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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
2
Notices indicate Second-Class Mail status dated February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama under Act March 8 1879. Readers urged to report missed deliveries via telephone 46 and to submit advertising copy by noon to ensure prompt service.
Cardinal Gibbons argues that women belong in the home and should not seek political equality. He praises domestic duties while acknowledging women could vote with a steady hand, though he doubts the need to overturn centuries of Western civilization roles.
Louisville Courier Journal discusses marriage as a social constraint to women of purpose and ability. The piece frames the traditional path of wifehood as a persistent obstacle to professional ambition and independence.
After a strong road trip the Barons appear to slump risking their pennant chances. Losses to the trackers loom as Molesworth’s men drop toward a fourth place. Omar Hargrove returns and both Hardie and Rube Evans endure heavy hits in yesterday’s game.
The St Louis Nation al hovers near the bottom as manager Hug ins gains fans with a star turn while rival star Fig remains both praised and faulted. The team aches for decisive leadership as a noted surgeon Rajah Bres enhan is urgently needed to salvage the situation.
A Cooke was purchased from the Texas League by the New York Yankees. The same Cooke may be the pitcher who played for the Decaturs in the Southeastern League, though not confirmed. All indications point to a strong likelihood they are the same person.
A Decatur visitor suggests a spring tank on a work car to spray water along traction lines to curb dust. He argues the idea could be easily implemented with a sprinkling mechanism on a bum or work car while avoiding through trains.
Fragmentary text lists Grace Livingston Mill Lutz as author of works including Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane and Dawn of the Morning with six illustrations. mentions Tay Walters Copyriché 1972 and contains garbled ending Vi he es.
In a strained family tale Cornelia accuses Norah of stealing a sixty dollar hat with willow ostrich plumes. Tryon defends Norah while mother worries about a raincoat and a looming decision. A man’s gifted ring points to a stranger’s past as a woman heads toward Chicago with a mysterious future.
Emphasizes the importance of planning ahead for life quality and efficiency in plumbing and heating installations. Promises first class materials and workmanship, competitive prices, and a strong guarantee to inspire confidence in choosing their services.
A promotional notice invites men of prominence to compete in an automobile race with $200000 in prizes. Races run each evening from Vine Street along Bank to the speedway and Moulton with traffic restrictions waived for the event.
A community complaint about a delay in telephone service for a sick baby and a critique of phone monopolies. R and Chandler return from the northern market with new stock, claiming personal growth and renewed customer focus. He emphasizes loyal patronage and reports a successful merchandising trip on Moulton Street and Second Avenue.
Another warrant was sworn out today against Josie Craig, who was arrested days ago on a vagrancy warrant and released on bond. Officers learned last night she was again in the redlight district, and the new warrant followed.
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