Road construction contracts listed with miles and costs
A fragmented contract list shows multiple road projects across counties and states. It names roads such as the Montevile Payetevie and Holly Pond roads, with firm names like Hardiway Contracting and Anda Contracting Co. and costs ranging from about 64 thousand to 204 thousand dollars.
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U. S
R. R
Birming- Southern R. R
Birming- Electric Street Railway
Bist "Thomas
Ality
Birmingham
MacDougald Fon
O. Atlanta
Madison County
Montevile
Payetevie
Tennessee Line
H. E. Tle, Cott Co
Mt. Augustie de Gradina
U. 8
Fanny Nota
Bante
Butaw-Tuscaloosa
Hardiway
Columbus
Guliman County
Holly Pond
W. C. Shepherd
Atlanta
Covington County
Y Contracting Co
Colummeen
Gift Of God Baby Case Involving Claimant
A tangled court note describes a birth and custody dispute involving a child claimed as the infant of a girl claimant. The document references a Muench home at birth time and an indictment for perjury linked to testimony and a possible false birth claim tied to Memphis clients and a child named Anna Ware.
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Muench
Jones
Memphis
Anna Ware
Behind The Scenes In Washington On Tax Processing
A NEA Service column notes near suspension of processing taxes for farm processors and the clash among Treasury Secretary Morgenthau AAA officials and President Roosevelt. It highlights injunctions by 2000 taxpayers, 70 percent nonpayment, and the debate over delaying Nov and Dec taxes.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA Service
Washington
AAA
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Henry A. Wallace
Chester Davis
Stanley Reed
Supreme Court
Market Quotations on Wall Street Mixed as War News Rests
Stocks opened steady then dulled amid conflict in France and tension on the economy. Inflationary groups like metals and oils plus utilities edged higher while rails and several industrials declined. Cotton rose in futures while wheat and cereals eased in Chicago. US Steel and other majors showed weakness. International Nickel and American Telephone led gainers.
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Chicago
International Nickel
St. Joseph Lead
Cerro de Pasco
U. S. Smelting
Kennecott
American Telephone
Schenley
Consolidated Gas
Douglas Aircraft
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Steel
Inland Steel
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Santa Fe
New York Central
Union Pacific
American Telephone Co
Farley
New Deal
Liverpool Cotton Dol Des 5 P Moved Prices Ease
Spot cotton in fair demand with prices one point lower. Quotations list strict good middling at 7.22, 008 middling at 7.03, strict middling at 7.00. Trade bases include 14 000 bales with 6 400 American among them.
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Liverpool
Adesi
Markets at a Glance: Irregular Stocks and Mixed Bonds
New York markets show irregular stocks with metals and specialties rising while rails decline. Cargo offerings scarce, corn firm, hogs stronger to ten cents higher, top price around 10 dollars, and cotton and sugar steady amid light foreign selling and local liquidation.
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New York
New Orleans
Cotton futures end with small declines in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 5, cotton futures closed barely steady with net declines of 3 to 7 points. December through October contracts showed minor moves with values around 11.90 to 11.16 cents per pound, slight losses across most nearby months.
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N. O
New Orleans
Cotton futures close steady with mixed moves in New York
In New York on December 5, cotton futures finished steady to lower with shifts in nearby months. Open high low and last prices show modest declines, while spot middling remains quiet at 2.20 cents.
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New York
Wheat Futures Surface in Chicago and Dee Open
Chicago market report shows Dee exchange updating wheat futures with mixed prices. Futures near term show slight gains and losses across May and April contracts amid fluctuating demand signals.
Poultry Prices Steady as Live and Dressed Sales Hold
Chicago market report shows 32 trucks of live poultry steady with no price changes. Dressed turkeys also steady with prices unchanged, reflecting stable demand and supply dynamics.
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Chicago
Potatoes on Track As U S Dept Reports Prices
Chicago December 5 potatoes priced at 48 cents on track with market reports from the U S Department of Agriculture. The note indicates pricing stability and standard tracking of potato values for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. & Dept
Railway Clerks Exams Explained
The United States Civil Service Commission explains the Railway Postal Clerk examination to clear confusion over test dates. Over 200000 applications have been received with registration closing October 28, requiring exams in multiple cities on successive dates. Applicants are urged not to contact the Civil Commission about the exam to avoid delaying the process.
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United States Civil Service
tSee Ane Lee
Civil Commission
Middleport official loses teeth in football bet
Carson, a Middleport councilman, wagered his false teeth on a football game with Pomeroy. When Middleport’s team lost by four touchdowns, the stranger who won retrieved the teeth and returned them by special messenger, stained with a sticky substance and a note advising to keep them in the mouth.
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Garoom Wa
Carson
Middleport
Vanderbilt likely to skip Orange Bowl invitation
Nashville reports that Dr L G Glenn chairman of the Vanderbilt faculty committee on athletics said he is sure the committee will turn down an invitation for the football team to play in the Orange Bowl in Miami.
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Nashville
Tenn
L. G. Glenn
Vanderbilt University
Miami
Idaho Russet Burbank Prices Steady in Shipments
Total U S shipments reach 264 with moderate supplies and steady demand. Prices per cwt range from 1 60 to 1 90 for No 1 fair quality Idaho Russet Burbanks with 0 8 size classification and average condition.
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U. S
Idaho
Butter and eggs prices steady in Chicago market
Chicago on December 5 reports butter at 3827 bags steady and eggs at 2447 steady. Notable quotes include extra added firsts at 30 1 2 cents and fresh graded firsts at 20 1 2 cents. Current receipts 27 28. Refrigerated extras 22, standards 21 3 4, firsts 21 1 4.
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Chicago
Market report: Chicago livestock price averages rise amid mixed demand
Hogs total 16 000 with 6 500 direct, prices 9.55 to 10.00 per cwt. cattle 5 000 with calves 1 200, steers to 14.50, cows 9.60 to 10.15. sheep 8 000 with fat lambs steady to firm, good natives 11.00 to 11.40, feeding lambs 10.25. Beef, veal, and cattle trade described as active and steady to firm with selective demand across classes.
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Chicago
U. S. Dept
Kiwanis Club Leaders Meet At Hotel Lyona
Representatives from six of seven Alabama Kiwanis clubs in the first district gather at the Hotel Lyona for a regular Kiwanis meeting. E L Balderson directs a training session as Dwigat Wilhelm retires as lieutenant governor. Florence Sheffield Tuscumbia Decatur Huntsville and Gadsden reps attend. Cullman and several Decatur members absent.
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Alabama
John White
Decatur
Charles Young
Garner Pride
Jimmy Williams
John Harlow
John Caddell
Louis Brown
Winston Alston
Dewitt Shaw
Marvin Rankin
Loyd Lively
Bob Daniel
Dwigat Wilhelm
Mr. Balderson
Florence
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Decatur Huntsville
Gadeden
Cullman
J. C. Francis
Decatur Club
City
TVA lowers appraisal on land in Morgan County condemnation
Hearing opens at city hall after commissioners cut TVA valuation on B L Tally tract to 27322 from 28731. Norton heirs tract 54 acres valued by TVA at 8565 with owners arguing a 16000 total. Appraisal board members include Moody D Bam Oneonta and attorneys Lynne Harris Brockman Horton.
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TVA
L. W. Norton
City Hall
B. L. Tally
Morgan County
J. Meee Od Moody
Bam D. E
Oneonta
Norton
Jos Wheeler Highway
S. A. Lynne
Norman Harris
J. K. Brockman
J. E. Horton
Revision of Tax Laws Foreseen at Session
Warm Springs Ga Dec 5 AP Readjustment of the new wealth tax bill to meet injustices was predicted by Senator from Georgia member of the financial committee but he foresaw no general tax revision at the forthcoming session The senator who called on President Roosevelt described the visit with Senator Russell to the little White House as one to pay respects.
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Warm Springs
Seal
Georgia
Roosevelt
Russell
Little
White House
Winter fish dinners from Sister Marys Kitchen guidance
The article advocates winter fish variety including cod haddock halibut and scallops with tips on minimal bones and cooking methods. It presents baked fish and rice with tomato sauce as a kid friendly dish and provides a dried apricot pudding recipe and a suggested menu for breakfast lunch and dinner.
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Mary E. Daguenea
Bureau of Fisheries
Decatur Local Notes and Upcoming Community Events
Decatur residents heard news from benevolent society hospital releases to church services and Bible observances. The Decatur high football banquet is set for Tuesday at the Lyons hotel with Hank Crisp and Paul Barnum as speakers. Local officials report Christmas preparations, postal schedules, and ongoing charitable drives as the community heads into holiday season.
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Decatur High
Lyons
Hank Crisp
University of Alabama
Paul Barnum
O7le
Fuller
Prize winner pays boy owner well
The report notes Pat's Blue Ribbon from the 1935 Tarnaren Livestock fair earning $3 per pound, totaling $3,195 for the 19 year old owner Cleo Yoder of Wellman Iowa. The black steer and his young calf are referenced, with connections to Dalbeattie Scotland and Weyeer Biggar.
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Chicago
Pat
Cleo
Yoder
Wellman
Wey Eer Biggar
Dalbeattie
Scotland
Parity Act Held Invalid in State Legislature
Attorney General's opinion states the Schools Parity Act overrules a Supreme Court ruling and is beyond legislative power while Tucker Act effects require budget revisions. Comptroller says budgets must be rewritten to reflect the act's lack of fund appropriation and the 1935 constitutional amendment proposal failed.
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Judicial Department of State
J. A. Keller
Keller
Supreme Court
Abramson
Yardstick Plan Deemed Revolutionary in Economic Debate
The article characterizes the so called Yardstick plan as a revolutionary approach. It discusses potential federal action at its own price under threat of competition and the possibility of proceeding with duplication regardless of existing investment, highlighting the controversial implications of the plan.
Actor questioned in attempted assault case near Toluca Lake
Los Angeles dispatch reports actress Lorraine Crane, 29, accusing actor Wilroy of taking her into the hills, waving a pistol, and attempting to assault her. Earlier, Marion Volk, 20, feared missing as her escort was arrested with a woman's garments in his car after residents heard a scream.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Charles Voter
Marion Volk
Wilroy
Toluca Lake
Lorraine Crane
Volk
Civil Service Examinations For Shipboard Draftsmen
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for chief engineering draftsman and principal engineer draftsman on ships. Salaries are 2600 and 2300 dollars respectively with optional Marine engines and boilers and electrical ship branches. Apply by June 6 1936 to Washington DC. details from H Yarbrough secretary at fire on Bank Street.
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United States Civil Service Commision
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
H. Yarbrough
Decatur
U. S. Civil Board of Examiners
Bank Street
Exposition Chief Judge Praises Steer Ahead of Awards
The chief judge hailed a steer as the ideal exhibit as the grand champion Pat's Blue Ribbon earned $750 in cash prizes for Yoder. The sale price pushed his total reward to $3,045.
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Pat
Yoder
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