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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
2
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The Moulton Advertiser endorses Hon. Samuel Blackwell for the Third Auditor of the United States Treasury. It praises his loyalty, service, patriotism, morality, and philanthropy, and notes Wilson with Bryan's approval would be wise to appoint him if he seeks the post. The piece predicts broad support from influential figures if he pursues the office.
Cairo Illinois January 20 thousands of acres of farming lands are being covered by water as the river tops flood stage at 45.5 feet and is expected to rise at least another foot. Most low lands along great water courses are under threat, while the Decatur area on the Tennessee river remains dry.
In its annual report to the New York General Assembly the Empire State Racing Commission urges striking owners liability cases from anti-gambling racing statutes. The report notes a surge in thoroughbred exports to foreign countries since anti race track gambling laws. It compares Kentucky's relatively lighter impact and recalls eastern buyers flocking to Kentucky nurseries during prosperous New York racing times.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports the fall of the Keene thoroughbred empire as anti gambling laws in New York diminish Belmont and Keene studs. Breeding shifts to France and abroad, raising fears racing may not revive in the East. The racing commission’s report and new measures could revive schedules in New York but gambling risks eroding American bloodlines.
Morgan County Alabama sheriff announces a public sale of Jno W Johnson after a judgment. Property listed includes NW 4 of SW Section 4 Township 6 Range 5 West. Sale date February 17 1913 at the courthouse during legal hours. Also notes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup ad.
If children show early signs of croup such as hoarseness, give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy immediately to ward off the attack. For sale by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and the Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
The Nora text recalls Barnum engaging Jenny Lind for an American tour in 1849. It notes Lind was drawn by the Iranistan engraving on Barnum’s letterheads and recounts Barnum’s gamble on her appeal, including a staged advance campaign and prizes to spur attendance. The piece credits Barnum’s promotional genius for Lind’s immense reception.
Mrs. A. R. Tabor of Crider Missouri reports five years of sick headache and says two bottles of Chamberlain Tablets cured her. The pills are claimed to ease headaches caused by a disordered stomach. Ad by Decatur Drug Co. Decatur, Ill.
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