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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
3
The remedy is praised for curing coughs colds and croup with wide sales. It is sold by 8. M. Thompson in New Decatur and by Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
Sufferers find swift relief from rheumatism by applying Chamberlain’s Liniment without internal treatment. Sold by S. M. Thompson Now Monstur at Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
In a chatty column the writer praises local business in Decatur, notes a recent burglary at Britian Bros., urges residents to guard shops, and urges shopping at home. The piece highlights home merchants, fair prices, and community cooperation with police to curb crime.
Wartime sports chatter highlights players like WIE Gadsden and Demaree with Chattanooga and Mobile, noting rebuilding challenges for Mobile and Finn’s replacement. Nashville fans get a score card, Schwartzetes must improve, and the Appalachian League eyes Alabama towns including Decatur as possible berths amid a rallying call to support teams.
Hot Springs Arkansas reports all Boston players except Walsh and Ray Collins have reached camp. Hooper Wagner Gardner Yerkes Ball and several prospects arrived with Secretary Riley. Collins to join later per agreement with Manager McAleer. Pirates also arrive. exhibition vs Red Sox slated for March 16.
Thomas Hanley 24, a promising Giants recruit pitcher from Newark Ohio, died in Marlin Texas after appendicitis with gangrene. He played for Newark prior to joining the Giants. his body was shipped to Marietta Ohio. The team canceled the Dallas game as rain and travel issues followed the death.
Nick Cullop the Virginia southpaw formerly of the Appalachian League signed with the Cleveland club after a holdout. Scout Billy Doyle and Red Munson presented the situation. Cullop will join training camp and hopes for a real chance to prove his ability rather than a bench role.
The text recalls Massey, a red headed third baseman from University of Tennessee, now in Chattanooga. He shifted to the outfield after Perry Lipe’s assessment and quickly led the Southeastern League in hitting, becoming a strong candidate for a professional berth. He previously starred for Athens with three sackers and home runs.
The office advertises a selection of high quality engraved visiting cards noted as the best line available. Private patrons are invited to inspect designs and place orders for custom monograms and professional presentation.
The piece warns that children are more prone to contagious diseases like whooping cough diphtheria scarlet fever and consumption when they have colds. It endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a quick cure and safe to take, with local sale by 8 M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.
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