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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
3
The Decatur fire department guards the dog known as One Gone, claimed to be the world’s only rabid baseball fan. Each day around 4 PM the canine trots to the ball park to watch the game from the sidelines, a fixture for locals and a humorous symbol amid the era.
Yesterday scores show Memphis 2 3 Birmingham 1 1 New Orleans 1 Nashville 0 Atlanta 8 Chattanooga 1 Mobile 6 Little Rock 5. Street teams and regional standings reflected a mix of close and blowout results across the southeast.
Special notice announces exclusive New Decatur agents for Adlerika a simple mixture of buckthorn bark and other ingredients claimed to cleanse the bowel. The letter from S M Thompson Druggist promotes instant action claiming one spoonful relieves gas constipation and sour stomach without gripes.
A vintage advertisement touts a prescription labeled for malaria or chills and fever. It claims five or six doses break the illness and function as a liver friendly tonic without stomach upset. Priced at 25 cents.
Decatur begins work on a new public beach at the riverbank to permit both men and women to swim in the Tennessee waters. Officials insist on modest attire, with men likely wearing two piece suits and women possibly skirts and bloomers. violations carry a 25 dollar fine. The move marks a novelty in local public bathing amid metropolitan hopes and favorable climate.
In a showcase at city league park the YMCA defeated NAC 1 to 0 in a pitching duel. Barnes allowed only four hits with four strikeouts and no walks, while Russell kept the Y bats in check. The decisive run came in the fourth when Kyle, running for Baker, was ruled safe on a controversial play as Graham singled and Dunn mishandled a ball, scoring Kyle.
Vintage advertisement for RUB-MY-TISM touts a tonic that claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia headaches cramps colic sprains bruises cuts and burns. It notes internal and external use and lists a price of 250 in old currency.
The South Side Baptist church revival under Evangelist T O Reese and singer Prof Geo W Reynolds attracts about 900 to 1,000 people under the big tent. Reynolds leads an inspiring song service and a solo I Surrender All. Prof Walter B Scholfield arrives to lead a 200 voice chorus for a men and boys service Sunday at 3 pm on The Unpardonable Sin. A Saturday nail invitation urges attendance at the Big Tent for Reese Scholfield and You.
E S Liles of Brewton and Birmingham praised the Decaturs during a two day prospecting visit. He spoke of two progressive towns, good lighting and paving, and potential relocation. Liles, a contractor of high character, formerly lived in Brewton and held local posts including bank vice president and city offices.
Classified notice announces heater or stove wood for sale at Wilder Place 124 New Decatur. Also invites readers to know The Decatur Daily is delivered every afternoon by carrier and offers contact at New Decatur 46 for subscription or delivery inquiries.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for impure blood and skin blemishes. It promises purifying effects on blood, liver, stomach, and kidneys, reduces headaches, and cites a free advice offer from Dr W M Pierce in Buffalo. It also touts Pleasant Pellets as a vegetable liver remedy, with dosage guidance.
A playful notice guides readers to take the De caturs Daily along when departing town, suggesting it as a companion for travel and daily routine.
Corrected market notes show hens at 10 cents per pound and spring chickens at 16 cents for 14 pounds to 1 hat 4 pounds. Beggs, cased and candied at 12 cents per dozen. Roosters at 1 cent per head. Eggs not candied 16 cents. Butter priced at 14 to 16 cents per pound.
As a unit member of the Federal Reserve System the Central National Bank has adopted Broad Gauge Banking to extend benefits to its patrons.
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