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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
2
The notice lists W R Shelton as manager and Ben Bloodworth as city editor under the Second-class matter declaration. It is dated February 2 and references post office handling. The fragmentary text indicates a newspaper masthead element with editor roles.
A Tennessee House debate centers on a proposed anti tipping law. Supporters argue tipping harms workers and distorts wages while critics decry enforcement gaps. The measure passes the chamber 60 to 5 amid calls for stronger public sentiment to curb gratuities.
Birmingham announces a Build Now effort as the city faces several days of delays and slower progress. Officials emphasize rapid start to spur construction and curb ongoing holdups.
A fragment notes spring poets seeking inspiration from the almanac and the changing weather, suggesting a link between climate cues and creative output. The line hints at delayed inspiration arising from lingering winter conditions.
Inaugural drive titled Attic to Alley urges counties statewide to back Governor Henderson in improving health conditions and preventing epidemics during the coming summer months.
The article laments the defeat of George Fe Blake after twenty two years as secretary of the Tennessee State Funding Board. It praises his knowledge of state finances and warns that retirement harms the public by losing an experienced official amid fiscal troubles. It argues that political expediency outweighs experience and integrity.
A short note urges brighter facial expressions with a smile to impact business appeal and personal appearance. It emphasizes a simple shift in demeanor as a practical, constructive change.
Report notes Zeppelins may prove ineffective while hot aircraft are trusted for the high altitude flights. The comparison highlights performance expectations in this era of aerial craft.
Fragmentary OCR describes a probe committee suit affecting towns in North Alabama with possible metropolitan status changes. The readable text notes “Detaturs” and unclear details about the parties or timeline.
A curious Easter note hints that the best part of the holiday may come from a simple hat box rather than gifts. The fragment suggests a playful twist but lacks fuller context or names.
The piece notes a military concept leading to a final conclusion that the popular color is sand in the discussed context. It frames sand as the prevailing hue under the scheme and hints at broader styling implications.
Reverend Grover Clark and Amelia Boyce Stull, childhood sweethearts who endured 60 years apart, married yesterday at the Stull home in Chicago. Clark’s wife had died 18 years earlier and Stull’s spouse had passed away, making this union their long awaited culmination.
Centaur, a horse exhibitiion at the Barkoot Carnival, is said to be the only horse cad to shoot a man with a can. A $2000 damage suit against the owner was dismissed due to the victim's intoxication and fault. Centaur can perform many humanlike actions and is insured for $10000. Owner Mr. Smith promotes the act.
The comedy follows Cissy FitzGerald under Flora Finch’s escort at Vitagraph studios as she lands a story and a potential permanent position. Her persistence, pranks, and a dramatic blast from a tank culminate in a successful showcase with John Bunny and Lillian Welker amid songs, encores, and a refined, hosiery-free production.
The eighth episode of The Master Key screens tonight at Star and Delite theatres with other strong pictures. The plot centers on dramatic and sensational events as the Master Key mine decks are recovered. Readers are invited to see the picture or read the serial in the Decatur Daily.
Billy Clifford charms the Masonic Theatre crowd in Believe Me a revival of a favorite vehicle for he and his beauties. The entertainer displays a few gray hairs but unchanged genial humor as he exits amid affectionate cheers and calls for next year’s tour with a leading minstrel company.
Under an order by Judge Jere Murphy trustee in bankruptcy on March 22 1915 the Morgan County Ala Cola Bottling Co bankrupt sells in front of the Johnston Street building near Second Avenue Decatur assets of the bankrupt including bottling plants at New Decatur and Hartselle Alabama plus paraphernalia fixtures bottles equipment and one wagon automobile truck and all book accounts in favor of the bankrupt cash sale with court confirmation optional anytime before sale date dated March 24 1915 by R H Wolcott trustee in bankruptcy for Morgan County Ala Cola Bottling Co Bankrupt.
A brief travel tip notes readers may keep up with city news by following the Desaturs Daily, suggesting ongoing updates accompany departures.
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