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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
2
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Announcement states Harvey H. Wright is a candidate for Morgan County sheriff, pending actions from the upcoming primary. Wright seeks the office through the party process and aims to advance in the election.
The piece argues that popular enthusiasm for the World Championship Series reflects broader American interest in sport. It notes many Americans avidly follow baseball and other games while few actively participate, and it suggests baseball fosters national unity and democratic, fraternal sentiment more than mere entertainment.
The Ot Owl Drug Co promotes a skin remedy with a bold guarantee and no risk to trial. It claims instant itch relief from a wash containing D D D prescription ingredients and promises permanent-looking results, urging patrons to judge for themselves and try now.
Disruption ends Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis trains between Guntersville and Hobbs Island as water levels drop. Transfer boats unable to land at Guntersville, trains run Gadsden to Guntersville only, Huntsville reachable via detours, freight rerouted until river improves.
A plumbing service advertises quick, reliable heating, hot water and steam system installation on short notice. Estimates are free with careful detail. prices and quality are emphasized to prove their claims.
The account describes a Lapland church service held once a year at Easter where Lapp cousins gather for marriages. Five brides ride to the altar on reindeer, with dogs following behind. The groomed ceremony features silk scarves, tassels, fur gaiters, and a festive, crowded church scene. The visitor endures a rustic hot-stone bath, then a snow roll to cool off before dressing again.
An unsolicited testimonial claims Chamberlain's Tablets greatly helped a long time chronic dyspeptic, W. G. Mattisa of Hornellsville New York. The note urges others with digestive issues to try the remedy and notes it is sold by all dealers.
London reports a government message on wireless telegraphy control. Police will aid in stopping unauthorized transmissions and portable wireless devices may be banned without postmaster general permission.
An old notice warns readers away from cough medicines containing sedatives and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a non sedative treatment. It claims the product cleans culture beds and prevents pneumonia, asserting worldwide recognition and that pneumonia does not result from a cold when Chamberlain's is used.
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