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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
2
A political slate announces Woodrow Wilson for president with a platform featuring America First. Edward B. Almen for Congress, 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 Chas C. Robertson for tax collector, plus other Democratic nominees.
A Philadelphia Ledger report explains poliomyelitis spreads via nose and throat secretions and feces. Contaminated fingers and flies transfer infection from caregivers and food vendors to children and adults, with protection through isolation, hygiene, fly control, and sanitation.
A man named Hantellman spoke in Nashville on An American View of the European War. He warned that neutrality in policy mirrors the president's stance and quipped about staying silent if one cannot speak well of Germany.
A fragmented ragged line laments typhoid in Birmingham and urges lessons for Decatur as a broad call to mobilize against weeds and disease. The text hints at municipal health concerns and a wartime mindset. The brief appears as a public health appeal with regional focus.
The Alabama State Bar association plans a large two day meeting in Decatur featuring Hon. Newton D. Baker secretary of war as keynote. Col. Charles B. McDowell and Col. Alex Troy endorse a memorable event with talks by William M Lafle dean of Virginia Law School and other bar leaders. The Montgomery Journal notes high anticipated attendance.
The Daily urges city authorities and citizens to launch a sanitation drive in Decatur after heavy rains created puddles and tall weeds. Ponds, mosquitoes, and disease threats like typhoid fever and malaria loom unless officials disinfect cellars, lime homes, cover pools, and remove debris promptly.
The Decatus Daily notes Shux as a corn fed phrase in casual chat. The Birmingham Ledger quotes remarks but clarifies no formal meaning or origin attached to the term.
The Birmingham Ledger notes the state bar association will gather in Decatur on the 14th to discuss the topic Political Judiciaries. It remarks that Alabama has not had any other kind and may in the future.
Readers are advised to begin Christmas shopping now that the Fourth of July has passed, encouraging early purchases to secure better selections and prices.
J. H. Staples who worked over a year with Morgan Furniture Company departed last night for Evansville Indiana where he has taken a job with a major wholesale dry goods house. Staples formerly resided in Evansville and made strong connections during his Decatur stay as a salesman.
Rev W B Strong of Willoughby Presbyterian Church in New Decatur endorses uniting Decatur and New Decatur. He supports Mr Williamson’s plan, urges including Austinville and Fairview, and asks for an immediate committee to advance a Great Decatur toward growth and regional blessing. He emphasizes unity to prosper Morgan and surrounding counties.
An exploration argues that traditional art depicts Jove’s lightning as straight forked bolts, while natural lightning forms sinuous, branching curves. It notes early rail advertising and artists’ habits reinforce the false symbol despite photographic evidence and scientific observation.
A compact excerpt contrasts a man with a winning streak against critics who claim they had no chance. The piece frames perseverance and perception in a concise, newspaper‑tone mood.
Mr. Twobble reveals his wife and daughters are pushing him to buy an automobile, saying it would be his duty as a husband and father. Mr. Gibson notes Twobble’s low spirits as he weighs the decision.
The piece recalls Coveleskie rising in 1908 with the Giants and Phillies, pitching setbacks and later success with Detroit. It notes a spring training outing at Marlin Texas, a standout opening game against the White Sox, and a humorous anecdote about his cautious meal habits with the 1908 Phillies.
A high wooden stool with strong rungs is advised for the kitchen. Sit to stir on the gas stove, rest feet on the rungs, and rise refreshed after cooking. Use it when preparing vegetables.
A guide recommends using alcohol for cleaning sewing machines. It states alcohol keeps fingers clean when applied with absorbent cotton in forceps and removes oil and dust quickly. Alcohol does not leave traces on fabrics, unlike kerosene which often does.
A humorous exchange shows a suitor offering marriage despite an annual income of 2000 dollars. The woman counters that 1500 dollars for herself would suffice, claiming the remaining funds would cover living and household expenses. The dialogue highlights thrift and domestic balance in courtship.
Instructions describe cleansing glass bottles that held oil by filling with ashes and cold water, then gradually heating to a boil for an hour. Let the bottles cool in the water, then wash with soapsuds and rinse in clear water.
A Washington Star quote debates peace at any price and the danger of price manipulation by those who control supply. The talk warns that pressure to raise prices may persist until affordability collapses.
A single gallon of gasoline can milk 300 cows bale four tons of hay mix 35 cubic yards of cement move a ton truck 14 miles plow three fifths of an acre or light a farmhouse for 89 hours, illustrating gasoline’s broad efficiency across farm and home tasks.
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson lauds the Commodore Blackton photo-spectacle The Battle Cry of Peace for its education of the public and its strong patriotic appeal urging readiness and support for national welfare.
A Boston showing of The Battle Cry of Peace is praised as a powerful patriotic film arguing for strong national defense. It presents dramatic scenes of invasion’s effects on American homes and supports current navy concerns, backed by military experts and defense supporters.
The Decatur Daily reports the arrival of a newborn with charm and pride. An engraved style announcement card captures the joyful event for local readers.
Extension service notes a wood hoop silo as a low cost portable option for cattle farms. The design uses green oak planks bent around inside circle hoops 3 feet apart, bolted to a concrete foundation, with tar to protect against rot. A bill of materials estimates about 55 dollars for a 12 by 30 foot silo configuration.
Advert says Eddy’s Black Pills relieve ailments in 24 hours and cost 265 cents at druggists. The claim is presented as a cure with price and availability in drugstores.
A collection of puzzling health recommendations urges brushing teeth then using the wash bowl, skipping meals to lose weight only to overeat at dinner, traveling for health then sleeping with windows closed, and silent nose blowing to avoid earache. The tone resembles a didactic 19th century advisory but leaves readers unsure of effectiveness.
A brief item notes monogramed stationery engraved after the latest designs featured in The Daily. The notice highlights refined printing styles and modern motifs.
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