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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
4
Cullman Ala Jan 7 D Robert Robertson a prominent merchant backed his car from a garage striking his daughter when a rear wheel passed over her leg. A bystander crawled under the car to aid the baby as the child lay speechless for hours and awaited X ray examination in Birmingham.
David C. Almon of Decatur said Henry B. Malone of Athens was never a candidate for Athens postmaster nor did he file candidacy notice or endorse supporters. Almon, allied with Congressman Edward B. Almon, stated Malone did not pursue the postmaster position.
Mrs. Maggie Tanner of Harriman Tenn and W G Brailer aged 85 of Nashville were killed in a Georgia crash. Mrs Minnie Light of Harriman and W S Hixon of Hixon were seriously injured when their auto turned turtle in a sand bed near here on a trip to Florida.
Judge J C Kumpe of Mouton announces candidacy for re election as Lawrence county probate judge. He has held the office for thirty years and is a Democratic committeeman from the eighth district. Many Decatur residents and Lawrence county friends back him.
Commercial envoys press Decatur workers to join Anniston and other munition plants. An Anniston rep interviews machinists at Louisville & Nashville shops as officials aim to recruit 160 skilled workers despite local above conditions.
Twelve box car loads of cigarettes arrived at Savannah Georgia the largest shipment ever handled through the port for delivery to British field forces in France. They were manufactured in Richmond.
The state department prepared a justification of U S actions in Mexico to counter Republican criticism. It urges better conditions in the revolution torn republic since Carranza's recognition and predicts a return to constitutional order soon with peace and prosperity ahead.
More than 20 requests to establish citizens training army camps were received by the War department. Locations mentioned include near Chicago, Ft. Sheridan, Chattanooga, and Ft. Riley Kansas. Camps at Chattanooga Ft. Sheridan and Plattsburg N Y would certainly be established.
Cincinnati January 7 The Adams Express company's building at Front and Butler streets was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 250000 with belief the blaze started by crossed electric light wires. A large amount of paper money from New York was saved.
Reading notes reveal Jaurez transforming into a sporting hub with six bookies active at the race meet while reform efforts close gambling houses. Fred Fulton rises in a film life, and chatter links Hedda, Johnny Evers, Christy Mathewson to President Gaffney letters on umpire baiting.
In a curiously phrased quip Perey Phillip and Pat joke about Cincinnati and Buck Herzog, claiming they will not play under his management. The remark references Gavvy Cravath and a playful cat o nine tails line visual, with a mock chase to Watson.
A playful verse laments low pay for writers and printers in Ohio and Oshkosh. It contrasts steady labor with fleeting joy, ending with a cheeky cheer for Oshkosh amid small town pride.
A 1914 column argues buying locally supports home industries, jobs, and town value. It contrasts mail order catalogs with home merchants, notes exchange or refund policies, and urges residents to invest in their town for a stronger economy and citizenship.
A collage of small ads and notices urges shoppers to buy at Kuhn's 56 10 26 cent Store, Burk Auto Co. repairs, Southern Stone and Marble Co. and J. B. Walter's livery, plus Crow & Crow furniture, Speake Modies, Decatur Ice Cream Co. and Payne Lumber. Includes fashion and shoe sizes, home goods, and bottled Coca Cola.
Readers urged to continue scanning for a missing article. The message hints at a phrase about a drug store and a person or entity named Preuit-Dillebay Drug Moi.
Hardage Bros promote value in dry goods and allied lines promising fair prices and reliable service to customers seeking quality merchandise.
Patriotic appeal urges spending locally to boost town prosperity. Crawford Lumber Co. promotes 4GE Ai with home focus while Odom Shoe Co. and Cook Bros. Furniture Co. highlight local offerings. Britain Bros. stocks household necessities and Hughes & Tidwell offer farm and home lines. See the lines and choose local suppliers.
New Year remembrance sale at Side Hardware Co promotes toys and fireworks at 11 Bank Street as part of the New Year shop event.
When it comes to hardware or other goods Sigley and Sandlin highlight a stock calculated to satisfy the most exacting buyers. Try them for reliable selections and prices.
Buttrey’s promises reliable progressive advertising and truthful information as the home of up to date consumer notices.
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