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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1918

Page

2

Local notice on newspaper delivery service and contact

Published Every Afternoon Except Sunday in Albany Alabama the Tennessee Valley Printing Company Inc as second class matter July 1 1917 Resolutions Tributes of Respect Obituaries and Cards of Thanks If you do not get your paper rectify or on time telephone 46 Albany We want you to have the paper promptly notify us

Albany Ala The Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc Amy Messenger Club Los Angeles Calif Fairview Second Ave Al_bany F. Cushman Tennessee Valley Credit Asso_ciation Mary Fourth Ave Penney & Whitman, Ae New Morgan County Building and Loan Association Decatur Land Company City National Bank

Red Cross Drive Set To Begin Monday To Raise War Funds

The Red Cross drive for one hundred million dollars starts Monday morning as the nation mobilizes patriotism. Morgan County pledges ten thousand dollars, illustrating the community’s duty to contribute. Officials urge every citizen to give a fair share, noting that many small gifts are preferred to a single large donation and that slack participation won’t be tolerated.

Red Cross Morgan County

Great Red Cross Mass Meeting Tonight Albany

Great Red Cross mass meeting tonight at Preston and Dillehay corner on Avenue and Johnston Street to support the Second Fund campaign for $100,000 for war relief. Four speeches by notable local speakers, with Samuel Blackwell as chairman of the speakers bureau, urging full turnout.

Preutt

Calomel Purified Of All Objections

An 19th century advertisement touts a new form of calomel named Cal Otabs as a safer purifying laxative. It claims doctors favor the modern preparation, free from old side effects, promising a cleansed liver and renewed appetite after one tablet with water, sold in original packages for 35 cents.

$4.17 Billion Liberty Bond Subscriptions Mark Record Oversubscription

Washington reports the third Liberty Loan closed with 4.170 billion dollars in total subscriptions after more than 1 billion oversubscribed. Secretary McAdoo calls the result irrefutable evidence of patriotic resolve as 17 million people purchased bonds, about one in six Americans, a world record absorption of such an issue.

Washington Treasury McAdoo

W H Smith Declared Candidate for State Senate Seat

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 voters.

W. H. Smith Town Creek Ala Alabama Morgan Lawrence

Powell Named Candidate for State Senator in Second District

We announce J. N. Powell of Parkville as a candidate for State Senator of Alabama's Second District subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.

N. Powell Parkville Alabama

Von Hertling Sees Hope for Peace This Year

German chancellor Count Von Hertling expresses optimism for peace within the year in a Budapest interview. He says Germany seeks a place in the sun and that future agreements will not be aggressive, trusting Western events will bring the end closer.

Amsterdam Count von Hertling Budapest

Alabama Morgan County House Candidate H T Life

The committee announces H T Life as a candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives from Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary.

Morgan County Candidate Seeks Democratic Nomination

A. Lynne announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for a Morgan County legislator seat in the upcoming state legislature race.

Morgan County A. Lynne

Hartselier Candidate for Sheriff Heads Morgan County Race

R White of Hartselier Alabama runs for sheriff of Morgan County in the Democratic primary set for August 1918. He enters the race as a declared candidate subject to primary action.

J. R. White Hartselier Ala Morgan County

Air Craft Probe Crisis Is Averted

Washington May 18 Both sides claim victory in the senate row over the Chamberlain investigating resolution A crisis appears averted and next week is unlikely to raise the issue of confidence in the administration The senate military affairs committee says a congressional inquiry into the aircraft program ordnance production and the quartermasters corps is assured

Washington Senate Chamberlain Senate Military Affairs Committee Quartermasters Corps

Davidson Declared Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff

The Democratic Party announces W. V. Davidson as a candidate for Morgan County sheriff, pending primary action. He is presented as the party’s choice pending the June primary results.

Parsons Named Democratic Sheriff Candidate in Morgan County

Albany Alabama resident R L Parsons is announced as a candidate for Morgan County sheriff, subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.

Huntsville Needs Capital for Growth, Says Daily Times

Huntsville needs substantial business houses and modern residences to meet rising demand. Capital invested in development would improve the city’s appearance and yield handsome dividends, the Huntsville Daily Times states.

Huntsville Huntsville Daily Times

Butler for Morgan County Sheriff in Democratic Primary

Z Butler runs in Morgan County to be sheriff subject to the Democratic Primary on August 1 1918. The notice lists Butler as Beat 9 candidate in the party race.

Sheree Davis Nominated for Morgan County Sheriff

The announcement states B. B. Davis of Fairville is a candidate for Sheriff of Morgan County, pending Democratic party action at the August 1918 election.

J Sparkman Runs for Morgan County Sheriff

J Sparkman of Hartselle Alabama enters the democratic primary for Morgan County sheriff in August 1918. He stands as a candidate subject to primary action in August.

W. J. Sparkman Hartselle Ala Morgan County

Gurley Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Morgan County

John F. Gurley declares his candidacy for sheriff of Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918. He seeks party support and outlines goals for the office.

Robinson Reelection Bid For Morgan County First District

Democratic primary in August 1918 will decide if Jack A. Robinson seeks reelection as Commissioner for Morgan County First District. He confirms candidacy and urges voter support.

Deposit totals and debts across banks disclosed

Deposits amount to 709 593 67 with 538 356 17 and 176 237 60 due to banks 12 376 19 989 052 96 states the OCR summary of financial movements in the period, listing individuals and United States figures, highlighting the overall balance and liabilities.

United States

A D Johnson Candidate for Commissioner in Morgan County

A. D. Johnson is announced as a candidate for Commissioner of the First District Morgan County Alabama in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 1918.

Albany man enters race for Morgan county commissioner

W. B. McCullouch of Albany announces candidacy for Commissioner of the First District Morgan county Alabama. The nomination will be resolved in the Democratic primary set for August 1918.

Foote Seeks Fourth District Morgan County Commissioner Post

The release states John L. Foote of Hartsellé is a candidate to succeed himself as Morgan County Fourth district commissioner, subject to the Democratic primary in August.

John L. Foote Hartsellé Morgan County

Edward B Almon Candidate for Congress Alabama 1918

Edward B Almon announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for representative in the 66th Congress from Alabama's 7th district. The primary is set for the second Tuesday in August 1918. Paid political advertisement authorized by Edward B Almon of Tuscombia Alabama.

Edward B. Almon United States Sth Alabama Tuscumbia

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