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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1915
Page
2
The article urges a repeat annual campaign against the domestic fly to curb epidemics. It cites physicians who tie the pests to pollution and home intrusion, promoting swatters to destroy breeding sites as the fly’s breeding season starts this month and biweekly hatches occur.
The report suggests a jury is summoned to probe alleged wholesale vote buying tied to the election that propelled Joe Cannon. It hints at political intrigue and a belief that influence extends beyond money, referencing a dinner meeting and a tested theory about heart and wallet.
Florence Alabama is threatened by a possible typhoid fever epidemic as reports from nearby areas suggest prompt eradication steps should be taken here. The text notes concern and urges swift action to prevent spread.
Rural routes radiating from Decatur are exceedingly small compared with similar cities, presenting a strong argument for constructing a passenger bridge across the Tennessee River.
A clipped, era style item notes Col Roosevelt's fedora suggesting reluctance to reenter the ring while Speaker 1 5 displays continued misdirected emphasis. The brief reflects a political-military tone and speculative movement within the public arena.
The article notes Germany must seek substitutes for its submarines if losses continue at two per day. It emphasizes wartime naval pressure and the need for new resources or tactics to replace sunk U-boats.
A fragment references a military phrase about repairing breeches and an exclamation tied to a merchant advertisement. The text hints at wartime jargon entering commercial language, suggesting crossovers between military terms and trade notices.
Dr Joseph Whiteside will preach at Central Methodist Church in Decatur tomorrow with services at 11 am and the evening service. A native of Alabama and Vanderbilt Theological graduate, he has spent fifteen years in educational and evangelical work in Soochow China and will speak on conditions in the East. Reverend Walston hosts Whiteside who has been ill but plans to attend.
The preliminary trial of Will Bates, a Negro, charged with shooting Joe Syzmore, also a Negro, in front of P. J. Newsome's furniture store, was set for this morning but continued until Saturday due to Solicitor Hutson's illness.
An account from Youth's Companion explains brook minnows instinctively resist being swept downstream not by touch but by sight. Experiments by BE Lyon show fish keep near familiar scenery on banks or box walls, guiding movements as currents shift, revealing landmark based swimming behavior.
This week at Willoughby Presbyterian Church Sunday School gathers at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m on Growing in Grace. Cc E 8 meets 6 15 pm and preaching at 7 45 pm on Are you Willing. Pastor W B Strong invites all to unite with the church at all services.
A garbled fragment hints at a Leitchfield Kentucky newspaper item with quirky captions about a landlady on a train a crooked man hearing in court vaudeville mischief and a Chinese laundryman fortune clean up and a rector tale indicating a society debate and a brain-stormed strain of thought.
Southern Presbyterians in the Decaturs urged to attend church services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. each Sabbath with Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. Visitors and others invited. W N Sholl is the pastor.
The church in Decatur Alabama notes Sabbath School at 9 30 with D C Vohlers as superintendent. Public worship next Sunday at 11 00 with Radiant Lives and 7 30 with Is Dancing Sin. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Public invited.
Execution issued out of Morgan County Alabama court levies on House and Lot 34 Decatur and 20 ft of Lot 20 Decatur for Frank Brown. Public auction scheduled at Court House door Monday March 1 1915 with sale continued to March 8 1915. National Casket Co. holds the judgment. Sheriff James A Foreman.
A brief note warns that evading back taxes by watering down payments or delaying settlement triggers enforcement actions by tax authorities. Local officials urge prompt compliance to avoid penalties.
The phrase Sick Man of Europe is tied to prolonged strain from the war. Analysts attribute lingering illness and economic strain to conflict, with observers noting Europe’s fragility and slow recovery from widespread destruction and political tension.
Rev Frank Banard of Athens will preach at First Baptist Athens in morning and evening services. Sunday School at 9:15 A M with J W Montgomery, Supt B Y P U at 6 30 P M. Rev R L Wyatt to preach at New Decatur First Baptist at 11 A M and 7 30 P M. All invited.
Officials offer no clear reason for the Progressive party retreat. Analysts question internal splits and external pressure shaping the move, while observers seek context from previous campaigns and local party dynamics.
A fragment notes Easter hat traditions amid moratorium terms facing public events. The text hints at cultural observance constrained by temporary prohibitions affecting gatherings and seasonal customs.
A reader asks why rough times should stop effort and suggests considering a mail order house for a line of credit. The query implies financial risk and explores alternatives to traditional banks.
There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Development Company of the Decaturs at City Hall New Decatur Friday evening March 26 at 7 30 o clock. Directors and managers will be elected and other business as may come before the meeting. Secretary 2 26 27 3 5 1819
Rev P. Hamby will preach at the regular hours and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Rev. J. W. Welborne will occupy the pulpit at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at South Side Baptist Church. Mr Wil bore n will preach at the R R Y M C A at 3 p.m. in the afternoon.
The document lists blast patterns used as fire signals by town: New Decatur uses a long blast then one short for West Town, short blasts for South Town, three shorts for East Town, four shorts for Central Town, and a single long blast for Decatur.
A brief note encourages readers to take the De gature Daily along when traveling. It promotes continued access to local news and updates while away from home.
Dr James A Duncan will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at First Methodist Decatur. Public is cordially invited to both services.
Reverend J M Joined will preach at the Jackson Street Christian Church in both morning and evening services tomorrow, inviting the congregation and community to attend.
A catalog line offers lines of engraved visiting cards in various styles and prices to suit all needs. The note highlights availability and affordability for card sets.
Read readers then subscribe to The Pecators Pamuy as listed in the phone promotion. The item prompts engagement with subscription details and contact line.
By virtue of an execution issued from the Circuit Court clerk for Morgan County Alabama I levy on the property of Charles L Price including a dwelling on Lot 8 Block 2 Addition No 1 Decatur, and Lot 8 Block 2 Addition No 1 Dena ce Co. The property will be sold at public auction on March 29 1916 at the courthouse during legal hours. Execution in favor of Jerrie Clark and Hall Mullians. Dated February 27 1915 Sheriff Morgan County Alabama.
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