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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

3

Town Creek Booster at Center of Voter Debate

A paid political advertisement by E. W. Godbey attacks Almon officialdom and Callahan campaign backers in Decatur and Athens. It questions endorsements, accuses opponents of spreading unsigned circulars, and urges Morgan and Limestone county voters to reject the dynasty.

Dome Creek Decatur Athens Callahan Ryan Walker Eredinael Tennix Tidwell New Decatur Tidwell and Walker Campaian Committee Voter Huntayville Sro Catlaban Almon Dynasty Congress Morgan and Limestone Lee Appomattox Town Creek Leighton E. W. Godbey Morgan County Alabama

Judge Kyle Opens Campaign For Morgan County Seat

Osceola Kyle He a 29 year Decatur resident and former circuit judge with a strong record. The lawyer appeals to voters as an honest, capable candidate who will uphold the law impartially in war, peace, and epidemic times. He runs on merit without alliances urging Morgan County voters to support him tomorrow.

Decaturs Morgan County Kyle A. G. Patterson

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Ohio Firm Endorsed The Cure

An affidavit from a Toledo Ohio solicitor asserts the firm F J Cheney Co will pay a hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document cites Frank J Cheney and a notary public Gleason and describes the remedy as a blood based internal treatment.

State of Ohio Toledo Ik J F. J. Cheney & Co Edo Hall Frank J. Cheney Wesone

TRON CLAW PARROT EGDS TO CAMERA IN IRON CLAW

Evangeline the temperamental parrot in the Pathe serial The Iron Claw insisted on blocking camera shots by leaving her perch. Director Edward Jose abandoned attempts to reposition her and sought court plaster as a safety measure.

Tron Claw Evangeline Pathe Edward Jose

Nashville Boosters Begin Trip To Promote City Trade

The Nashville Booster club leaves at 7 AM for a one day tour with ten stops through Decatur Huntsville and returns by 8:30 AM tomorrow. The group will travel southern Tennessee northern Alabama and northern Mississippi for a week promoting Nashville firms and city advantages. The trip led by Alf H Williams features a steel booster train with four Pullmans and an observation car under Louisville and Nashville Railroad supervision.

Nashville Boosters Opportunities Nashville Decaturs Hunteville Boosters Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Nashville, Tennessean and American Nashville Booster Club Alf H Williams Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Duke Grizzard

Pearl White plotted danger in her perilous film career

A demon statistician computes Pearl White's risks in her serials. He tallies 26 dangers in Pauline, 14 in Elaine, and several incidents in The Iron Claw. Despite the hazards, Miss White remains uninjured so far and continues her perilous pursuit.

Pearl White Pauline Elaine Iron Claw Miss White

Houdini the Poodle Steals Scene and Name

Miss Anna Nilsson pursues a frisky poodle on Yonkers streets after it escapes Arrow Studio. The dog is caught near the studio with co star Tom Moore arriving in a chase, and Nilsson dubs the pupped Houdini as the new nickname.

Houdini Anna Nilsson Pathe Arrow Yonkers Tom Moore Moore Miss Nilsson

Almon and Callahan claim broad support in race

Campaign statements show both Almon and Callahan predicting easy wins with telegrams from supporters across counties. Strong endorsements hail Almon in Colbert, Limestone, Jackson, Madison, Lauderdale, and Morgan counties, while Callahan analyses emphasize contrasts in key areas.

Patterson Bid for Morgan County Probate Judge Called Sound

A political advertisement argues Andrew G. Patterson should be Morgan County Probate Judge, praising his business experience, judicial mindset, and leadership in uplift movements while criticizing current county finance practices and calling for economical handling of finances.

Convisioner’s Court Court House Andrew G. Patterson Comer Henderson Jelks Patterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

BRER Osceola Kyle Trade Boosters OF Degaturs Poodle Merryman C. Harris Methodist Episcopal Japan Korea America ALMON D. C B. Almon The Colbert County Han Andree Sheffield Limestone County J. G. Rankin T. J. Gilbert Bruce Nelson Lauderdale C. W. Young John J. Hughston Lawrence County W. H. Merchant D. C. Almon Decatur, Ala
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