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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
Notice requesting readers to report undelivered papers to ensure delivery. Includes contact details and postal information from Albany Alabama area publisher union.
A local Y M C A appeal calls for five thousand volunteers and expects county participation with at least four dozen joining. The drive promotes self sacrifice to support soldiers, Red Cross needs, and morale in France, urging ministers and citizens to contribute, with notable fundraising examples and targets.
A terse note highlights Liberty Bond and income tax receipt status with minimal detail, conveyed in a civic era tone. The fragment implies taxpayer concern over bond and tax dealings without broader context or follow up.
Recruiting officer Hilda Hotel announces a naval enlistment drive in Huntsville Alabama. Men ages eighteen to thirty five of good character are sought for a range of ratings including machinists blacksmiths enginemen wireless telegraphers and cooks with monthly pay from 60 to 54 dollars. Station at Get busy boys and see it is too late.
Little Rock beat Birmingham 10 to 0 while New Orleans defeated Chattanooga 13 to 4. Atlanta toppled Memphis 5 to 3 and Nashville won over Mobile 8 to 4. Games today include Memphis at Birmingham and Nashville at New Orleans with Chattanooga at Mobile and Little Rock at Atlanta.
Boston defeated Detroit 5 to 4 while St. Louis edged New York 5 to 2. Philadelphia won 3 to 2 over Cleveland. Washington beat Chicago 1 to 0. The results show a slate of close games across teams including several shutouts.
The schedule lists Chicago at Washington, St. Louis at New York, Detroit at Boston, and Cleveland at Philadelphia for upcoming postseason games.
Yesterday results include DHrogulyn 5 Pittsburg 1 and Cincinnati 3 New York 2. St psi 3 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 5 Chicago 3. Remaining matches: Boston at St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
A wartime piece urges wheat conservation and substitutes such as corn and barley. It links home front rationing advice with a dramatic tale of Belgian civilians harmed by Prussian forces, ending with a call to support the war effort through dietary cuts.
The first step in mobilizing US manpower for wartime against German militarism was before the senate. A Cummins resolution calling for a national census of man power was set for consideration during the session.
Joy Department offers full service for your line needs with ready assistance. A casual note suggests addressing orders and ensuring smooth service without delays.
J. M. Robinson complimented the office force with a fine lot of lettuce. Thanks were expressed by all hands, and Mr. Robinson has since raised the vegetable quality excel.
We are authorized to announce W. H. Smith of Town Creek Alabama as a candidate for State Senator from the Second district comprising Morgan and Lawrence counties subject to the August primary election. We are authorized to announce H. T. Lile as a candidate for the Alabama House from Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary.
S A Lynne declares as a candidate for the Democratic nomination to represent Morgan County in the next legislature. He emphasizes service and local concerns as key priorities for the district.
An announcement lists J R White of Hartselle Alabama as a candidate for Morgan County sheriff in the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
W V Davidson announced as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan county subject to Democratic primary action. He seeks party backing to lead the county law enforcement.
R. L. Parsons of Albany Alabama announces candidacy for sheriff of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
For Sheriff Z Butler of Beat 9 files as a candidate in the Morgan County Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
RB J Davis of Falkville is announced as a candidate for Sheriff of Morgan county subject to the Democratic party action at the August 1918 election.
J Sparkman of Hartselle Alabama seeks the Democratic nomination for Morgan County sheriff in the August 1918 primary.
John F. Gurley runs for sheriff of Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
Candidate Jack A. Robinson announces his bid for re election as Commissioner from the First District of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
A. D. Johnson is announced as a candidate for Commissioner of the First District in Morgan county Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
W. B. McCullouch of Albany announces candidacy for Commissioner of the First District Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
John J Foote of Hartselle announces candidacy to succeed himself as Morgan County Fourth District commissioner subject to the Democratic primary in August.
Edward B Almon announces his Democratic bid for representative in the 66th Congress from Alabama 8th District. The campaign seeks voter support ahead of the August primary and is authorized by Edward B Almon of Tuscombia.
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