Cobb and Crawford Won't Get Big Raises
Detroit President Navin rejected demands for large salary increases for Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford. He argued players over five thousand dollars are paid for value beyond talent and noted attendance affects gate receipts. He warned that spending big money requires proven team success and market draw beyond individual stars.
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Detroit
Mich
Navin
Ty Cobb
Sam Crawford
Crawford
Tigers
Cobb
Decatur Bulletin invites essays on Parcel Post Law
The Decatur Daily announces a contest for girls and boys to write essays on the new Parcel Post Law. Prizes include a savings book with a five dollar deposit, a three dollar book, and a two dollar book. Essays must be under 200 words and dated signed, with copies of the bulletin attached. Entries due by December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin No
New Parcel Post
Decatur
New Decatur
Parcelo Post
Baseball as Business Says We Won’t Pay Exorbitant Fees
A newspaper quote insists baseball must be run as a business and rejects paying high demands to Cobb and Crawford, emphasizing practical, financial restraint in managing the club at the gate. The stance frames the sport as a commercial enterprise rather than a charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Crawford
Wee
Dillehay Brothers Advertises Ladies Gifts at Fine Stationary
An ad from Dillehay Brothers on Fourth Avenue promotes fine stationary, candles, manicure sets, toilet sets, puff boxes, mirrors, bead purses as appealing gifts for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillehay Brothers
Traveling nursery cars eyed for Burlington trains
Chicago December 10 The Pullman Company may be ordered to add 1000 more special cars to the Burlington system. The passenger department weighs a traveling nursery on through trains as babies complain of discomfort. Agents at the Hotel Sherman discuss the plan, with a decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Company
Burlington
Nger
Pagpoloraahy
Sherman
With Clothes Afire Wins Motorcycle Race
Joseph Channels won a motorcycle race in Williamton with his clothes on fire after a pipe in his pants pocket sparked flames. He beat two opponents as spectators watched the dramatic finish. The ad for Christmas goods from Dillehay Brothers on 7th Avenue appears in the same clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Channels
Deeds From 1819 and 1835 Record in Alabama Probate Court
Huntsville reports two historic deeds filed in the probate Court. An 1819 deed by Davis Vance to John James for 50 acres in Meridianville is dated January 2 1819. A second 1835 state land grant to Martha James, signed by Governor John Gayle, completes title on school lands.
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Davis Vance
Tuscaloosa County
John James
Madison County
Meridianville
Alabama
Martha. James
John Gayle
Christmas Card Sale Ad by Dillehay Brothers
A local Christmas card and booklet sale features artistic cards and seals by Dillehay Brothers on Fourth Avenue. Crow & Crow advertise a large line of toys to accompany holiday purchases.
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Dillehay Brothers
Fourth Avenue
Crow & Crow
Marquard Demands $10,000 Salary To Pitch Next Season
Rube Marquard says New York would pay him $10,000 to pitch next season or he will stay in vaudeville and quit baseball for now. McGraw laughs at the demand and questions his achievements including nineteen straight victories and two World Series wins.
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Loula
New York
Rube Marquard
Blossom Beeeley
McGraw
Marquard
Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge
Gillian Brown to Mise Roney Smith of Somerville. Alvie Cleek to Migs Lovie Kihi of New Decatur.
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Gillian Brown
Mise Roney ‘Smith
Somerville
Alvie. Cleek
Migs Lovie Kihi
New Decatur
Wants Second Hand Burlap Bags And Salesman Position
A Decatur Alabama notice seeks one million second hand burlap bags in good condition with no holes and the highest market price offered for delivery. It also advertises a first class road salesman role on commission paid weekly, requesting references and capital to invest, by J. H. Berry.
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J. H. Berry
Decatur
Ala
For Sale I am going West horses and gear
I am going West and offer a pair of match black horses weighing about one thousand pounds each. They are suitable for harness and safe for any lady to drive. Sold to the highest bidder for cash, separately or together, at the corner of Moulton Street and Second Avenue at 1180 o'clock on December 21, 1942. Richard Wilson, 1081 The Building. Also available: a coal heater in good condition, and a stock of gentlemen's furnishing goods with a one year lease at Decatur locations. A new Decatur Hack and Cab line operates from the New Decatur Hotel with phone 481.
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Moulton Street
Second Avenue
Richard Wilson
Family Bibles Offered By Dillehay Brothers
Dillehay Brothers advertise a selection of Family Bibles including Self-Pro nouncing Teacher's Bible and Red Letter Testament in all sizes for Christmas gifts. Located on Fourth Avenue.
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Dillehay Brothers
Fourth Avenue
Largest Doll Assortment by Dillehay Brothers on Fourth Avenue
We present the largest collection of dolls ever offered by Dillehay Brothers located on Fourth Avenue. Highlights include the Hug Me Kiddies line, the doll with the baby store theme, appealing to young collectors and gift seekers alike.
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Dillehay Brothers
Fourth Avenue
STATTS EAS-IT Headache Relief Ad Promises Refund
An old advertisement claims STATTS EAS-IT relieves headache neuragia and nervousness with no opiate. Distributors Owl Drug Co urges purchase from leading druggists with 10¢ 25¢ and 50¢ prices and a money back guarantee.
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Owl Drag Co
Local Markets Price List Corrected for Several Commodities
A corrected market roundup lists sugar prices at 5.40 per 100 pounds for granulated sugar, coffee Ariosa cases at 25.05, and flour varieties from 5.25 to 6.75 per 100 pounds. Canned goods cover fruit vegetables and fish with multiple price points, while produce includes lemons, potatoes, apples, beans, onions, cabbage, bananas, and grapes. Provisions list dry salt meat, lard, butter, oleomargarine, cheese, and poultry with assorted weights and prices, plus hides, tallow, beeswax, ginseng, sheep pelts, bones, and brass values.
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H. Calvin
Ben Davis
Texas
California
Swift & Co
Swift's Jewel
F. H. Pointer
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Gob
Detroit Club
Bulleten NO. T
Morgan County
Holiday Baking
America
Chas
United Press
Williamton, N. J
China
Crow & Crows
7Th Avenue
THE
Deeds
Madison
Huntsville
Bama
Henkel
B. L.henkel
W. W. Ridgeway
Seventh Avenue
South
W. E. Crawford
Bank Street
Hicksland
New Decatur Hotel
Singer Sewing Machine Co
E. H. Allison
Riverside Gristmill
Decaturs Daily
Grocerifs
F. Wovin
OMEGA
S. I. Nichols
Omega Flour
Decaturs
West Vine Street
E. C. Payne Lumber Co
Malone Cee Inc
Butcher, Watson & Company
W. J.T. Tibbetts
Jacob Rosenberg
Johnston Street
Fire and New York Life Insurance
W. R. Smith
Olshine
Bank St
Tennessee River
Lawrence County
Trinity
Courtland Road
Pike Road
J. L. Lile
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