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New Decatur
New York
Cy Falkerberg
Naps
Falky
Uneeda
Peace delegates consider arbitration by umpire analogy
The observers compare league baseball to dispute arbitration with an umpire as mediator. Baltimore's plan to recut old paving blocks prompts questions about the fate of unused, unrecycled blocks and their disposal.
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Baltimore
Arithmetic Baseball Problems Inspire Young Minds
In Washington DC schools arithmetic problems use baseball percentage data to stimulate pupil thinking, recalling earlier strong arithmetic graduates before leagues. The ad promotes White's Cream Vermifuge to destroy intestinal worms and boost vitality, selling at 25 cents per bottle and available from Owl Drug Co.
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Washington, D. C
Owl Drug Co
What Prohibition Has Done For Kansas
An abridgment of an address by Hon John Lawson Kansas Attorney General tracing effects since prohibition laws began in 1879. It covers state records and outcomes in a dry Kansas. Dawson’s long tenure in public service is noted as context.
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John & Lawson
Kansas
Anpery
Dawson
The Saloonkeeper as a Political Factor in Kansas
The piece argues saloons sway politics only when open and popular. When prosecutors and police pursue saloonkeepers, their influence vanishes. It cites Kansas City as an example, noting $25,000 saved from criminal prosecutions and $25,000 from reduced police costs after suppression.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Tyhus Raymond Shows Strong Hitting in 500 Yard Pace
Tyhus Raymond maintains power at the plate as he nears the 500 mark. Uncle Kid Eberfield leads the Lookouts at a rapid pace, moving ahead of several rival squads.
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Tyhus Raymond
Kid" Eberfield
Bawlerout Delite Theatre Herbine Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes HERBINE a bedtime laxative from Ow! Drug Co claiming it opens the bowels purifies the system and restores energy when digestion is poor and mood is blue.
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Ow! Drug Co
Bankrupt Gus Grizzard Adjudicated in Alabama Court
In the district court of the United States for the Northeastern Division of the Northern District of Alabama Gus Grizzard of New Decatur was adjudicated a bankrupt on May 16 1913. The first meeting of creditors is set for June 14 1913 at 10 AM at the Decatur courthouse where creditors may appear to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
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District Court of the
U. S
Alabama
Gus Grizzard
New Decatur
Sounie
Horigan
Court House
Decatur
Ala
Making Butter Cheaper in Fort Wayne
The writer critiques tariff tinkers proposing to drop butter duties as absurd. Fort Wayne argues global price levels keep butter high and tariff removal would not lower costs. The piece urges removing restrictions on oleomargarine manufacture and sales to lower prices.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Fort
Debated Margarine Rules And Consumer Health
A 19th or early 20th century letter argues that only wholesome labeling should govern oleomargarine, criticizing federal restrictions as prejudice. The writer asserts margarine, properly made, is as wholesome and palatable as butter and would relieve butter costs if freed from trust restraints.
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Neca
Ballard Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Neck Pain
Advert says stiff neck causes pain and annoyance and that rubbing the affected part with Ballard Snow Liniment penetrates the flesh to relax muscles and end pain. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes, sold by Owl Drug Co.
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Owl Drug Co
Decatur Cafe Invites Public Inspection
Decatur cafe invites the public to inspect facilities at any time as part of an open access policy. Pete Ballas and Britain Bros. are listed alongside water cooler vendors 12 to 1 in an informal schedule.
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Decatur Cafe
Pete Ballas
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