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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1915

Page

3

Community Welfare Survey Urges Town Planning Reform

A historical analysis argues a town must conduct a comprehensive welfare survey covering health education housing and governance. It calls for a national health department a town planning commission improved schools and a city manager style government to build a coordinated, prosperous community through broad citizen unity.

Tan Department of Health Department of Agriculture Europe Tdayor Cornell Aldermen Mayer Educatd Mary Wuliy Boards of Trade Chambers of Commerce Deah

Judge Skeggs Discusses Wilson and World Affairs

Judge Skeggs, a prominent Alabama Democrat and probate judge from Decatur, analyzes U.S. policy on the European war, China Japan relations, and tariffs. He predicts German defeat, sees no war with Japan, and endorses Wilson's diplomacy while noting Italy could alter the timeline.

Germany Italy Judge Skeggs China Japan Far East United States Decatur Alabama

Two Americans Killed on Border in Valentine Clash

International News Service reports Texas Ranger Bates and River Guard Joe Sitters were killed after Mexican forces attacked river guards and rangers at Valentine Texas last night. An exchange of shots sent the Americans retreating. Several Mexicans were said to be killed and a citizen posse left for the scene.

El_ Paso Texas Bates Joe Sitters Valentine

Household Goods and Baggage Hauling Ad

Short notice hauling available by J. 8. Walker & Co. Offers specialty service for house goods and baggage. Contact New Decatur 9 for arrangements. First line mentions quick service and hauling. Second line provides contact and firm identity.

Walker & CO New Decatur

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Health Restore

Alabama readers testify to relief from stomach disorders using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. A Birmingham reader claims renewed health after treatment and a Laye's News Agency user reports being on the road to Wellville after starting the trial. The ad touts permanent benefits for stomach liver and intestinal issues with a money back guarantee.

Mayr Alabama Wellville H. R. DE Laye Gop Laye Birmingham Ala R. Mayr Mick

Thedford's Black Draught Praised by Madison Heights Reader

Madison Heights resident Charles Ragland endorses Thedford's Black Draught for indigestion stomach troubles and colds. He reports renewed strength after a few days, urging others to seek a medicine with proven curative merit sold everywhere at 25 cents.

Madison Heights Chas. A. Ragland Thedford

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