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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1930

Page

2

Babson Sees Price Recovery Hope In Farm Goods

Babson Park Mass August 1 1930 evidence grows that grain price declines are overdone Wheat prices fall to 1907 panic levels with potential for rebound due to demand normalcy and bargain effects Farm costs show wheat around 85 cents per bushel against production costs near 124 cents and expectations of softer acreage Planting may adjust as price signals improve.

Babson Park Mass Thas Europe Canada United States Argentina India Africa North America

Clara Dee Clara Dee Leaves New York For St Louis Job

Clara Dee Webster travels from New York to St Louis to take a new position financed by a film firm. She bids farewell to Gregory and her late father’s friend praises her resolve as she departs in a Spring dawn setting and reflects on memories and future work.

Gregory Clara Dee Mr. Gregory Flynn Pennsylvania Station Seventh Avenue St. Louis United States Europe Hudson River Bergen Hill New Jersey New York Trenton Philadelphia Quaker City de Dinin Cah Lancaster Harrisburg Altoona Pittsburgh Dinnah Columbus Indianapolis East St. Louis Eads Bridge Father of Waters Market Street Union Station Statler

Left Hand in a New Secretary Role

Clara Forester arrives in the city and meets manager Randall at the National Chemical Company. He praises her, assigns duties, and expects her to interview clients and act as his left hand in his absence. She hopes to prove worthy of the high standards set for her.

National Chemical Company Mr. Randall Clara Dee Mr. Chase

First Letter From The Smiths Tells of Welcome In The Azores

The Daily prints a tour letter from Dr. James Allen Smith and his family touring Europe. They describe Azores welcome by locals, Flores and Pico islands, Ponta Delgada’s Roosevelt Park, and Azorean hospitality after World War I. They visit Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, Athens, Thessalonica, Troy ruins, and plan Constantinople, sending regards to Decatur.

The Smiths Azores Daily James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Europe Decatur Daily Decatur Ala Flores Pico Island of Saint Michael Ponta Delgada Roosevelt Roosevelt Park Madeira Island Funchal Columbus Rica Mars Hill Paul Athens Thessalonica Agean Sea Troy Dardenells Constantinople

W C T U Urges Members to Attend Important Meeting

Every member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is urged to attend a crucial meeting Friday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs. W. H. Winton. Officials say business of great importance will be discussed.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union W. H. Winton

Tri-State Air Jaunt Dashes Through Oregon Washington Idaho

More than 50 planes will tour Oregon, Washington and Idaho in the first annual tri state air jaunt. The tour showcases regional aviation progress with pilots visiting multiple cities and airports across the three states.

Oregon Washington Idaho Iis

New German Party Formed by Count Westarp

The first move in the new political campaign following Reichstag dissolution, Count Westarp announced the formation of a new German conservative party.

Reichstag Count Westarp

First Boll Of Open Cotton Reported In Area

J N Adams brought the first open cotton boll to The Daily office from the Sam Lamar farm west of town on Courtlandpike. Adams says the boll opened yesterday and marks the earliest maturation yet seen locally, likely due to hot dry weather.

J. N. Adams Sam Lamar Courtlandpike Adams

Lewis Blackwell Dies Very Suddenly

Lewis G. Blackwell aged 53 died Wednesday afternoon at his boarding house on Sycamore street after feeling unwell. He had worked eight years in the paint shop of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The body was sent to Brown's for burial and he will be laid to rest in Gallion cemetery Ardmore. He is survived by his widow two children Mrs D H Bailes and Harold Blackwell both of Ardmore and nine grandchildren.

Lewis G. Blackwell Sycamore Street Blackwell Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Brown’s Ardmore Gallion D. H. Bailes Harold Blacwell

Rev Ralph Gwin Looks Over Field at Columbia Church

Rev. Ralph Gwin who has supplied the pulpit at Central church Baptist Columbia Tennessee is invited to consider a future pastorate. He will return to Central church for the three Sundays in August.

Ralph Gwin Central Church, Baptist Columbia, Tenn Central Church

Mrs. E W Jones Recovers From Auto Accident

Friends of Mrs. E W Jones wife of the Fire Chief report she has recovered enough to be up and about after a Sunday afternoon automobile accident.

E. W. Jones

Gibson Family Returns From Vacation Trip

D D Gibson and family have returned from a motor vacation trip. Classified ads note diversified needs for readers and residents.

D. D. Gibson

Clara Bee Faces Life Moment in Quiet Evening

It was the chance of a lifetime for Clara Bee as she sought success. She dined alone on a side street, then returned to her room to prepare for the morning and retired early.

Clara Bee

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