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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
3
Our Man About Town discusses unseen charges and possible cancellation notices. He notes not knowing all details and jokes about a face washing for the current issue while remarks hint at back alleys and store rooms being discussed with the boys. The piece ends with a pledge to keep talking.
A Chicago businessman returns to his rural hometown and revisits old boyhood memories. He once begged to help carry water for the elephant but was rejected for a half price ticket. Now wealthier, he buys the full show and distributes free tickets to local children, reliving past joys.
A man recalls his years away from home and the sadness his circus memories hold, but a single kind act offers a new brightenning that replaces sorrow with gratitude.
The advertisement touts EAS-IT as a headache remedy from a leading druggist. Bottles priced 10c 25c and 60c offer relief for headaches neuralgia and nerves with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dilleway Bros.
A fragment notes freezers for ice cream sold at Britain's Presbyterian market every Saturday afternoon at Pointer and Rauschenberg's.
A Wisconsin congressman and Milwaukee statistician John Lawres propose including baseball production in census data. They argue the sport employs many people and generates substantial wages, suggesting records of hits and runs could become part of government statistics. Legislation or study may follow, with possible diagrams and photos to illustrate the concept.
The Wisconsin Illinois League Milwaukee club moves to Fond du Lac after promoters prove Class AA fans will not support Class C baseball. Observations from Milwaukee Columbus St Paul and Minneapolis suggest future similar experiments are unlikely to succeed.
New barber shop operated by R. M. Rainey offers first class grooming and press services for clothes. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back and there are club-rate options. Contact PHONE 228.
The Federals are angry because telegraph companies will not carry their scores. It suggests telegraph firms act on demand and profit, implying no demand means no service.
An old-time report notes the Federal League poised for its greatest triumph while John T. Powers, who steered the league through hardships, faces deposition, prompting criticism of baseball leaders and their fickleness.
Notice of mortgage sale by New Morgan County Building and Loan Association due to E A Brown debt of 800 dollars. The sale will occur at the Decatur courthouse door on August 6 1913 to settle the lien on Lot Eight Block Twenty Seven Addition Two of Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company in Decatur Alabama.
W B Scott former deputy arrested by Deputy Sheriff Leonard McCulloch on an indictment returned by the grand jury charging bribes from whiskey dealers in return for protection. Scott posted a 400 bond and was released.
Mrs G Stengie of New Jersey reports relief after taking Chamberlains Tablets for a month of stomach upset and constipation. She says after using nearly three quarters of a package she can eat almost anything again. For sale by all dealers. Read the Decatur Daily all the papers.
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