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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
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The piece argues the German military system must be crushed to secure lasting peace not only for Britain France and Belgium but for the United States and world. It cites Kaiser messages to the Pope and warns that peace terms must eliminate autocratic militarism or risk global catastrophe. It also laments educational neglect in promoting public health after typhoid and criticizes local disease response in Tuscaloosa citing Surgeon General Gorgas.
The one hundred Nashville Boosters visited Decatur this morning as honored guests. The Decatur merchants spoke of prioritizing home industry and supporting local businesses, praising the jovial Alf Williams and the booster spirit.
The University of Alabama faces a second epidemic scare this school year with diphtheria following typhoid fears. Health authorities say the diseases are infectious but preventable by sanitary measures, urging prompt action by the university amid criticism of state officials for alleged mismanagement.
The Atlanta Georgian notes women in Tennessee and Georgia planting trees shrubs and flowers along the Dixie highway to impress tourists and beautify the route. The writer urges Morgan and Limestone counties in Alabama to organize a special planting day linking the Jackson highway to the Tennessee line.
E L Raney from Athens Limestone County was voted back as president of the Alabama division of the Travelers Protective Association. His second term follows a record of strong leadership and success for the organization in the state.
Branham & Hughes of Springs Hill Tennessee and Birmingham College arrive for two stern tests against the local Y M C A. The Birmingham squad, featuring former local boys and star Jinks Gillam, is favored to beat the Y M C A while Branham & Hughes is expected to provide a hard fight. Knight and other alumni back their teams as managers push players to peak for the pair of Friday and Saturday clashes. Local support from Branham & Hughes and Y M C A fans promises a vigorous, old time showdown.
Impromptu speeches in small groups reveal strong voter interest in probate judge and congressional races. Delegates and committee races fade amid county and district politics as poll boxes close at 5 pm in the county and 6 pm in the city. Returns will trickle in afterward as long ballots require counting time.
The Decatur Daily notes wedding invitations show varied design trends with emphasis on size and quality. Readership is invited to compare styles and assess craftsmanship across local studios.
The home paper promotes its role as a time and money saver for residents, highlighting bargains, home news, and local service while serving the town continuously through its circulation department.
The United States states it will firmly expect the altered German policy to be scrupulously followed to avoid straining relations. It says US rights on the high seas are not contingent on any other government’s actions and reaffirms single, absolute responsibility for neutrals and noncombatants.
Sompase shows a practical sun dial style clock with a shadow indicating the hour. A graduated hour scale, north and south points, and a rotatable glass align to sun variation, moving the etched line to the correct time as the magnetic needle points to the scale.
A testimonial asserts Thedford’s Black-Draught keeps sickness away in the Whitt family. The product is described as a stabilizer for weak stomachs and indigestion with over 70 years of use and more than a million beneficiaries. Price is 25 cents. Get a package in North Carolina.
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