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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
2
The piece marks the May 7 1915 Lusitania disaster and its impact on public opinion. It notes American reactions to German U boat warfare and compares the incident with other sunk ships like the Sussex and Gulflight, stressing the ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The Decaters Party in North Alabama backs Hon. W. W. Callahan as the superior candidate over his opponent. Callahan rose from a poor farm family, walked miles to school, funded his education, and has proven himself a steadfast leader. The Decaters Daily urges voters in the Fifth Congressional district to support Callahan for Washington.
The message endorses President Wilson's firm stance on American rights and pleads for protection from new sea dangers, urging divine deliverance from war and from repeating tragic losses like the Lusitania.
Government reports show Alabama strawberry acreage increasing from 2 280 acres in 1915 to 2 502 acres in 1916, a nearly ten percent rise. Growers report strong yields and excellent crop condition despite heavy demand and related market pressures.
An advertisement features Mrs Sarat M of Mt N C praising Cardus as a remedy for headaches backaches sleeplessness and other womanly ailments. She claims six bottles nearly cured her and notes friends asked about her improved appearance. The pitch urges readers to try Cardus and visit druggists for the book.
In a paid political notice Ed B Almon of Alabama’s Eighth District asks Democrats to reelect him on May 9 1916 while explaining his duty to stay in Washington during the tense international moment and crucial land issues at Muscle Shoals. He defends his record as loyal to the party and constituents and urges continued support.
Blackwell asks Morgan County voters for a second term as Circuit Clerk presenting a report from the State Examiner of Public Accounts by Hoi, Charles in Henderson.
Cottage features four rooms plus hall, pantry and store room. Plastered throughout on a stone foundation with eight foot verandas on three sides. Doors and windows screened, coal heater on back porch. Plenty of shade trees. Will sell at a bargain if taken at once.
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