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.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
The Senate, with no dissenting vote, voted to insist on a regular army of 240000 men and uphold the federal volunteer army plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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