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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
Metered as Second Class Matter February 26, 1912 at the New Decatur Alabama post office under Act of March 3 1879 W Shelton editor and general manager Subscription rates listed for various mail and carrier options Tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks priced per line Contact number for timely delivery and complaints provided
Advertising rates are announced and advertisers must submit copy by noon on the publication day to ensure timely service. The notice emphasizes prompt delivery to guarantee proper handling and printing.
The article recalls the Isle of Wight race of 1851 and America’s silver cup win, noting the two nations’ yacht designs and management alike. It predicts renewed interest as Shamrock IV, under Sir Thomas Lipton, prepares to compete next September, rekindling cross channel camaraderie.
Crowds gather around Sir Isaac Newton's English residence as word of its sale spreads. Many onlookers, driven by curiosity, converge to view the historic site and witness the event.
New ships joined the American merchant marine last week signaling renewed prosperity. Analysts say the additions reflect growth in commerce and a positive economic direction for maritime industries.
The Maryland strawberry smiles so sweet drawing crowds from far and wide to pick the fruit. Thousands travel miles to taste the famed berries at area fields and roadside stands.
The annual show in New York features 1665 work horses competing for prizes and honors. The event highlights the faithful beast of burden alongside the more refined horses noted for their elegant frame, with a separate show scheduled for the fall.
A reflective remark argues that metaphor failed to exploit the early straw hat as a vivid symbol, calling the omission timidity and missing a striking image for expression.
Public notice from Decatur outlines that the outward inspection by authorities may occur at any time. The item references Pew Ballas 12-tf and indicates mandatory access for involved parties to review records.
Buy it now and be prepared for summer emergencies. Sold by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. Decatur.
A reflective verse recalling a bygone baseball season when a local hero manager or player once lit the field with skill. The poem laments the present and muses on what the newspapers would have written if the player had died, suggesting a column stalled by sentiment.
Charles Murphy of the Cubs argues that salaries rise as players improve and veterans must be cut to meet demand. He notes Miner Brown refused $3000 to stay and coach, Kling and Tinker were traded or paid similarly elsewhere, and asserts young players can outperform aging stars.
Regular World Series staff were pulled into a game at Oshkosh as Oshkosh and Milwaukee met in a postponed clash. With other Wisconsin Illinois teams idle, all four umpires were present and President Weeks of the league proposed rotating workers on the off game, creating a notable stunt.
Jack Herbert begins his third season as Pekin team manager in the Illinois Missouri league a Class D circuit where managers are often fired after losses but he remains upbeat win or lose and keeps his employers sympathetic to his view.
Advertisement touts Stutt's Eas-It as a rapid pain reliever for severe agony and nervous distress. Ditlhoy Brothers offer a personal guarantee with every bottle, claiming broad effectiveness.
Belching with a bitter taste signals poor digestion and a dose or two of the advertised remedy will correct the disorder. It is claimed to stimulate digestion and purify the bowels. Price six cents. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
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