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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
2
Message urges prompt delivery from the Tennessee Valley Press Association and asks readers to call 46 New Decatur if the paper does not arrive on time. It offers a replacement and asks to notify the publishers about late delivery.
The piece details infighting among Almon supporters in the Eighth district as editors and newspapers accuse rivals of diverting the campaign. It portrays a conflict centered on Solicitor Dave Almon versus Judge E. B. Almon, with editors in Decatur and Athens blamed for driving dynastic politics and attacking Callahan as a proxy to advance family interests.
A Tennessee debate centers on the murder case of Harry Stokes. The question for jurors asks if C. C. Trabue entered Stokes’s office with intent to kill over alleged insults. Public reaction in newspapers has stirred anger toward Trabue.
Local business leaders organize a campaign to improve city appearance with paint. A second mass meeting at the Daily office plans final actions as repaints brighten the Bassett building and vacant lots. Substantial value increases are touted from modest paint investments.
Florence Herald reports Callahan denounces a circular accusing him of plans to influence Huntsville federal court. He points to a famed author behind the piece while noting the public awaits proof or denial from Almott Cohorts. The congressman remains seated amid ongoing controversy and media scrutiny.
Florence Herald quotes a public saying that people are tired of all the Almons all the time and that a mix of Almon presence is acceptable at times. The line contrasts partial and full affiliation with the Almons as a broader political sentiment.
Florence Herald notes Congressman Almon in Washington for roll call fumes about being elected to different duties. The piece questions whether he believes his role entails other duties beyond participation in Congress.
An order from Falfurrias Texas dated April 29 1916 challenged the Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co. until Dr. Livingston Mays translated it. The company jokes that a translator may soon become a permanent fixture of the clerical staff.
Five hundred delegates are expected at the Epworth League annual meeting of the North Alabama conference to be held in Decatur in June 1922. Special rail rates and a Birmingham to Decatur train are planned. Bishop J H MeCoy of Birmingham is among speakers slated for the program at the First Methodist church.
Dr Pierce of Buffalo presents Anuric as a superior eliminator of uric acid for inflammation backache scalding urine and urinary sediment. He claims rapid relief in acute rheumatism gravel gout and kidney related pains with a 50 cent package and offers free samples upon request. Notre French researchers rate Anuric highly, and Dr Pierce also notes his Liver Pills pellets as original laxative and cathartic.
Ed B Almon of Alabama's Eighth District tells voters he will stay at his post in Washington to aid the administration during a crucial period and urges support for his re election in the May 9 primary. He cites duties in Congress and national affairs including Muscle Shoals developments and the need to uphold peace and prosperity. He plans a district visit if duties permit and signs as Faithfully yours Ed B Almon Washington D C April 20 1916 paid political advertisement.
G H Junkins advocates for A G Patterson in a paid political ad urging Morgan County voters to back Patterson in the May 9 election. He argues Patterson stands against “slick tongue” politicians and bank interests, pledges lower recording fees, and supports veterans, claiming Patterson will win the southern Beat with a large majority.
Hon Melvin Hutson a probate judge candidate closes his campaign with a closing address on Second Avenue New Decatur Monday at 830 pm May 8th Paid political advertisement authorized by Melvin Hutson of Decatur
Army recruiting ad calls for able bodied married men ages 18 to 35 to report to the Decatur Alabama recruiting office at Vine and Railroad Streets city hall. Egg sale offers White and Buff Leghorn Orpington Barred Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds at 15 eggs from $1 to $3.50 with prize winners listed. Phone 60 Decatur. Mack Murphree.
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