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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
2
The Alabama constitution limits municipal self rule governing finances. Birmingham’s bond election is criticized as boogeyman and a farce, with counties statewide showing little interest and turnout perennially low outside Birmingham.
Postmaster Claude McMillan demonstrates penny pinching by reusing wrapping twine, saving the office money. His example suggests thousands of dollars could be saved nationwide if all postmasters cut waste, with similar economies possible in other service areas.
A citizen protests mayoral and alderman actions negotiating private lease of a triangle land plot on Gordon Drive West between Third and Fourth Streets. The writer urges return to original public park use and criticizes neglect of land between New Decatur depot and Second Avenue, urging joint city railroad cooperation to improve the area.
The New York World discusses legalizing horse meat sale for food in New York City. It asserts horse meat is sanitary and flavorful and compares it to pork and beef in gastronomic terms.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Lawson Tanger and a young wife in danger of mistreatment. The text is garbled with stray phrases about fried mush, a telephone number, and a newspaper call for subscriptions. The readable facts are sparse and unconnected.
Fragmentary 1914 era notes quote readers and critics debating how nations should respond to Germany’s actions in Belgium. The text references Henry Ford and public sentiment, with perspectives from PF of the New York Tribune and Nimmo of Saturday Night, amid broader calls for sanctions and caution against jibes.
Disjointed lines show remarks about compliments and affection from spouses and friends. Mentions of the Kaiser plotting against the Allies appear alongside casual domestic exchanges. The text blends intimate moments with distant wartime sentiment and uncertain ages.
A fragmented dialogue recalls a woman praising natural beauty and planning new gowns while claiming two months without cellar funds. The text shifts to a public health order from the amden board, urging restraint on kissing wife and directing affection toward a sweetheart, reflecting social norms and warnings.
A. Blackwell announces candidacy for re election as Morgan County circuit court clerk subject to the Democratic primary. Voters are urged to support continued service and influence in the office.
Authorized notices announce Charles C. Robertson seeking re election as Tax Collector of Morgan County and WP M Williams Pat Williams running for Tax Collector, both subject to the Democratic primary action.
Authorized notices name William EF Skeggs Lovick P Troup and Mr Wiggins of Hartseley as Democratic primary candidates for Morgan County Probate Judge. Each entry states candidacy subject to primary action and party. Campaigns target the Democratic primary process with individual names and county.
Melvin Hutson has announced his candidacy for the upcoming primary. Supporters are urged to vote and influence the race as Hutson seeks to advance his campaign.
The Mor gan County Democratic Party will decide on FRANK J. TROUP's candidacy for reelection as tax assessor. He is officially authorized to announce his campaign and seeks party support.
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