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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
2
By carrier per year and six months and by tier per month and week. Mail options include one year six months and advance. Obituaries tributes and cards of thanks priced five cents per line. If undelivered, call 46 New Decatur to ensure prompt receipt.
Advertising rates announced on application. Advertisers must have proof of office by noon on the publication day to ensure proper service.
Word spread that Governor Oldham signed a bill making gambling a felony in Arkansas. Gamblers rushed to buy railroad tickets to Chicago St Louis and Indiana resorts to escape the law which took effect at 5 30 p m Tuesday. Officers face severe penalties for noncompliance as the Hot Springs initiative aimed to curb gambler activity during the winter season.
Hamilton boy Joe, son of Hamilton, suffered eye injury in an afternoon accident at home. His younger brother reportedly poked him with a pen while playing. Condition feared serious though exact severity unavailable.
H. W. Mullens files suit against North Alabama Traction Co for $1,000 alleging he was thrown from a street car. The action is listed in the Circuit Court docket.
After about two months under commission rule, Mayor Swep Taylor and two fellow businessmen run all departments with full-time effort and practical efficiency. They seek to levy two third street paving assessments totaling about 180000 to 190000, with the city covering one third from general funds. Similar progress is noted in other Mississippi cities. The item ends with an advertisement for a cough remedy sold by local druggists.
In New Orleans on March 13 Joe Mandop plans a comeback after defeat to Leach Cross. His manager says three offers to box in the east await, with a top opponent to be chosen soon. Promoter Tortorich promises a first class challenger for Mandot within weeks. Frankie Burns Johnny Kilbane and Young Shrugue head to Los Angeles for upcoming bouts. Burns could face Williams if he wins, as Coleman won’t defend.
An uneasy feeling in the stomach or bowels yields quickly to Herbine. It tones up the stomach and purifies the bowels. Price 50c. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
Sheriff W W Hutton led a nighttime burning of gambling paraphernalia at the courthouse. He previously destroyed more than $3,000 in devices captured during a raid with his deputies in Argenta last week.
A lender advertises readiness to negotiate loans of almost any amount on improved city property. The ad cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted product judged by past deeds and endorses S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur as local suppliers.
Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted by the prompt relief from applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Not one case in ten requires internal treatment. Sold by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
Ban Johnson targets baseball players who write for papers and those who allow their names in articles. He asks club presidents to curb such writers by managers or players. if ignored, harsher steps may follow. The issue centers on players' articles written by journalists.
Five Kansas City police officers protected Peter Heil, a Topeka high school athletics official, as students confronted him after a game between Topeka and Kansas City high schools. Topeka won the match 34 to 32.
New York fans erupted in celebration as pitcher Marquard reportedly signed a contract with Mugsys. He also tied the knot with Katherine Kane, 22, in a private ceremony at the German Evangelical Lutheran church with journalist witnesses outside. Reverend Feix noted the groom’s nerves as he rushed through the marriage questions.
T M Dix states they have five hundred dollars and sixty cents to loan on an improved city property.
An old advertisement promises relief from chest tightness and lung inflammation. It touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup with a free Herrick’s Red Pepper Plaster for the chest and claims the combo cures colds settled in the lungs.
Nap Lajoie says he cannot cover as much ground as in past years, so he designed a larger infield glove built to improve his range. He immediately removed the web between thumb and forefinger for extra reach, calling the piece unique among major league gear. Clark Griffith reportedly refuses to release Hardage and Wilson to Vanderbilt, hinting he will claim both players soon.
Sam Crawford of Detroit remains hopeful that Jennings will grant an additional 5000 for Crawford to receive hosis training in New Orleans, with Crawford pressing for the funds.
Rumor spread in New Orleans and Louvieville that Connie Mack was registered at a local hotel. It proved to refer to a female member of a touring theatrical company performing in the city.
The article notes Birmingham will be powerful this year and counters doubts about their pennant chances. It suggests that if Birmingham fails to win the pennant, the team that defeats them will likely take the title, and mentions eleven regulars on the squad.
Dilger returns behind the bat and Mayer joins to bolster a top infield. Prough Boyd Foxen Hargrove and new recruits should sustain last season’s success despite Smith's departure. Almeida exits third, Carroll remains strong, and Woodward plus Moley step up in the outfield with Johnson gone. Birmingham appears poised to cope and contend for the pennant.
Payne Lumber Co promotes custom screens that fit wearables to prevent illness from sun and dust. The ad urges timely order of made to measure screens to protect eyes and skin.
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