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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

5

Pride of New York at Delite and Star Theatres

William Fox photoplay features George Walsh as a factory worker who enters the draft and goes to the front. A rich son and a nurse heroine frame a tale of duty, romance, and character growth as war tests values and loyalties. The plot follows sacrifice, courage, and a turning point for the snobbish rival.

U.S New York William Fox George Walsh Stars and Stripes George Europe Red Cross

Methodists Elect Three New Bishops At Conference

The Methodist Episcopal Church south elected three new bishops. John M. Moore of Nashville and W. F. McMurray of Louisville were chosen on first ballots. A. V. W. Darlington of Barbourville was elected on the third ballot. F. M. Parker of Emory and H. M. DuBose of Nashville were noted on other ballots as the election progressed. The college of bishops vetoed actions granting laity rights to women and altering the ritual.

Atlanta Methodist Conference F. M. Parker Emory University W. N. Ainsworth Savannah H. M. du Bose Nashville Episcopal Church South General Conference College of Bishops Conference Holy Catholic Church Christ’s Holy Church John M. Moore Nashville, Tenn W. F. McMurray Louisville A.V. W. Darlington Barbourville W.V Parker F. M Parker Louisiana Darlington James Cannon Richmond H. M. Dubose Tenn Moore Board of Misions McMurry Board of Church Extension West Virginia

Bah? Financial snippet on U S Certificates of Carth?

Fragmentary financial line items show figures like 6 750 00 27 881 11 118 00 14 689 7 percent and terms such as Capital Stock Surplus Undivided Profits Circulation and Deposits. No clear event or entities identified.

Ice Price Rulings Limit In Alabama Under Food Act

The Law Department rules ice manufacture and distribution fall under the Food Control Act. The Food Administration warns against profiteering and requires any price increases to be justified with absolute proof. Alabama ice dealers must file proposed increases with Federal Food Administrator R. M. Hobbie in Mobile before acting, ensuring domestic users are not charged more than commercial users.

Request of Food Administration Law Department Alabama R. M. Hobbie Mobile

New Calomel Is Most Delightful Calotabs Ad

Doctors regard Calotab as the best medicine with its purified, pleasant effects. One Calotab at bedtime with water cleanses the liver and purifies the system, leaving you feeling fine and hungry in the morning. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents with money back if not delighted.

Bishops Veto Sparks Conference Debate on Proposed Laws

Heated conversations followed the bishops veto as annual conferences prepare to vote on measures. A two thirds majority across conferences is required for passage and women members express confidence ratification will occur.

Citizenship Papers Cancelled By Court

Washington May 15 The cancellation of citizenship papers of a German born American citizen Frederick W Wurster barth of Newark New Jersey reduced him to enemy alien status and set a precedent for naturalized citizens showing sympathy for Germany Officials of the justice department noted the ruling by United States Judge Haight.

United States Haight Frederick W. Wurster

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