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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
4
The joint campaign led by Mayor A. A. Hardinge of New Decatur and Mayor Jas. A. Nelson of Decatur calls residents to paint porches fences and woodwork and whitewash outhouses. Today focuses on interior and exterior cleanup ahead of Back Yard Day Friday Vacant Lot Day continues the effort.
Captain Horton of Company B labor National Guard heads to Marysville Ohio due to his mother in law illness. He will return if needed and stay in touch with affairs at home while on duty near the border. Mrs Horton accompanies him leaving last night for Marysville.
A fragment notes a measuring party at the YMCA or YWCA on a Friday evening in May 1916 with music and refreshments mentioned. The text is garbled and provides few clear details beyond the event type and time.
Nance O Neil stars in A Woman's Past a William Fox drama about the battle of the sexes in a modern metropolis. Jane Hawley a young authoress faces love deceit marriage crime and a dramatic courtroom climax revealing the guilty man with a startling twist.
International News Service reports the Dutch steamer Batavier V was sunk Tuesday with the death of one American aboard. The disaster caused more than 4 million dollars in losses, including 350000 dollars in gold, fourteen consignments of 25000 dollars, 7500 rice bags, and a large stock of coffee and piece goods.
Five mile parade crowds the streets of Birmingham as veterans and militia stage a sham battle between Texas veterans and the Birmingham national guard. Washington chosen for next United Confederate veterans convention. General Harrison elected commander in chief.
Allen D. Albert, president of the International Association of Rotary Clubs and Civic Federation of Minnesota, chairs the Minnesota Academy of Social Sciences. A former editor of the Minneapolis Tribune, he is described as a respected adviser on business and social issues and a sought after platform speaker.
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