Optimistic view of agricultural prosperity across regions
The Pacific coast shows stable conditions due to cooperative efforts and optimism prevails. The Cotton Belt expects a large crop and good income, while drought stricken areas in the southwest face weakness. The east endures low prices for potatoes and hay and dairy troubles, dark spots on the map, but overall agricultural prosperity appears stronger than in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Dreuth
Coney Island Beach Patrol Enforces Regal Bathing Length
Officers measure Gertrude Seldon's bathing suit to ensure it meets the prescribed modest length. The beach police warn that further leniency will be punished under the law.
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Coney Island
N. Y
Gertrude Selden
Prosperity Outlook for American Farmers Commentaries
Prosperity for farmers is mixed with hogs expensive this year and corn prospects strong. Packer and shipper costs average 13.69 per hundredweight in Chicago, up from 7.46 last year. Wheat faces a shorter winter crop by 185 million bushels, spring wheat looks promising, and cattle assume a slow recovery while sheep gains occur in the Far West.
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Chicago
America
Beauty and Simplicity Mark Olga Halstead and John Register Wedding
Miss Olga Halstead and Mr. John W. Register were married at the bride’s parents’ home near Myrtle Springs at five o’clock Tuesday afternoon August 11. Judge Price of Huntington performed the ceremony in front of a small group of close friends and relatives. The reception rooms were decorated with summer flowers in pastel shades. The couple will reside in Huntington. Those present included Judge Price J L John T Mackey Judge W T Lane and friends from Myrtle Springs.
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Olga Halstead
John W. Register
Mrs. Halstead
Myrtle Springs
Judge Price
Huntington
Register
Cass Waits Engagement of Miss Dorothy Cass and Elmer Waits
The engagement of Miss Dorothy Cass of Fitzgerald to Elmer Lee Waits, a railroad employee, draws wide attention. Miss Cass taught at Furlow grammar school and sang in churches and civic events. The wedding is planned for Wednesday August 19 at St Matthews Episcopal Church in Fitzgerald at high noon, followed by a trip to North Carolina before settling in Fitzgerald. Out of town guests include Mrs Joe Poole from Americus.
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Dorothy Cass
John T. Cass
Fitzgerald
Elmer Lee Waits
Americas
Miss Cass
Furlow Grammar School
St. Matthews Episcopal’ Church
North Carolina
Waits
A. B. and A. Railroad
Americus
Joe Poole
Sells Ice Student Turns Ice Man For Summer
Miss Marie Gross an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota sells ice at Hazel Park near St Paul during the summer. She totes ice around each day making her ice selling endeavor a student summer job.
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Red Grange
Marie Gross
University of Minnesota
Hazel Park
St. Paul
Crabb Family Trip and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Talmadge Crabb and children return from a five day motor trip to Birmingham to visit Mrs Fannie Crabb and the Tucker households. Miss Alice Worthy and companions plan a Florida visit by auto to Lake City and other points. Elizabeth Belcher Ruth Bailey depart for Lake Junaluska for Epworth League work, about two weeks. E Pearlman and Jenni Pearlman travel to New York and eastern markets for fall and winter goods. Marie Gaines Lucinda Gaines return from Montgomery as guests of Frances and Wilmer Castelberry. Grace Tomlinson of Jacksonville, recently in town, continues with social engagements.
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Alice Worthy
Lizzie Worthy
Caroline Worthy
Florida
Lake City
Elizabeth Belcher
Ruth Bailey
Lake Junaluska
E. Pearlman
Jennié Pearlman
New York
Aunt Susan Norman Celebrates 102nd Birthday in Marion
Neighbors from miles around gathered to honor Mrs. Susan Norman of Marion on her 102nd birthday. She is known as Aunt Susan to many in southern Indiana and is visiting with her sister Mrs. W. T. McMath for ten days. Mrs. McMath’s party plans include Savannah hosting with sister Mrs. L. E. Woods. Also noted are Mrs. A. E. Hines traveling to Atlanta for medical treatment and Rufus Godwin returning to Americus to join the high school science faculty after his Auburn graduation.
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Susan Norman
Marion, Ll
Susan
Southern
Indis
W. T. McMath
Savannah
L. E. Woods
E. T. Byrd
Rufus Godwin
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Americus
Woman Held on Murder Charge After Stabbing in Kansas City
Mrs. Pearl Soward, 18, of Kansas City, Mo., is held on a murder charge after the death of Miss Olga Einenstein, 35. The pair quarreled in a friend's office and Sowards stabbed Einenstein. Soward claims self defense.
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Pearl Soward
Kansas City
Olga Einenstein
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Jardine
CASS
Marie Gaines
Lucinda Gaines
Montgomery
Miss Frances
Wilmer Castelberry
Grace Tomlinson
Jacksonville
Attrac
A. E. Hines
Atlanta
Representative Hines
NEA
Tybee
Miami
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Bratenton
Daytonia
Fort Myers
Hollywood
Moore Haven
Jacksonville Beach
ST. Augustine
Sarasota
West Palm Beach
Winter Haven
Dixie Flyer
Southland
St. Americus
Pablo Beach
South Florida
Central OF Georgia Railway
Enroy
Lamar Street
Americus, Ga
Juick Start
Messi
Polarine
Phares ’ Ties Incorporated
Kentucky
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