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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

4

Decatur Daily Bride's Style Wedding Invitation

The Decatur Daily notes a wedding invitation featuring a refined style for a couple, with details on venue and date. The item highlights the social event and couples names for readers.

Germans Claim Gains at Verdun Front

The German war office announced night attacks by the army of the Crowns Prince captured several trenches south of Hill 304 on the Verdun front. Counter attacks were launched but failed.

International News Service Ferlin Hin Eos Verdun Front German War Office Army of the Crows Prince Hill 304

House approves nitrate plant funding for three states

The House backed a $20 million nitrate plant to be built at Muscle Shoals with money raised via Panama Canal bonds. The plan, tied to government ownership and by product sales, faces debate on site selection and operations. The article notes opposition led by Rep Lenroot and a separate issue of cross border actions after the Big Bend massacre in Mexico.

War Department Shoals Tri-Cities Alaba Senate Lenroot Republian Wisconsin Alabama Muscle Shoals House Mondell Wyoming Big Bend Carranza Mexico Rio Grande

Senate backs regular army of 240000 and volunteer plan

The Senate, with no dissenting vote, voted to insist on a regular army of 240000 men and uphold the federal volunteer army plan.

International News Service Washington Senate

Marriage Licenses Issued for Colored Willis Turner and Emma White

The region records issuance of marriage licenses to Willis Turner and Emma White of Color, and Sol Burth and Odie Sharpley, noting their names in the public registrar's list.

Willis Turner Emma White Sol Burth Odie Sharpley

Scott Directed to Find Obregon's View

Washington officials report Gen. Scott will seek Obregon's stance on the proposed Protocol and the American expedition pursuing Mexican bandits. Consular reports note Juarez garrison withdrawal, signaling possible Carranza Obregon split with the United States as Pershing's forces stockpile munitions.

Scott Obregon International News Service Washington United States Big Bend Geo. Corrols el Paso State Department Carranza Juarez Pershing

Mexican Bandits Flee Southward with Prisoners

Marathon Texas May 9 Mexican bandits who invaded the United States Friday night are retreating southward with eight American prisoners. An American posse has failed to overtake them and fears grow they may kill or starve captives after torture. Most prisoners were taken when bandits surrounded American mine below Bouquil as at dawn Saturday. Only tramway worker nick escaped. High American zinc mine employes south of Bouquillas are reported captured but Carl Halter brings word they are safe.

Marathon Texas United States Bouquillas Nick International News Service Carl Halter

Women in Britain Plan to Grow Medicinal Plants at Home

The Youth's Companion notes British women plan to cultivate medicinal plants in their gardens this year as the industry shifts back from the Continent. With drug prices rising, the venture appears profitable. foxglove leaves fetch sixty cents a pound and an acre could yield half a ton of dry leaves, implying over six hundred dollars in return, though forecasts are not fully reliable.

Great Britain England

Army of the United States seeks men in Decatur Alabama

Help wanted advertisement for enlisted men aged 18 to 35, citizens with good character and temperate Habits, who can read speak and write English. Apply to recruiting office at corner Vine and Railroad Streets city hall Decatur Ala. Also mixed notices for rental rooms sales loans plants and eggs for hatching with locations and contact details across Decatur.

Army OF the United States Elgin Able Bros. Plumbing Co

Big attendance urged for Alabama Bar meeting in July

Op President McDowell of the Alabama Bar Association asks Judge Eyster to urge local lawyers to attend the July annual meeting. He cites Newton D. Baker as guest speaker and suggests postal invitations to boost turnout, aiming for the largest gathering yet.

McDowell Alabama Bar Association John ©. Buster Atorneys Alabama Bar , Association John C. Eyster New Decatur Ala Mr. Eyster Newton D. Baker Bar Association Ohio McDowell, Jr

Tilefish Industry Development Expands Fishing Grounds

The U S Bureau of Fisheries reports tilefish grounds may extend toward Cape Hatteras though development remains south to Atlantic City. The January landings totaled 398000 pounds on 17 trips by six vessels, averaging 23400 pounds per trip, up 135 percent from December. Prices hold near six cents per pound.

United States Bureau of Fisheries Cape Hatteras Atlantic City New York Scientific

Georgiana Resident Feels Like New Person

A Georgiana reader reports relief from stomach and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter claims one dose improved health, contrasting with prior medicines from a home doctor. The ad promises permanent stomach intestinal relief with an absolute money back guarantee and lists S. M. Thompson as a local seller.

Chicago B. V. Kelly Georgiana Ale M. Thompson

Hall's Catarrh Cure and testimonials cited in oath

A Toledo Ohio notary records an oath from Frank J. Cheney of F Cheney Co asserting a claim of one thousand dollars and endorsing Hall's Catarrh Cure. The text lists Hall's remedies including a family pou for constipation and a subscription note, reflecting period medical advertisements.

State of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. Cheney Co Toledo Conn HALL Canaan Park J. Cheney Fe C

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