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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
The Decatur recruiting station, led by Sergeant J. H. Ball and Corporal M. Gaudil, enlisted ten men in the past month, surpassing the Nashville station and others nearby. The two officers are highly popular with many friends among Decatur’s prominent citizens.
The article recalls Wester Foster, born in Oklahoma, a 26 year old rise through Texas League ball with Houston in 1912 before joining the Boston Red Sox. It notes his pivotal World Series wins for Boston and a 2 1 score victory for Texas over the Giants. It highlights his tenacity, early struggles, and belief he could have more strong years.
A call to unite business men of Decatur to provide a free ferry for Limestone County farmers to come to town. Suggestions to Morgan county farmers to boost livestock and farm development over party politics. Mention of Wall Street war brides and Congress defense legislation.
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