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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
The snippet shows the Decatur Daily as a second class matter from 1912 with postal information and editor/manager lines, plus subscription rates listed. It reflects early 20th century newspaper masthead and pricing structure.
The writer denounces the progressive movement as a display of lung power over intellect in Chicago. It argues the party mirrors Rooseveltism, equating it with one man rule and political expediency. The piece contends Americanism requires independent thought, not blind allegiance to a leader.
The Republican convention in Chicago yields no presidential nominee as the process continues to St Louis later in the month. Critics condemn the gathering as ineffectual and split, lacking a unifying faith or clear direction compared with the Democrats.
A faction of Democrats argues for Woodrow Wilson’s renomination as Chicago rumbles with panic while praising his record. They claim he will win at St Louis next week, contrasting prosperity and peace with Republican critiques and war fears.
The piece contrasts Roosevelt who believes talking will stampede the convention with Hughes who bets on silence. It paints a view of no middle ground in the public exchange.
A tense moment arises as partisan voices discuss ruling party positions on war with Mexico and President Wilson urges volunteers. The exchange centers on party alignment and potential mobilization.
Night patrols in Morgan county are seen as potentially profitable for law enforcement, offering better visibility and deterrence. The plan targets reducing crime and increasing swift response times for residents and authorities.
Randolph Rose analyzes Sam Crawford as a premier run producer beside Ty Cobb and the Detroit lineup. The piece traces Crawford’s early Canadian and Cincinnati years 1899 1902, his long Detroit career in right field, batting over .300 in most seasons, peak 1911 at .878, and notes his age thirty six with expected years left.
A novelty event in Pasadena California hosted by Mrs P N Hanson aimed to promote city beautification. Guests joined a weed pulling party amid clover dandelions and other weeds to demonstrate the effort required to clear them.
Messrs. White and Beasley sold and shipped twenty six head of cattle from Athens last week. The lot brought $1,231.80, as tick eradication helps Limestone County become a top cattle market in the South per the Limestone Democrat.
An Alexander City Outlook item notes a Morgan county man accused Birmingham’s hospitality at a veterans reunion, suggesting his travels carried malaria taints though attendees praised Birmingham’s treatment and returned home singing its praises.
An antique advertisement touts Rub My Tism as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores and insect stings. It claims internal and external use with a price of 25 cents.
The Morgan County probate court orders sale of a 200 acre farm in sections 4 and 5 township 8 range 5 west at the Decatur courthouse on June 29 1916 between 11 am and 4 pm by cash to divide among joint owners Will Orr Nevine Orr Ozella Ines Orr Elsie Orr Dannie Orr Mary B. Gork Orrie Shivers Beulah Johnson Clyde Pruitt Lela Blizzard Mabel Heidt Marvin Heidt Grady Heidt Ernest Heidt and Mamie Heidt under the commission dated May 29 1916 by Judge Wm E Skeggs.
Fifty American cattlemen, shown in this photo, pursue the Mexican bandits blamed for the latest raid into American territory. The group hunts the culprits and supports defense of frontier lands.
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