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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1933
Page
3
The tiger Duchess slips on a wet globe during a matinee and plunges from a pedestal. The trainer fires a blank shot to restrain the animal and regain control as Duchess continues the show before training changes.
A veteran writer describes circus training for a horse to perform with a lion in the arena. The process includes scent acclimation, staged lion approaches, and careful restraint to ensure safety, highlighting trainer cautions and the dangers of overconfidence.
An advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin and sends medicines deep into pores to kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm. Money back if it fails.
A historic price list shows fresh produce and poultry rates. Items include Higgs potatoes mixed and new, Turnips in bundles and per bushel, Turnip greens, Mustard greens and Kale priced per pound, plus poultry prices for hens geese turkeys ducks and guinea in varying weights and units.
Market notes from Birmingham show hay prices by grade with No. 1 at 13.50 to 16.50 for timothy and alfalfa at 23.00 per unit, receipts light and prices firm. Poultry and eggs listed with hens and fryers, eggs, and other items, butter and oats quotes provided, cattle and hog quotations steady from yesterday with steers, cows, calves, and hogs priced across typical ranges.
The college reports a successful year with high overall gains in every department and prospects for the coming year especially in the high school department. Martin notes enrollment taxed the college’s capacity.
The Tennessee river was falling this morning with a gauge reading at three feet. The river level indicates a lower flow following recent rains.
Rainfall measured over the 24 hour period ending at 7 am totaled 0.21 inches locally. Weather records show a light drizzle earlier in the night and clearing skies as dawn broke.
A rider tightens a thick leather blanket around a horse to cushion a possible slip as the lion and rider struggle during the hazardous encounter.
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