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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
2
We urge readers to report missed deliveries to New Decatur at telephone 46. The paper aims to be prompt and asks customers to notify the office if the newspaper is not received on time.
Advertising rates are announced on application. Advertisers must file by noon on the publication day to ensure prompt service.
A Birmingham Ledger editorial argues for replacing hanging with electrocution as a more humane legal execution method. It cites other states that have adopted the electric chair and asserts electrocution offers a quicker, less brutal punishment while protecting society from crime. The piece urges the next legislature to enact a law to formalize electrocution.
A compact note urges shopping at Crow Crow’s for stone lined refrigerators, implying a sale or promotion. The message emphasizes checking inventory firsthand before deciding to buy.
A Farm and Home reader laments silent partnerships in marriage where wives act as passive partners. The writer, a harnessmaker's wife, describes jointly reviewing accounts nightly to support their businesslike bond and urges active spousal involvement to avert financial ruin.
An ad style notice from Payne Lumber Co promotes durable screens designed to fit and protect against file damage and health risks, urging readers to invest in safer screening solutions.
The sermon on suffering and humility cites scripture and the crosses of Christ, urging followers to endure wrong without retaliation. It discusses being born again, grafting into Christ, and following the path of humility to gain spiritual life. The editor notes Dr. Cornish wrote the lines on his son’s departure for study.
The piece blends sports passion with social vibes as crowds react to Dixie and a ball game. It notes soft words to calm anger and suggests taking a haughty friend to a game, where the catcher and umpire set the tone with play ball.
From Nashville comes word that Fleharty will start the opener at the Southern circuit. The veteran known as Old Flea has a fiery fastball and a Roosevelt grin and will pitch if he remains healthy through Thursday. Curt Elliston leaves Chattanooga for Marietta, opening a chance for Red Massey to shine with Decatur. Predictions place Birmingham atop the circuit, with the Pelicans and Mobile also favored in the race.
Vanderbilt baseball manager Paul Benham announced an immediate appeal of Prof. Riggs Clemson ruling on Lewie Hardage. Benham expressed optimism the decision would be reversed and Hardage declared eligible to play.
WANTS WANTED FOR U S ARMY Able bodied unmarried men 18 to 35 citizen of United States of good character and temperate habits who can speak read and write English language For information apply to Recruiting Officer 404 Bank St Decatur Ala FOR SALE Good grocery business first class location on good paying basis nice Clean fresh stock Will sell to right parties cheap for cash Phone 620 or call on L Cook 311-1lm
The Executive Committee ruled a player eligible for another year after appealing a four year rule. The case mirrors Hardage's, differing only by baseball rather than football. The decision hinges on fraction of a varsity game and potential committee leniency. Fans hope Lewis can play again for his alma mater as baseball season nears.
Nashville Tennessean reports Bill Schwartz spent Sunday at President Hirsig’s Glendale park home. He rode a mule with a ladies saddle and was bucked off onto rocks after the animal tangled with barbed wire, causing laughter from Alf Williams and President Hirsig as Schwartz vowed never to ride mules again.
A local listing notes available porch chairs from Crow and Crow. The ad highlights two chairs for sale with brief description and contact details.
In Morgan County Alabama probate court on March 31 1913 Margaret Guhl administratrix of George Guhl deceased files final account and vouchers for examination on April 28 1913 to show cause why the account should not be passed. Also a health ad for HESED BIND appears in the notice.
A cross restless baby is a sick baby and stomach or bowels cause trouble. McGhe's Baby Elixir is a quieting restorative syrup that corrects sour stomach looseness of the bowels and feversness. Contains no opium morphine or parettic drug. Price 25¢ and 60 per bottle. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
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