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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
2
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The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes heat across the nation after Gettysburg veterans faced record heat. Nine deaths occur among old soldiers at the reunion while Chicago and other cities suffer mass discomfort. Airflow is restricted by tall buildings. some workers toil at night to avoid daylight heat. The piece cites Mark Twain on Chicago weather and cites no direct heat deaths in Memphis.
An advertisement from Hide and Tallow Co calls for old feathers and burlap sacks to supply its Decatur operation. Contact R. Compton at Mer. 241 Moulton St or phone 229 for pickup or delivery details.
Advertises screens made to order to fit any opening. Emphasizes protection from flies and sickness with custom made screens. From E. C. Payne Lumber Co. promotional notice.
Report notes Birmingham visitors stiffly handled a small New Market team, 23 to 6, with criticism aimed at Birmingham and praise for Charley Case who yielded ten runs. The column mocks Brennan of the New Orleans Pelicans and recalls Chattanooga’s heavy hits on him.
Readers discuss building an All-American team to tour the country as foreign teams flood the scene. The letter argues for a homegrown showcase to balance international invasion and boost local interest.
The Southern league batters see D Robertson leading the pack with a .361 average after a late surge. Teammate Hag regains form, Kid Eberfield sits second at .343, and Crackers trio Long Smith and Welchone follow with strong totals. Robertson also tops total bases with 140, while Long leads runs with 59. Tim Hendryx of New Orleans dominates two-base hits. Sloan of Montgomery notes singles.
The Allen Portable Bath Apparatus offers four hygienic baths including cleansing massage and showers in any room. It uses only one gallon of water and a bath takes 10 to 30 minutes with plain instructions, operable by a child, with no carpet damage or prior skill required. J. A. Bunch agent.
J. E. Transue and Z. Rognon depart New Decatur Alabama for Massachusetts on Indian motorcycles. They left last Tuesday and arrived in Rock Island Wednesday night. The pair will stay with Mrs. Bolles at 2406 Eighth Avenue until Saturday then press on via Chicago and major cities toward a Thursday Massachusetts arrival.
The notice extols Pete Ballag's Decatur Cafe opposite Union Station for top food quality and cleanliness. It notes daily inspections by Dr. Watson, up to date service by Daly, and cheerful staff ready to serve day or night at Britain's Water Coolers on 338 Kille.
In a Washington hotel, Wanda Kelly the Keswick switchboard girl faces a marriage proposal from Tom Standish while power brokers circle her. Wanda asserts independence, explains the ethics of a phone girl, and hints at a deeper reason for refusing marriage as Jim Blake’s political world hums around them.
Mortgage deed dated July 3 1909 by David J Singleton and Lizzie M Singleton to Mrs Idabella 8 Payn assigns to Mary A Singleton due on the mortgage secured note. Sale at Decatur courthouse steps July 30 1913 for cash of lots 5 and 6 block 23 addition two of Decatur Laid Improvement and Furnace Co Morgan County Alabama.
A Plainfield woman reports relief from chronic stomach upset after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says after reading cure letters she tried the remedy and has since improved eating without issue. Sold by all dealers.
Advert shows Ballard's Know Liniment claimed to heal blisters burns sores rheumatism and back pain with powerful penetrating relief. Priced 25c 60c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Owl Drug Co.
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