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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
The item lists postal service details for New Decatur Alamander, with March 3 1876 act references and Tennessee Valley press association affiliations. It names H D Harkreader H Alexander and mentions editor manager roles along with old subscription rates by carrier and mail.
A local ticket lists Woodrow Wilson for president with the platform America First. Edward B. Almon runs for Congress along with circuit judges R. C. Brickell and C. Kyle, Probate Judge L. P. Green, Circuit Court Clerk James L. Draper, Tax Assessor Frank J. Troup, and Tax Collector Chas. Robertson, with other Democratic nominees.
The Nashville Tennessean reveals a material advance in subscription rates, citing higher costs for newsprint, inks, metals, and other materials. It argues readers will accept the rise amid supply disruptions and rising prices, noting circulation remains a subscriber protection against profiteering.
The War Department refused to permit National Guard units to employ colored cooks, signaling a retreat from the belief that a soldier fights on his stomach. This stance highlights racial policy shaping military provisions during the period.
The statement asserts the flag is large enough to shield seventeen Negro soldiers and equates its size with a U S message to a de facto government. The phrasing reflects racial and political rhetoric of the era.
The text notes the combined Roosevelt and Taft electoral vote totals 96 and Wilson 435, signaling that Col Hughes has no guaranteed win yet. It reflects early voting dynamics and the unsettled state of the 1916 presidential contest.
The report claims President Wilson possesses confidential information supporting his anticipated reelection. It suggests he communicated that view to the public or aides, indicating confidence in victory.
The Mexican unpleasantness sheds new light on why Theodore Roosevelt chose Oyster Bay as his residence. The shift is tied to political strategy and private retreat during turbulent times.
The public was spared reading the nomination decline letter as the Colonel's position was publicly known and no formal letter was read.
Three sets of pextre will have been trimmed. Ask Carranza or Fairbanks.
A clipped, unclear OCR note predicts a four year term for Carranza related to an application at the post office. The fragment mentions ear prediction and an upcoming bureaucratic step without clear names or dates.
The International News Service led with exclusive reports on Mexico and U S diplomacy. It cited Wilson's ultimatum for the release of seventeen troopers captured at Carrizal and Obregon's defiance of the United States. I N S promises joint session news and a strong war coverage effort.
Calomel is described as dangerous and liver harming while Lemolac is promoted as a safe vegetable substitute. The ad urges doctors to try Lemolac and offers sample bottles, with a Memphis company behind the product and a Drs note warning about calomel.
High school graduate, 19 years old, experienced as bookkeeper and grocery clerk seeks employment. References available on request. C. E. Tucker, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. box 281.
A concise notice notes a trial connected with the Decatur Daily regarding job printing activities. The report highlights courtroom proceedings and involved parties without graphic detail.
Promote local business with multiple Decatur firms across Second Avenue. Advertises Burk Auto Co. Lee street, Morgan Furniture Co., Crow & Crow, Payne Lumber Co., Buchheit Bottling, Preuit Dillehay Drug Co. Encourages keeping money local and outlines products from autos to furniture to ice cream.
A 1914 essay argues women possess greater practical sense than men in shopping and community influence. It asserts women drive bargains, loyalty to local merchants, and uphold home and town virtues, while mail order catalogs lure purchases away.
A compilation outlines Army practices and standards across branches. It notes caps worn only by officers, weekly tobacco, leather puttees for officers, and supply company lacks drills while carrying revolvers. It also covers weights of guns and shells, horse training times, knot-tying tasks, and marching commands.
The passage outlines strict camp etiquette with salutes to the flag by armed and unarmed soldiers, hand signals for advancing and retreating, and the fatal potential of 30 30 bullets at three miles. It notes daily officer of the day enforcement, colors and standards, two year engineer training, and eight signaling methods including wireless and heliograph.
The note proclaims Blacko Tablets as the best remedy for biliousness and constipation priced at 25 cents. It provides a brief 26-6t reference and no additional details.
The Morgan county cotton crop shows early blooms with two blossoms reported in the last 24 hours. J. W. Guire from five miles outside Decaturs sent the first bloom, and Ben Nunn of Trinity sent the second this morning. The early blooms amid cool weather suggest an advanced crop and potential for a big yield.
Notice states I will not be responsible for any debts or contracts made by my wife signed THOMAS L MARSHALL dated 27 61.
The Hardage brothers advertise good value in dry goods and eyewear, promising fair prices and reliable quality for shoppers seeking smart purchases and dependable service.
The ad urges shoppers to support Crawford Lumber Co and home merchants over mail order. It lists stores like Cook Bros Furniture, Britain Bros, Hughes & Tidwell, Side Hardware Co, Sivley & Sandlin, Buttrey’s, and Madame Finnie offering furniture, hardware, farm goods, house furnishings, and spring hats, promoting truthful advertising and community pride.
A fragmented ad-like item touts merchants and prices. It mentions Out-of-Town Merchants, Kuhn's 5 10 and 5 Cents Store and Speake and Mowbes offering real bargains to replace a disappointing mail order purchase.
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