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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
3
A survey and editorial urging Alabama readers to seize industrial growth in the Tennessee Valley. It argues for heavy investment, debt if needed, and building factories to transform decaying towns into thriving centers with interurban routes and diversified farming, led by proactive citizens.
A bank advertisement argues true success lies in saving a portion of income rather than high earnings. It urges readers to visit the bank to learn how the Savings Department can help cultivate prudent saving habits.
Albany May 26 Charles Becker was resentenced to the electric chair during the week beginning July 12 for his alleged involvement in the murder of Herman Rose. If the Supreme Court does not interfere Becker faces execution.
James Allison McNeill of Decatur is listed among graduates at Georgia Military Academy College Park near Atlanta. He completes his studies with honors and will receive his diploma tomorrow.
A brief notice urging readers to call 46 for subscriptions to The Decator Daily news. No further details provided.
A speaker acknowledged the citys part in preparatory work alongside partners, stressing shared responsibility in advancing civic projects. The remark emphasized collaboration between officials and community groups to move initiatives forward.
A lecture outlines a Bulgarian longevity study noting centenarians in Bulgaria and lifestyle factors. It promotes buttermilk diets, minimal meat, and avoidance of alcohol, plus a comprehensive set of breathing and mat exercise routines with sequential steps and daily habits for health and happiness.
Three officers of Company E will attend the Alabama militia school in Montgomery later this month. Captain Horton and Lieutenants Brown and Tisdale will depart for the capital city. The state encampment location likely Mobile, with the 1915 camp set for late July or early August. Captain Horton orders week drill and regulation army tap shoes for members to ensure a strong showing.
Gaby Deslys, famed for European and New York stages, makes her exclusive film debut Saturday at the Masonic in Her Triumph a four part Paris produced comedy drama by the Famous Players Film Company. Her beauty and charm are transferred to film, offering a new realism beyond the footlights.
A long term prisoner Buckshot John Moran escapes from Jannon City to see The Great Gilmore a clairvoyant and steal hidden gang cash. The feature film Buckshot John portrays the case and will be shown at the Masonic Theatre today.
Kalem two act photoplay shows Bertha thwarting a gang of fakirs in The Clairvoyant Swindlers. The feature exposes swindlers methods and warns audiences that clairvoyants prey on victims, urging all to see the thriller at Star theatre today.
New cooling devices are being installed at the Delite theatre to make it one of the most comfortable playhouses in the South. A remodeled 45 inch fan, added vents in floor and ceiling, and other fans are being installed to improve air flow and cooling power.
A statewide notice issued by W. H. Seymour, clerk of the toad and drug bureau, warns all bottlers of soft drinks to comply with the code section prohibiting certain positioning and labeling practices. The document stresses adherence to regulatory standards set by the state department of agriculture.
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