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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1930

Page

2

State Marketing Service Plans Widespread Expansion

Alabama department of agriculture reviews 1929 efforts highlighting pest control weights and measures inspections and the market service for farmers. It plans expanded facilities and broader price quotations for fruits vegetables livestock and cotton plus daily farm news from WAPI. Tribute is paid to the late S. M. Dunwoody who led quarantine efforts against the Med fruit fly and died after illness while reorganizing the quarantine forces.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Department of Agriculture Comel Eet Department Peete Wapi S. M. Reer Florida Dunwoody Mr. Dunwoody

Investigations by Seth P Storrs At Auburn And Marion Junction

The statement highlights survey division work with the state experiment station at Auburn to locate two sub experiment farms. One farm in Marion Junction Dallas county focuses on hay pasture growth forestry and tilled crops to test limey clay handling. The Fairhope site studies citrus production southern pastures forests vegetables and fruits. The department expands fuel inspection and will publish a resource book with county booklets describing state resources.

Seth P. Storrs Wetumpka Department State Experiment Station Auburn Dallas County Marion Junction Fairhope Industrial Board The T Soon

Dictograph Discovery Forces Shelter and Secrets

In a tense scene, Rosalie reveals she was coerced by unseen watchers. Rowdy and Kenessa confront fear as Rosalie explains Roy Andrews’s disappearance and a dictograph hidden behind a chair. Rowdy vows to track the gang and protect Rosalie while evading pursuers.

Osalie Kenessa Rowdy Rosalie Rosie Ann Schultz Ann Roy Andrews Martino Roy Andrews Sprinty Flynn Mother Murphy's

Speedy Remedy Claims For Grippe Flu Dengue Fever

A historical notice touts a prescription as the fastest cure for grippes flu dengue fever and malaria. It asserts rapid relief and broad efficacy across illnesses.

Dome lights guide Havana in new capitol

Five 36 inch revolving white lights with a 60 000 candlepower rating have been installed on the cupola dome of the new capitol to guide night fliers.

Havana Capitol

Britain to Train 3000 Men for Farm Work in Canada

Arrangements in Great Britain will train 3,000 unmarried men aged 19 to 35 in farm work and send them to Canada in the spring.

Canada London Great Britain

Miss Pointer Gets A Class Position At Florence Club

Miss Susan Strong of Huntsville was elected president of the Dyersonian club at Florence State Teachers College. Elected with her were Miss Mary Whaley of Ozark as vice president Miss Mabel Pointer of Decatur as secretary Miss Madelyn Strickland of Florence as treasurer and Roger Young of Charleston Virginia as sergeant-at-arms.

Susan Strong Huntsville Dyersonian Club Florence State Teachers College Strong Mary Whaley Ozark Mabel Pointer Decatur Madelyn Strickland Florence Roger Young Charleston

Decatur Aims to Be Tennessee Valley Farming Hub

City boosters push Decatur to become the farming center of the Tennessee Valley. Plans focus on expanding crop production, storage facilities, and marketing networks to attract investors and boost local agriculture.

Decatur Tennessee Valley

Boils and health tips by Royal S Copeland M D

Boils stem from infection and poor hygiene and can follow sleep loss and late hours. Keep hands clean, use hot water or camphor for early boils, and consult a doctor if multiple boils appear or if general health concerns arise.

Royal S. Copeland M. D United States New York New York City

Pruitt McRight Brothers Return To Alabama University

Ralph Pruitt McRight and another Lawrence County student return to the University of Alabama after holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Terry McRight. Both brothers are making strong bids for athletic honors at the university.

MT. Hope Lawrence County Ralph Pruitt McRight University of Alabama Terry McRight

River Gauge Records 88 Feet As Tennessee Flood Rises

The Tennessee river rose today with the gauge showing 88 feet at seven o'clock, signaling ongoing flood conditions.

Tennessee

Weather Summary: Today's Temperatures Recorded

The weather bureau reported a maximum of 64 degrees this morning with the period ending at seven o'clock.

Weather Bureau

No Rainfall Reported Through Seven This Morning

The weather bureau recorded no precipitation in the area up to seven o'clock this morning, indicating a dry start to the day.

Weather Bureau

Pair in Jail Over Pennies Theft in New Orleans

In New Orleans Frank Munson and his uncle Jake Cuccia were jailed after Munson paid an automobile rental with 485 pennies. They were arrested and charged with stealing 17,400 pennies.

New Orleans Frank Munson Jake Cuccia Munson

Buick Co Adds Used Car Display Room on First Avenue

Morgan County Buick company on First avenue expands in the building formerly occupied by Durant Motors Co. The firm continues displaying new cars while adding a used car display room next to the new car display area in the same building.

Morgan County Buick Company First Avenue Durant Motors Co Buick Company

Sherrill Couple Move to Flower Hill Community

FLOWER HILL January 2 Special Mr and Mrs Ed Sherrill former Leighton residents have taken a home in this community. Community folks are extending words of welcome.

Flower Hill Lawrence County Ed Sherrill Leighton

Massachusetts considers anaesthetic option for electric chair

A proposed bill in Massachusetts would allow prisoners facing execution to receive an anesthetic before the electric chair. The anaesthetic would be optional if the legislation is enacted.

Boston Massachusetts

IS IMPROVING NOW

Jan 2 special report says B M Counts, long confined at home with illness, is rapidly improving.

MT. Hope Lawrence County B. M. Counts

Jenkins Moves from Belle Mina to Decatur

T R Jenkins a former Belle Mina route one resident now lives in Decatur at 1410 6th Avenue South.

Mqyves Decatur T. R. Jenkins Mr. Jenkins 6Th Avenue South

High Wage Theory Fixes Labor's Position Declares

William Green president of the American Federation of Labor outlines the long running high wage and full employment doctrine. He notes support for a five day forty hour workweek and states that sustained employment with adequate wages offers real prosperity and less need for injunctions in labor disputes.

William Green American Federation of Labor American Federation Congress

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