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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
7
A notice announces ARD B. ALMON as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for representative in the 65th Congress from the 5th Congressional District, subject to the election on Tuesday May 6, 1926 in the district.
The ninth Alabama circuit announces candidacies for judge positions in the Democratic primary on May 9 1916. RT G Briell and J H Ballentine are named as candidates for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Authorized notices name MELVIN HUTSON and JAS I DRAPER as probate judge and court clerk nominees in Morgan County. Each declares candidacy subject to the Democratic primary, with May election deadlines and urging voter participation.
A Morgan County Democratic primary ballot announces FP. W. Williams as candidate for Tax Collector. Williams seeks re election, authorized by the party, competing in the Democratic primary.
Fragmented list of candidates for Morgan County Tax Assessor in the Democratic primary. Names include Thos H Quon, W D Crutchfield, John To Rule, and Nej Troup, with indications of county and party involvement amid garbled OCR text.
An authorization notice proclaims S L Cook a candidate for judge of the Interior Court of New Decatur subject to the Democratic primary on May 9. Another line announces H D Wilkinson as a candidate for the same court position.
A damaged notice lists candidates Dan Walden Er. Br. Raney and Pr. M. Ramilton for the Inferior Court of New Decatur. It notes affiliation with the Democratic party and urges votes in the upcoming primary. Names appear with garbled spellings and stray punctuation in a historic election notice.
We announce 4. B. Pierce of Madison County Alabama as a candidate for delegate from the Eighth Congressional District to the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis in June 1916, subject to the Democratic primary on May 9 1916.
Young people are invited to a Westminster Presbyterian church lecture and rally on May 11 led by Rev. Hall. The event aims to promote the Ovoca Summer Conference and includes sessions for all junior and teen age groups across three local churches. Admission is free and a large turnout is hoped.
Carolie Dawes Appleton arrives in Washington from Europe to champion aid for thousands of war orphaned homeless children. She founded Friends Childhood Society which has bought land for homes and farms to nurture and teach practical skills for self support.
The Birmingham Ledger reports Senator J Hamilton Lewis criticizing both major parties as pandering to Germans to gain votes. He warns that Republicans and Democrats manipulate patriotism to spark internal conflict and seize public power. He likens politicians to traitors and vultures, urging loyalty to the nation over partisan aims.
Kent A. Hunter reports from Columbus New Mexico on how women back home write to and send candy to troops pursuing Villa. Officers at the base camp receive letters seeking romance and sympathy while a few unmarried officers respond, revealing pressures and proprieties amid censorship.
A reflection on flirtation and choice in marriage, describing a man who shows indifference toward a girl not chosen by him and hints at a lack of sincere consideration in the matter.
Announcement outlines management change effective at month end with F C Rasch and associates taking control from Birmingham. Plans include enlarging facilities and expanding stock of plants shrubs and flowers to reduce Decatur residents dependence on other cities. Company pledges diligent business, prompt courteous service and reasonable prices as its watchword.
Sheldon Lewis plays a villain who plunges from a bridge into icy river as director Edward Jose shouts for a retake. Lewis endures a shiver by a red hot stove and insists on warming the water before a redo.
Pearl White discusses new stunt ideas for the serial with George Brackett Seitz the scenario editor. She notes contributions to Perils and Exits and mentions Verentoun with the villain Legar while Kitg proposes even more daring stunts.
The Daily presents business cards and engraved stationery featuring monograms and refined patterns. Fresh designs emphasize quality lines and classic styling for professional use and personal gifting.
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