Local Salem boy wins contest on home merchant support
Paul Day, a Salem high school student, wins first prize in the Salem Virginia Retail Merchant's Association essay contest. The piece argues residents should shop locally to boost taxes, sidewalks, streets, schools, churches, and civic improvements while supporting area firms.
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Paul Day
Salem
Virginia
Retail Merchant’s Association
Merchants Journal
Chicago
Larkin
Palm Beach Distance Cited in GOP Presidential Search
In a brief notice a Republican presidential candidate is sought with a nod to the destination Palm Beach and interest from Big Business seekers seeking details.
Decatur Daily Ad Highlights Local Home Industry
The notice pitches subscribing to The Decatur Daily as supporting a homegrown industry. It urges readers to join friends in the community to stay informed about local commerce and events.
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Decaturs
F-4 Clings to Bottom in Germany-Made Craft Claim
The author notes the F-4 aircraft appears to be German made as its hull seemingly adheres to the water. The observation emphasizes origin as implied by the design and construction cues.
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Germany
Roosevelt and the Federal League Lead Odd Front Page
An outlandish mix of figures appears on the front page highlighting Roosevelt Vil la and the Federal League alongside other familiar names as part of a quirky juxtaposition in the era's headlines.
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Roosevelt
Villa
The
Federal League
Roosevelt and Wilson clash over ship purchase plan
President Roosevelt voices displeasure at Wilson’s ship purchasing program while trans continental railroad interests share concern, signaling broad political friction over national transportation policy.
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Roosevelt
President Wilson
Degaturs District Conference Opens in Hartselle
The Decatur district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens at First Methodist Church in Hartselle with Bishop Collins Denny delivering a sermon. About 100 pastors and deacons are expected, five delegates are appointed from pastoral charges, and 22 charges comprise the district as presiding elder Ira F. Hawking leads the group. Distinguished visitors will attend, including several noted church leaders.
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Decatur
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hartselle
Collins Denny
Ira F. Hawking
C. P. Hamby
Ninth Street
J. A. Duncan
First Methodist Church
W. T. Hamby
Austinville Church
Fortunne Will Contested as Judge Sides with Beneficiary
Judge Bachman of the Circuit Court directed the city to sustain the will of R. N. leaving an estate to his fiance Mrs. Margaret Oac h, Ala. His sister Em plet Sse Ma Long challenged the will, prompting a court fight over the estate.
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Bachman
Circuit Court
R. N
Margaret Oach
Emplet
Notable Speakers To Address Mission Board Meeting
Detiny Miss Mary N Moore and Rev J Chwie editor of the Advocate Nashville join Rev iD ce of Birmingham Rev J W Barton agent of the superan nuate at the home R M Archibald secretary of the mission board. On Wednesday night Rev BB Glascow of Athens will deliver an illustrated lecture on travels in the Orient and Europe. Lions will be held in the morning at 12 and at night 7 o'clock with Thursday morning session for laymen to discuss vital questions.
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A Detiny
Mary N. Moore
Chwie
Advocate
Nashville
Id Ce
Birmingham
J. W. Barton
Home
R. M. Archibald
Mission Board
BB. Glascow
Athens
Orient
Europe
Porter Missing From Shelbyville Gazette Masthead
The Shelbyville Gazette lists its porter at the masthead but makes no reference to the office boy. This stray detail underscores the paper’s informal tone and page layout choices.
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Shelbyville Gazette
Porter
Woman sues wrong man for heart balm
A New York woman filed suit seeking heart balm damages, but the case appears based on a misdirected affection as she pursued the wrong man in a tale reflecting romantic misjudgment.
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New-York
Jack Johnson Signals Final Bout Against Willard
Jack Johnson declares that his upcoming bout with Jess Willard will be his last. Bets markets react with caution as the veteran weighs retirement.
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Jack Johnson
Willard
End of European War Nearer Says War Planner
The article notes the war end appears closer than six months ago and urges proceeding with current building efforts while materials stay affordable.
Morgan County Brand Audit Expands Global Appeal
A wholesale produce house buys all chickens offered and promotes the Morgan County Brand, signaling rapid expansion of the farm's fame beyond local markets to distant regions and potential international interest.
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Morgan County
Italy to declare martial law on April 1
News dispatches report Italy will declare martial law on April 1 but the public remains wary about events noted for that date.
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Italy
Italian Reserves Called Home Prompt Fed Market Doubt
Birmingham dispatches report Italian reserves have been recalled from abroad. It is doubtful the money market will be much affected by the calling in of the Federal reserves.
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Birmingham Dispatches
Manager Cagle Presents Lady Luxury at Masonic Theatre
The Masonic Theatre manager Cagle earns praise for bringing high class shows like Lady Luxury to Decatur, drawing crowds from surrounding towns and projecting metropolitan flair as the city competes with Birmingham and Nashville in theater.
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Cagle
Masonic Theatre
Birmingham
Nashville
Four days til Easter Speake and Moebes ad
Classified notice from Speake and Moebes dated M 2 26t urges readers to get measured now for Easter preparations.
Ready money drains to cities ends shop and moves
The speaker warns that shifting money to big cities would force shops to close locally. People would travel far or barter long for basic goods while property declines in value and industry loses worth, with absurd, imagined consequences on Main Street.
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Chicago
P Street
Courage Is Common In This War War Ad
An English wartime piece extols soldiers from Ireland Scotland and England facing danger while stressing the need for strong health backstage to endure prolonged campaigns. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to improve digestion blood health and overall stamina.
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London
Belgium
France
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Ady
Sheriff's Sale of Real Property in Morgan County Alabama
By virtue of an execution issued from the Morgan County Court of Alabama sheriff James A Foreman directs public auction of Frank Brown's house and lot 34 Decatur and part of lot 20 Decatur Alabama. Sale postponed to Monday March 15 1915.
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Law and Equity
Morgan County
Alabama
Frank Brown
Decatur
Court USA
National
James A. Foreman
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Palm Beach
Degaturs
Denny
Fortunne
F. M. Hoyt Shoe Co
Manchester
New Hampshire
Hughes & Tidwell Supply CO
Naets Boy
Ee Lee Hh Toh
Bulletin
King X
Thompson’s Drug Store
Elgin
Grace M. Williams
Fourth Avenue West
Thos. &. Pride
Peck and
C. E. Malone
East Moulton St
J. W. Frahn
Wilder Place
Rhode Island
J. L. Greer
Fairview
Dutton Farm
Jerre Murphey
Huntsville
Cushman & Son
Corner Ferry and
Market Sts
Sheriff's Sale
Decatur Navigation Co
Guntersville
Aves Decatur
Bank Street
Church St
2Nd Ave
2Nd St
12Th Ave
Sherman St
East Decatur
Lafayette St
E. C. Payne Lumber Co
J. B. McBride
J. L. Smith
Twin City Manufacturing Co
Spain
Maness
New Decatur, Ala
Callal Smith
Decatur Kansas
L. Smith
Morgan County National Bank
Resourc
United States
Stock Reserve Bank
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