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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
3
A note explains that every DECATURS DAILY carrier is bound by bond to deliver papers promptly and pay debts to the Tennessee Valley Printing Co. weekly. Carriers order papers for subscribers, pay wholesale, and collect 10 cents per week or 50 cents per month from subscribers.
The article explains that each subscriber’s account and payment rating travel with them when they move routes. Carriers seek to provide perfect service and rely on patron cooperation. readers are urged to call their carrier or phone 46 New Decatur for prompt delivery if a paper is not received.
A wedding invitation notice styled in decorative borders and phrasing, advertising wedding cards printed or engraved with style and quality. The ad appears in The Decatur Daily within its business and professional notices.
The piece invokes a vow to protect democracy and defend freedom with the white sword of God. It ties patriotic duty to Washington's vision Lincoln's martyrdom and the minute men and boys in blue. The sentiment stresses loyalty to country and divine guidance.
Vintage advertisement for Rub My Tism promising cure for rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts burns old sores and insect stings. Described as antiseptic anodyne usable internally and externally with a price of 25 cents.
A Sunday Nashville Tennessean feature profiles a renowned Southern poet known for contributions to beat magazines and newspapers. The piece notes his long career and broad readership.
Poetic tribute to Maury County praising its landscapes climate and livestock. The piece extols phosphate wealth cattle mules foxhounds and fair women while lamenting corrupt politics as the sole blemish on an otherwise paradisal Golden Age tableau.
Miss Josephine Emens hosts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Beuna Barnard, bride-elect of Wednesday, at her Trinity home. Mrs. H. T. Cook and children of Samford, Texas, have returned from a visit and will be in Cleveland two weeks. Families travel for visits and returns to eastern cities and southern states, with several relatives planning summer stays.
Silk Steeling club members Mrs Herbert Odom and Mrs Victor Herd with daughter from Clanton Ala are guests of Judge and Mrs C Kyle. Mrs B M Bloodworth and grandson Fred return Wednesday from Opelika and other points. Miss Augusta Gibson and brother David back from Chicago. Miss Mary Willie Wilson visits then heads to Russellville Ala. Mrs W E Phillips visiting sister Miss Mildred Ferris in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs H H Hitt return from Chicago after convention of the American Hardwood Manufacturers Association. Mrs Melvin Hutson and daughter Elizabeth Ann visiting friends at Trinity.
Lewis Ling visits relatives in Memphis. F S Graves improves from eye trouble. Law Lamar Jr returns to Selma after visiting W A Bibb family. Banks Walston of Russellville is guest of Rev and Mrs Walston. Benjamin Bloodworth of Birmingham visits homefolks. M L Schulman returns Tuesday from Chattanooga business trip. For that bad taste and coated tongue take Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets. Partial Confirmation contains a humorous exchange on colors and sensations with mentions of joy gloom and quarrels.
Paris reports German troops pressed offensives against French positions on the Verdun front last night but were repulsed. The French war office says counter attacks regained ground east of the Meuse and heavy bombardment continues around Fleury as a major artillery duel rages along the river.
London on June 26 Sir Roger Casement was brought to trial for high treason after attempting to smuggle arms and ammunition into Ireland. When asked a question he responded in a loud voice not guilty.
Dr. Livingston T. Mayo at Central Baptist church shows a large world map highlighting 45 of 60 nations in war. He links biblical events to humanity’s self destruction and says 1.4 billion live under war turmoil as Europe endures a war madness with conflicts over uniforms.
A warrant of the House of Representatives for contempt was served on United States District Attorney Snowden Marshall. He appeared before Judge Hand and obtained a writ of habeas corpus, defying the House’s demand and prompting Marshall to tell the sergeant to seek the best lawyer.
Mr Growcher questions whether the vote should be restricted to fewer men, while the broader question of women’s suffrage remains unsettled in a pointed exchange. The remark highlights tension over who should hold political power.
In Athens Alabama on a Saturday afternoon ten year old D J Wilson was bitten in three places by three dogs that were later killed. The heads were sent to Montgomery for rabies testing amid concerns the animals suffered hydrophobia. The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Spencer and the incident occurred as he rode his bicycle toward town.
A light dialogue shows a husband assuring his wife’s recovery despite dire words from a doctor. The wife’s dressmaker had sent a hen gown, and she has not yet tried it on, prompting a witty response about her return to health.
Dialogue reveals a rejected proposal as a woman tells Ferdy she cannot marry him. She admits sleeping with him only to give him practice, citing pure kindness of heart as motive.
The Morgan Furniture Company expands in Decatur, led by John Proctor, adding a complete household showroom with parlor, bedroom, dining room and kitchen in separate compartments to display tapestry, rugs and furniture. Floor space nearly doubles to house the latest designs and finishes.
Friends of Arthur Pitts learn he has been heard from the Mexican border where he serves as captain of Company 154 First artillery. Pitts had earlier been stationed in Portland Maine.
A dated advertisement promotes Lim-Lax as a potent constipation remedy from a renowned physician. It cites Dillehay Drug Co and Decatur Drug Co with a 25 cent bottle, claiming thousands have been convinced and urging purchase from Decatur and New Decatur druggists.
Instructions describe making an envelope that can only be opened by tearing the paper. A flap coated with egg albumen is heated to coagulate it, sealing the envelope. If steamed or moistened, an ordinary envelope can be opened. the coated flap resists opening until torn.
A prayerful exhortation promises elevated visions and divine sweetness for believers. The text reflects a sermonlike cadence urging contemplation of sacred revelations that will enrapture the soul and enrich spiritual life.
The exchange features a judge questioning how a battering incident occurred after a closed door. Clancy replies that his path was through a shut door, clarifying the mistaken impression of the confrontation as the source of his injuries.
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