School on Wheels draws 400 in Morgan County
A traveling school session sponsored by the Negro Service drew more than 400 attendees at Nebo community, hosted at John Booker's home in Morgan County. Instructors taught men and youths on farm topics from crop selection to livestock, using a white track with farm apparatus and a Delco outfit from Tuskegee Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr W. Bridges
Morgan County
Nebo
John Booker
Ars
Delco
Tuskegee
Trading at Home Boosts Growth and Cooperation
Trade at home promises growth as Dea moves to release cooperation, seeking a broader market and strengthened friendship through closer economic ties.
Tolbert Show Promises Magnificent Tent Engagement
The Milt Tolbert Show comes to Decatur for a solid week starting August 29 with a large touring tent theatre, radio orchestra, new plays and revues. The act features Selling Souls a three act drama as its main draw and promises high entertainment value at a small admission.
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Mils Tolbert
Snes
Tolbert
Milt. Tolbert
Decatur
South
Ana
Denver Bandits Have New Plans
A Denver bandit entered a drug store at opening, brandished a pistol, and demanded cash and narcotics. He ordered the proprietor to keep quiet while he rifled the register for $38 before making his escape. The incident shows a shift from quick raids to controlled demands.
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Denver
Jarman Elected Legionaire Chief in Alabama
P. B. Jarman of Livingston was elected commander of the Alabama American Legion for the coming year, defeating Thomas H. Hart of Geneva 172 to 154 in a two candidate race. He succeeds Frank M. Dixon of Birmingham.
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Foley
Ala
P. B. Jarman
Livingston
Frank M. Dixon
Birmingham
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Jarman
Thomas H. Hart
Geneva
Showman Edward H. Stanley Visits Decatur
Edward H. Stanley general manager of the Bob Morton circus company visited Decatur, meeting local officials and fans during a brief stopover.
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Edward H. Stanley
Bob” Morton
MELLO GLO French Process Face Powder Ad
An advertisement for a new soft colorful face powder called MELLO GLO. It claims long wear and pure quality and is offered by Thompson Drug Co. and Albany Drug.
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Thompson Drug Co
Albany Drug
Goitre Removed at Home With Sorbol Quadruple
Alabama woman Mrs J E Nolan reports relief from goitre after using a half bottle of Sorbol Quadruple. She says breathing improved and dizziness ceased, avoiding surgery. Local sales point listed as Dillehay's with Canvassers in Ohio.
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Alabama
J. E. Nolan
R. No
Wilsonville
Ala
Herttiiccbuss
Ohio
Dillehays
Morgan County Farm Women Council Minutes 1927
Morgan County Council of Farm Women met at Decatur and Morgan county city hall on August 17 1927 to plan unified work and petition the county revenue board to rescind a August 10 act withdrawing funds for home and farm demonstration. Several clubs represented. resolutions adopted to petition for continued funding and county support.
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Morgan County Council
Har
J. J. Dinsmore
Morgan County
County Board of Revenue
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Board of Revenue of
Morgan County Council of Farm Women
Decatur
Ala
County Council of Federated Clubs
W. T. Price
Kiwanians
Board of Revenue
City Federated Clubs
Culture Club of
Hartselle
E. L. Hayes
C. E. Meinhardt
Miss Hamilton
Hazel Atlas Glass Company
J. W. Tomlinson
Growth in Decatur Retail Trade Sparks Local Debate
Decatur, a city of about 50 000, discusses boosting quality merchandise sales and business guarantees to foster growth in local establishments and attract more customers. Local officials push for reforms and incentives to draw investment and improve consumer confidence.
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Decatur
Senator Edwards Born in Jersey City in 1863
The Senator, who claims no liquor for 85 years, began his career in tax offices. He is married with daughter Jule and son Irving in the Edwards family.
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Edward I. Edwards
New Jersey
Skeeter
Edwards
Milwaukee
al. Smith
Jersey City
Edgwards
Jule
Irving
Tourists Spoil Clemenceau Summer Camouflage in Vendee Cottage
Saint Vincent sur Jard reports that crowds visit the seaside retreat of Georges Clemenceau, whose routine shows early rising and a morning stroll before returning indoors to escape the attention of admiring tourists.
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Saint Vincent Sur Jard
Vendee
Georgea Clemenceau
Florence
M. Clemencéau
Woman Health Advice Offer From Mrs Ellen Be We
A Kansas City advertisement promises a free home method to relieve ovarian pains nervous heart and irregular periods. It cites testimonials with lines like I feel like a new woman and I dont have any pains anymore and urges readers to write for free advice.
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Ellenbe
Mass
Kansas City
Inquirer
Adv
Fly-Tox Promoted as Mosquito Killer in Ad
Health authorities advocate Fly-Tox to end mosquito torment. The ad claims normal blood is too thick to draw through a mosquito’s tube and warns of disease spread from bites. It touts Fly-Tox as safe, stainless, fragrant, and easy to use.
Billy Kelly Fighting Irishman A LaBarba Crown Contender
New York reports Billy Kelly of Scranton Pennsylvania as a rising lightweight contender for Fidel La Barba's vacant 112 pound title. The Irish American fighter traces a boxing lineage to Dan Kelly and John L. Sullivan, with notable bouts against Joie Ross Trip Lombacco and Willie Rose shaping his fame.
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New York
Yore
Kelly
Fidel la Barba
Billy Kelly
Scranton
Mickey Walker
King
James J. Tunney
Gene
John Michael Kelly
Fire Department of
John Michael
Billy
Dan Kelly
John L. Sullivan
John L
Sullivan
Little Bill
Peer
Joie Ross
Ross
Joie
Black Bill
Trip Lombacco
Madison Square Garden
Broadway Club
Brooklyn
Willie Rose
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Baron, Alabama
Vassar
Uncle Sam
Eagle
Wilder
Denver Bandits
Legionaire
Goitre
Jersey
Fred L. Lindelton
Washington
International Illustrated News
Mr. Lindelton
Supreme Court
LaBarba’s Crown
Louisville & Nashville R. R
Nashville
L. & N. Ticket
Chiropractic
Henry Klein Palmer
Chiropractor
East Moulton St
AlbAny
Gladstones
Rahm Clothing Co
Second Avenue
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