County Officials Report 1923 County Meeting Highlights
County officials met at the courthouse to discuss road building and tax policy. Dr H C McRee reported school health exams and defect screenings while plans for cotton and pest control were outlined to protect yield next spring.
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Court House
Ng Thiaoe
Hl Gi McRee
Counarion ‘& Bingham
J C. Ford
James E. Penn
Lang & Et
Algoman
Ford
H.C. McRee
Counye
Damaged Home in Fire Believed to Start After Dark
The residence of Robert E. Gentry, employed by the Louisville and Ashville, burned badly last night after dark. Mr and Mrs Gentry were away. firefighters and bystanders prevented complete destruction but no furniture was saved. The fire location is rd av West.
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Robert E. Gentry
Louisville
Ashville
Presidential Hot Biscuits Recipe Description
The passage describes a biscuit dough method using stiff dough and Toll through dough. It outlines rolling to a third of an inch thick, cutting and piercing, then baking in a hot oven for about 30 minutes. The fire is reduced and kept for an hour or more.
Senator Refuses to Please Big Interests in Statement
United States Senator Robert E. voices criticism of a message seen as favoring railroads profiteers and other over onerous groups. He says the president deserves praise for courage while noting the mass of Americans remains unsatisfied.
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Dent Tates
United States
Robert E
Wisconsin
Cast to rehearse at the Masonic for Kiwanis minstrel
The Kiwanis Minstrel cast will hold a last rehearsal tonight at 7 at the Masonic theater. Director Barton Isbell says punctual attendance is essential for all participants to run through the entire program before their Princess theater show.
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Kiwanis
Princess Theater
Masonic Theater
Barton Isbell
Kiwanis Minstrel Plans Discussed At Meeting
Members reported strong ticket sales for the Kiwanis minstrel with many fulfilling quotas. Speake and Sherrill offered five dollar shirts for top sellers, Rahm Clothing six dollar shirts, and Ben Martin of Quality Laundry offered to launder them. A. R. McRea praised the club and suggested a future charity theater to benefit the Kiwanis fund.
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Ieee
Speake
Sherrill
iKwanian
Rahm Clothing Company
Ben. Martin
Quality Laundry
A. R. McRea
Kiwanis Club
Contenders for South Alabama Association Seat Highlighted
The South Alabama contest features Barton of Mobile Grove Hill Spring Hill Academy and Lanier with Enterprise as the only undefeated team in the southern section.
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South Alabama
Ise
Barton
Mobile
Grove Hill
Spring Hill Academy
Lanier
Enterprise
Girl Sleuth Traps Bootleggers in California
Richmond CaliforniaDecember 14 100 bootleggers tangled by Delta Halverson a 22 year old girl detective who cooperated with police for weeks She lured dealers into a mock setup wrote down every detail and handed it to Chief Wood Her clever ruse even inspired a would be lover to attack companions after his arrest the case highlighted her undercover work in dismantling the bootlegging ring.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Calif
Delta Halverson
W. H. Wood
Halverson
John Casey
Justice Court
Rank Orsella
Wood
Ely
Record Cold Wave Ends With Snow Across Several States
Snow fell across Tennessee Virginia Alabama and Georgia as a cold snap broke. Temperatures dropped sharply with four inches in Bristol and three in the mountains. Northern Alabama saw a sleet storm and a power outage while Birmingham reported ice. Relief was forecast with warmer weather tomorrow as skies cleared.
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Atcanta Ga Deep-Wint
Ugh
Tennessee
Chattanooge
Weather Bureau
Roeg
Bristol
Virginia
Alabama
Alaba Power
Birmingham
Florida
Washington
Vicksburg
Sudekum Sets Dates for Pictures at Local Theaters
Sudekum explains the schedule for Harold Lloyd's Safety Last. The film opens Monday at the Masonic theater with the Kiwanis Minstrels at the Princess theater that night. Tuesday shows continue at the Princess. The Chicago run drew large crowds, and the trio Cain Wolcott Rankin are cited in jest as drawing laughter.
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Harry Sudekum
Crescent Amusement Co
Harold Lloyd
Masonic Theater
Princess Theater
The
Princess
Chicago
Cain
Wolcott
Rankin
Central Baptist Pageant Practice Set Saturday Night
Pageant practice for the Central Baptist Church is announced for Saturday night at 7 30. Absence of the regular Thursday rehearsal moved practice to the weekend and those taking part along with choir members are urged to meet promptly at the church at the stated time.
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Central Baptist
Central Baptist Choir
Special railcar cancellation shocks Florence Cullman trip
Travelers learned a special train for the Florence Cullman game in Birmingham was withdrawn by railroad officials. Agit Roberts at the union station received a letter Friday morning asking that the prior day’s announcement be disregarded.
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Florence Cullman
Birmineham
Agit Roberts
Union Station
Montgomery Seals Sale Aids Anti Tuberculosis Drive
Montgomery workers report the sale of Christmas seals to benefit the Anti Tuberculosis Association with proceeds supporting the statewide drive. The effort runs in every section of the state as volunteers promote the cause.
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Montgomery
Ala
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Fox on Trial for Murder in Atlanta After Insanity Plea
Testimony centers on Fox alleged insanity after a nervous breakdown. Witnesses describe his Dallas career ruined by mental illness and the Klan ties tied to his past as editor of the Nighthawk. Prosecutors hint at delusions of menace and enemies among friends as Fox acts out with paper soldiers in court.
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Atlanta
Oman
Atlan
Tias House
West Pea Tree Street
Coburn
Kin
Sumner
Sumners
Fox
Atlas
Suthers
Dallas
Texas
Nighthawk
Klan
Simmons
E. K. Meade
Meade
Mrs Alger Plans Appearance Here
Mrs M E Asger wife of Dr M E Asger head of dental surgery in Hong Kong outlines an "Evening in China" at the First Christian church. Her Nashville home frames a view of Chinese art and culture emphasizing missionary need and China’s religious traditions.
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First
China
M. E. Asger
Hong Kong
Cotton Supply on Hand Very Short
Citizens discuss the cotton market as reports place this year’s crop near 10 000 000 bales with a 2 000 000 bale surplus from last year, totaling about 12 000 000 bales available for spinners. A merchant notes world mills used around 12 000 000 bales last year and that the cotton exchange cannot swing more than 200 points in a day, having recently hit the limit and closed.
Rebel Advances Reported Besieging Federal Positions
Fragmentary copy notes rebel successes and heavy fighting as rebel forces push toward Mexico City. Reports mention General Jose Villanova and a station near Oriental with federal troops entrenched along advancing lines, amid chaotic dispatches from Quirinio and Anatisco Rojas.
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EL Paso
Thea Tapas
Mexico City
Paso
Eral
Jose Villanova
Oriental
Quirne I
Anatisco Rojas
Careraendal Som
Ivicos Fa
Athens Methodists Plan New Church Near Hobbs Estate
Dr. Tyler announced Athens Methodists will build a brick and stone church on Captain Hobbs residence land north of the city square. The 64 by 57 foot main sanctuary will seat about 800 with a two story structure and basements, a northward Sunday school annex, large yard, and wide walkway from Bryan street. The front faces south toward downtown with Grecian columns at the venal section, and the lawn will blend with Hobbs lawn.
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Tyler
Athens
Sion
Captain Hobbs
Hightower
Hobbs
Ford
Bryan Street
Bs Hobbs
Nuimber
Cole
Cotton Market Tyres Opened Steady With Mixed Prices
Cotton futures opened steady as traders noted varied quotes across months. December stood at 34.75, January at 4.20, March at 34.70, May at 34.90 and July at 41.12.
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Cooldge
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Retty
Sudekum
Solonon
Lone Star State
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MiButter
Dre
William M. Butler
Boston
Massachusetts
Calvin Coolidge
Aig Ca
Mrs. Alger
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Huerta
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