Record crowd at Indians stadium sets major league mark
A crowd of 80 284 filled the Indians stadium for a mound duel between Lefty Grove and Mel Harder with Grove losing 1 to 0 as Bishop scored in the eighth on Cochrane's single. Monte Weaver notched his 17th win as the Nats beat the White Sox 8 to 5. Babe Ruth hit his 30th homer and two singles in the Yanks 12 to 8 win over Detroit. The Tigers led 8 to 2 before Ed Wells held them and New York rallied. The Browns beat the Red Sox 13 to 2 and 7 to 3 in two games.
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Mel Harder
Bishop
Cochrane
Monte Weaver
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White Sox
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Detroit
Tigers
Pennock
Ed Wells
New Yorkers
Browns
Red Sox
Gates Is Chosen as Credit Manager at Decatur Store
T. P. Gates of Huntsville, long associated with Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc., named credit manager of the Decatur store and begins duties today. He is welcomed by Decatur friends and known as a devoted church worker. E. A. Paul leaves the post after three years of service.
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T. P. Gates
Huntsville
Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc
Decatur
Gates
E. A. Paul
Paul
Former Resident Dies in Corbin After Heart Attack
Glass a former Decatur resident and long time switchman on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad died Friday afternoon in Corbin Kentucky from a heart attack. The body will be brought to town Tuesday on L N train one and lay in state at the Priest’s residence before burial in Caddo Cemetery. He is survived by his wife one son Dink and one daughter Hattie May.
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Glass
Decatur
Louisville
Nashville
Corbin
Louisville and Nashville
Lawrence County
Caddo Cemetery
Dink
Hattie May
New Quartette Is Organized Here
A new quartette is organized here and will debut Sunday at First Methodist Church in the morning and at Central Methodist Church in the evening. Members include Lamar Buck first tenor Cy Graham second tenor Ernest McCulloch baritone and Baron Nance bass.
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First Methodist
Central Methodist
Lamar Buck
Cy Graham
Ernest McCulloch
Barifame
Baron Nance
Horoscope for Pemgons Born Today
Today’s forecast notes Pemgons born on this day are very original and daring, inviting both praise and criticism. Their bold approach may spark conversations and attract attention from peers and mentors alike.
Collop Monday in English Lent Tradition
Collop Monday refers to the historic English practice of observing the Monday before Lent. The term marks a time when meat was often eaten before the Lenten fast began, reflecting pre fasting customs.
Ziegfeld's Show Boat Revival Triumphs Amid Critics Doubt
Florenz Ziegfeld died in Los Angeles while a revival of Show Boat in New York drew rave reviews. He faced a lean season yet kept producing, risking finances with lavish living and bold bets, including radio ventures. His last years featured health declines, but he pressed on with films, theater moves, and a famed show business empire.
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Charles Samuels
Central Press
New York
Florenz Ziegfeld
Los Angeles
New York City
Ziegfeld
Broadway
Ziggy
Great White Way
Paul Robeson
Jules Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Con‘tinue
Billie Burke
California
Daniel ©. Curry
West
New Mexico
A. ©. Blumenthal
New Pry
Sally
Kid Boots
Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Summary
Birmingham market reports show receipts of hay corn straw onions cabbage lettuce and more in carlots. Prices for Johnson hay U S No 1 and 2 ranges along with timothy alfalfa and grain rates, with notes that hay quotations and grain prices were steady. Poultry eggs and toasters prices listed with steady market comments. Fruit and vegetable prices include potatoes onions cabbage cucumbers cantaloupes tomatoes and other items with no major changes noted.
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Carlots
Birmingham Johnson
U. S
Timothy
Birmingham
Correct English on Giving Orders and Requests
A note discusses proper usage when issuing orders or requests in English. It contrasts direct commands with sentences using say to and to-infinitive forms, warning that should not appear in meal or instruction contexts. It emphasizes correct verb choice for clear communication.
No Rainfall Reported Through 7 A.M. This Morning
Weather note states no measurable precipitation in the past 24 hours ending at seven o'clock this morning. It records clear skies and dry conditions across the area with no rainfall for the period.
Nashville author T. H. Alexander writes new novel Loot
T. H. Alexander former postmaster and longtime Nashville resident, now living in Nashville, is author of Loot a novel about Southern trial conditions to be released around September 1 Alexander also writes for the Nashville Tennessean and is a prominent city figure.
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T. H. Alexander
O 1
Nashville
Mr. Alexander
Nashville Tennessean
Madison P. T. A. Barbecue Planned for August 4
The Madison P T A will hold a barbecue on August 4 to benefit Madison schools. Public speaking and other diversions will be on the program as part of the day’s events. Public attendance is invited.
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Madison P.T. A
Madison
River Stage Reports Unclear Reading From OCR
A fragmented OCR note reports water level around 2.8 feet at River Stationary area early in the morning. The text is garbled and hard to extract clear details about location or exact time.
Weather Bureau Report On Today’s Temperature
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature and a minimum for the hour period ending at seven this morning.
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Weather Bureau
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