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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
2
Public notice outlines second class mailing status in 1912 New Decatur Alabama. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail with various term options and mentions tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks priced per line. Readers are urged to call 46 if deliveries are late or missing.
The Birmingham Ledger laments the United States Steel Corporation prioritizes northern interests over Birmingham The company closed the year with 130 million dollars in net earnings and rising profits while planned expansions 15 to 20 million dollars may ignore local district development The Daily and Ledger decry stagnation and call for more southern economic benefit from steel profits.
The article argues Alabama voters will vote within two weeks on issuing one and a half million dollars in bonds to pay state debts. It says no new obligation would arise, framing the move as a practical settlement of existing debts and criticizing misconceptions about amendments and constitutional tampering.
The Age Herald reviews its December 26 issue naming it the Muscle Shoals edition though critics say Sheffield Florence would have been more accurate. The writer laments missing Decatur mentions and praises coverage of tri city developments while urging broader regional focus.
The Chattanoogan Times mocks President Wilson with a suggested hymn title after Roosevelt quits public life. The quip frames a political contrast and reflects wartime era rhetoric.
The Louisville & Nashville reports gross revenues much higher than last year, the Southern claims revenues rose about twenty percent, and the N and St. L announces stronger earnings. Yet Republicans cry doom while a material prosperity under Democratic governance is noted.
Anniston residents recall Pastor Russell as he delivers a three and a half hour discourse cited in the Anniston Evening Star. Those who quote his columns discuss the Brooklynite's famous debates, sparking local chatter and curiosity.
The Birmingham News is praised for its successful imitation of Luke M'Luke of the Cincinnati Enquirer in a jesting rehash. A special column mimicking country contempraries appears, while questions arise if the News will help or hurt the roadside country weeklies.
A man called Mars checked in at a Decatur hotel, an odd note amid broader travel chatter about Europe. Local clerks reported no additional identifying details.
Judge Claude A. Grayson, brother of Dr A T Grayson of the Decaturs, announced his candidacy in Mobile for judge of the Mobile County circuit court. Grayson had been named temporary circuit judge during Judge Brown’s illness and served in the Alabama Legislature last session as an administration leader.
The Belle Meade Sweets Company candy factory in Trenton was destroyed by fire today causing $100,000 in damage and leaving 125 workers, all women, unemployed.
Rome news says all British officers in Italy on leave have been recalled to England today. The move includes most English officers serving with the Italian army and shifts command and staffing as wartime moves unfold.
A Memphis druggist urges the public to remember constipation as a leading cause of sickness. He proposes the slogan Rexall Orderlies the laxative tablet with pleasant taste and notes they suit men women and children. Exclusive selling rights offered with trial size ten cents.
In Catron, Kentucky, Bettie Bullock writes of four years of severe womanly troubles and near bed rest until her husband brought Cardus, the woman’s tonic. She reports quick improvement, now walking two miles and doing her work. The ad urges Cardui from the druggist and offers a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Official returns from a special election in Atlanta show majorities against recalling Mayor Jan G Woodward and five police commissioners. Recall totals for the commissioners range from 3,288 to 3,317 against 6,206 to 6,232, with all six items defeated.
Mayor A. A. Hardage and Clerk Henry Hartung announce taxes for all businesses trades castings and professions are due for the year 190 with penalties for delay. Citizens urged to pay promptly to avoid fines.
An assortment of small classified items including rental listings for apartments in Decatur and Sherman Street, wood for sale, journalism lessons offered, and political notices announcing candidates for Morgan County Probate Judge. The notices urge support in the Democratic primary and list contact cues.
W. W. Callahan and Edward Balm announce candidacies for the U S Congress from Alabama's 8th District in the Democratic primary to be held May 9 1916. The declarations state intent to compete in the May primary with the Bennstate nomination noted.
Circuit Judge Hon O Kyle given authority to announce his candidacy for judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit with two judges to be nominated at the Democratic Primary on May 9 1916 Judge J J Ballentine also seeks the circuit court seat subject to the same primary selection and nomination.
A party declaration announces William E. Skeggs as a candidate for Probate Judge of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary action.
Circuit court clerk candidate A. B. Blackwell announces bid in Morgan County Democratic primary. He asks for votes and influence to win the election.
The Morgan County Democratic committee announces P. W. Williams as a candidate for Tax Collector pending party action. Incumbent Ch C. Robertson seeks re election.
W DV Crutchfield seeks the Morgan County tax assessor nomination with Frank J Troup aiming for re election. The Democratic party will decide the contest fate.
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