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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
Notice explains second class matter designation dated February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama under the 1876 act. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail options with monthly and multi month terms and provides a contact number 46 for missed issues. The text emphasizes prompt delivery and requests readers to notify the paper if not received on time.
Our ticket lists President Woodrow Wilson and national platform America First. Congressional candidate Edward B. Almon, circuit judges R. C. Brickell and O. Kyle, probate judge L. P. Troup, circuit court clerk Jamesa L. Draper, tax assessor Frank J. Troup, tax collector Chas C. Robertson, and all other Democratic nominees.
The nine teen citizens of Decatur formed a fund to send the daily home paper to the soldiers of Company F, Fourth Alabama, at Montgomery mobilization camp. Subscriptions came largely from volunteers, with one donor pledging for wartime. Many subscribers cannot go to war due to age or disability, yet they serve by waiting.
The Huntsville Mercury urges elimination of vote buying and punishment of buyers as the county’s cure for political ills. It condemns bribery and warns that ballot corruption leads to tragedy, urging citizens and prominent men to reject bought votes and denounce crooked campaigns.
The article notes that Wednesday tied for the hottest day of the year, matching yesterday in May as the peak summer heat. It references the third Sunday in May and remarks on unusually high temperatures for the period.
Weather note reports government thermometers show 97 degrees in May, but amateur forecasts claim near 100 degrees in the shade. Morning readings at 7 o clock hit 75 degrees and hint at another record. The paper pauses to insert an advertiser's name.
Willie Woodall seeks a new trial after a $1500 judgment from injuries when a pulley fell from a telephone post struck him. Callahan Harris filed the motion this morning and Tennis Tidwell represents Woodall in the case against Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.
An old advertisement promotes Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets for bad taste and coated tongue. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. 26-6t
The Morgan County Live Stock association holds its second meeting at Hartsville on Saturday July 1 at 1 30 o clock. Secretary Mrs W B Edmundson says the group aims to develop the livestock industry promote blooded stock adoption sales clubs and farmer breeder welfare. John L Brock of Decatur sends a $5 endorsement from Denver noting the move as a top county development.
The Associated Press report details a brutal raid by mounted Mexicans on an American ranch, with Parker and his wife killed amid looting. The writer advocates decisive force, arguing for a stronger U S response and condemning Mexican leadership and policy while urging punishment of transborder depredations.
A historic note describes a prescription labeled for malaria or fever with six doses. It claims the tonic prevents fever return and acts on the fever more effectively than other remedies. The fragment hints at a simple cure or preventive measure popular in the era.
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