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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
4
London reports 550 killed in German attacks on England including sea raids and air raids. Home Secretary Samuel says three sea raids and forty four air attacks caused most casualties with 61 men and 49 children among the dead and over a thousand wounded.
The Delite Theatre presents the Keystone comedy Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts with Chester Conklin and Dave Anderholt as rival plane buyers. Betty Cogley soars with a parachute umbrella, a bomb blast and a stack explosion punctuate a wild chase ending with Conklin’s demise and Anderson’s escape.
Eleanor Hollower Abbott's story Molly Make Believe finds Marguerite Clark perfectly cast as the lovable heroine. The photoplay blends romance and humor with touching dramatic moments, presenting one of the screen's sweetest characters Miss Clark has portrayed.
Athens reports a two year electric plant profit of 7 618 20 with a ten cent per kilowatt hour domestic rate and 150 street lights while Decatur charges twelve cents. The city operated from wood and coal fuel with a $19 912.15 operating cost and $27 551.45 gross income.
A historical ad touts 358 Liver Tonic as a mild vegetable mineral remedy that tonifies the liver and bowels without griping or nausea. It claims gradual restoration to normal activity and promises no further use after benefit, sold under guarantee at local stores.
London reports the British government will converse with the French foreign office before replying to the United States note protesting mail seizures. The reply is expected in about a fortnight.
New York reports the Giants have 16 consecutive wins after a 2-13 start, rising from last to second place, two games behind Brooklyn. Fans hope the club may tie or beat 19 straight by Chicago Americans or 20 by Providence in 1884 as they chase a historic streak.
The federal government will sell postal guides at cost starting July 1 1916. The Complete Guide cloth bound 545 eek includes instructions offices salaries and lists. the Manila paper bound version is 30. abridged guides and state lists are offered with monthly supplements.
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