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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
2
The notice outlines delivery options by carrier or mail with weekly, monthly, six month, and yearly rates. It requests readers to notify Decatur 46 if the paper is not received promptly or on time.
The Atlanta Georgian reports a regional effort to beautify the Dixie highway with trees flowers and shrubs. Southern women organize a cross regional movement to plant trees along the route invite travelers and connect communities from Georgia to Florida with royal palms hibiscus and oleanders enhancing the highway’s scenic appeal.
The Morgan county primary Tuesday was the most orderly in memory. Voter conduct was calm with no intimidation or disorder. Residents gathered in groups to discuss results without fighting or coercion, reflecting a peaceful transfer of ideas.
A fragment mentions Jim Draper defeating Al Black in a local contest, with references to health and national ties. The text is garbled but implies Jim built a lead and provoked a reaction from Al, set in a rural or hometown setting.
The piece previews a two out of three falls finish match between Strangler Lewis and German challenger Gall at the Masonic Temple Monday night. It notes Lewis’s long pursuit by Gall, Gall’s strong record, and their recent mutual opponents, highlighting a likely desperate, closely contested bout.
J Cassels district manager of Southern Bell announced a telephone exchange will be established in Blountsville. He returned from Blountsville after arranging with EB Oliver who will lease the plant. The new exchange will have 150 telephones.
Fragmented OCR shows a Cleveland area medicine ad for Hall's Catarrh Medicine with testimonial claims. The text mentions "Catarrh" treated internally and through the blood, references to Hall's family, and a Toledo address for Cherry & Co. The ad asserts sale by druggists and a signature date 18R6 in a sworn statement.
The Priceville residents Callahan and Aimen tied the vote 21 to 21 during the 1914 campaign. On Tuesday they again tied at 27 to 27 in a subsequent vote.
A discussion notes politics as demanding hard work and distinct from other occupations, stressing scrutiny and effort as core elements of the field.
J T Hughes advance man for the Oats Chautauqua reports the 19th annual program will start June 9 in The Wetalues. He says the local climate is torrid and the lineup is better and more varied than last year, with high class attractions on tap.
Luther Little, distinguished lecturer, will speak on Gods Garden at Central Baptist Church Monday night May 15 at 8 oclock under the Baptist Young Peoples Union auspices. Admission free. A social hour will follow.
To friends and supporters who complimented me with consideration in the election just closed I express my appreciation Gratefully EB RS Raney.
In a local missive voters weigh long distance influence in the Morgan County election. The author praises homegrown candidates for congress and circuit judge, argues Morgan should honor its own, laments absenteeism and distant influence, and contrasts local preference with outsiders. The piece frames factional dynamics and implies shifts toward absentee landlord style governance.
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