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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1916

Page

4

New Decatur Newsprint Rates And Delivery Notice

Second class matter 1912 post office at New Decatur Alabama under act of 1876. Manager editor subscription rates by carrier per week and by mail monthly three months six months one year. If delivery is late telephone 46 New Decatur. We want you to have the paper promptly and ask readers to notify us if not received.

New Decatur Ala Decatur Nelson Decatura Party H. A. Skeggs

Woodrow Wilson Campaign Ticket and Democratic Slates

Our ticket lists Woodrow Wilson with platform America First in Congress Edward B Almon as candidate for Circuit Judges R C Brickell and C Kyle Probate Judge L P Troup War Circuit Court Clerk James L Draper Tax Assessor Frank J Troup Tax Collector Charles C Robert Bon and all other Democratic nominees.

t—Woodrow Wilson America First Congress Edward B. Almon R. C. Brickell C. Kyle

Muscle Shoals Urged as Best Site for Government Nitrate Plant

A regional campaign urges locating a proposed 20 000 dollar nitrate plant in the South, favoring Muscle Shoals. Writers argue central South offers abundant power and raw materials, rail and river access, and strong economic impact, warning against other regions and urging unity among Southern leaders and business interests.

United States Tennessee Valley Muscle Shoals United Castes Central South South I A Inca Niagara Northwest

South urged to secure strategic plant for national effort

The article argues the plant should be located in the South as the strategic point for national preparedness. It calls on South residents to cooperate, stay alert to its importance, and press the matter with President and Congress with greater vigor than before.

Tion Congress

New Wholesale Dry Goods House Opens in Decatur

Our New Enterprise celebrates the formal opening of the W. H. Aycock & Company wholesale dry goods house in Decatur. The piece urges local merchants to buy at home and notes the venture as a milestone for diversification beyond railroad shops, with a forward look to Decatur’s growth and prosperity.

Decaturs W. H. Aycock & Company Alabama Aycock

Y M A. takes double header from Cullman in dull game

Mullman loses both games as Y M A. dominates with stronger fielding led by Roberts. Oldacre carrier suffers a spike in game one and is removed for treatment. Connally and Barnes duel on the mound in game two with Barnes winning.

Mullman Cullman Oldacre Connally Barnes Roberts R. H. B. Cullman Peck Patrick Russell Steadman

Calomel’s Dangers Prompt New Elixir Claim

An old consumer warning notes calomel’s harmful side effects including salivation and bone softening. It describes doctors’ caution and introduces a claimed substitute named Lemolac now sold by Owl Drug Co with a positive guarantee.

Gale Owl Drug Co

Decatur Daily Sees New Style in Wedding Invitations

The Decatur Daily notes trend in wedding invitations emphasizing style and quality. Readers are invited to compare designs and wording as couples seek personal touches for lasting memory.

The Decaturs Daily

Decatur discusses municipal electric plant and debt limits

In a public discussion, H A Skeggs argues against financing a city owned electric light plant. He cites existing city debts, school needs, and street upkeep, contending bonds and a $50,000 plant threaten constitutional debt limits and financial stability. He calls for clarifying legal authority and urges transparent public accountability before proceeding.

Olshine's June Bargain Sale Opens at Olshine Bros

Olshine Bros department store launches its large June sale featuring many low priced items. The promotion highlights $7.00 and $8.00 Crash and Palm Beach Suits offered Saturday, June 17 at 5.48 with a wide range of sizes for early shoppers at Hughes & Tidwell.

Olshine Bros Decaturs Palm Beach Hughes & Tidwell

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the Valley Printing Company, Inc Tennessee Valley Press Association W. BR Hee Bon RH. B. Cullman M.C.A Connally and EB. Barnes F. Barnes Massey School Headquarters U. & Military Academy West Point N F. M. Massey Pulaski, Tennessee War Department Washington, D. C Massey United States Military Academy Washington Geo. Widner Pascagoula Biloxi Ocean Springs Gulfport Bay St. Louis Gulf Coast H. #. JACKSON Nashville Louisville & Nashville R. R Tichotnzon J. H. Settle Birmingham Morgan County National Bank G. A. Hoff WM. E. Skeggs F. A. Bloodworth A. H. Hoff Calomel Prk the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark, N. J W. A. Bibb & Son, Agts Bluff Hotel Trinity Mountain Tennessee W. J. Porter New Decatur, Ala Municipal Light Plant Andy Courcti Ity City of Messrs. Callahan and Harris Haa Ala Nata Bank A . Rial State Agricultur Citizens Bank & Trust Co Athens Aia Army OF the W. R. Aycock Fairview W. H. Aycock QING Austinville Johnston Street Bank Street Canal Street Kidney Jones Fifth Avenue Hughes & Tidwell Supply Company J. E. Harrison P. O. Box 182 Third Avenue Jackson Bt W. B. Edmundson Jackson St Methodist Church Wilder Place Oliver Typewriter Jerrie Clark Olshine Vancement Ua the Deatin Central National R. M. McGlathery M. T.“Cappel Olshine Bldg Decater, Ala 5Th Ave Riverview Ave Maple St Lees and Avenue Jack Street Grant Sreet Jackson of Cain & Wolcott Real Estate Morgan Co Nat'l Bank Rent St. C Grant St W. A. Curry Real Estate and Insurance Colonial Moulton Street M. L. Schulman Irukukhr H. Mullen Grant Street Lamb’s Ferry Decatur Navigation Twin City Transfer Co Jd. S. Walker & Co
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