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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
A 1912 post office notice records second class matter status for mail at New Decatur Alabama with a February 26 filing date under the 1876 act.
The platform lists Woodrow Wilson for President with the America First plank and Edward B. Almon for Congress. Circuit judges R. C. Brickpil and C. Kyle, Probate Judge L. P. Troup, Circuit Court Clerk James L. , Tax Assessor Frank J. Troup, Tax Collector Chas. C. Robertson, and all other Democratic nominees.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt differs from the Roosevelt he presents, accusing him of four flusher politics. It recalls his progressive party leadership, 1912 campaign, and recent lack of nomination, claiming he now aids a Republican nominee behind unpopular influences.
Senate figures escort the giant Kentuckian to the chair as Senator James Phelan of California greets the crowd. James, a Democratic favorite, is introduced to Martin Lynn the temporary chairman amid cheers and lively anticipation.
апт No Calomel Eada Ciack Pills offered as a miracle remedy to relieve ailments within 24 hours. The ad claims affordability and urges readers to purchase at local druggists.
President Wilson announced the selection of Vance McCormack former mayor of Harrisburg Pennsylvania as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The St Louis committee may delay its organizational meeting until Monday with Homer Cummings of Connecticut favored as chairman and Wilbur Marsh of Iowa as treasurer.
The Y M C A of the Deceaturs swept the Cullman series with a 9 to 2 win. Roberts pitched a two hit game with 150 strikeouts, while Hollack was tagged for multiple hits. Mitwede, E. Baker and Halbrooks highlighted the Y M C A offense as Cullman’s two early runs stood as their only offense.
J. M. Briscoe of Morgan County was injured Tuesday night when his Ford overturned in mud on East Gordon Drive. Neighbors heard groans, found him unconscious with his face in mud near the car after striking a small bin. He was treated at the Benevolent hospital and later dismissed.
An advertisement touts Gets It on the corn, a two drop solution that dries instantly and removes corns without sticking. It claims to let wearers use smaller shoes and defines the product as the world’s best corn remedy, sold by B. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago and recommended locally by Dillehay Bros.
Former local pastor Cotton resigns as head of history and economics at Waynesburg Pennsylvania after two years and will become pastor of the Erwin church located along the C O railroad. He previously served at Willoughby Presbyterian Church New Decatur. The Erwin church is described as strong and was previously led by Dr F J Tyler.
Captain Samuel Blackwell urges Muscle Shoals as site for a $20 million nitrate plant to produce explosives and fertilizers. He calls for mass meetings in Decatur and active local effort to persuade the president, highlighting cheap power, local resources, and regional stimulation from the Tennessee Valley project.
A collage of local notices includes for sale two story brick mercantile and office building in Hartselle near First National Bank, another dwelling and lot in Athens near the State Agricultural school grounds, with favorable terms. Also a job listing seeks Army men aged 18 to 35. Additional items list sales of stock for cash in Fairview, two houses in Austinville with small cash down, furnished rooms for rent on Canal Street, a Johnston Street home sale, and a furnished summer rental at 501 Johnston Street. Contacts include Bank & Trust Co Athens Hughes Tidwell W. H. Aycock E. L. Long and Jerrie Clark with local phone numbers.
The Tuscumbia Reporter quotes approvingly on the Decaturs Daily and Uncle Jourd White settling their differences. The piece praises neighborly collaboration and likens harmony to ointment on David’s beard, celebrating improved relations between papers.
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