Goodyear Blimp Defender Crash Kills Man in Alabama
A Goodyear Defender blimp drifted away from a landing crew near Birmingham and 150 feet up Isaac Phillips fell to his death while holding the craft. Jim Quisenbeck suffered serious injuries when he was carried aloft and fell 25 feet. Pilot Jack Boethner cites wind and oil usage as factors in the mishap. The Vigilant sister ship had crashed days earlier with no injuries.
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Ala
Defender
Goody Rubber Company
Isaac Phillips
Goodyear
Phillips
Jim Quisenbeck
Oklahoma
Quisenbeck
Jack Boethner
Nashville
Ay’s
Vigilant
Piedmont
Masonic Meeting Brought To Close
The 110th annual communication of the Alabama Lodge adjourned after a crowded calendar and running past midnight. The sessions ended early as officers summarized the year and upcoming plans for the lodge in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House in Austinville Burns. Loss Heavy
A house owned by J. Pepper in Austinville and occupied by Lemsey was burned Wednesday morning with heavy loss. The origin of the fire could not be determined. It is understood no one was at home when the blaze started.
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J. 5. Pepper
Austinville
Lemsey
Mrs. Bruce Dunn Laid To Rest at Blue Springs Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Bruce Dunn were held Monday at Blue Springs cemetery with Rev. Layman presiding. She is survived by her husband, three children, her parents Mr and Mrs James Tanner, two brothers and four sisters.
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Center Grove
Bruce Dunn
Blue Springs
Layman
Mrs I D Roberts Dies At Home Here
Mrs I D Roberts dies at seven oclock at her West 507 Third Avenue home after an extended illness. Funeral cortege left at 1 30 Wednesday for Moss Chapel where Rev A H Nabors conducted services at 2. Interment in Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers included Joseph Williford Clyde Green Floyd Roberts Mr Motes R H Mullin C M Murdock. She is survived by husband three daughters Elsie Roberts Mrs Pitt Mrs McGregor one grandson Carl Brown one brother W M Story of Hartselle and two sisters Mrs Myrtle Rayburn and Mrs Roxie Rayburn of Oklahoma.
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Third Avenue
West
Moss’ Chapel
A. H. Nabors
Central Methodist Church
Brown
Joseph Williford
Clyde Green
Floyd Roberts
Mr. Motes
R. H
Grand Lodge discusses reports and finances at session
Today after general business the Grand Lodge heard reports from standing committees. Chief among the reports were those of the committee on jurisprudence and finance which addressed expenditures for the coming twelve months.
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Grand Lodge
Creomulsion Offers Seven Cough Aids In One Remedy
Creomulsion combines seven medical aids including white pine tar wild ipecac and creosote to soothe membranes and fight germs. Priced at 1.25 it is guaranteed by druggists with money back if not satisfied. This super help is marketed as a safe choice for lingering coughs from colds.
Daily Crossword Clues and Spiders' Homes Puzzle Page
A fragmented crossword puzzle list appears with many garbled clues and stray letters. The readable items hint at common crossword entries such as parts of the ear, breakfast foods, words of assent and places like Emerald Isle, but most entries are unreadable or corrupted.
Market declines and steady volume mark stock day
The market closed weak with many stocks down 2 to 5 points as trading rose to about 1.6 million shares, led by U S Steel, Bethlehem Steel and American Can down roughly two points and several others slipping 3 to 5 points. Lehigh Valley remained firm on a dividend, while Woolworth and Montgomery Ward showed divergent monthly results.
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Claude A. Jagger
New York
Agg Ting
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
American Can
American Telephone
American Water Works
Air Reduction
Macy
Case
Electric Autolite
Allied Chemical
New York Central
Electric Auto Lite
North American
Sears Roebuck
Eastman
Delaware and Hudson
Underwood Elliot
Gilesmore
Radio
National Biscuit
Woolworth
Electric Power and Light
Procter and Gamble
New Haven
Rock Island
Lehigh Valley
Richfield Oil
Montgomery Ward
Burlington
Etra
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mellon
Classified section highlights advantageous gift offers today
The classifieds feature a range of gift offers. Readers are invited to browse deals and select suitable presents from various vendors across multiple categories.
New York Stocks Quoted At 2 P.M. On Tuesday
New York stocks on the exchange show daily high and low ranges with 2 pm quotations. The report lists prices for a selection of leading issues as of December 4.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New Orleans Spot Cotton Steady on December Market
New Orleans spot cotton closed unchanged with sales of 5 118 bales. Quotations stood at low middling 8 65, middling 10 15, good middling 10 65. Receipts were 9 65 and stock at 746 521 bales.
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New.orleans
New Orleans
Wheat Rallies as Agency Buying Offsets Early Slump
Wheat rose in late trading aided by government agency purchases amid improved domestic milling demand. Rye showed support as speculative sellers covered, with Winnipeg futures at a discount to Chicago. Corn fell slightly, oats rose modestly, and provisions varied.
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John P. Boughan
Associated Press
Chicago
Winnipeg
Potatoes Trading Slower Across United States Totals
Chicago market notes U S Department of Agriculture reports 83 cents per cwt futures, total U S shipments 647, Wisconsin round whites 1.35 to 1.45 dollars, Minnesota round whites 1.25 to 1.40, Idaho russets No 1 1.70 to 1.85, No 2 1.25 to 1.30, Colorado McClures 1.35 to 1.80, conditions vary.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept. of Agri
U. S
Du'l
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Colorado McClures
Albany Council Social Hour Invitation From Junior Order
Albany Council No. 22 Junior Order United American Mechanics invites families to a social hour on Friday night. Attendee guidance asks bringing sandwiches and fellowship, with a tailing note on community engagement and suggestive social activity. The snippet also references fluctuating stock market tones and commodity signals amid ongoing government crop estimates.
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W. L. Hatchett
Albany Council No
Junior Order
United American Mechanics
Albany Council No. 22
Cotton market opens firmer on Liverpool cables
New Orleans December 4. The market opened firm as Liverpool cables were stronger than expected. First trades showed gains of 2 to 10 points with January futures at 10.49 and March at 10.75 as the advance continued modestly.
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New Orleans
Orleans
Liverpool
New York Cotton Edges Higher on Covering Buying
Steadier tone in cotton as covering and trade buying respond to Liver pool ruling. Early prices rise with December near 10.37 and May around 10.98, then liquidity returns and volume narrows. Hedge selling absorbed in Liverpool. yarn and cloth buyers hold off awaiting stability. Private crop estimate places yield at 14,194,000 bales.
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Etek
New York
Liverpool
Manchester
Wall Street
Morris Drug Co Incorporated in Decatur
The Morris Drug Company of Decatur filed papers of incorporation with Secretary of State John Brandon listing $10,000 capital stock all paid in. George L. Nettilea and A. J. Morris signed, and the store will operate as a general merchandise and drug store.
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A. J. Morris
Morris Drug Company
Associated
Montgomery
Ala
Morris Drug Company of
Decatur
John Brandon
George Li. Nettilea
Call Money Rates Hold Steady in New York
Call money steady at 2 percent all day. Time loans easy for 60 to 90 days at 2 to 2 1 4 percent, 4 months 2 1 4, 5 to 6 months 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 percent. Prime commercial paper 2 3 4 to 3 3 4, cannes acceptances unchanged.
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Call Money
New York
Cannes
Cotton Prices and Receipts in Liverpool Market
Liverpool reports dull spot prices with American sales totaling 1,300 bales out of 3,000. Receipts reach 8,000 American 7,300, while futures close steady with Dec at 5.55 and Oct at 6.01.
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Liverpool
Grain Prices in St. Louis Market Report
In St. Louis on December 4 cash grain prices show No. 1 red winter wheat at 86 and corn quotes: No. 2 yellow 80 1 2, No. 3 white 80 1 2, and No. 2 white 39.
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ST. Louis Grain
ST. Louis
Chicago Grain Prices Mixed As Wheat Steady
Chicago grain prices report mixed moves with wheat at No 1 hard and No 1 northern spring around 78 dollars per unit and corn showing a range from 73 1 2 to 76 1 2 reflecting market activity in early December.
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Chicago
W M U Workers Hear Address At Central Baptist
The Missionary Society of Central Baptist did not meet to allow members to attend a Thursday talk at First Baptist Decatur by Mrs. Carter Wright of the State W M U. Friday will close the prayer week with both programs at 3 to 4 o clock. Also includes commodity prices for various grains and meats.
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the Missionary Society of Central Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Decatur
Carter Wright
New York Eggs Prices Reported As Trading Mixed
New York price list shows 16 837 eggs traded with mixed colors and weights. Heavy and extra first grades quoted. firsts and seconds listed across several price bands. Nearby hennery entries note higher ranges for extras and extra firsts with adjustments due to market demand.
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New York
Egee
Hennery Oe
Remedy's Worth Across Maturity Stages
A marketing note claims three life phases maturity maternity and middle age show the remedy's value. It states 98 out of 100 report benefit after taking it in a health claims style often found in period advertisements.
Department of Agriculture Hog and cattle slaughter figures
The report lists hog totals near 31 000 including 8 000 direct meat pigs and 725 priced at 7.85. It also shows 6 000 cattle and 2 000 calves with slaughter cattle and wealers prices from 8.50 to 13.75 for steers and cows, and 25 to 7.25 for select cows.
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Dept. of Agri
Konjola Heals Severe Neuritis Says Richmond Man
Alfred Bariaux of Richmond Virginia reports significant relief from neuritis after five weeks on Konjola. He says the remedy eliminated pain restored sleep and improved appetite and digestion. Ad cites widespread use with Thompson's Drug Store in Decatur Alabama and Albany Drug Co. in Albany.
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Alfred Bariaux
R. F
Richmond
Virginia
Konjola
Decatur
Ala
Thompson's Drug Store
Albany Drug Co
Advt
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