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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1913

Page

2

Local postal notice new Decatur Alabama 1912

Mustered second class matter filed February 26 1912 at New Decatur Alabama post office under the act of March 3 1879.

New Decatur Ala

Telegraphed rates for W. & Sheltox publication

Subscriptions and carrier rates listed with options by year six months three months one month and one week. Also available by mail in advance with varying term lengths.

Advertising Rates Announced For Daily Publications

Advertising rates are published and advertisers must confirm their copy in by noon on publication day to ensure proper service.

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Spokane Worker Inherits Fortune Chooses Labor Over Leisure

A Spokane man who has inherited a large fortune says wealth should not imply happiness. He will not live on interest but continue his working life, preferring to remain active in his trade rather than retire.

Hay crop comes in below normal in rural reports

Just as reports on gasoline supply ease, news that the hay crop is somewhat below normal is not entirely unwelcome, signaling mixed conditions for farmers and markets.

National taste for harmless beverages gains support

The piece notes America has over five hundred grape varieties indigenous to the United States yet grape culture remains limited. It argues for grape juice as a wholesome, satisfying national beverage, citing lemonade and buttermilk as parallels and urging serious consideration of grape juice as a substitute for wine.

United States Europe Americing

Drink Suggestion Spurs Temperance Exchange

An exchange discusses a grateful drink that could replace various beverages, including grape juice and water. Proponents argue it would upbuild an industry, promote temperance, and return to traditional customs, while affirming no partisan stance.

America

Deceased Black Person Found Hooked on Trot Line

The body of an unknown Black person was found in the Ohio river south of Boonville Indiana on Thursday by fishermen Henry Cox and T A Luck. The line struck the body and it was pulled ashore with difficulty. Coroner Dan Farley placed the body in charge of Isham Taylor for burial. It is believed drowning occurred upstream.

Boonville Ind Ohio River Here Henry Cox T. A. Luck Johnson’s Landing Dan Farley Calley Isham Taylor Anderson Township

Mortgage Sale Notice for Decatur Property in 1913

Mortgagee Mary E. Singleton assigns the note and mortgage from David J. and Lizzie M. Singleton to Mrs Isabella S. Payn. The property in Morgan County Alabama, Lots 5 and 6, Block 23, Addition Two of the Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Co., will be sold in front of the Decatur courthouse on July 30, 1913, for cash. Attn: Eyster & Eyster, Attorneys.

David J. Singleton Lizzie M.singleton Eara Isabella Payn Morgan County Alabama Decatur Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Morgan Mary E. Singleton Eyster & Eyster

Chattanooga Threat to Oust Mobile From Southern League Lead

Kid Biberfield's team in Chattanooga has stirred Southern league circles and now threatens to dislodge Mobile from the top of the standings.

Biberfield Chattanooga

Baseball Notes: Ford Shines and League Race Heats Up

Russell Ford of the Highlanders shows old time form with strong pitching. The Cubs’ Heinz Zimmerman targets a gate record as rain helps umpire chases. Texas league battles for spots with under 150 points separating top and bottom. Superior failed sale of Rube Schauer to the Giants for 10000 is noted. Pirates’ slump stirs talk that Honus Wagner slows while younger Pirates contend.

Heinz Zimmerman Cubs Zim

Promoter Seeks Frank Klaus Carpentier Bout in Paris

Willig cites personal and financial reasons. A Paris promoter plans a match between Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh and George Carpentier, the French champion, aiming to stage it in France.

Willig Paris Frank Klaus Pittsburgh George Carpentier

Ritchie Knocks Out Mexican Contender in Title Defense

Sean Franci reports Willie Ritchie retained the lightweight crown by kayoing Joe Rivers in a dramatic July fight. A large holiday crowd saw the bout, with Ritchie landing a wicked right to Rivers jaw to seal the victory.

Ritchie Sean Franci Wicked Willie Ritchie Eysterday Joe Rivers

Boxers Brown Griffiths duel near Youngstown July 4

Sam Langforg heads home from Australia and signs to box Joe Jeanette at Vernon next month. Willie Ritche, lightweight champion, has dismissed manager Billy Nolan.

Sam Langforg Australia Joe Jeanétte Vernon Willie Ritche Billy Nolan

Stutt’s Eas-It Headache Remedy Sold By Dillehay Bros

A health notice promotes Eas-It for headache and neuralgia. It invites shoppers to ask a neighbor’s verdict and offers a money back guarantee. Dillehay Bros. sells 10c 25c and 60c bottles with a return option.

Stutt Dillehay Bros

Morgan County Alabama County Treasurer Semi-Annual Report 1913

To the County Commissioners this is a correct report of receipts and disbursements from January 4 to July 1, 1913. It shows balances, transfers, and disbursements, with a total hand balance of 6192.66 on July 1, 1949, and a six month disbursement total of 23116.90, noting projected deficit and tax collection status.

Court of County Commissioners WM. E. Skroge Eaenewe Pr'm Treas Bridges Ree Lang and Lot Book H. H. Hitt Jury Commission Seewee Sapere Special County Fund G. C. Hardwick Teee Np Blackwell Marvin West Agstr Amt R. N. McCullough J. R. Cleveland Justice of Peace Hay County

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THE Decaturs Daily the Valley Printing Company, Inc W. &. Sheltox National Taste Uneeda National Biscuit Company Wm. C. de Mille Albert Payson Terhune Russell Ford Highlanders Russ Chance Superior Giants Hans Wagner Honus Jolly Roger Britain Brighten UP Brown Johnny Griffiths Youngstown, C Albert Payson BPS Challen Mr. Terhune Belasco Ballard Tee W. Ballard Por Disess Louis, MO OWL Drug Company Commisoners Court General Fund Disbursements General Fond Pike Road Fund Receip's Ty Balance General Co G. C Hardwick Aeree E Skeggs B. Skegges Secretary of State Sen. R. R J. P. Stiles Old Bridge Lumber J. F. Smith Eae TR Ryan BES Ab Dr. A Misner Church Street
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