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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
2
An old notice urges readers to report missed deliveries to New Decatur 46 by telephone. It promises timely delivery and asks users to inform the paper if they do not receive it regularly.
Voters are presented with a ticket supporting President Woodrow Wilson and the America First platform. Down ballot candidates include Edward B. Almen for than cons, R. C. Brickell and C. Kyle for circuit judges, L. P. Troup for probate judge, James L. Draper for circuit court clerk, Frank J. Troup for tax assessor, and Charles C. Robertson for tax collector, plus other Democratic nominees.
The piece argues against renaming New Decatur from Canton praising a name with sound meaning and local ties. It questions the cost and impact while proposing alternatives such as Woodrow or Cotaco, noting Canton’s generic, insipid feel and historic associations.
The excerpt contrasts Decatur and Canton names, noting Decatur Alabama as the archetype and suggesting Canton could rise in prominence. It lists Canton locales including Canton China, Canton Massachusetts, Canton Mississippi, Canton Missouri, Canton New York, Canton Georgia, Canton Ohio, illustrating the name's global spread and variety.
A Chattanooga specialist notes infantile paralysis is highly infectious and spread through mouth and throat. Cleanliness and mouth and throat washes are urged to prevent contagion, with the disease often mistaken for indigestion and affecting mainly children from one to two years old.
The Johnson City Staff urges East Tennessee towns to unite for the Muscle Shoals site along the Tennessee river. They argue Muscle Shoals offers superior prerequisites for a government nitrate plant and warn Knoxville against dividing sentiment for selfish aims.
Fragmentary note hints at a Styles family moving from New Decatur. The text mentions changed origins and shifting identities as the clan redefines ties to their birthplace. No further details are legible.
A Nashville Tennessean debate on the use of you all exposes regional speech. A Merritt-adjacent editor argues southerners use you all only plurally, while northern writers echo it in singular. Correspondents describe varied phrases and origins from Alleghanies heritage to royal tote.
A proposal argues that New Decatur should be divided into four cities East New Dentur Morgan City West New Dentur Verdun South New De ntur Independent City Central New Dentur and another name to create multiple local governments aiming to benefit residents.
A brief line notes Morgan City was not just a fragrance for roses this time, implying an odd or unexpected use or event linked to the city and the rose trade.
Oversimplified OCR fragments mention three names Spiteville Solar Plexus and Hit You Again as overlooked terms. No clear event or context is provided to confirm their roles or relation.
The text recalls Canton, a place associated with President McKinley and his burial, noted in a historical memory or oblique reference.
A Cantonese origin is cited as a possible cause of the washout on the railway line affecting service. The report notes disruptions and calls for investigation into the line’s maintenance and age.
A brief note outlines a proposal to rename Arkansas and subsequently to modify the name of the United States. The document discusses potential political steps and public reaction to such changes.
A brief note requests altering the state name Alabama in records and communications. No official action cited or date provided.
Canton residents cast ballots on a local issue as campaigners push for a specific outcome. The vote centers on a policy proposal and turnout appears steady with neighborhood concerns driving participation. Local officials await results and potential implementation steps.
Unusually heavy rain causes major damage to the Southern railroad system in North Alabama. A bridge near Courtland gave way, washing out four hundred yards of track and embankment, delaying Train No 36 and stranding service until repairs. A washout at Gurley also disrupted lines, with trains redirected or slowed to a crawl.
The Birmingham News highlights comprehensive war reporting from Associated Press United Press and International News Service, plus its own correspondents. It touts photography, domestic features for women and children, market news, and a weekly color comics section, ending with a mail offer for a one month trial.
Train services in Alabama faced temporary delays due to washouts on routes including the Lewisburg and Northern. Through southbound trains were late but expected to be on time today as repairs proceed. The Louisville and Nashville line reported minimal impact in North Alabama with rapid remedy efforts.
Rescue teams operate with rafts to reach people stranded in homes, on rooftops, and on small hills due to rising floodwaters. Multiple families are helped as the effort continues.
International News Service reports Mobile Alabama will be without lights for a week due to extensive damage. Street car service will be impaired for the remainder of the week, with damages estimated in the millions.
The Chattahoochee River peaked at 42 feet early this morning near Girard and fell to 41 feet by 9 30 am with no further rise expected. A street housing Black residents along the riverbank was flooded.
Citizens in Selma and nearby areas confront rising Cahaba River water reported at over 50 feet. The flood, described as two or three miles wide, surged through the valley for forty miles or more, with ongoing rise and damage as carpenters hurried to secure structures overnight.
A Thursday afternoon baseball game between Athens and New Decatur will raise funds for the Eastern Star. Admission is twenty five cents with no free list. A large crowd of local fans is expected for what promises to be an event of unusual interest.
The Boy Scouts will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30, and all are requested to be present as preparations will be made for going into camp at an early date.
Paris reports the French, continuing successes on the Somme, extended their offensive with 500 yards of German trenches captured in a night storm attack. No infantry action occurred north of the Somme. south of the Somme near Balgux French trenches were taken and 550 German prisoners were captured.
New Decatur city council may call an election on September 18 to vote on changing the town name. About 300 residents signed a petition and a suggested ordinance has been filed. a council majority is said to favor the election. The vote would occur at the regular city election.
A correction notes that the school was listed incorrectly in last Sunday's Berean column and clarifies the proper identity involved. No other details are provided.
The home paper promotes money saving bargains and home news for the town. It positions itself as a public servant serving residents with the best local deals and community information.
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