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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
2
The notice, dated as second class matter, asks readers to report missed deliveries by phone to New Decatur and promises prompt service. It outlines postal date and filing under 1879 act and requests notification if the paper is not received.
Advertisers are advised rates are set upon application and must have a cozy in office by noon on the publication day to ensure prompt service. This notice emphasizes timely submission for accurate placement.
The Indian is urged to abandon old tribal ways and rely on industry and temperance. The piece condemns past white misrule and calls Fort Peck’s future as a history lesson, urging self-reliance and faith in God to avoid extinction.
A narrative argues for allowing the Indian people to manage their own resources, presenting self rule as the only prudent and sensible path for progress and governance.
A plea for mercy on mothers over the long summer in the kitchen. Women bear much labor from May to September, cooking, laundry, and care, while family neglect or forgetfulness adds to their burden. The piece urges fair wages and relief, not just love.
Analysis shows unemployment spikes with 400000 workers out of work at times in six months. The piece argues labor exchanges are essential to match labor supply, deter malingering, and secure benefits while noting state insurance boosts voluntary trade insurance against unemployment. It cites 21 new unions in insured industries since 1912 and an $8 million government balance backing the plan.
Blisters on the hands scalds burns old sores lame back and rheumatism are treated by Ballard's Snow Liniment. It offers great healing and penetrating power with price 26 cents 60 cents and 1.00.
The ancient Daniel Webster birth farm in Franklin NH has been reset on its old foundation and restored to resemble its 18th century appearance. A August 28 celebration is planned with President Wilson expected to attend along with Samuel W. McCall and other dignitaries.
The Birthplace Association plans to restore a distant Franklin area farm three miles from town center and house a caretaker for preservation and curio protection. They aim to raise twenty thousand dollars for perpetual care while naming officers including President William B. Chandler and Vice President Frank N. Parsons.
Cullman, Aug. 30. W H Hanners 48, met his sister Mrs Margaret Hooper 70 of Tyler Texas for the first time when she got off a train here last week. They talked about thirty minutes then he took a Florence bound train to work as a steam grovel operator. Hooper married in Alabama before her birth and moved to Texas. This was her first Alabama visit since leaving. Hanners has a 50 year old brother in Texas whom he has seen once.
Mercer authorities prepare for a strong season led by Lewie Hardage as practice nears. Post cards invite candidates to a pigskin house party two weeks before the regular season opener to help the new coach and players get acquainted ahead of the first game.
A proposed new organization faces directors’ decision. Advocates argue baseball gains and a non conflicting schedule promises postseason remuneration. Critics fear financial conflicts from city representation in two leagues and potential impact on existing structures.
The piece looks ahead to the end of the Southern League tag chase and upcoming postseason outcomes between the Dixie and Southern leagues. It notes groundkeepers closing parks, fans placing bets, and possible changes in league operation for the next season.
Southern League magnates face limited options as the draft window closes. Prospects remain with Memphis, Nashville, and Atlanta as majors eye players, including Welchone, Williams, Gibson, and Wilson, with several veterans at risk of a big league return. The article weighs each club’s likely losses and the chance of suitors selecting key phenoms.
The Lenane club may file a claim by February 1 to determine entitlement to a player’s services. Club owners will draw laws on who may receive the man’s contract. Manager Frank could land a strong outfielder through this method if experienced players remain unavailable in the off season.
The document shows Justice I N Butler of Morgan County issuing a writ directing the seizure of W J Porter goods to satisfy a $50 debt to B J Fenn plus costs. Listed attached property includes household items, furniture, sewing machine, pictures, chairs, beds, and other personal items. The attachment date is August 18, 1913.
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