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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
2
The Decatur Daily, published afternoons except Sundays by the Tennessee Valley Printing Company, lists subscription rates by carrier and mail including three months to a year. It urges readers to call 46 if delivery is missed and to notify the paper to ensure prompt service.
Morgan county advanced in local agriculture as a county livestock association was formed last Saturday. The move mirrors neighboring counties with similar organizations and is celebrated as progress by local residents.
The association is directed by substantial county figures. The president sits on the county board of education, the vice president leads the county farmers union, and the secretary treasurer is an experienced planter. The directorate includes men prominent in diverse fields and known for life success.
The piece argues for professional writing in newspapers and warns that amateur scribes often produce inferior front‑page material. It contrasts community breeding efforts and selling associations with the risks of rushing copy from newsroom amateurs to readers.
An association voices clear opposition to the dynamiters at the outset, arguing vandals harm themselves and waste resources. The statement frames intelligent people as recognizing the danger and consequences of such acts.
A brief note praises the Morgan County Live Stock Association as a beneficial group and urges supporters to push it along.
England and Germany celebrate a major naval victory as both nations claim success. Observers note the outcome leaves supporters satisfied and signaling a shift in maritime power.
Sears & Roebuck, the Chi mail order house, reports more than 56 million dollars in sales in the first five months of 1915, a gain near twenty four percent. The increase comes from smaller cities and towns, benefiting people less than merchants.
Irving Cobb notes that aspiring gentlemen in Chicago disguise themselves as peasants to impress delegates from the tall and uncut, signaling a populist display among the crowd.
Opinion and comment on whether England remains a united nation or faces dissolution as some critics label it a damnation. Writers explore identity, governance, and cultural heritage influencing public sentiment.
A grim snapshot shows Europe facing continual repudiations and hardships as events unfold across nations. The report notes persistent challenges impacting daily life and broader stability, reflecting a climate of repeated friction and strain.
The message urges Birmingham to lay off while North Alabama demands the nitrate mill at Muscle Shoals and an armor plant. The piece argues Alabama should not pursue every desirable project.
The sunflower is cultivated widely in central Russia with every part of the plant put to uses. The pith of the stalk is extremely light and buoyant, aiding life preservers and boat construction. It replaces cork and reindeer hair in buoyant applications and is also used to make medical moxas.
The Malone Coal Grain & Motor Company invites you to meet an automobile lubrication expert on Thursday Friday and Saturday June 8 9 and 10 at their filling station. Learn proper lubrication and see engine cleaning and Gargoyle Mobile Oil demonstrations to protect your car and save fuel and repair costs.
The West Huntsville YMCA team defeated the local Y squad at City League Park 18 to 17 in two hours of play. Sparkman pitched well for Huntsville, with four early runs by the home side, while McDonald lasted five innings for the Y. The box score lists notable hits by Carter, Frohoff, Steakley, Winn, Johnson, Hodges, N Baker, and others, with Sparkman and Baker sharing pitching duties.
Trade at Home Department urges residents to patronize local business. Samuel Spielberger promotes autos from Burk Auto Co. on Lee Street and Flint Avenue while Southern Stone and Marble Co. advertises Second Ave. J. B. Walker's Livery Stable offers prompt service on Second Avenue with phone access.
A 1914 column argues that local merchants prevailed over Chicago mail order houses after a town halted credit to catalogue buyers. It recounts households refused credit for a sewing machine, butter and eggs, and tools, prompting customers to return to local shops and abandon mail order. The moral favors local commerce and competition.
Let the Morgan Furniture Co furnish your home from cellar to garret with a big line of the best selection at 417 415 Second Avenue. Crow Crow at 419 Second Ave offers up to date furniture and hardware. Decatur Ice Cream Co emphasizes keeping money at home and known quality, phone 107. Payne Lumber Co promises good service, materials, and prices for builders. Buchheit Bottling Works promotes Coca Cola with home trade and delivery to New Decatur 323-2. Preuit Dillehay Drug Co. is listed among local merchants.
A witty exchange asserts there is one reason to gender ships female because they are always trimming their sails. The quip plays on nautical jargon and gendered language in maritime talk.
In a curious display, Henry carried out a street stunt by removing a muffler from a car during a warm spell. The act drew attention from passersby and local onlookers who witnessed the unusual modification.
A party incident asks whether an amateur magician influenced an auto wreck when a car overturned. The dialogue suggests speculation about responsibility amid the mishap.
The Decatur Daily notes wedding invitations as a showcase of design and quality. Elegant cards emphasize craftsmanship and personal touch, reflecting local tastes and family traditions in formal announcements.
Hardage tios offer value in dry goods and related lines and back them with service. Support local lumber and keep money in the community to ensure prosperity for all.
Odom Shoe Co. contrasts local home merchant support with mail order houses. The message urges shoppers to invest locally to aid town growth and community development.
Watch our show windows and keep in touch with the latest designs in house furnishings. Cook Bros Furniture Co leads in style and service, inviting customers to follow for fresh ideas and top quality pieces.
Britain Bros invites the public to inspect their stock of parlor and kitchen necessities including furniture and stoves. The display lines cover a range of home furnishings for immediate purchase.
Hughes and Tidwell present extensive lines for farm and home needs. The catalog emphasizes familiar names and direct ordering, contrasting mail order approaches and urging readers to choose local suppliers for reliable service.
At Side Hardware Co., 411 Bank Street, a wide range of hardware is offered with competitive pricing. The notice emphasizes good value and convenient location for customers seeking tools, fasteners, and home improvement supplies.
Sivley and Sandlin advertise a stock calculated to satisfy exacting buyers with up to date reliable goods. They promote Buttrey’s as a reliable option and claim truthful advertising. Madame Finnie features Spring Hats now on display.
A vintage ad touts out of town merchants offering repairs and bargains. It promotes a store named Kuhn's five ten and five cents and claims a taste for better mall purchases with standard lines. Speake and Mocbes advertise the motto It’s Worth Having, We Have It.
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