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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
3
J. T. Belue Limestone county farm agent promotes county fair exhibits for October 2 to 5 urging diverse communities to plan early. He says exhibits should reflect yearly achievements, stress quality over size, and avoid signs or gimmicks, stressing community pride and education.
Decatur industries operate day and night producing payrolls of four hundred thousand dollars each month as steady output.
Local campaign urges growers to gin and market cotton in Decatur. Advertises home processing, building, and trading facilities to meet every need for sellers and buyers.
A tense scene unfolds at Woodcot as Cousin John, a disheveled visitor with a hidden bag, arrives to hide a secret. He asks Tom Grenofen to place the bag in a wall safe while wary hosts weigh his tale. News of a Tavistock escape fills the morning papers as Pell’s case and Laxton’s peril loom.
Decatur proposes a permanent income for farmers who sell at the curb market, aiming to support local agriculture and stabilize vendors' earnings. The plan targets farmers utilizing curbside stalls and seeks long term funding or stipend terms.
A reader is urged to visit Decatur and, after experiences there, share a positive impression back home. The note emphasizes a favorable word to boost the town’s image.
Auburn entomologist Winford A. Ruffin warns of a serious outbreak of the cotton leaf worm across the southwest from Brownsville Texas to the Mississippi Delta. He notes the potential first generation in north Alabama and urges control with six to eight pounds per acre of calcium arsenate.
Fire horse Bill, 28, attached to the Johnston Street department, died following injuries from a fall into a hole late Tuesday near the city hall. He had been injured during the night and succumbed to those wounds.
The many friends of Rev. James D. Hunter former pastor of Central Methodist church will be interested as he starts a revival campaign in Gadsden drawing wide attention. Hunter is recognized as an able pulpit speaker and success is predicted in the campaign.
Morning services were held this morning in the Southside Baptist revival campaign led by Dr Crume the evangelist. Services will not be held for the rest of the week. Interest is rising with large crowds and several new members have joined Southside and nearby churches due to the effort.
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district will deliver the sermon God is Love at the First Methodist Church Sunday morning. The address aims to comfort those in distress and trouble and follows his former pastorate. Public invitation extended.
A Kansas City company that makes greeting cards hires student artists from local high schools. The program aims to cultivate talent early and place teens in creative roles.
Rev. E. G. Mackey pastor of the First Methodist Church of Athens was expected to pass through here today en route home after a several weeks vacation in Panama City Florida. The Daily prints tags by the thousands to serve you in your business.
A clipped report notes Missouri is said to have the lowest property tax levy in the state, highlighting comparisons with neighboring jurisdictions and potential impacts on local budgets and homeowners.
The article lists Maynard Layman as George Julian Harris as Dick Jim Johnson as Mr Collins and Prof J D Garren as the bachelor professor among the lead roles. Elizabeth Malone Frances Mason Loudie Moore Pointer Betsy Molly and Ethelyn portray college girls. Louise Huelette stars as the college dean with Professor Gladdis Frances Himes as Mrs Semmore and Ben Britnell as a freshmen president Bill Kime leads the Glee Club Billy Duncan sings as messenger. A Polish colonization society secured 1 000 000 acres in Brazil.
Belgium imported fruit valued at 3.8 million dollars last year, underscoring its role as a significant producer and market for fresh produce.
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