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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
2
The City Editor reports a Methodist sermon stressing Jesus as the way to the kingdom and warning against narrow interpretations. Stories of personal faith and Dr. J B Simpson illustrate following the Master and a hopeful homecoming in heaven.
Alabama Traction light and Power bonds back a merger creating Alabama Power Company with capital plans of 2 million intra state and up to 3.6 million more. Projects include Huntsville Decatur Anniston Etowah line upgrades and new distribution to smaller towns. New leadership shifts see James Mitchel become president. For sale notice follows.
Buttrey invites shoppers to his house tomorrow for a one day sale offering 20 percent off all suits and dresses. Every dollar spent saves 20 cents, with 80 cents buying one dollar of value. Early morning hours reveal the latest styles and patterns for fashion conscious buyers.
A $750,000,000 coal combine to include all Indiana and Illinois fields will launch once the Federal Trade Commission approves. Operators say it will not be a trust and that the entire output will be managed through a single selling agency for the mutual benefit of Illinois and Indiana coal operators.
Tax records show citizens inside the Decaturs must pay 30 7cents per hundred dollars of value for school funding, while residents outside the Decaturs pay 10 cents per hundred. Total tax hit for urban residents rises to about $1.50, with city residents paying $1.70 due to enhanced school facilities.
Rev J W Welborn spoke on debts to fellow men during a R R YM Ce AY gathering. He cited St Paul to urge a Christ like life and gospel sharing to address daily obligations. Miss Clara Worthington and Miss Zulee Gibson were praised for their performance as secretary Peake led the session.
A mass meeting to federate Decatur Bible classes is set for Masonic Central Baptist Church at 8 o clock tonight. Leon G Palmer secretary of the Alabama Sunday School association speaks, with Morgan County Sunday School asso ciation backing. A pre meeting dinner for men at the Y M C A costs ten cents. reservations are available by calling the Y M C A.
The Supreme Court today dismissed the suit of John Gaskill.
Local women's clubs announce support for the trade at home initiative urging readers to buy domestic goods and promote local business. The note emphasizes community resilience and collective action through continued advocacy and participation.
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