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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
2
British Daring Recall Hobson Gallant Feat
The account recalls Rear Admiral Hobson and seven sailors who aimed to block Cervera’s harbor by sinking the collier Merrimac in Havana harbor during the Spanish American War. The mission failed to block the harbor yet is celebrated as a daring, self sacrificing effort that echoed into naval legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Vividro
Nun
Sampson
Merrimac
Impson’s
Hobson
Azardous
Navy
Barnce
Black Sea
Arrimac
Death and neglect at a Red Cross camp for children
Twenty-one infants under one year and others under eight were crowded into an old barrack. Bombs were used and children were left in filthy, unfurnished quarters with disease and vermin. Workers arrived within two days to clean, feed, and provide medical care for the babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prefect
Typhoid and Fly Season Public Health Appeal
The Alabama State Board of Health urges action to cut typhoid deaths from 900 in 1917. Fly months show triple deaths. nine hundred deaths equal nine thousand cases. Clean up, destroy fly breeding sites, survey homes, and modernize wells and toilets. Anti-typhoid vaccine offers three years immunity. all should be vaccinated. The board aims to reduce deaths to 500 this year and asks public help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
State Board of Health
Babies the Future of the World in Red Cross Appeal
A call urges readers to support the Red Cross with a large donation to aid sufferers and prevent family separation. It asks readers to value the babies’ future, challenge stinginess, and subscribe generously to help the nation raise a two hundred million goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Worthington to speak at Albany Decatur public meeting
The Albany and Decatur Board of Commerce opens its membership meeting to the general public to hear Col. Worthington. Residents and guests will get a close view of Tennessee valley development tied to waters of the mighty river and the Muscle Shoals project. Col. Worthington, once silent, will discuss public support from the Twin Cities during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Muscle
Announcement of W H Smith for Alabama State Senate
Authorized notice announces W H Smith of Te Creek Ala as a candidate for the State Senate from the Second district comprising Morgan and Lawrence counties subject to voters action in the upcoming August primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
Te ' Creek
Alabama
Morgan
Lawrence
H T Life Announces Candidacy in Alabama House Race
H T Life enters the race for the Alabama House of Representatives from Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary. He aims to win the seat in the upcoming election and represents local interests in the district.
Nomination Candidate in Morgan County Race
A candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for the Morgan County legislature race is identified as S A Lynne. The brief note notes the candidacy for the upcoming legislative seat and names the party affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
S. A. Lynne
J R White Declared Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff
The notice proclaims J R White of Hartselie Alabama as a Democratic primary candidate for Morgan County sheriff, with the race to be decided in August 1918.
Davidson Declared Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff
For sheriff, Ye announces W V Davidson as a candidate for Morgan county sheriff, subject to the democratic primary action.
British Gallantry Shown in Casualty List
The British casualty list reports over 41 000 killed or wounded in one week, the heaviest seven day losses of the war, yet it underscores steadfast resolve and the will to hold defeating forces. It argues the only hope is annihilation of Haig's army and a push toward Berlin after any future assault is repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Atkins
Little
Isle
Napoleon
Waterloo
Ypres
Field Marshal Haig
Army of Heroes
Flanders
Berlin
Methodist Bishops Split Over Powers and Rights
The College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South shows inconsistency over woman suffrage and lay rights. They vetoed general conference action granting lay rights to women while the church favors prohibition. prohibitionists back suffrage as national purification. Autocracy within the church is criticized as inappropriate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference
Convince A Income Tax or War Indemnity Inquiry
A terse prompt asks about securing income tax receipts or war indemnity, signaling a request for tax payment proof or related reimbursement documentation. The note emphasizes having an income tax receipt ready for verification.
Esther Cleveland Wedding at Patminster Abbey
Cart. and Mrs. Bosanquet Esther Cleveland daughter of the late ex President Cleveland and Capt. William B Bosanquet D 80 leave Patminster abbey after their wedding. Until her marriage to this distinguished officer of the Coldstream Guards Miss Cleveland had been doing volunteer nursing in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Cleveland
Cleveland
William 8
Wanted Good Collector for Chattel Loan Business
Classified notice seeking a person to apply at Sip Bank for a chattel loan collection role. Instructions mention savings and a fare runabout or tots, with reference to Lafayerts and an 8 percent rate. Contact details are unclear and text appears garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sip
Ison
Parsons as Democratic Sheriff Candidate for Morgan County
Authorized notice announces R L Parsons of Albany Alabama as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parsons
Albany,Ala
Morgan’ S County
Butler Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff in Primary
/FOR SHERIFF Butler of Beat 9 seeks the sheriff job in Morgan County. He is a candidate subject to the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
Davis Named Sheriff Candidate in Morgan County Race
B. E. Davis of Falkville is nominated as sheriff candidate for Morgan County subject to Democratic Party action at the August 1918 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Davis
Falkville
Morgan County
Sparkman Named Sheriff Candidate in Morgan County Primary
We announce WW Sparkman of Hartselle Alabama as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan county subject to the democratic primary in August 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. J. Sparkman
Hartselle
Ala
Morgan County
Gurley Declared Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff
A statement announces John F. Gurley as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
Women Prepare Thousands Cured by Pierce Prescription
Thousands of women in the Uthi have overcome sufferings and been cured of woman’s issues. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is advertised as alcohol free with natural roots and herbs. A trial package can be requested by sending 1 cent to Dr. V. M. Pierce, Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
V. M. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Robinson seeks re election as Commissioner First District
Morgan county candidate Jack A. Robinson announces re election plans for the First District subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918. He submits his candidacy statement for the 1918 election and urges party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Jack A. Robinson
Col Worthington to Speak Here on Thursday Evening
Col J W Worthington of Sheffield, father of the Muscle Shoals idea, visits the Twin Cities on Thursday evening for a notable talk. The event highlights local interest in the project and related civic discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Worthington
Col. J. W. Worthington
Sheffield
Muscle Shoals
Twin Cities
A D Johnson Nominated As Commissioner Candidate
An authorized notice announces A D Johnson as a candidate for Commissioner of the First District Morgan county Alabama in the democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Johnson
Morgan County
Ala
McCullouch Nominated for Morgan County Commissioner
W B McCullouch of Albany is announced as a candidate for Commissioner of the First District Morgan county Alabama subject to the democratic primary in August 1918.
Foote Seeks Fourth District Morgan County Commissioner Post
The notice proclaims John L. Foote of Hartselle as a candidate to succeed himself in Morgan County's Fourth district. The run is subject to the Democratic primary in August and the action of party voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Foote
Hartselle
Morgan County
Lemire Unitea: A Historic IEEE Meeting Recalled
A fragmented OCR item notes a Lemire gathering linked to IEEE activities. It hints at a formal union or collaboration within the organization, mentioning a meeting or event associated with the IEEE group. Further readable details are limited.
Edward B Almon Announces Candidacy for Congress in Alabama
The notice announces Edward B Almon as Democratic candidate for representative in the 66th Congress from Alabama 8th District subject to the August 1918 primary. It solicits voter support and notes the ad is paid by Edward B Almon of Tuscombia Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Almon
United States
Alabama
Tuscumbia
Favorite Prescription touted in Alabama testimonial
A fragment from an Alabama reader praises Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription for gestation related ailments noting relief after two bottles. The letter mentions shaking chills and nausea improving with treatment and references other Dr Pierce remedies as valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pierce
Wood for sale heater or stove wood
Wood for sale calling Wilder Place 124 A bany M 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call Wilder Place
A Splendid Tonic for Womanly Troubles Cardus
A Tennessee woman from Hixson recounts relief from left side pain after using Cardus and Cardul, noting improved strength and sleep. She credits the remedies with curing her and urges other women to try the female tonic for headaches backaches nervousness and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixson, Tenn
Mia
J. B. Gadd
Cardul
Cardus
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the College of Bishops of the Meth
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NewsHorgan County
Decatur Land Company
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W. ;. Butler
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W.B. McCullouch
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Morgan County National Bank
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KE. E. Reager
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Pria
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Cardai
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J.D. Bush Lumber and Mill Work
Black Loan Company
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E. C. Payne Lumber CO
Mullen, Trumbing
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L. B. Wyatt & Son Morgan Cr. Nat’al. Bank Bldg
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