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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
2
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The Decatur Young Men’s Christian Association acknowledges past missteps in using its rooms for political and other unsuitable meetings. Secretary Randle and Secretary Putnam urge forgiveness and support for a new enterprise that promises a full 100 percent return, warning that closing the doors would be a public calamity.
Mr. B C Perry died in Columbia Tennessee after a long illness. He published the Maury Democrat with his brother Lynch and built a respected weekly paper. He was a trusted civic and church leader, valued by the community for integrity and faithfulness.
The Chicago Tribune notes satisfaction as literate Democrats from the South and elsewhere plan to convene in St Louis for the national convention despite a $200,000 fundraising effort by the nonpartisan committee.
United States district attorney Jeff McCarn of Hawaii resigns and plans to return to Tennessee. The move ends his tenure and leaves former political supporters facing the withdrawal of backing.
Abe Martin reports Miss Mame Moop addressed the Shakespeare club about the dangers of refrigerator car seepage on tram railroad bridges. The piece notes winter conditions and a humorous take on home life.
The article reports President Wilson urging hard laws to curb disloyalty amid war, demanding a strengthened military and navy, and warning aliens and citizens aiding enemies that America must stand for itself. It highlights a clear stance against pro German sentiment and calls for swift congressional action.
An obscure couple named Boyed and Papen are mentioned with terse lines about packing and leaving. The note hints at travel plans or departure but provides minimal detail and no clear event.
The peace flivver with Henry at the helm and Bryan aboard sets sail for Europe, as the Packers of Chicago shrug off embargo fears and deny any contraband claim.
A Christmas suggestion notes the city selection for the next national democratic convention and fixes the date for June 14. It warns that news in 1916 will teem with candidates presidents and probate judges, and promotes a yearly Decatur Daily subscription for full political coverage.
Harvard University students face arrest related to illegal registration stamps drawing attention to the institution’s status as a premier academic body and its recognition on the All American list.
Citizens urged to avoid buffaloed jitneys in choosing a presidential wedding gift. The notice cautions against unreliable or deceptive options and emphasizes careful selection in the gift process.
The remark argues that since he opposes selling war materials to belligerents, Mr. Ford should have no real objection to peace. The statement frames his position as consistent with ending hostilities.
An article notes that France signals willingness to end the war only if German forces show serious concession. The statement frames possible peace terms as contingent on Teuton actions and concessions.
Report notes Teutonic pathfinders facing difficulty in locating the ber in-to-Constantinople route. The fragment suggests navigational challenges amid historical exploration.
The Argonauts show no retreat from radical stances as even Bryan declines to join their lineup.
Clyde Tavenner hints that helmet and ar mor plate producers back a stronger navy, reflecting his growing cynicism about defense procurement. The remarks suggest industry influence on policy.
A fragmented note suggests peace could mend many torn pockets of American attire. The line evokes wartime fashion repair and social healing through concord.
A compact line mirrors political flare with a jab at Woodrow Wilson and echoing Bryan style. The phrase signals partisan sentiment and era rhetoric in a brief newspaper snapshot.
A pointed social critique argues that the public use of the term Gott strafe hyphens reflects broader pressures of language and identity in contemporary discourse. The piece contrasts linguistic norms with cultural memory, urging readers to consider nuance in public speech.
A collection of comic snippets and questions features Old man Bugs offering a pawned neck for money, flirtatious banter between couples, and a puzzled cue to locate the liar in a sketch. The dialogue shifts to mock romance then asks if a married couple would repeat past choices under new conditions.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a remark about someone lacking sense to fill a shell and mentions peanut or coconut. The readable text is highly truncated and lacks clear context or attributions.
A fragment from a Sunday school scene shows a playful mispronunciation of biblical names. A boy confidently answers Cain as one son of Adam, and a teacher prompts for the other, leading to humorous confusion.
A tale from early practice shows a boy with a battered toe challenging a physician. After examining the toe the doctor remarks erysipelas with pointed wit. The boy responds with a pun claiming he has stumped it.
A Young Men's Christian Association campaign in Decatur draws mixed reactions as workers recall a donor who refused four years ago and a saloonist who offered support for fifteen dollars. A lawyer's office an encounter ends with a polite exit and a moral hinted at the end of a shop sketch.
Henry of Birmingham Alabama reports a dramatic health recovery after taking Tanlac, claiming his weight rose from 181 to about 203 pounds. He describes improved appetite sleep strength and energy and notes he is no longer harmed by meals. He recommends Tanlac to others and praises local druggists for sales and support.
A conversation shows Edith dismissing Shakespeare and admitting she bought a housekeeping volume last week and has received no marriage proposals since. The agents discuss her lack of interest in literature and focus on her domestic purchase.
Crawford Carter of 126 E Pond St Decatur says kidney weakness caused backache headaches and dizziness for three years The first symptom was a dull ache in the lower back He bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Long's Drug Store and after one box his back felt stronger and kidney action became regular Price 60 cents at all dealers
The piece notes Congress set to tackle war readiness while factories reopen nationwide. It contrasts calls for peace with industrial revival and Ford's voyage from U S ports on a peace mission amid wartime tensions.
A light exchange about boxing leads to a remark that many women first met their future husbands in the ring, highlighting how pugilism in social scenes can spark marriages.
The paper announces the biggest issue ever the North Alabama Decatur Daily Christmas edition urging readers to place orders for extra copies early.
Lovick P. Troup is listed as a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County, subject to the Democratic primary. The notice outlines his candidacy and the primary process.
A notice announces Frank J. Troup as a candidate for a third term as tax assessor of Egan County, running under the Democratic party banner.
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