable installments and credit terms.

Morgan Furniture Co

Southside Singing Class and District Sunday School Convention

Church invites members and friends to the Southside Singing Class at Southside Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 30 pm. A District Sunday School convention at First Methodist Church Decatur Sunday afternoon at 3 30 pm brings together schools in Decatur and New Decatur. Farewell meeting planned for County President Mr Peake who leaves July 1 for new endeavors. Preaching 11 am and 8 pm. Sunday School 9 30 am Epworth League 7 15 pm. R J Walston pastor.

Southside George Evans First Methodist Church Decatur New Decatur Peake Epworth League R. J. Walston

Ticks Will Not Come Back

Veterinary Inspector Dr. B O Minge explains tick eradication means total, permanent elimination of the pest. He cites proof from a 240000 square mile region freed from ticks and quarantines, noting cattle and horses must be disinfected and that dogs and other animals do not host the tick.

B. O. Minge U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry Alabama Iit

Jackson Street Church of Christ Meeting Notes

The Jackson Street Church of Christ reports ongoing, well attended revival meetings. Evangelist J. Petty Ezell preaches with force to crowded houses each evening with services at 7:45 pm tonight and 11 am and 7:45 pm on Sunday.

Jackson Street Jackson St. Church of Christ J. Petty Ezell

Westminster Presbyterian Church Services and Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian Church at Eighth and Jackson Decatur Alabama announces Sabbath School every Sabbath at 9 30 with D G C Vohlers as superintendent. Public worship Sunday at 11 with The One Thing Every One Wants. Sunday evening service with The Regrets of Life. Services under an hour. Special music morning and evening. Prayer meeting next Wednesday at 8 about Personal Work. Public invited to worship.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Eighth Jackson New Decatur Alabama E. Lysander Gray D. GC. Vohlers

Bowen endorses compulsory education in textile district

President Bowen of Greenville North Carolina, addressing about fifty Southern Textile Association members in Asheville June 26, backed compulsory education. He attacked paid agitators who criticize cotton mill district conditions without verifying facts.

Asheville N. C Southern Textile Association Pres. Bowen Greenville Iass Sory

Decatur Police Court Quiet With Few Cases This Week

Decatur police court reported a quiet week with no cases before the mayor since last Monday. Two arrests for disorderly conduct last night led to submissions and light fines without trials.

Decatur Petty Nelson

Rollandi's Tribute to New York City Flag Raising

New York City honors the 250th anniversary of the first mayor and council with a new orange white and blue municipal flag. The flag features the city seal and will be raised over City Hall today signaling Dutch origins of the metropolis.

New York Amsterdam New Amsterdam New Everessey

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