U S Cotton Ginning Totals and Crop Outlook Report
The census bureau cites December 1 ginnings at 10,734,000 bales with 27,331,000 acres for harvest and an indicated lint yield of 138 pounds per acre. State by state production totals are listed, with Texas leading at 3,050,000 bales and other states contributing smaller amounts. Market prices fluctuated after the report with limited trading volume.
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Bureau
Agriculture Department
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Missouri
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
California
States
U. S
The
Census Bureau
Cotton Bales Figures Highlight Historical Harvest Record
Reader notes show 130000 bales over the AAA allotment contrasting with 952000 bales in 1934. The report cites average yields around 226 pounds versus a 720 pound peak in 1914, with 218 pounds in 1934, and discusses tax implications on ginning certificates under Bankhead Act provisions as stated by Gist.
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Dame
Bankhead
Gist
U S Leads in Urging Naval Arms Treaty
The United States and major powers work toward a naval arms treaty as talks face pessimism over Japan's demand for equality, with Britain France Italy and Japan at the table alongside India and British Dominions. Prime Minister Baldwin signals openness to including Germany and Soviet Russia later.
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United States
Britain
Mediterranean
League of Nations
Italy
North China Autonomy Movement
Great Britain
France
Japan
India
Baldwin
Germany
Soviet Russia
Market Quotation Highlights From Wall Street Trading
The day featured mixed activity with some issues hitting multi year highs while leaders softened on profit taking. Coca Cola surged early but could not hold gains amid broad declines in others like U S Steel and Bethlehem. Transfers reached about 2.3 million shares as markets closed mixed with bonds steady and foreign exchanges easing.
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Wall Street
Victor Eubank
Associated Press
New York
Coca-Cola
A. O. Smith
Motor
Packard
Warner Bros. Adams Exp
McKesson & Robbins
Atlas Tack
Cerro de Pasco
Johns Manville
Continental Can
Western Union
U. S, Steel
Bethlehem
American Telephone
General Motors
Chrysler
Motor Products
Sears Roebuck
London
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Two Problems Pressuring London Naval Conference
Washington dispatch reports two major issues shaping the London naval conference. The first centers on Japan’s push for naval equality, while the second concerns broader balance of power considerations among major powers.
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Washington
London
No1 Prisnsty
Cotton futures close steady with mixed declines
In New Orleans on December 9, cotton futures finished with net declines ranging from 14 to 24 points. Prices for different contract months showed small gains and losses with December through October maturities listed around 11.20 to 11.80 in various positions.
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N. C
New Orleans
Liverpool cotton prices steady despite fair spot demand
Liverpool quotations show American cotton steady with slight gains in spot demand and futures quiet. Prices for American grades range from strict good middling 7.32 to good ordinary 5.77 with nearby futures at 7.47 December and 6.45 January.
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Liverpool
Wheat futures update shows mixed Chicago trading
Chicago wheat futures closed mixed with the Dec contract at 9.47 and May near 9.47 as early gains faded. Prices fluctuated with highs and lows cited, reflecting modest volatility in the futures market.
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Wheat Futures
Chicago
Poultry Prices and Stock Report from Chicago Market
Chicago market notes show poultry and dressed turkey prices steady. Hens under 4 1 2 lbs at 17 1 2, leghorn hens 14 1 2, roosters 14, young turkeys 22, old 20, No 2 turkeys 18, heavy ducks 17, geese 14 southern 14, capons 6 7 lb 25, young hens 30, old 27, young toms 18 lbs up 28, No 2 28.
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Chicago
Chicago dairy market weekly prices and grades report
Chicago market report lists butter and eggs with various grades and scores for creamery specials extras seconds and standards. Prices shown include butter 93 score at 33 1 4 to 3 4 and eggs with steady receipts and graded firsts around 27 to 30 cents per dozen.
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Chicago
Potatoes See Slow Trade On Weekend Shipments
Chicago December 9 Potatoes 183 on tract 820 total U S shipments Saturday 567 Sunday 34 about steady supplies moderate demand and trading very slow sacked per cnt Idaho russet burbanks 0 8 No 1 very few sales 1 80 Wisconsin round whites 0 8 No 1 few sales 1 15 25
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Chicago
U. 8
Hogs and Cattle Prices Report From Chicago Market
U S Dept of Agriculture notes hogs at 9.65 to 9.95 for various weights with top 10,000 paid. 15 000 hogs overall, 6 000 direct. Cattle and calves 13 000 and 2 500 with limited fed cattle activity and mixed buying. Slaughter steer stock steady to higher, beef grades 4.75-6.00, cutters 3.75-4.50, vealers steady to easy, bulls up 10-15 cents.
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New York
U. S
Chicago
U. S. Dept
Rural-Urban Rift Scored by President
President Roosevelt defends farm policy linking farm and city prosperity. He criticizes speculation and recalls efforts to end farmer bankruptcy and soil neglect. He cites rising farmer purchasing power from below 50% to over 90% and notes renewed national balance through cooperation.
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Baily
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Receives Farm Bureau Merit Award
Chicago December 9 President Roosevelt today received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual award for distinguished and meritorious service to the interest of agriculture. O Neal federation president presented the honor amid praise of the chief executive. Fourteen persons in the United States have been so honored by the federation.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
American Farm Bureau Federation
Agricy
O'Neal
Federation
United States
John Z Woodall Called Sudden Death Funeral
John Z Woodall 80 died suddenly at 1 p m Sunday at his home 1214 Third avenue south Funeral rites set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at John son Chapel near Danville Rev Ire F Hawkins of Central Methodist church will conduct services Priest of Decatur will assist Surviving are widow Mrs Mary Woodall and four sons including Fred and
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Johnson Chapel
Danville
John Z. Woodall
Third Avenue
South
Ire F. Hawkins
Central Methodist Church
Decatur
Mary Woodall
Fred
Terse Mussolini Speech Defends War Aims Before Senate
Mussolini addressed the senate for about 59 seconds defending Italian interests in Africa and Europe. He thanked lawmakers for unanimous support of the African war effort, signaling no shift toward peace negotiations. Crown Prince Umberto and other nobles attended as Italy's stance on sanctions and expansion remained firm.
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Ethiopia
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Aosta
Spoleto
Genoa
Ancona
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Mussolini
Great Britain
France
Italy
League of Nations
Senate
Lamb sale notes at lower bids and steady sheep market
Early bids 11.00 25 on choice native and fed Western lambs. Generally 1145 and better on choice offerings. Sheep steady to weak with ewes around 4. Feeding lambs scarce and little changed.
DeEcatur Diary Notes Pastor Todd Starts New Charge
Rev H C Todd begins duties at Austinville Baptist Church with five new members on first Sunday and two more on the second. Local updates include ailing R P McEntire, Manila letter deliveries, band visits, community Christmas planning, Kiwanis and Garden Club decorations, Kiwanis meeting with Decatur football squad guests, and various social and civic notices from Decatur and nearby towns.
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Austinville Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Lyons
Decatur High School
Charles W. Young
Boys Work Committee
School Building Contracts Awarded in Morgan County
R C Patrick of Scottsboro wins contracts for Falkville Eva and Lawrence Cove schools and Cotaco high school completion near Woodland Mills. George T Woodruff notes totals 71072.50 for scacing and George H Carter of Quitman bids 3250 for Cotaco heating plant. Public Works Administration grants 103000, boosted to 230000 by tax warrants, funding Parkville Eva Lawrence Cove Woodland Mills projects. Work likely to start by January 1.
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Scottsboro
County Board of Education
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Lawrence Cove
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George T. Woodruff
George H. Carter
Quitman
Cotaco
Morgan County
Public Works Administration
Parkville
Mrs. Matilda E. Morgan Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for 62 year old Matilda E. Morgan were set for 11 a m Tuesday at Finny cemetery near Scottsboro. Burial would be by Priest of Decatur. She died Sunday afternoon at her home after a short illness. Survived by husband James V. Morgan four sons and two daughters from various cities.
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Matilda E. Morgan
Finny Cemetery
Scottsboro
Decatur
Morgan
Avenue
James V. Morgan
W. E. Rockmart
J. F
Huntsville
Joseph F
Cincinnati
Benjamin C
Lonnie B. Engstrom
Mary G. Schrimscher
Man suffers broken leg in car accident on East Moulton Street
Earl L. Hardin of 1912 Eighteenth Avenue East was treated at Benevolent Society Hospital for a broken left leg after the car starter failed and he was run over while cranking the vehicle on East Moulton Street. His condition was listed as satisfactory.
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Earl L. Hardin
Eighteenth Avenue
East
Benevolent Society Hospital
East Moulton Street
Mr. Hardin
Federal ruling limits state power over home loan section
The Supreme Court upheld a Home Owners Loan Act section allowing federal incorporation of building and loan associations despite state objections. Wisconsin argued it invaded state rights, while supporters cited federal supremacy over the national fiscal system to promote general welfare. Justice Cardozo described the provision as a trespass on state rights.
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Home Owners Loan Act
Wisconsin Banking Department
Home Rond Bank Board
Congress
AAA
Hopkins Federal Savings and Loan Association
Reliance Building and Loan Association
Northern Building and Loan Association
Sys- Spanier Cardozo
Sabotage Blamed in Cruiser Blaze in Quincy
Boston reports sabotage ruined the Quincy Navy cruiser turbine reducing gears at Fore River shipyards. Total losses now cited around 200000 including replacement costs with a prior August fire blamed on possible incendiary causes. Investigators say a loose steel nut was dropped into the machinery during startup, triggering the incident.
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Boston
Boston Evening American
Navy
Quincy
Fore River
Department of Justice
Freedom of Worship Cited by FDR During Address
The article notes Franklin D Roosevelt praising freedom of worship as a fundamental right and mentions an honorary doctor of laws degree being conferred. It quotes the president reflecting on public service and personal worthiness of honors.
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Philippine Commonwealth
United States
Negroes Held for Petty Larceny
Raymond Mitchell and William Hawkins were arrested by Officer A A S Brazelton and jailed for petty larceny in connection with stealing geese from Dr. W H Rapats farm on Joe Wheeler. Several geese were recovered and dressed. charges filed.
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Raymond Mitchell
William Hawkins
Offic
A. A. S. Brazelton
City
W. H. Rapatson
Joe Wheeler
Brazelton
Last Week of County Court Opens in Morgan County
The final week's session of Morgan county court began this morning with the criminal docket set for hearing. Judge Leybourne presides as H. Lynne handles the week’s duties with a focus on the prohibition laws.
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Morgan County Court
Leybourne
H. Lynne
Natseek
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