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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
2
Secretary Garrison’s Visit Spurs River Harbors Rally
The Decatur Daily recalls its earlier misprint and praises Secretary of War Garrison for visiting with Senator Underwood Senator Bankhead and Congressman Almon. The trip, tied to a rivers and harbors convention, underlines Muscles with Decatur’s push for regional development and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decature
Peer
Garrison
Senator Underwood
Bankhead
Almon
Decaturs Daily
Claude McMillan
J. W. Pole
Er. H. Allison
W. R. Hall
Decaturs
North Alabama
Tenprisce
Tennessee Fight Shapes Senate Nomination Battle
Tennessee Democrats face a tight primary between Kenneth D. McKellar and Malcolm R. Patterson with McKellar seen as the likely winner. Prohibitionists shift support as Luke Lea’s allies press Patterson, creating a volatile contest that could end Republican hopes in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Kenneth D. McKello
Malcolm R. Patterson
Alabama
Luke Lea
Senate
Lea
Patterson
McKellar
John Barleycorn
Commonwealth
Kenyon Webb bill aims tax on munitions exports to belligerents
Senator Kenyon proposes in the Senate a bill taxing munitions exported to belligerent nations. He says the revenue would cover United States wartime expenses from the European conflict and preparedness. The measure would make European nations using American munitions reimburse the incidental costs of their actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Kenyon- Webb
Iowa
Solon
Webb
North Carolina
Senate
United States
Europe
America
Mit
Kenyon Dill
Birmingham Voters Honor John I. Heas on City Commission
The Pecatur Daily extends congratulations to Birmingham voters for selecting John I. Heas as a member of the city commission in a tribute reported by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecaturs
Birmingham
Jolm i
YMC Aims to Reach Campaign Goal Despite Shortfall
The Young Men's Christian Association in Detaturs nears its $2,000 goal with $1,860 subscribed. Officials plan quiet outreach to raise the remaining $140 to meet the $2,700 Louisville Nashville railroad gift and fund building repairs including $1,500 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Nashville Railroad
Merchants Urged to Inspect Money Orders Closely
Postmaster William J. Crawford warns that several money orders have been stolen nationwide. He urges merchants in Decatur to scrutinize out of town money orders, especially ranges 13401-13600 Rockingham Virginia 8251-8400 Hallwood and 11775-11800 Little Falls Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Crawford
United States
Rockingam
Gai
Hallood
Little Falls
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples
The probate judge issued licenses yesterday and today. Names include James King to Agnes E and J W Lynn to Lois J, Marvin Peck to Minnie Russell, and McKinley Staley to Beulah Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Agnes E. Jas. W. Lynn
Lois Jobahy
Marvin G. Peck
Minnie Russell
McKinley Staley
Beulah A. Wiliams
Increased Cotton Consumption in 1915 and 1914 Figures
Washington reports census data showing November 1915 cotton consumption excluding linters at 614,534 bales versus 10,706 in 1914. Linters used 78,261 bales in 1917 and 27,282 in 1914, with storage and impresses totals around 4.98 million bales for 1918 versus 4.998 million in 1914. Exports include linters at 527,625 running bales in 1916 and 766,929 in 1914.
Miss Miller to Open Her School Tomorrow
Miss Marjorie Miller a society figure of the Decaturs will take charge of a new school on the Wilder plantation. The building has been erected by Mr and Mrs W B Edmondson and a teacher is provided by the coin The plantation is a center of a large white community and the opening is expected to be splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Miller
Decaturs
Wilder Plantation
W. B. Edmondson
Miss Miller
Abe Martin Says: Notic After Jam Ist Begen Ye Pieae Case
Abe Martin comments on a winter protection rule affecting adjacent territory. He warns about freedom for roamers and critiques ongoing policies as costly and unstable, using ironic tone to question official actions and safety.
Skirts and social mores spark playful verse and nostalgia
The excerpt riffs on changing fashion with skirts growing shorter and plumper eyes of men, then shifts to a biblical frontier dream and family ideals. A note at the end asks readers to share The Decaturs Daily Special Christmas edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs Daily
Alabama Power Company seeks land condemnation in Morgan County
The Alabama Power Company files to condemn lands for power line rights of way over a 25 foot wide strip in Morgan County Alabama. Named owners H J Clendenon Watt Blackwell and Hattie Smith are notified of the December 27 1915 hearing date at 10 00 am. Judge of the Morgan County Probate Court issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Clendettson
Unionville
Bedford County
Tenn
Watt Blackwell
Chicago
Cook County
Tll
Hattie Smith
Marsden
Bradey County
Ark
Alabama Power Company
Morgan Couny
Alabama
Section
Uhe
H. J. Clendenon
Said
Post Office to Use Auto Truck for Christmas Deliveries
Decatur post office plans faster service this Christmas with a Patte truck and a second station at 415 Bank Street. Postmaster Crawford touts strong equipment and claims never being turned down by Washington for requested resources as two wagons will depart from the post office to serve patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Decatur
Bank Street
Ponttrateas
Helmv
Corm
Washington
Aoe
Cast and venue lists from theater group registrations
The notice lists attendees from the Dringing Up Father company at the Behots in Hartselle and names from Nashville Atlanta Rome Chicago St Louis Cleveland and Birmingham. It also notes ten members from the Brining Up Father comedy registered at the Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Clos
Cullman
Ala
al Hareton
Aln
BL Parker
Nashville
Tenn
R. A. Gravis
Memphis
A. M Cheely
Hayses
Corinth
Miss
Hawkins
Chattanooga
Father” Company
J. W. Lawler
Atlanta
G. C. McKenzie
Rome
S.J. Jackson
Chicago
D. P. Dalrymple
St. Louis
H. Goldstein
Cleveland
A. H. Watson
Adan
Birmingham
Father
the Lyons
Georgiana Resident Credits Stomach Remedy in Letter
A Georgiana Alabama reader reports relief from stomach and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He quotes recovery details and praise for the drug, noting prior ineffective medicines from a doctor. The ad promises permanent results and a money back guarantee with orders for the Christmas edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
K. V. Kelley
Georgiana
Ala
Ehough
Circuit Court Clerk A Blackwell Seeks Re Election in Morgan County
A Blackwell announces candidacy for re election as Morgan County circuit court clerk subject to Democratic primary. Voter support requested to sustain administrative duties and local court services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Blackwell
Robertson seeks re election as Mor gan Tax Collector
The notice announces Chas C Robertson as a candidate for re election in the democratic primary for Tax Collector of Morgan County.
Morgan County Probate Judge candidates seek Democratic primary
Willian by Skengs 4a a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County subject to the action of the Democratic primary Lovick V. Troup as a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County subject to the action of the Democratic primary We are authorized to announce M. D. Wiggins of Hartselle as a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County subject to the action of the Democratic primary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Skengs
Morgan County
Lovick V. Troup
M. D. Wiggins
Hartselle
Melvin Hutson
Melvin Hutson Announces Candidacy in Democratic Primary
The announcement states Melvin Hutson is running in the Democratic primary. Voters are urged to support him and influence the outcome through their vote.
Frank J. Troup Seeks Re election as Tax Assessor
We announce Frank J. Troup as a candidate for re election as tax assessor of Morgan County subject to the Democratic party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Troup
Morgan County
Democratic Party
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Arthur
Haner
Lamb’s Ferry
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Real Estate & Insurance
Morgan Co. Natt Bank
Thornton
Chas. C. Robertson
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