Early 1931 Cotton Prices in Waning Market Talk
A fragment notes a January 31 deadline to cancel contracts. It mentions initial 1931 price ideas and observed price range, with partners unsure of differences between 1930 and 1931 cotton.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
4
Babson Faith and God in 1931 Reflections
Babson speaks of 1931 as a year to have faith in God and notes a religious trend shaping the scheme of things. He says the 1930 conditions are God's teachings we did not follow since 1929 1930, leading to serious financial questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
God
Luca
Christmas Prayer For Loved Ones In Heavenly Homes
A reflective Christmas midday prayer asks for blessings for those who have passed away. The speaker remembers loved ones who guided and loved them, asks heavenly Father to protect them, and hopes they receive deserved rewards. The passage expresses gratitude and enduring memory during the holiday season.
Fredd y Sington Combines Football Fame with Phi Beta Kappa Honor
The University of Alabama star Freddy Sington earns both football laurels and Phi Beta Kappa academic honor in the same year. Montgomery Journal notes his dual achievement reflects peak athletic and scholastic fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Kappa
Freddy Sington
University of Alaema
Crimson Tide
Montgomery Journal
Sington
Fred Sington
University of Alabama
Alabama mother recalls Freddie Sington and his football rise
Mrs. Sington speaks of her son Freddie Sington a standout end at Alabama and Phi Beta Kappa once he earned All American honors. She notes his scarred but steady season after injuries and reveals scholarships from northern schools and a return to Alabama to study law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loke
we _ Sington
2Stanta Can
Birmingham
California
Mobile
Mrs. Sington
University of Alabama
Alabama
War film ban tied to political expediency across nations
Aster’s review notes German censorship of All Quiet on the Western Front stems from politics, not objections. US papers quote censors and critics who call the film a broad wartime life portrait, not a defense of any side, sparking debate about Hitlerism and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Front
Grmany
The
Anniston Star
United States
Hitler
the Star
Milwaukee Journal
Kansas City
New York Evening Post
Germany
Remarque
Washington Evening Star
von Hindenburg
Indianapolis Star
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Barbusse
Sheriff
Dos Passos
8 Days Left Santa We Should Dance
A breezy syndicated column notes a compact holiday countdown with playful lines about a 724 million Santa and a lighthearted touch on home cooking, reflecting 1930s King Features Syndicate style without graphic detail.
Six days remain in 1931 and resolutions left
The piece notes six days left to carry out resolutions and urges starting now. It discusses Hoover's 1931 public works spending of 724 million dollars, Sloan predicting a recovery, and a mood shift toward dancing and relaxation amid the Depression. It mentions New York Fed rate cut and Russia's food plan as context, with various quotes and local views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Hoover
Germany
Wigman
Russia
Sale Of Auto Tags Continues Into 1931 Licenses
The sale of the 1931 state automobile license plates continues at the Probate Judge's office as 1930 sales are expected to be higher than in 1929, marking a transition into history for the current year.
Community Sing for Hartselle at Church of God
A community sing at the Church of God in Hartselle is announced for Sunday afternoon December 28. Quartets expected include the Bonanza and Wallace groups. The program begins at 1 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Hartselle
L. CG. Martin
Bonanza
Wallace
Courtesy shoppers in New York aim to improve service
New York has professional courtesy shoppers, young women hired by stores and restaurants to monitor staff and improve patron relations. They report transactions, note clerk politeness or harshness, and may promote staff based on marks. The program pays $30 to $50 weekly and rotates workers. Also describes Van Cortlandt Park as a serene upper island refuge with a Frederick Van Cortlandt home now a museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Child's
Fifth Avenue
Certan
van Cortlandt Park
Central Park
Frederick van Cortlandt
Cricket Arrives in Van Cortlandt With Slap Stick Bats
In Van Cortlandt a cricket field hosts West Indians who bat with slap stick style. The outdoor sport appears messy to this observer and is linked to hitting and running in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Cortlandt
Eschalot and Coevalay Define An Early English Word Set
A dictionary snippet defines eschalot as a small onion and coevalay as existing at the same epoch or period. Acclivity is noted as an upward slope or ascent of the earth such as a hill side.
Diplomat Laughlin Heads Madrid Embassy in Turbulent Era
Washington diplomat Laughlin, American ambassador to Spain, heads the Madrid embassy during Alfonso XIII's troubled reign. A veteran of London and Japan postings, he reflects on world war days and his long service, describing his cosmopolitan life, family, horses, and dogs as they accompany him between posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madrid
Alfonso of Andone
State Department
Depoenee
Laughlin
Japan
London
Ambassador Laughlin
Steel Ustry
Pittsburg
Crescent Place
Sixteenth Street
Gray-Dawn
Scamp
Gray Dawn
Spain
Greae
Understanding How Bones Support and Protect the Body
The text explains bones as the body's framework and levers for muscles, noting skull spine and chest bones shield vital organs. It compares bone strength to other materials, describes bone tissue, growth, and elasticity in children versus aged, and lists diseases and common injuries like fractures.
Army flier inaugurates aerial line linking LA Bakersfield Taft
Lt. Henry Ogden of the United States Army inaugurates a new aerial transport route connecting Los Angeles Bakersfield and Taft in California. The line aims to speed military and civilian mail and passenger service across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ogden
United States Army Around the World Flier
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Taft
Cal
Christmas Night Chaos and Family Finances Theme
A fragmented verse about holiday strain and financial woes. It riffs on busted wagon tires taxes and bills while contrasting gifts with scarcity. The piece blends domestic satire with scattered dialogue among characters like Gladys Eloise and Fitzgerald and hints at Santa and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Lena
Vita Fens
Dot
Saul's Vision on the Road to Damascus Narrative
The passage recalls Saul of Tarsus falling to the ground hearing a voice asking why he persecutest Christ. He asks who speaks, learns it is Jesus of Nazareth, and is led by companions toward Damascus where Ananias restores his sight. The event outlines Saul's commissioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Jes Nazareth
Damascus
Ananias
Wrights Win Christmas Tree Oration Contest
Mr and Mrs EB Wright of Johnstone Street were named winners in the Christmas tree oration contest sponsored by the Garden Club of Decatur. Miss Lillian Moore has returned home to Birmingham after Christmas Day with her sister Mrs Frank Lide. James Todd of Atlanta is the holiday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs M H Todd. Lieutenant Mack Adams. C S Ny will return to Boston after spending the past week with his parents Mr and Mrs D C Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. R. Wright
Johnston Street
Garden Club of
Decatur
Lillian Moore
Birmingham
Hur
Frank Lide
James Todd
Atlanta
M. H. Todd
Mack Adams
C. S. Ny
Boston
Mass
D.C. Adams
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