Alabama’s Dual Character and Rich Resources
A descriptive piece portrays Alabama’s blend of old South mellowness with modern growth. It notes climate, rainfall, topography, and flora, plus abundant resources in coal, iron ore, limestone, and clay, and cites historic capital changes and the state’s wartime Confederacy leadership.
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Cheaha
Alabama
Appalachian Mountains
Gulf of Mexico
Weither
DeSete
Gulf Country
Louisiana
Fort Louis de la Matale
Mobile River
Mobile
Mississippi
St. St. Stephens
Diunatsville
Cahauba
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Jefferson Davis
Washington DAV mobilizes to aid disabled veterans in jobs
The Disabled American Veterans organization launches a national employment program led from Washington by Dr. Gilbert S. Macvaugh to match disabled veterans with employers. Local chapters and state chiefs will coordinate with the United States Employment Service to place veterans in suitable roles and train them for multiple positions.
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WNU Service
Lye Street
N.W
Washington, D. C
Bis
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans’ Organization
United States
DAV
Washington
Gilbert S. Macvaugh
Normandy
Washington Dav
G.I
Macvanegh
Corps of Employment
Atlantic City
National Association of Manufacturers
American Bankers Association
The
Chamber of Commerce
National Council of Farmer Co-operatives
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Retail Federation
Air Transport Association
Aircraft Industries Association
Investment Bankers Association
Committee of Economic Development
American Trucking
Veterans
United States Employment Service
Veterans’ Employment
Alabama Forests as Vital State Asset and Workforce
Alabama boasts about 19 million acres of forest growth supporting 4 500 sawmills and 33 other woodworking industries. The sector employs about 100 000 people and trees are replanted as lands are cleared with pines cypress red cedar and hemlock as principal softwoods and red gum and other species noted.
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Alabama
War era canned meats and surplus navy gear noted
The text recalls soldiers' rations with corned beef hash and other canned meats and mentions 40 varieties. It also notes President Truman removing a small firearm for a plough share and references navy surplus chains for a watch-dog, with lengths and link diameters given.
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Navy
Tim
Harmonize the Odd Pieces for Nursery
A vintage painting project shows an old chiffonier chair bed and wash stand painted cream with red bow knot flowers and jolly marching children. Follow pattern 288 to trace figures and color guide and fill in flat tones for a lively nursery decor.
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Whois Scottie
Wooden Sword
1 580 Rooms in Palace 139 Kitchens in Vienna Residence
Lehenbrunn Palace in Vienna once the Austrian emperors summer home and later British military headquarters holds 1 580 rooms with 139 kitchens, likely the largest such count in a single building.
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Lehenbrunn Palace
Vienna
Faultless Starch praised by worker in Huntsville ad
In Huntsville Alabama Minnie Belle Poole lauds Faultless Starch for keeping white uniforms bright and colors vivid. She notes easy preparation and ironing, claims the product penetrates fabric and prevents browning, ending with a strong endorsement and invitation to try it.
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Huntsville
Alabama
Minnie Belle Poole
Adv
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Edward Emerine
WIN Features
Madere
Fernanda DeSoto
Choctaw County
Prailville
Iron and Steel
Birmingham
Tennessee
Dirminga
Tego
Florida
Catlyn
Goldenrod
Mabama
Melake
Alabama Memorial
Mabamit
Curuncey Sparks
Chauncey Sparks
Eufaula
Als
Mercer University
Macon
Baptist Church
Washington Digest
Truman
Cannes
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