Rainy season harms Alabama cotton crop at peak growth
Heavy rains across most Alabama counties hurt cotton yields by delaying boll development and boosting boll weevil infestation. Franklin and Lee counties report mixed prospects with some areas easing, while Butler Choctaw see continued doubts. Other crops like corn, garden produce, peanuts and fruit benefit from moisture.
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Franklin County
Lee County
Butler
Choctaw
Alabama
Birmingham Market Report Shows Steady Prices Across Commodities
Carload hay prices in Birmingham range from 11.50 to 28.50 per unit with timothy and alfalfa varieties. Poultry and eggs held steady with hens and fryers in modest ranges. Butter fat and grain bids also steady, cattle hogs and calves quoted with wide grade differentials and steady demand.
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Johnson Hay
Nord
Timothy U
Birmingham
Farmers Aim to End Cotton Plowing With Rain Hope
Farmers in the acreage reduction program plow under and hoe cotton fields while hoping for dry weather and muttering that it won’t rain again. The light chatter suggests relief is tied to better growing conditions and potential harvest prospects.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
River Rising as Tennessee Gauge Tops Forty Six Feet
The Tennessee River is reported rising with a gauge reading of 46 feet today. Relayed by local authorities the level indicates significant flood risk for nearby communities along the river. Towns along the banks prepare for possible water inundation and road closures if levels continue to climb.
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Tennessee
Get Rid of Malaria Treats and Tonic Endorsed
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a dual remedy for malaria and a general tonic. It claims the tasteless quinine destroys malaria in the blood while iron fortifies the blood and notes widespread use and safety for children. Sold by all stores.
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Grove
Groves
Decatur Visitors Attend All Day Singing at Gilliam Church
Decatur residents led by W. T. Willoughby and family traveled to Gilliam Baptist church near Arab for an all day singing. A large crowd gathered and enjoyed food after the performance. Guests then visited the home of Mr and Mrs W N Butler where the quartet sang for Grandpa Butler who has suffered illness for years. The afternoon included watermelons and fruit and was greatly enjoyed by all.
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W. T. Willoughby
Loren
Birvie
Olivene
W. R. Wallace
Leonard Wallace
J. R. Gibson
Floyd Briscoe
Decatur
Gilliam Baptist Church
Arab
W. N. Butler
Athens Business Goes Under Code for Fair Competition
Athens Alabama prepares to sign a local code of fair competition drafted to follow the President's suggestions while fitting a small agricultural community. D L Rosenau Sr chairman of the NIRA organization says the code will be signed by every business man by Tuesday after a mass meeting Monday.
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Athens
Ala
D. L. Rosenau
NIRA
Alabama to pay for ads on four constitutional amendments
State warrants totaling 17,613.68 will be mailed to newspapers in Alabama’s 67 counties to cover advertising costs for four constitutional amendments approved at the July 18 election. Each warrant is 262.80 as ads will run four weeks instead of eight, saving about 8,300 if in effect earlier.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Legion Commander Visits Decatur En Route Home
W. A. Abramson of Florence, newly elected commander of the Alabama department of the American Legion, spent a brief Sunday stop in Decatur while returning from Birmingham where he attended the Legion conference.
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W. A. Abramson
Florence
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Decatur
Birmingham
American Legion
Power Contract Expires This Year
City considers next steps to renew wholesale electricity with Alabama Power Company as the current five year contract ends in December. Officials will decide on a new contract early to continue retailing power to residents.
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Athens
Ala
Alabama Power Com
Blue Star Kills The Itch Germs In Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Blue Star as a cure for itch rash tetter and other skin ailments. The copy promises success by melting away germs and urges soaking to treat the condition, attributed to Sonny in the ad.
Athens Uses Wholesale Power to Cut City Rates and Profit
Athens secured wholesale electricity to supply residents at the lowest municipal rates in the state while still earning city revenue and covering expenses. The city did not bill for street or white way lighting, keeping overall charges down for taxpayers.
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Athens
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