96 year old Confederate major touts vigor in Orleans beauty contest
The 96 year old major on Stonewall Jackson’s staff judged a beauty and dance pageant in New Orleans with a prosthetic foot and claims of drinking eight beers daily. He recounts Civil War service, a railroad accident, and refusal to take the oath of allegiance, insisting the North will never be forgiven.
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Orleans
Richard Gillette
Louisiana Divi
Batthes
Stonewall” Jackson
Jackson
United States
World War Big Bertha and the Paris shell sighting
An eyewitness recalls the Big Bertha siege gun, its concealment behind a couchy hill near Paris, and a dangerous no mans land detour. The gun’s powerful but blunt impact is described, with doubts about its accuracy and limited military effect on broad targets.
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Big Bertha
France
Paris
Couchy
New Gadgets Are Invented by American Patents
Washington reports a wave of new inventions aimed at easier living. Notable items include Patrick Kelly’s electric calf weaner that shocks calves at lunch, Martin Planitz’s warm fishing-rod support, Joseph Burger’s shoe platform to add height, and Robert S. Morris’s steering-wheel mounted food tray for drivers.
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Eddy Gilmore
Washington
Martin Planitz
Bronx
N. Y
Joseph Burger
New York
Robert S. Morris
Mt. Calm
Texas
Death of Frank Chapman Nephew of Local Resident
Frank Dock Chapman age 41 died suddenly of a heart attack at his Pulaski Tennessee home. Funeral services were by Rev Tillman Newton of Texas, a childhood playmate. Survived by wife sister and two brothers. interment in Mt Zion cemetery.
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Frank
Dock) Chapman
A. W. Chapman
Pulaski
Tenn
Chapman
Tillman Newton
Texas
Mr. Chapman
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Catholic Bishops Back Hitler Rumor Reports
In Fulda Germany informed quarters say the conference of Roman Catholic bishops will publish a pastoral letter urging Germans to support Hitler's war effort. The letter reportedly asks civilians to endure hardships as sacrifices compare to soldiers. Sessions began August 19.
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Berlin
Conference of
Roman Catholic Bishops of
Greater Germany
Fulda
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Observation aircraft guide coastal bombardment accuracy
The text explains that naval guns are ineffective without observers in airplanes to spot splashes and guide fire toward moving ships. Aircraft act as eyes for coordinating fire on ships in the channel, improving hit probability.
Markets slip in narrow Wall Street session amid war fears
In a slow trading day, U S stocks drifted in a tight range with light turnover as brokers cited war news and vacation mood. Leaders such as Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel showed modest gains while others lagged, and several issues did not trade. Memphis cottonseed meal futures closed quiet with modest prices across several months.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
England
Channel
Bethlehem Steel
U.S. Rubber
United Aircraft
U. S. Steel
Kennecott
Westinghouse
International Papers
Pennsylvania
General Motors
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Glenn Martin
International Nickel
American Smelting
N. Y. Central
Great Northern
Johns-Manville
Markets Mixed With Slight Shifts Across Commodities
New York reports mixed stock activity with narrow changes, bonds uneven, sterling up 1/4 cent, cotton firm amid price fixing, metals quiet as most interests exit. Chicago wheat firm while corn cattle and hogs trade steady.
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New York
Chicago
Cotton futures hold steady as markets narrow
New York August cotton futures edged only slightly higher after quiet trading. Small orders on both sides and steady domestic pricing supported a calm session with mild hedging as gains capped by cautious selling. The day’s range touched highs around 9.19 and lows near 9.04 with May and July contracts showing modest moves. Middling spot at 9.89, up 3, remains nominal.
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Cotton
New York
Dee
Cooccesnan
Cotton futures steady in New Orleans closing prices unchanged
In New Orleans on August 24 the weekend operations left cotton futures unchanged as the market closed quiet with spot cotton also steady and unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
SPOT
Butter Chicago Prices Steady As Markets Close
Butter in Chicago on August 24 shows 817 948 pounds traded and eggs at 9 992 cases with nominal price stability. The report notes no change in price levels for both commodities.
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Chicago
Chicago grain prices from August report
Cash wheat no sales reported. Corn No 1 yellow 65, No 1 white 1474 1-2. Oats No 1 mixed heavy 30, No 2 white 30, No 3 28 3-4, No 4 28, sample 27-27 3-4. No 1 white a 30-30 1-4, No 2 red heavy 1-2. Barley malting 48-57 nom, feed 35-45 nom, sample 42. Timoth y clean 340 per cwt, Alsike clovers 10.50-12.00, red top 7.50-8.00.
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Chicago
Timothy Clean
Livestock Market Report Nashville August 24 2008
Dept of Agriculture salable cattle tally 50 calves 50 with steady to uneven slaughter cattle and firm dryfeds. Stockers slow while Texas stock calves to be offered Monday. Week's bulks show ranges for slaughter cattle and rates for calves cows and bulls. hogs steady with top dealers around 10.50 to 11.00. sheep steady with spring lambs and fat ewes priced accordingly.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dept. Agr
Texas
Bombing Reports Show Parachute Drops Over Midlands
Hundreds of reports say Nazis dropped parachutes and bombs, with 200 to 300 incendiaries in a single area and high explosives on a town. Attacks echoed across southwest and southeast England and South Wales, while Greece braces for possible Italian invasion and Fascist agitation spreads into Albania.
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Midlands
England
Wales
Greece
Italy
Britain
Albania
Naval Attache Sent to Ottawa in Defense Ties
Washington reports Captain Oliver M. Read is named naval and air attache at Ottawa as the first to fill the post. Read, a Navy Department duty officer and World War I Navy Cross recipient, hails from Beaufort, D. C., and commanded a submarine in European waters.
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Washington
Navy
Oliver M. Read
Ottawa
Canada
Read
Navy Department
Army
Beaufort
D. C
Alabama solicitors launch delivery under 1940 act
Alabama solicitors began calling for delivery of telephone service stationery stamps and equipment at state expense under a 1940 act. Finance Director A R Forsyth announced a desk and two chairs were shipped to Frank Mizell Jr solicitor of the 22nd circuit Covington County and president of the state association of solicitors.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
A. R. Forsyth
Frank Mizell, Jr
22Nd Circuit
Covington County
State Association of Solicitors
Willkie Delves Into First Major Campaign Address
Willkie begins work on his first major speech to explain why new policies will end business stagnation. He plans a comparison of current recovery with past depressions and coordinates campaign activity with the Willkie for President Clubs and an independent Democratic group.
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New York
Wendell J. Willkie
Willkie
Republican National Organization
McNutt Calls for Public Debate With Willkie in New Haven
Paul V McNutt awaiting word from Wendell Willkie at the Democratic state convention in New Haven after Willkie challenged Roosevelt. McNutt praises the Roosevelt administration for averting national peril seen in France and England before 1932 and credits Democratic leadership for America's salvation.
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New Haven
Oconn
Paul V. McNutt
Wendell L. Willkie
Federal Security
Willkie
Roosevelt
Chilikie
Frankin Delano Roosevelt
Seeds of Compulsory Military Training Debate Rise
Administration strategists predict the Burke Wadsworth bill will pass the Senate by at least 10 votes and push for immediate conscription. President Roosevelt urges action to avoid delays in the defense program while Maloney’s delay proposal faces opposition. The House draft bill would register men aged 21 to 30 with broad exemptions, and Senate debate continues with timing uncertain.
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Poland
Holland
Belgium
Gibson
Senate
Roosevelt
Maloney
D.-Mont
FDR
Congress
Walsh
D.maas
House Military Committee
Decatur Troops Complete Camp Training With Minor Casualties
Local company members report two illnesses during three weeks of camp, appendicitis and an infected hand, yet emphasize gains in discipline and readiness for defending their country. They enjoyed camp but stayed focused on the serious purpose of military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Company
Decatur Notes Highlight Pulpit Plans and Local Events
Decatur area notices report Rev Duncan to fill Westside Presbyterian pulpit at 11 Sunday. Other services follow usual hours as Rev Kaylor assists in Mt. Pleasant revival. Local football prospects improve with Benson field upgrades and plant improvements noted.
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Duncan
Westside Presbyterian Church
L. J. Kaylor
Neely D. Crawford
Mt. Pleasant
Colbert County
Benson Field
J. A. Chambers
Bethel
Limestone County
Southside
Decatur Joyful Day as Johnny Comes Home
A cheerful Decatur crowd marks a glad homecoming as "Johnny came marching home" brings relief and celebration. Local residents recall service, reunion scenes, and the community’s pride in his safe return.
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Decatur
Johnny
Returning Guard Faces Real Fight in Armory
Philadelphia guardsmen return from a mock drill to a real clash outside the armory as five men suspected of plotting to rob the payroll confront troops. A junior officer was struck and a melee ensued until cavalry reserves arrived. attackers jailed for investigation.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia National Guardsmen
New York State
111Th Infantry
Robert Atkinson
Actress Edna Waldron Dies Saving Child in Fire
Hollywood reported the death of Edna Waldron 26 after a cleaning fluid exploded igniting her clothes while she tried to save eight year old Catherine Bowman. Waldron, a Wesport High School graduate and beauty contract winner, extinguished the blaze on the child and then her own flames, dying from burn injuries.
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Hollywood
Edna Waldron
Burns
Catherine Bowman
Miss Waldron
Kansas City
Wesport High School
Hal Roach
Bowman
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