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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1928
Page
2
Secretary Jardine lowers perceived risk in agriculture saying income may surpass 1926-27, with gross farm income likely higher despite uncertain cotton outlook. Rice, wheat, potatoes and other crops share gains as cotton acreage rises 11.4 percent despite boll weevil damage.
Governor-elect Roosevelt selects Frances Perkins to replace James A. Hamilton as state commissioner of labor. A broad agricultural and economic report notes 1927 crops with wheat exceeding 900 million bushels for the first time since 1919 and a general rise in dairy and poultry, but exports of farm products declined 4 percent from the prior year.
Byrd Hamilton confronts a painful scene when she discovers Larry Duncan with India Campbell in a taxi outside her home after Pat’s flight and Jack Duncan’s real estate troubles. She rifles Larry’s belongings, imagining an end to their life together as the couple’s past and future collide.
Flight Prize ton and his friends and relatives in Wren near Moulton. Tom N. Smith from near Hatton visited Moulton on business Wednesday. Wade McLeMore of Cave Spring in the eastern county was here Thursday.
Mrs. C. D. Feigley recovers from flu. Hawkins Westmoreland returns from Sewanee for holidays. Van Gilbert joins family after Washington and Lee. Birmingham guests include Mr. and Mrs. John D. Higgins and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frost, and Mr. and Mrs. William Hagan with son. Agnes Scott and Birmingham connections appear. flu cases limit two residents.
Morgan county farmers are invited to establish headquarters in Decatur for coordination and support programs. The event aims to streamline agricultural activities and provide resources through local offices and outreach services.
International News Service reports bond prices in most sectors fell in 1928 except convertible industrial and public utility issues. Investors favored stocks and high grade bonds rose earlier but declined in final months as money rates tightened.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors affected by flu and ill health. Names include A F Walker Daisy Dean Ruby Dean Beatrice Dean Grace Woodall Edna Robins Prentis Howell T E Shaw and Mrs Shaw Reuben Hill Henry Martin and others visiting Hart sees Route 2 households with illness and holidays noted.
Miss Bertha and Vergie Bullard spent Sunday with Miss Ruby Hill as a large Friday Christmas program drew an unusually large crowd. The scene included visits among the Hill, Clark, Wade, Rice and Jett families with relatives from Huntsville and Trinity.
Miss Minnie Gay, teaching in south Alabama after graduating from Florence Normal three years ago, visited friends in Moulton Wednesday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ponder of Blockton were also seen greeting friends on the streets. Mr Ponder formerly led the local Methodist church and made friends during his time there.
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