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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
2
Retered as Pie Me February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alm under Act of March 8 1876. Subscription rates by carrier and mail listed with per week, per three months, six months and one year options. Resolutions tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks charged per line. If delivery is late call 46 New Decatur for prompt service.
Frank Dixon, noted Southern platform speaker, spoke at the Decatur chautauqua urging municipal reform. He argues towns should be laid out and run with public spirit, urging more industries, business outreach, and citizen cooperation to beautify and expand the Decaturs. The Decaturs Daily prints excerpts from his address and commends readers to study it.
A brief public service item urges readers to dial phone 46 to subscribe or inquire about the Decatur Daily newspaper. It promotes subscription accessibility and local readership.
Mr Cooper returns to Tennessee promoting Tanlac with claims it regulates the stomach and cures rheumatic and other diseases linked to stomach trouble. He praises Nashville growth and notes brief stay due to engagements, with agencies in state to widen access. Tanlac sold in Decatur by Decatur Drug Co and in New Decatur by Preuit Dillehay Drug Co.
Gaby Deslys tops the bill in a new photo play Her Tumph at the Masonic. The film, a novel comedy drama, showcases Deslys with Harry Pilcer in a lavish production featuring lush settings and supporting talents.
A thrilling screen tale unfolds with intrigue robbery love and reform as Buckshot John shows the lone survivor of a desperado gang knowing a buried treasure. Buchanan Gilmore a fake clairvoyant pretends to reveal messages to he captures Ruth and Jimmy Dacey exposes him to save his sweetheart and aid Buckshot John.
Fragment discusses savings as a measure of success not by wealth but by proportion saved, with garbled wording and unspecified context or dates. The readable idea emphasizes that value lies in restraint and prudent saving rather than display of money.
Bucharest reports ongoing talks between the Roumanian foreign minister and envoys from Bulgaria and Greece. The outcome is awaited to decide Romania's participation in the war and the stance toward Servia and Athens. Observers say Bulgaria and Greece may attack Turkey while Romania sends forces to aid Russia on the Austrian front.
Large crowd enjoyed a good show and a free drink last Saturday. Management now offers a free drink at Thomson's Drug Store with each 10c ticket purchased today.
A clergyman father squeezes mortal life to repentance, while his daughter rebels by marrying a wealthy devoted husband. She craves motherhood but her life of society dinners and dances delays it. A fall leads to an operation that makes motherhood impossible.
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets go on special reduction sale at Cook Bros Furniture Co starting yesterday with strong demand and brighter prospects. K W Frasch factory representative remains through the week to demonstrate benefits and usage to visitors and show wives the best ways to use the cabinet as a household necessity.
Constantinople May 25 A cruiser of the Anglo French fleet sustained heavy damage from Turkish batteries and aerial bombs Sunday morning. It required towing by five other warships, according to an official statement.
Secretary of State Bryan will not receive an invitation to the marriage of Miss Genevieve Clark to James M. Thompson in New Orleans on June 12. Clark's daughter is the speaker's child, making Bryan the lone cabinet member uninvited.
Nish reports renewed fighting between Servians and Austrians after a long lull. Austrian bombardment of Ordjenovac is under way and an artillery duel continues at Sekeli.
Clara Kimball Young stars in The Deep Purple brought to Delite Theatre on Wednesday. The five part drama follows Doris Moore a country pastor's daughter who falls for a charming crook, travels to New York, and is rescued by two loyal gang members after a staged organ fraud.
Northern Italian cities including Florence Venice and Genoa are relocating priceless artworks and antiques to Sicily and other locations to prevent war damage. The shipment aims to save masterworks valued at more than 75 million dollars as bombardment threatens major museums and galleries.
A Reuters despatch from Athens reports that the arrival of thousands of wounded Turks in Constantinople has dimmed Ottoman authorities mood. The first army corps, core Turkish forces, has been sent to Gallipoli.
Berlin May 26 The Reichstag will meet Friday to legislate for the war against Italy. A formal declaration of hostilities is expected that day and may clarify the situation. German troops with Austria on the Italian frontier plan joint action against Italy and a war decree may be issued soon.
A special Southern Railway excursion to Chattanooga departs Decatur at 8 10 am and returns from Chattanooga at 6 30 pm on Thursday May 27. The fare is 1 75 for the round trip and accommodations are available for both white and negro passengers.
Madrid reports the Spanish ambassador in Rome is authorized to take over German and Adriatic interests in Italy. Earlier, it was claimed the American ambassador would assume this duty.
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