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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1913

Page

3

Big Series Preview Giants vs Athletics In 1908 Style

A speculative preview weighs the Giants and Athletics for the World Series with New York and Philadelphia each boasting strong lineups. It praises the Giants pitching staff led by Mathewson Demaree Tesreau and Marquard, notes Demaree's bright future, and mentions rumors of Clark Griffith offering $100,000 for Tyrus Bobb while pondering team unity and Christmas timing.

Giants Atheletics New York Philadelphia Barry Mack Gotham Mathewson Demaree Tesureau Marquard Athletics Clark Griffith Tyrus Raymond Bobb Griffith Walter Johnson Fox W. J Georgia Peach

Our Man About Town and Local Sales Notices

A collage of light neighborhood sketches includes Martin humor about washing, Spielberger’s annual sale at Bank Street store, plans for J A Butrey’s store overhaul with elevator ideas, a quirky visit to Morgan County Furniture, and a probate notice in Morgan County Alabama for E D White's final settlement with administratrix Lara L White.

Spielberger Bank Street Morgan County Proctor Morgan Wolf Mrs. Morgan E. D. White Lara L. White E. D White Wne

Ballard's Snow Liniment claims broad healing power

An advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as the most effective remedy for animal and human sores and wounds. It notes prices of 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and that Owl Drug Co. sells it.

Ballard Owl Drug Co

To Our Subscribers Prompt Delivery Reminder

We urge readers to report late or missed deliveries by phone. The paper offers 80 ways to detect failure and ensure prompt afternoon service, asking subscribers to call if their copy does not arrive.

Gulls Playing Say 2tY Eb Ball Mobile Won

Unclear fragmentary text notes Mobile winning recent games and mentions players Davie Robertson Matty and Mathewson. Vague references to baseball, outs, and time keepers with no clear event, date, or outcome.

Davieobertson Matty Porcupine National League Mona Mathewson

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