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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1930

Page

7

Forestry Essay Prizes Offered by Alabama Forestry Board

State Commission of Forestry announces rules for a school forestry essay contest. One entry per high school. essays due February 25, 1931, in 1500 to 2000 words. Topics cover forestry basics or specific aspects, with emphasis on economic timber production. Prizes: one year scholarship, California trip, Washington DC trip. Rules available from State Forester, Montgomery.

State Comission of Forestry Page Si Bunker Alabama California Washington, D. C Commission of Forestry Montgomery

Capital Railroad Shops Damaged in Montgomery Fire

A blaze at the Western Railway of Alabama shops in Montgomery caused about 20000 dollars in damage and minor injuries to one fireman. The repair shed and warehouse survived the blaze after oxygen tanks nearby made fighting the flames hazardous. Master mechanic E G Goss said no layoffs but noted reconstruction would raise employment.

Montgomery Ala Western Railway of Alabama E. G. Goss

Alabama Town Is Swept By Blaze

Fire swept the business district in Frisco City Alabama causing about 100000 in damage. Atmore and Monroeville fire departments assisted local crews and confined the flames to a single block. Water was drawn from a pond by power pumpers after the blaze began in a small sewing shop and spread quickly.

Frisco City Ala Atmore Monroeville

British coal miners threaten strike over seven and half day work week

The passage notes a looming general strike if government cannot arrange an agreement. Miners demand seven and a half days of work weekly, while owners argue sales would fall. A possible railroad strike could worsen Britain’s crisis, with phrases warning that standing on rights is dangerous in emergencies.

Britain MacDonald Great Britain

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