Heart Deaths Top U S Causes in 1928 Records Show
The Commerce Department report shows 1,378,675 U S deaths in 1928 with heart complaints leading all causes at a rate of 12.0 per 100 000. Pneumonia and other diseases follow as major killers with automobile accidents rising from 1927 figures. Death rates declined for tuberculosis and several childhood diseases while railroad and mine accidents also fell. The table lists death counts and rates across categories.
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Qheemoron
D. C
Department of Commerce
United States
Renee
Tenervean
McCco
Auto
Marriage License Issued to Belew and Grizzard
George Belew and Miss Leala May Grizzard of Somerville have been issued a marriage license. Franklin, a state dairy inspector who had been in town for the past two or three days, departed this morning for Huntsville.
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Huntsville
U. D. Franklin
George Belew
Leala May Grizzard
Somerville
State Forests See Increased Attention Across States
A Birmingham report notes that state forestry legislation in the past year shows greater focus on development and extension of state forests. Legislation on forest taxes and fire protection was enacted or strengthened in several states. Mississippi and North Carolina removed limits on federal land acquisition for national forests, while Missouri passed enabling legislation for limited federal land purchases.
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Birmingham
Ala
Forest Service
Mississippi
North Carolina
Missouri
Howard Glee Club Opens December 12 Under James Yarbrough
Howard Glee Club opens December 12 with a semi classical and popular music program directed by James Yarbrough. The ensemble features a male chorus and will perform on a steamer of the French Line as part of a state tour beginning with a first road trip to other towns and cities in the state. The club’s February home appearance precedes the state tour with a renewed schedule.
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James Yarbrough
Major Tupper Takes Command Of Alabama Reserves
Major Tupper is in charge of reserves in Alabama as inspector instructor succeeding Col Thomas 8 Morman, transferring to Nebraska reserve work. He arrived in Birmingham on the 23 from Fort Brady Sault Ste Marie Michigan and will serve as executive officer of the 345th Infantry Organized Reserves.
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Alabama
Thomas 8. Morman
Nebraska
Birmingham
Fort Brady
Sault St. Marie
Michigan
345Th Infantry
J T Norris Reported Seriously Ill at Albany Home
Word spread that J T Norris of route four Albany is seriously ill and at home. Friends and neighbors await further health news as the condition is described as serious.
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J. T. Norris
Route Four
Albany
Fountain Of Youth Lies In Canebrake Golden Anniversary
Four couples celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversaries in Canebrake. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson, and Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Fox were honored by their children and grandchildren.
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Fountain of Youth
Canebrake
Dave Pitts
James A. Rankin
Charles Hudson
L. S&s. Fox
Two trunk line railways ease distribution at Decatur
Two trunk line railways make distribution an easy matter to and from Decatur, linking the city to major markets and improving transportation logistics for local industry and commerce.
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Decatur
Winter Quarter Opens at Athens College 1929 30
The winter quarter at Athens College begins the 1929 30 term with new courses including a class on ethical character taught by Dean William H. Barnard. Exams from December 6 conclude on December 9 and holidays suspend classes until January 3, 1930.
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Athens College
William H. Barnard
Department of Education
Relief From Constipation Promised By Rexall Tablet
A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes great misery but Rexall Orderlie offers relief. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste and stimulate a gentle movement without habit or dose escalation. Chew Rexall Orderlie at night for a bright tomorrow. 24 for 25c at Rexall Drug Stores.
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Battle Creek
Rexall Ure
Rexall
Rexall Drug Store
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U. S
Pendriti
Stanch
Santa
SELEC
Griffins
Howard Glee Club
Major Tupper
Decatur Merchants
Goodrich Tires
Lee and Oak Sts
Eveready
Prestone
Free Road Service
Select Tire Service, Inc
KE. W. Kennedy
Decatur, Ala
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