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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
2
The notice lists second class matter filing and postal details for New Decatur Alabama. It states subscription rates by carrier and mail and provides a contact telephone number 46 for delivery issues and reminders.
The piece questions Mr Coleman Du Pont as a Republican presidential hopeful and critiques his campaign imagery. It compares Du Pont to Jefferson Lincoln and praises industrial freedom while noting the ads present him as a working man tied to past emanicpators. Woodrow is mentioned as a potential adversary.
A public notice advocates immediate, no cost publicity in local newspapers to spread information. The quotation frames newspaper access as a civic duty and implies a push for broad visibility without burden on the notice recipient.
The Gifford Pinchot press bureau releases a political document titled Preparedness and Sense. The text suggests a campaign theme contrasting national policy with Wilson's approach, proposing practical, bipartisan readiness.
Speake and Moebes are praised for endorsing Honest Advertisers and honest acting. The piece argues truthful advertising supports newspapers and communities, while untruthful ads harm credibility and the advertising life of the press.
The Supreme Court justice Charles E. Hughes avoids political talk, a gesture interpreted as signaling his potential bid. Observers note that restraint often accompanies decisive declarations.
It would be a real surprise if the path to the Alabama state house does not go via Girard, suggesting the town’s pivotal role in political routes and possible influence on outcomes.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunbeam meeting at 4 p m led by Miss Ruth Smyrt B Y P U at 5 30 p m Decatur district B Y P U meets at South Side Baptist church 3 p m Sunday May 28 Public is invited Geo W Wilburn pastor
Rev E Lysander Grau pastor announces Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with D C Vohlers superintendent and graded classes for all Public worship at 11 a m with The Little Foxes and 7 45 p m with Some Things That Money Cannot Buy Special music at both services Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 30 and Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 on The Raising of Lazarus Public invited to worship with us
East Jackin Street Bible study at 10 a m but 11 a m marks sidestaking of angels meeting led by Evangelist T Q Martin of Winchester Ky. Services Sundays 14 a m and 7 45 p m daily 7 45 p m J Pettey Ezel minister.
Westside Presbyterian invites members to attend regular services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m J D Redding superintendent 11 a m sermon God is Calling for Workers in His Vinyard Junior C E at 2 30 p m Margaret Frazier superintendent Senior C E at 6 45 p m Cassie Bell Robinson president 745 p m sermon Man s Incination to Glory in Something Jno A Foster pastor
Rev R F Stuckey pastor leads Sunday school 9 30 A M with C L Buck as superintendent at 11 A M he speaks on Southern Baptists and Their Work at Asheville followed by a 730 P M sermon on Big Business all welcome
Pastor Livingston T Mays will preach morning and evening services. Sunday school is at 9 45 a m with B L Malone serving as superintendent.
Sunday service at 11 o clock in the Bassett building Second avenue. Tomorrow’s subject is Ancient and Modern Necromancy Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced.
The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school starts 9:30 a.m. with J. F. Levin as superintendent. Epworth League meets 7:40 p.m. led by A. G. Patterson. Members are urged to attend and nonmembers are invited to all services. R. I. Walston, pastor.
Services at 11 o'clock Sunday morning and 7 30 p.m. The 7 30 topic will be Lost and Found.
The Decatur Daily reports the arrival of a newborn, noting joyful family details and the celebration of a new member to the community.
Red Roberts won two games against Moulton on their grounds in a doubleheader, setting a likely record with seven safeties allowed by Almon. The first game lasted 12 innings ending 2 to 1 with Mitwede delivering a decisive hit, while the second ended 5 to 1 in seven frames with Mitwede hitting a home run and a triple. The Moulton club plans another doubleheader at home Tuesday.
A Morgan County livestock association will be formed at a meeting next Saturday at 1 30 PM in Hartselle. Bankers farmers and business men from Decatur Trinity and other points may attend by train. The group aims to aid local live stock interests and starts with a large charter membership.
The obituary recalls Eugene R. Payne and his partners Jeree Cochran and Henry Clay McCormick, a powerful Lycoming county financial, lumber and political trio known as the region’s “corner.” It notes Payne’s lumber empire, banking role, and sharp stock moves, including a 1000 share Brooklyn Rapid Transit bet.
State of Alabama Morgan County Probate Court announces final settlement of Earl M. Mason estate with William B Mason as administrator. Hearing set for June 19, 1916, to review accounts and vouchers. interested parties may appear and contest. Judge WM. E. Skeggs presiding.
Marchini and Striplin dissolve their partnership with Marchini responsible for receiving and paying all bills. The business will under the name Sar Meme aaa ce.
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