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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
2
A dated notice expresses gratitude to readers for visiting and supporting a local event. It lists individuals including Jackson, Hardworth, Skeggs, Cadus, and the Decaturs for their assistance and presence, noting appreciation from Alabama financiers.
Jervis Foundry and Machine is making large pits for Hitt Lumber. Oak Extract is undergoing plant repairs. River front activity is high as nearly every manufacturing plant in Decatur operates extra force amid recent machine trouble and hauling work.
The next Decatur band meeting will be held Monday evening at 413 Second Avenue. Promoters invite any member or supporter interested in band music or playing instruments to attend.
Washington reports the Public Health Service observations of the lenmann remedy for tuberculosis do not yet justify the confidence promoted by wide publicity. The government cautions that the public should not rely on unverified claims.
Market notes list turpentine at 90 cents, lends and keg discounts, Littweed Oil near 95 cents to $1.00, gasoline around 28 to 30 cents, red mineral and oil terms, iron, and gray white Sneen. Prices appear in fragmented OCR with several unclear terms and inconsistent units.
A historical essay outlines Wilson’s push for a Short Ballot to simplify government and restore popular control. It notes a 1909 magazine piece, a 1910 New York conference, and Wilson’s role in founding the Short Ballot Organization with him as president, aiming to replace many elective offices with appointed ones for efficiency and cohesion.
In the North Dakota House Representative Snyder introduced a measure to apply the Short Ballot to state government. The proposal would extend the Governor’s term from two to four years and grant the Governor appointment power for key state offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction Commissioner of Insurance three Rail Road Commissioners Attorney General and one Agriculture and Labor Commissioner.
New Decatur High defeated Butler School of Huntsville on their field by ten to five. Reeves hit a three base shot and Gilliam earned a two bagger as New Decatur scored steadily through the game despite a rainy delay. Webster fanned 16 for New Decatur, Bloodworth struck out 15 for Butler, and Gilliam, Reeves, Halbrooks and Kyle contributed multiple hits.
The New York Americans win another ball game as baseball fans cheer a steady winning pace. Florence Normal defeats Huntsville High School 9 to 3 in yesterday’s action. Washington looks at the Sundry Civil Bill with a presidential protest noted. Cholera remedies touted with McGHI Baby Elixir sold by Owl Drug Co.
Attendance rises at East Decatur services despite rain. Three additions to the church’s prayer group join 37 baptism candidates as speakers announce additional services at 3 pm and 7 30 pm today and 11 am tomorrow with a final afternoon service near the shipyards.
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