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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

3

Roosevelt to visit Chicago to stampede GOP

The article describes President Roosevelt's planned Chicago visit to energize the Republican voters. It notes Harding presiding, Whitman aiding Hughes nomination efforts, and Michigan's Chal Warren presenting a rules report. The convention aims to adopt the platform before nominations, with Depew delivering a speech as a surprise guest.

Harding Gov. Whitman New York Justice Hughes Chal Warren Michigan Committee On Rules National Committee House of Representatives Thu Chauncey M. Depew

Depew Delivers Broad Grin as Speaker Sits

Depew smiles on the speaker's stand as the crowd hears his remarks. Uncle Joe Canyon is then invited to speak followed by a motion to adjourn to 4 o'clock this afternoon which passes.

Depew Mr. Depew Uncle Joe Canyon Uncle

Chicago Rains Push Crowds Into Packed Michigan Avenue Hotel

Three days of rain swell crowds in Chicago forcing dense concourses at a Michigan Avenue hotel. Elevators and stairways were blocked as a slow moving mob fills the corridors.

Chicago Michigan Avenue

Social notes and church group activities in town

The social editor seeks telephoned tips to New Decatur numbers 172 or 46. Vera Smith hosts a surprise lunch picnic with twenty five friends and serves ice cream and cake, featuring many local youths. The Young People Missionary Society meets in the League room with Miss Nada Vohlers presiding and reports on city mission work and Rio. New members join and several locals travel for visits or school, with numerous name mentions and upcoming events.

New Decatur W. A. Curry Shelton Vera Smith Mrs. Smith Hettie Aycock Helen Aycock Susie White Flora Gardner Zama Levin Sarah Humphrey Aileen Fitzsimmons Malone Brindley Frances Wood Lucile Phinizy Annie Laurie Rhodes Hilda Polytinsky Mary Talley Chappell Rogers Messrs Albert Hurst T. D. Wilkinson Edwin Wilkinson Dunlap Alexander Charles O'Bryant Sidney Block Nelson Trimble Wm. Watson Roy Baker Geo. Clem Joe Henderson Young People’s Missionary Society of The Central Methodist Church Nada Vohlers Mark Trixie Scheer Helen Higdon Thomasville Flora Mainard

Personal notes from Jackson to Birmingham and Columbia

Harry J Carter returns tonight from Jackson where he studies at the university. Billie Steed is ill at home on Moulton street. Dr Samuel Lile of Lynchburg Va visits Mrs Fred Tidwell in Trinity. Rev J A Cook travels to Birmingham for Howard college trustees meeting. Dr Livingston T Mays returns from Jackson after delivering Union University baccalaureate. Mr and Mrs W R Shelton come back from Columbia where they visited relatives.

M. W. Murrey Sherman Street Harry J. ‘Carter Jackson, Tenn Billie Steed Moulton Street Samuel Lile Lynchburg, Va Fred Tidwell Trinity J. A. Cook Birmingham Howard College Livingston T. Mays Union University W. R. Shelton Columbia, Tenn

Niana Garden Peas Offer Two Cans for a Quarter

A vintage grocery appeal promotes Niana Garden Peas with a fresh garden taste and the promise of small firm peas kept in the can. The ad suggests serving with or without milk and touts it as delicious. Two cans are priced at a quarter.

Wedding Invitations in De Signs Impromptu Style

The Decatur Daily notes wedding invitations crafted with distinctive signage style and quality. The feature highlights personal touches and local flair in announcement design.

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