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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1957
Page
7
Hal Boyle recalls a fishing trip to Andros Town Bahamas where bonefish, called The Phantoms of the Flats, test anglers with crab bait and a rough sea voyage. The piece pokes fun at fishing as a sport while detailing the voyage and banter with companions Don Whitehead and Rudy the guide.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Pills as fast relief for back pain caused by exertion and stress. It claims three benefits: rapid pain reduction, soothing irritation, and mild diuretic action to aid kidney output, promising a good night's sleep and widespread use for over 60 years. It urges readers to try the new large size to save money.
In Hammond Indiana police said they were in such a hurry to respond they left a patrol car in a meter violation. The incident arose amid a gambling raid and resulted in a fine for the department.
Two anglers on a single skiff haul 25 bonefish in one day, after an initial surprise strike and a steady, multi hour battle. Whitehead urges another cast as the pair keep fishing to the pier, where they tally the catch and toss back four.
Dear Doris Dix advises a young wife in a troubled marriage to seek counseling and family support or gain self sufficiency through training. The column also answers readers on jealousy etiquette waitressing and wedding gift thanks with Emily Post guidance Meg O Day note ends.
The narrator recalls a day of fishing and reflects on leaving the sport after feeling it unfair and easy. He jokes about anglers doubting his feat and compares quitting while ahead to a golfer who quits after a hole in one. The piece ends with choosing croquet as a sport of real skill.
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