Boll Weevil Takes Heavy Toll on South Alabama Cotton
Agricultural editor reports boll weevil damage across south Alabama from Geneva to Baldwin and Perry counties. corn and sweet potato crops are improving overall. cotton in many counties shows significant weevil infestation with ginning set to begin soon in some areas.
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Alabama
Auburn
Ala
P. O. Davis
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Indcate
Geneva
Houston
Covington
Florida
David
Baldwin County
Mr. Davis
Baldwin
Satsuma
Lawrence
Perry
Johnson
Jefferson
Blount
Lamar
Wilcox
Randolph
Sacred Harp Sing Gratitude to Daily for Publicity
The Sacred Harp arrangement committee thanks Decatur Daily for their publicity of the two day sing. The Nashville Banner sent a photographer for three group photos and the feast spread. The committee credits the Daily and community support for a successful event and hopes for more singers next year.
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Decatur Daily
Nashville
Athens Curb Market Posts Best Month Yet
Athens curb market recorded July sales of 461.10, its strongest month since opening two years ago last April. Local shoppers, especially housewives, sustain midweek and weekend markets with notable civic pride during the 7 to 10 A. M. hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Athens
Optimistic remark noted after three minor crashes
H L Kirby, a local photographer, reported three automobile accidents on the south Bee Line highway between here and Hartselle, all non serious. A spectator at one crash quipped Ford makes them every day, to which Kirby replied that he would not help tear them up.
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Bee Line
Here
Hartselle
H. L. Kirby
Jervis Pleased With St. Louis Vacation Visit
Albert Jervis, former local resident now in St. Louis, is visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Jervis on Sherman street. He says he is well pleased with St. Louis during his vacation period here.
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Albert Jervis
St. Louis
A. D. Jervis
Sherman Street
Alexander Family Moves to Decatur
Mr and Mrs Sam C Alexander and daughter Cecilia of St Louis arrived in Decatur to make it their future home They are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander at the McNeill apartments They will take possession of one of the McNeill apartments after the 15th
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Sam C. Alexander
Cecilia
St. Louis
Decatur
Charles Alexander
McNeill Apartments
McNeil Apartments
Businessmen D. S. Echols and C. B. Elliot Plan Hot Springs Trip
Travelers D S Echols and C B Elliot depart Wednesday for Hot Springs Arkansas for a two week motor vacation. They are well known local business men and will visit the spa city for relaxation.
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D. S. Echols
C. B. Elliot
Hot Springs
Ark
Arvidsons Plan Permanent Return After Indianapolis Visit
Mr and Mrs 8 E Arvidson recently returned from Indianapolis and will settle here permanently. The couple had left the area years ago for Louisville and then moved on to Indiana.
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8. E. Arvidson
Indianapolis
Ind
Arvidson
Louisville
Indiana
Miss June Pearson Resting After Operation at Benevolent Hospital
Miss June Pearson of Danville route 4 daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Pearson underwent an operation at Benevolent hospital on Sunday and is reported resting well today.
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June Pearson
S. M. Pearson
Danville
Benevolent Hospital
W E Ricks Improves After Appendectomy at Baughs
Friends in Decatur report W E Ricks of Route 3 steadily improving at Baughs Infirmary after an appendicitis operation. He was stricken about ten days ago and brought from home to Decatur for treatment.
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W. E. Ricks
Decatur Route 3
Baugh’s Infirmary
Ricks
Decatur
Crop prospects brighten across counties with cotton and corn maturing
Farmers report fair to good yields with hay soybeans and late garden crops progressing. Light showers aided cotton boll weevils remain low while corn tassels form and melons ripen in Montgomery. Rain in parts of the lower county tempered optimism and some fruits are of inferior quality.
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Jackson
Montgomery
Black Belt
Chicago federal court logs four not guilty verdicts in 1929
The Chicago district federal court set a record by returning only four not guilty verdicts in the year ending June 30, 1929, reflecting a high conviction rate for the period.
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Chicago District Federal Court
Limestone Group Goes to Auburn for Farmers Week
A large Limestone County group including N. S. Stewart and county agents traveled to Auburn early Sunday to attend Farmers Week. The party included Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Marion Spidle, J. T. Belue, Wilbur Hull and many local Farm Bureau and Home Demonstration leaders.
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Court House
Auburn
N. S. Stewart
Farm Bureau
Stewart
Marion Spidle
J. T. Belue
Wilbur Hull
Hull
County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Milton. Grisham
George Davenport
G. C. Bridges
A. B. Stinnett
F. E. Christopher
J. D. Holland
Leona and
Lawrence Davenport
W. W. Knox
G. L. Braly
Jim Robinson
W. G. Peebles
E. P. Garrett
Duke Professor Named U S Delegate to Geography Institute
Professor J. Fred Rippy of Duke University in Durham North Carolina will serve as a United States delegate to the Pan American Institute of Geography and History at Mexico City on September 16.
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J. Fred Rippy
Duke University
Durham, N. C
United States
Pan- American Institute of Geography and History
Mexico City
Handiwork Display Sent To Auburn for Farm Week
Women of Limestone County sent a creditable exhibit of articles made from flour seed salt sugar and fertilizer sacks to be displayed in Smith Hall Auburn during Farmers Week August 5 to 10.
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Home Demonstration Club
Limestone County
Smith Hall
Auburn
4-H Club Girls Urged to Send In Records for Camp
Limestone home demonstration agent Mrs Marion Spidle requests all 4-H club girls who have not completed their record books to submit them immediately. Without a completed record, invitation to camp in August and club award certificates cannot be issued.
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Marion Spidle
Limestone Home
Spidile
Revival Services Opened at Flint Methodist Church
Revival services began yesterday at the Flint Methodist church with large crowds in attendance. Rev. W. M. Newton, pastor of Ninth Street Methodist church, will depart today to Flint to lead the continuation of the campaign.
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Flint Methodist Church
W. M. Newton
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Flint
Ten Baptized at Ninth Street Church Service
Ten candidates were baptized Sunday afternoon at the Ninth Street Methodist church and, with several others received by letter, were received into full membership at the church last evening in an inspiring service led by Rev. W. M. Newton.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
W. M. Newton
Near Accidents Frequent On North Highway Ruts
Gilbert White of White side Garage near Decatur warns that shoulder ruts on the north highway cause dangerous near accidents and could trigger real crashes when a second car arrives at the same moment.
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Here
Gilbert White
Whiteside Garage
Decatur
White
Return from Camp Verdon Lowery
Verdon Lowery has returned from a week's fishing trip up the river from here.
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Verdon Lowery
Ohio Wheat Crop Valued At 48 Million Dollars This Year
The state's wheat harvest is valued at 48 million dollars for the current year, reflecting strong production and market conditions. Farmers, markets, and agricultural agencies monitor yields and price trends as the season progresses.
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Ohio
Chinese Flappers Learn To Flirt And Dance Late Steps
Rev H G C Hallock writes from Shanghai about changing roles for Chinese women in 1929. He notes mobility fashion and careers expanding from clerks and typists to lawyers and soldiers, with political activity and Red Cross work rising amid chaos. He portrays a hopeful, gospel-centered view of modern China.
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H. G. GC. Hallock
Shanghai
Hallock
China
Gee
Red Cross
Nanking
Jersey Meeting Set for August 14 at Limestone County Court House
J T Belue, Limestone county farm agent, announces a Jersey enthusiasts gathering on Wednesday August 14 at 10:00 a m in the Limestone county courthouse Athens. American Jersey Cattle Club secretary Morley and representative Keegan will address Jerseys with a judging demonstration and a visit to G H Davenport's farm to view a fine cow and four calves.
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J. T. Belue
Limestone County
Jersey
Athens
Limestone County Court House
Morley
Keegan
G. H. Davenport
Legionnaires' Host Harvey White to face charges
Harvey White, commander of the Kentucky American Legion, will be charged with entertaining delegates during the national convention in Louisville from September 30 to October 3.
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Associated Press
Harvey White
American Legion
Kentucky
Louisville
Minnesota Plans 2 Million Spend To Eradicate Bovine TB
Minnesota announces a two year plan to invest two million dollars to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. The program targets cattle herds and farm health measures across multiple counties, aiming to boost herd safety and public health.
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Minnesota
Heflin to Seek Ford Offer on Muscle Shoals Bid
Senator J Thomas Heflin plans to sponsor a congressional invitation to Henry Ford to reconsider Muscle Shoals with Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee joining the presentation The Huntsville Daily Times reports Ford would create cheap fertilizer and possibly build a long valley city if he resumes bid local observers note Ford’s recent railroad disposals fuel renewed interest in the project
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Thomas Heflin
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Huntsville Daily Times
Heflin
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Ford
Times
Detroit
Daily Times
J. Thomas Heflin
R. L. McKeller
Mussel Shoals
Tennessee Valley
Mr. Ford
Projections and proverbs from a bustling day
A miscellany of lines notes Ford plans to mass produce a third million cars in six months and public demand, while local quips rail at Decatur bank conduct, tombstone verse, health advice, road etiquette, town beautification, fashion notes, a purse theft comes with time value, and a shopper advert sees Russell Speake’s straw hats as a weekend tease.
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Ford
Woman Seeks Respectful Resolution Amid Domestic Tension
A brief note describes a long running domestic dispute where a wife urges a calm, respectful resolution with her husband. The passage emphasizes ongoing strain and desires for constructive communication.
Car Damaged In Mild Collision Near Swan Lake Bridge
A roadster driven by E. L. Thomas, local realtor, was slightly damaged Sunday afternoon when it collided with another car just north of the Swan Lake bridge on the Bee Line highway. No injuries were reported.
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E. L. Thomas
Swan Lake Bridge
Bee Line
Thomas
Cool Snap Graces Decatur as Pleasant Weather In Return
Decatur residents enjoyed a welcome cool snap with the weather bureau recording a high of 68 and a low of 60 degrees for a 24 hour period ending seven this evening. The mild temperatures provided relief from recent heat waves and were noted by local observers across the city.
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Decatur
The
Weather Bureau
Education Approach Favored by Dr Bryant at Indiana Uni
General rather than specialized education gains favor under the presidency of Dr William L Bryant at Indiana University.
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William L. Bryant
Indiana
Uni
Dr. W P Baugh Leaves for Virginia Artillery Camp
Dr. W P Baugh a major in the medical corps is set to depart today for the training camp of the 16th field artillery in Virginia.
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W. P. Baugh
Medical Corps
16Th Field Artillery
Virginia
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