Sheriff Sale Notice in Morgan County Alabama
Public auction scheduled for March 29 1915 to sell the interest of M D L Herndon in a house and lot in Decatur on Church Street and Well Street Morgan County Alabama under an execution in favor of Southern Railway Co James A Foreman Sheriff Morgan County Alabama dated February 23 1915.
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Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
M.D. L. Herndon
M. D. L. Herndog
New Town
Decatur
Church Street
Well Street
M. D
L. Herndon
Lale
Court House
Southern Railway Co
James A. Foreman
Fire signal code for Decatur and nearby towns
The signaling sequence defines signals for Decatur and West South East and Central towns. A long blast marks Decatur while a long plus one short indicates West Town and various patterns indicate South East and Central areas.
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New Decatur
West Town
South Town
East Town
Central Town
Decatur
Omach Trouble for Five Years Solved by Black Draught
A Kentucky reader describes five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various remedies, he used Thedford's Black Draught for three months and reports complete relief. The ad touts the product as a safe, gentle vegetable remedy for stomach and liver disorders and urges families to keep it on hand.
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Thedford
Rockefeller Besieged by Colorado Strike Foes
A House subcommittee report criticizes John D. Rockefeller Jr for opposing arbitration in the Colorado coal strike. It accuses operators of hiring guards and machine guns, while miners seek peaceful settlement. The panel urges federal arbitration and warns Congress may regulate mining if unrest continues.
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International News Service
Washington
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Colorado
House
Rockefeller
Congress
Colorado Militia
Congressional
House Committee
Fear Reign of Terror in Capital
International News Service reports from Vera Cruz state that Zapatist troops attacked Mexico City last night after cutting electric wires, and officials fear a massacre is underway in the capital.
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Mexico City
Zapata
International News Service
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Zapatists
Pension Board Meeting in Morgan Co Alabama
The Pension Board of Morgan County Alabama will meet in Dr G R Sullivans office New Decatur March 15 at 9 a m for Confederate Soldiers or widows to apply for a pension. Dr G R Sullivan Dr W H Long Board of Pensioners 24 61.
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Pension Board
Pension Board of Morgan Co. Ala
G. R. Sullivan
New Decatur
W.H. Long
Board of Pensioners
Why Mr Brown Was Mowing
Smith and Jones on the boulevard watch Mr Brown mow his lawn repeatedly while his wife reads the riot act in many languages. Jones explains it is a family scrap as the old man mows to drown out his wife’s voice. The scene is described wryly in a Philadelphia Telegraph item.
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Smith
Jones
Neutrality in Domestic Trade and Soap Preferences
A light exchange between the Newlyweds on neutrality ends with a whimsical tale. The husband boasts giving French mustard German soap English breakfast tea and Russian caviar to the cook Mary. Mary notes her family would benefit from such neutrals.
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Mary
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Discrepancy Noted Between Petrograd and Berlin War News
A cautious observer notes a marked mismatch between dispatches from Petrograd and Berlin. The conversation hints at implied deception, suggesting an assumption that someone is lying.
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Petrograd
Berlin
Why They Cheer They Cheerful Train Farewell
A recruit asks who cheers the marching soldiers. The veteran replies that the cheering crowd consists of people who are not going to the train. The line captures a stark contrast between soldiers departing and civilians staying behind.
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Puck
You are never troubled by choosing an occupation note
A fragment references a remark about choosing an occupation and mentions the Dibbles. It notes she rarely loses a bridge game and he plays a stiff poker game. The text reads as a casual dialogue snippet from a column or social page.
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Dibbles
Fall Fashions and Rough Geography Quiz Echoes
Humorous exchanges frame a scene on a school street. A passerby questions men’s short coats while a student answers geography questions about mountains in South America with a simple high. The judge’s remark ties fashion and education in a light, local tone.
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Reuben
South America
A Handy Invention and a Moratorium Joke
A Detroit Free Press cartoon set features a man asking how fast an auto can go and a banker noting the need for a bed roof before a mortgage. A second gag has creditors pressing settlement while the speaker proclaims a moratorium like the big fellows.
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Detroit Free Press
German destruction of Rubens rivals historic losses
A vivid remark mocks wartime looting and devastation with reference to Rubens paintings. The speaker lists German desecrations of renowned artists such as Gaston, Alfons, and Pierre, highlighting cultural losses amid aggression.
Prominent Brother Reveals Shared Past In Quotation
In a terse exchange the speaker recalls a past incident describing how a push led to learning to swim in a single session. The other speaker questions the skill and counters that the mentioned man could not have been very competent, noting he was her brother.
Betty Accepts Scadds Marriage Rumor Sparks Talk
In gossip circles a remark about Betty's choice of Mr Scadds draws sharp responses. One person asks what she is thinking while another retorts she is thinking only of herself.
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Betty
Scadds
Young Society Matron Lays Down Rules
A young society matron urges months of foresight to ensure brilliancy and success of social events. She links hostess health to charm and notes many women suffer from backache headaches and nervousness. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is praised as a safe remedy from herbs and glycerine, offered in liquid or tablet form with labeled ingredients and usage guidance.
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Dr. Pierce
The Packard Shoes for Men at Olshine’s
An ad promising Packard men’s shoes at Olshine’s appears in Decatur’s Daily with subscription appeal.
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Olshine
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The
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