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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
2
Notice captures publication details for a New Decatur Alabama newspaper dated 1912, listing editor and manager names, mailing and carrier rates, subscription options, and a request to report late delivery. It notes class matter designation and asks readers to call for timely service.
The article notes Greece intends to stay neutral as leaders think the major split will not be bridged soon. It reflects Hellenic statesmen belief that involvement in broader conflicts remains unlikely in the near term.
The query asks why the United States would not have the same right to sink the Prinz Eitel Friedrich as its commander had to sink the Frye. It appears to compare historical naval actions and legal rights in wartime.
The Daily notes Mr. G A Johnson of Waycross purchased several Decatur houses and lots. It argues his forecast that Decatur values will rise and that Muscle Shoals power would spur metropolitan growth, praising his business judgment and cautious optimism for the town’s future.
The text assigns blast patterns to towns with a long signal for Decatur and short blasts for West South East and Central towns. Decatur uses a single long blast while West Town gets one short blast, South Town two, East Town three, and Central Town four short blasts.
A vintage advertisement claims Cardus, a tonic, cures nervous irritable symptoms in women. It asserts relief from fatigue, headaches, and weakness, promising natural balance with no adverse effects. The copy promotes Chattanooga Medicine Company and a Home and Farm guide.
A fragment from a historical newspaper piece outlines the New Crusade of Christian Knights defending widows orphans and maidens, fighting trafficking in women, improving industrial safety, and reforming education and religious faith. It asserts a vow to protect children and uphold Christian doctrine through societal reform and legal support.
The Newsom murder trial opens with a large crowd filling the Morgan County courthouse as witnesses recount shots fired from a boarding house area on Church Street. Testimony notes two voices, one asking what to do with the victim and another using a profane remark. The defense and state present, with a request to adjourn until 2 pm to accommodate witnesses.
Public auction to satisfy a mortgage on lands in Morgan County Alabama. John W Draper and Cassie Draper signed the mortgage on April 23 1909. Sam Damson and Bert Abraham will sell at the Decatur courthouse on April 3 1915 to the highest bidder for cash. The property includes multiple parcels in sections 14 and 23 township 6 range 2 west and related tracts along Cotacco Creek and Staccd Creek. Witnessed by E W Godbey attorney.
A fragmentary reflective verse urges transmitting an order to exceed prior efforts and to send love for life to flow. It promises compensation and support from many hearts when faith is placed in words and deeds, stressing the mutual return of the best one gives.
The Sheriff of Morgan County Alabama advertises a public auction of the real estate of M D L Herndon to satisfy a judgment. The property is the east half of lot 31 New Town Decatur fronting 50 feet on Church Street and 132 feet back along Well Street. The sale occurs March 29 1915 at the Court House Door during legal hours, in favor of Southern Railway Co. James A Foreman Sheriff.
A brief public notice urging readers to call 46 to subscribe to the Decatur Daily and stay informed with the latest local news. The item emphasizes subscription options and contact details for readers.
Assistant Secretary Peters rushed from New York to welcome Captain Kiehne of the Frye who testified about encounters with the Kaiser’s sea rover. Government officials expect President Wilson to review all facts before any diplomatic steps, with Berlin’s reaction seen as not posing immediate complications. The hearing continues as testimony is read in Washington.
International News Service reports from Paris that the Allies show progress with 1000 Germans captured. British advances toward Aubers include taking German trenches and machine guns. Belgian forces also offensive. Lille bombardment rumors unconfirmed as German staff possibly evacuating Lille.
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