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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
2
Public notice dated February 28 1912 from New Decatur Alabama about postal service rules and subscription options. It urges readers to report late or missing deliveries by calling 46 and mentions tribute cards and bequests. Rates shown include 10 1.00, 1.75 and 3.00.
The piece denounces Vic Huerta the exiled Mexican ruler for plotting a new revolution from the United States border region. It urges immediate arrest for violating neutrality laws and demands his punishment without leniency for past killings of American citizens.
A liquor themed plea urges men to their duties with a remaining indulgence day. The message frames alcohol as a moral prompt and societal duty, implying temperance thoughts and shared responsibility.
Activists press on against military conflict as peace groups renew scrutiny of government action and urge diplomatic solutions. Organizers cite looming deadlines and call for public demonstrations and policy changes to avert violence.
The state receives an additional clue from the Lacey scan, providing a new angle for the ongoing inquiry. Experts emphasize the significance of this lead in advancing the investigation and narrowing potential avenues.
The first anniversary of the opening event of the European war was not widely celebrated, likely because it fell in June.
The passage complains that a transient man would likely discard an obstructive paper, noting there is no waste paper receptacle in the city and predicting he would pocket it rather than dispose of it properly.
The Decatur mayor and aldermen enact a law requiring dogs to wear the latest style muzzles as a condition of public safety. The piece praises local officials and urges new leaders to follow the example, invoking a scriptural urging to “go thou and do likewise.”
The European conflict is unlikely to ease Birmingham's current demand for cold storage facilities, suggesting continued pressure on local supply and rising interest from businesses needing refrigerated space.
The article notes Jerome's difficulty adapting to a role beyond the Hamlet of the Thaw, highlighting his struggle with self perception and stage persona as the production unfolds.
A sentence arguing that if Vic Huerta has not violated U.S. neutrality laws, it shows neutrality laws are not based on the Ten Commandments. The remark links Huerta to debates over legal principles and morality in international conduct.
Ambassador Gerard cables that Germany will respond conciliatorily to the American note on the Lusitania incident. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan prepare for upcoming public lectures by Mr. Bryan on "A Causeless Fright."
In the wake of a municipal scandal Nashville dismissed one city commissioner while a broader cabinet reshuffle follows the loss of a five foot shelf, signaling tightening governance in city hall.
The state secured a one cent verdict in the Lacy theft case against Montgomery bank. Lawyers on the case likely feel vindicated and satisfied, reflecting on the outcome.
Official report states the schooner fleet will sail on July 1 just north of Tennessee. The notice emphasizes an Odsi s origin point cited in the dispatch.
A Georgia mob appears to have a ready answer to what to do with former governors. The remark signals a volatile atmosphere and suggests strong local sentiment toward past state leaders.
Debate centers on whether heredity or environment drives a major Alabama state scandal and a Nashville municipal scandal. The discussion weighs factors shaping conduct, governance, and public trust amid ongoing investigations.
The article notes Motorn Man claims he has gained five pounds after starting Tanlac and discusses his belief that his lunch basket always returns empty.
Testimonies from Nashville and surrounding area describe rapid weight gain after using Tanlac. Eugene Hall, a Nashville street railway motorman, reports gaining five pounds in a week and renewed appetite, with improved energy and digestion. He plans to continue treatment and share the remedy with friends. The southern distributor endorses Tanlac as a leading medicine and notes widespread endorsements. Adv.
An fragmented column of musings on happiness love and social behavior. The piece muses on farming fixed life personal growth and gendered social roles with quips about dogs lions and women.
Identified from marks and clothing as a 40 year old man, 5'10", 140 pounds, brown hair, blue hat, gray coat with Samuels & Company Nashville tag to R. T. Dorman or Lorman. Died soon after paramedics were summoned from possible morphine poisoning. Scene investigated by Decatur officers. body interred in state field.
The Decatur community bids farewell to N B Peake secretary of the Y M C A as he departs for Knoxville Tennessee tonight. He leaves behind a record of unselfish service marked by kindness courtesy and consideration of others. His years of work built up spiritual and moral conditions in the city and he leaves with the esteem and confidence of the people.
Public response praises the new 333 Liver Tonic from Dillehay Bros marketed weeks ago. The remedy targets indigestion biliousness and constipation with a pleasant taste and a guarantee of satisfaction or money back.
Roosters five cents per pound, eggs not candied ten cents per dozen. Butter priced at fourteen to fifteen cents per pound in local market listings.
Local ad promotes contacting phone 46 to subscribe to the Decatur Daily, urging readers to sign up for home delivery and daily news. The note emphasizes convenience and ongoing access to the newspaper.
Preparations for the wedding of Miss Genevieve Clark and James Mam are visible across Bowling Green with homes festooned and attendees expected. the ceremony is set for June 30 at 4 p m.
J. Chitty was led to the De caturs latere by Constable Thompson on a charge of fraudulently obtaining board at the Echols hotel. The warrant was returned to the Law and Equity court and the defendant placed in jail.
Petrograd reports the Teutons revive the call as Austro German armies renew efforts to push toward Warsaw with two major fronts in Poland and Galicia. Grand Duke Nicholas massed forces on the Bug River inside Galicia while Russians ready to strike at the San junction. Russia denies using dum dum bullets, claiming only captured Teutonic rounds were used.
Paris June 29 The war office officially acknowledges German gains east of Metz and Metzeral in Alsace. French advance posts were driven back but counter attacks recovered portions of lost ground as fighting in Alsace grows more violent.
Preporia South Africa June 29 nearly all of German South Africa is under British control Waterburg is the latest province seized by General Botha's forces in the official announcement
Decatur will observe July fifth as Independence Day with banks and post offices closing. Many merchants will also close while residents plan picnics and boat excursions from Cave Springs to Hobbs Island. Some locals may join Huntsville celebrations, with the Decatur Booster band featured.
Decatur Chapter No. 38 R. A. M. holds a special convocation tonight to confer the Mark Master’s degree on D. C. Adams W. W. Rahm J B Berkstroser and Sam Bowen.
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