Alabama aims to grow ramie revolutionizing Southern agriculture
Alabama prison farm launches experimental ramie project with over 220 acres planted and 11.6 tons processed this year. Business leaders and Col. W F B Persona inspect the plant near Armory as they seek a steady fiber supply to boost the textile industry and local economy.
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Jamie
Eee
J. H. McCormack
Pensacola
Fin
Alabama
Florida
China
Philippines
McCormack
Ramie fiber experiments may yield new Southern cash crop
A pilot plant in the South tests ramie fiber as a potential substitute for cotton and flax. Backers claim plant productivity could outpace Chinese hand labor, with 500 pounds per hour, and Alabama plans to distribute planting stock if results prove viable.
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McCormack
E. F. Sisson
J. M. Dempsey
Charles Herty
Dempsey
China
Japan
Philippines
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alabama
Frank M. Dixon
South
Sweetest Story ever Told Christmas message at Central Methodist
Dr Archibald Lambuth preached a Christmas sermon at Central Methodist Church focusing on the life of Jesus. He cited a description comparing Jesus to all earthly power and saying Christmas is a holy day, not a mere holiday.
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Bethlehem
Archibald
East
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Egypt
India
Greece
RR. Lambuth Archibald
Central Methodist Church
Jesus
Sayma
Repentance Urged As War Costs and Losses Proclaimed
Dr John C Cowell Jr of the Central Baptist Church warns that without true repentance America faces massive war costs and over two million American lives. He laments backsliding, urges humility and confession, and links divine judgment to sowing violence. The sermon notes Luke 2 11 and references holiday travel.
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America
John C. Cowell, Jr
Central Baptist Church
Jesus
Christmas Story as Real History from the Book of Life
The text speaks of the Christmas story as not a dream or painting but actual history from the Book of Life. It emphasizes innocence and beauty, noting profound wisdom in the tale and contrasting faith with tangible truth.
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Pop
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Kie
Thad
Stuart
Moye
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Suits & Q’coats
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Pric
Gunter
Second Avenue
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Ligon
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