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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
8
Babson argues advertising is essential even in dull markets. The piece highlights national vs local ad spend, benefits of sustained campaigns, and the role of advertising in creating industries and supporting employment, urging farmers and retailers to advertise more to boost volumes.
A well known farmer reports unprecedented corn growth after recent rain. He says rainfall converted many small nubbins into fully filled ears, boosting county yields beyond earlier expectations.
R. H. Ellis, a Memphian living in Memphis for two years, is visiting his children in the city. He left Decatur in the fall of 1928 and had not returned until now.
The death of Mrs. R L Travis of Clovis New Mexico was announced in Moulton Alabama. She was formerly Elizabeth Gibson daughter of Dr F D Gibson of Moulton and married at Abilene Christian College Texas. Burial will be in Clovis NM or near Abilene TX.
Hollywood star Richard Barthelmess will film three pictures per year instead of two, following The Dawn Patrol reaching hit status in New York. His longevity stems from a refusal to be typecast and a string of landmark roles since 1917.
A scrambled crossword list shows numerous clues and partial answers. Entries include references to minerals, geography, literature, and general knowledge with incomplete words and mis-spaced letters. The page presents a collage of puzzle hints rather than a single coherent solution.
A. P. Johnson is recovering from injuries after a Saturday evening automobile accident. He is a popular employee of the Decatur post office and has many friends who regret the news.
Reports across the county say cotton picking will start shortly after September 1. The crop is expected to be excellent despite a dry season as local ginners prepare to receive the fleecy staple from the fields of snowy white.
Boll rot has appeared in Jackson County fields. Local farmer Mr. Snodgrass notes the issue and expresses relief that public attention is being given this feature of the cotton crop.
A Tucker campaign member lauds The Daily for publicity and press cooperation, saying it greatly aids the campaign's success and expresses appreciation for ongoing media coverage.
Dr. H McRee county health officer and a health nurse report that rural school children will finish physical examinations before week’s end. The extensive effort since July mid has identified defects likely to be corrected, boosting future school efficiency.
Morgan county farm bureau members announce a meeting at Hartselle city hall next Monday at 10 AM to discuss pooling cotton and winter legumes as a response to the current farm product price crisis. All interested farmers urged to attend.
W. Holley has returned to his home on Jasper route 4 after spending some time in New York City.
Van Gilbert of Athens a State law enforcement officer was among business visitors in the city today. C B Holloway of Somerville route 2 was also among the business visitors to Decatur today.
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