14 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
1
A 1914 opinion piece argues the farmer bears the payroll of subsidiary industries from railroads to banks, estimating farm outputs and wages. It opposes the so called full crew bill, urging lawmakers to cut waste and unnecessary regulation to ease farmer burdens and mortgages.
In Morgan County Chancery, Earnest L. Simpson sues Charlie Ross et al. Mary Falkenberg is a nonresident of Alabama residing Boulder Colorado. Leonard Crow and Lawrence Crow are nonresidents with unknown residences. Publish in Decatur News weekly for four weeks. They must plead by January 27 1915 or a decree pro confesso may be entered.
In Mark 7 31 37 Jesus travels from Tyre and Sidon to the Decapolis region by the Sea of Galilee. He heals a deaf man with an impediment in speech by touching his ears and tongue and uttering Ephphatha. News of the miracle spreads as people marvel at his ability to make the deaf hear and the mute speak.
A vintage health ad claims many disorders stem from a sluggish liver. It urges Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy with 25c price and notes Bucklen s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions.
The county fair scenes praise mechanical ingenuity and farm progress. Inventors and practical minds are honored as the world’s greatest educators, whose iron and steel work illuminate civilization and ease toil for humanity.
A noted rural voice argues that the home and motherhood define women's role and that politics distract women from domestic duties. He asserts American chivalry should shield women from governance and political gossip, maintaining their purity and influence in society.
Speech advocates social centers for young people under cultured leadership. Centers would provide aesthetic surroundings, arts inspiration, and wholesome amusements to brighten lives and instill appreciation for beauty.
A city man visits his country cousin and extols metropolitan fun while the farmer shares replicating country pastimes. The exchange humorously contrasts city amusements with rural work and idle evenings described from sunset to morning.
In equity, Charles Rayburn sues Madge Rayburn. Affidavit states Madge is a non resident of Alabama living in Chattanooga Tennessee and is over 21. Publication in Decatur News weekly for four weeks. Plead by January 16 1915 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Done December 17 1914. 24t Thos Wert Judge.
Justice of the Peace T J Newsom issues an attachment against Ed Davis & Co. for 8.85 dollars. Newt Thompson, constable, levies on five barrels eight empty kegs four cans of paint. Ed Davis & Co. are non residents of Alabama, residing in Lynnville Tennessee. Witness date December 22 1914.
Morgan County reports 11277 children ages 6 to 20 with 6433 or 570 percent attending school. The census breaks down by age: 6–9 total 3333 with 1878 in school. 10–14 total 3670 with 2897 in school. 15–17 total 2201 with 1297 in school. 18–20 total 2073 with 451 in school.
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