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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1916

Page

6

Army Recruiting in Decatur and Local Classifieds

Army seeks able bodied men 18 to 35 who can read write and speak English apply at Vine and Railroad streets city hall Decatur Alabama. Also listings for poultry stock sale house furniture rental rooms and goods for sale plus real estate rental notices and two front rooms for rent in Decatur with addresses and contact details.

Army OF the Phone Decatur Mack Murphree Moulton Road Morris Chapel New Decatur Thornton R. L Wood Twelfth Avenue Johnstgy Street Canal Street Bank Street Lyceum Theatre Aeepee Cherry Street Browne and Miller’s Etere Avenue

Alabama Democrats Seek Prohibition Stand at National Convention

A political ticket urges voters to support Burr, Carmichael, Denson, Hood and White pledging to back Wilson and oppose a liquor plank. The slate also names a national committeeman and four delegates at large with instructions to mark as shown for ballot validity.

Alabama Burr Carmichael Denson Hood White Wilson Democracy

Ninety Morgan County Voters Barred for Late Registration

Ninety voters in Morgan County lose suffrage due to a Alabama Supreme Court ruling requiring registration before January 5, 1916. The list names numerous registrants across districts Danville, Falkville, Decatur, and other precincts, with many residents shown as late registrants after the cutoff.

Morgan County Alabama Supreme Court

Aycock Leaves for Eastern Markets to Stock New House

W H Aycock heads to the eastern markets to stock his Ferry street wholesale dry goods house nearing completion. He plans to open about June 1 and attend the Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association convention in Richmond May 3-5. Claude Aycock, a Nashville business college student, will join after June 1.

W. H. Aycock Ferry Street Aycock Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association Richmond Washing Ynmore Claude Aycock Draughon’s Business College Nashville

Decatur Daily Announces New Meat Cards Arrival

The Decatur Daily reports the arrival of new meat cards for job printing, signaling updated pricing and distribution details for readers and local businesses.

Decaturs

Fire rumor at Sheffield oil mill proved false

A rumor in Decatur Sunday claimed a fire at the Southern Cotton Oil Company plant in Sheffield occurred but was later found untrue. Manager L K Wiggins reported the blaze was confined to an old carriage factory nearby with only small damage and no indication of arson.

Decaturs Southern Cotton Ol Company Sheffield L. K. Wiggins Southern

Candidate Judge Brown Seeks Full Term in Alabama Primary

North Alabama candidate Judge Brown a former Decatur and Morgan County resident seeks a full term on the court of appeals. He was elected in 1914 to fill an unexpired term and asks for Democratic primary endorsements to be held May 9. Paid political advertisement.

Brown Decaturs Morgan County Court of Appeals Democrats of Alabama

Ed Almon declares dedication to duties over canvass in Alabama district

In a letter to Democrats of the Eighth Alabama district Ed Almon says he will remain at his post in Washington due to the international crisis and congressional matters. He argues a second term will enable better service and asks for support and votes on May 9.

ED. Almon Bama Congress Washington

The Sphinx Charms Antony in Masqueraders at Masonic Star

Hazel Dawn stars as Dulicie in The Masqueraders at the Masonic and Star Theatres. Antony Prescott’s pursuit of the siren leads to a clash with his father Jim Prescott while Marion Evans confronts betrayal. Dawn’s transition from musical stage to film draws praise for beauty and dramatic skill.

Sphinx Jim Prescott Prescott Anthony Marion Evans Antony Marion Vampire Hazel Dawn Henry Arthur Jones Star Theatres Dulicie Stagg Inn

Sphinx Averts Suicide as Prescott Proposes Marriage

The Sphinx, facing a dire discovery, attempts to end her life but is interrupted by Prescott who asks her to marry him. She weighs the offer while seeking control over the unfolding revelation.

Heart the Sphinx Prescott

Also Mentioned on This Page

On Abstract Busi B. Littlefield Ferry Sreet Ala L. C. Callahan Care Owl Drug Co A. D. Schoolcraft P.O Jackson St Methodist Church Cain St W. T. Sanders Athens Lampkin Insurance & Realty Co B. R. Guy Oak ‘Street Wilder Place A A. Donaldson Seventh Avenue West 6Th Avenue Somerville Pike Fairview Odd Fellows’ Hall T. R. ‘McRee Vinemont Senata Lamb's Ferry R Navigation CO Oma Brunaeunan Supreme Court C. M. Morris L. G. McCormack Jno A. H. Priceville Morris G. C. Robinson Wm. R. Scott Onar. Scott B. FP. Wright L. BP. Flint Nappier Shady Grove D. M. Burns W. D. Cheatham J. H. Daniel J. D. Ellis Moody, J. C New Decatur No W. T. Peer J. W. Rosch Fred C.praney E. RB. Paredale Milton T. Smith Sittason F. M. Waters E. T Lacon Kilpatrick L. F. Patterson G. E. Spiegel Roy Suggs B. L. Smith S. A Oak Ridge Edwards J. H. Roberts W. EF. Sparkman D. Sparkman J. FE. Simpkins Paul Austinville Call J. B Cole Borden Burr D. Smith A. H. Carmichael N. D. Denson Horace Hood Ray Rushton R. E. Spragins F. S. White J. 3 Willett Volunteer Campaign Committee P. Cc. Ratliff THE Decaturs Daily the Daily North Alabama J. B. Brown Cullman Congressman Almon Democrats Edward B. Almon Paramount Pictures Masonic and Star Theatres ODAY Daniel Frohman Arthur Jones Lucas Home Lucas Sivley & Sandlin Burk Auto Company Southern Hide & Tallow Co Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Deliie Eres LD Goods J. S. Walker & Co Grant St Maple S1 Fourth Ave Jackson Morgan Co. Natl Bank Johnston Street
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