Waterway Role in Tennessee River Development
A historical overview notes Decatur's strategic position on the upper river shoals and the Tuscumbia Courtland and Decatur railroad, the TVA era, and how deep water channels and dams reduce costs. It discusses Hoover era policy, inland navigation economics, and the shift from packet boats to modern barge systems.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Tuscumbia
Courtland
Appalachian Mountains
Kentucky
Paducah
Knoxville
T.am
Tennessee Valley Authority
Congress
John C. Calhoun
Muscle Shoals
Board of Internal Improvements
Alabama
Alabama General Assembly
Board of Tennessee Canal Commissioners
Tennessee
New Orleans
Ohio
Mississippi
Philadelphia
Madison County
United States
Decatur urged to expand inland waterway use
City leaders consider promoting Tennessee river shipping to cut costs and unlock regional resources. Proposals call for studying viable commodities, establishing private barge service, and coordinating with rail and truck carriers to create joint rates and a unified terminal system along the Tennessee river corridor.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
United States
Mississippi River
New York State
Us River
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin
An old print promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin digests undigested food while the laxative stimulates lazy bowels, suitable for adults and children.
Is He Oldest Native Here In Decatur
Jim Benton living in Waxahachie Texas claims he was born Christmas Day 1854 in Decatur Alabama and asks Decatur Daily to publish to verify if anyone born in Decatur is older Benton has lived away from Decatur for 50 or 60 years and recalls neighbors from Decatur to Moulton including the Malones Howells McNutt McWhorter and Bracker families.
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Jim Benton
Waxahachie
Texas
Decatur
Mr. Benton
Daily Today
West Marvin Ave
Decatur Daily
Alabama
Wanahachie
Benton
Deca=tur
Moulton
Malones
Howells
McNutts
Mcwhorters
Brackers
Former Kentucky Governor J. C. W. Beckham Dies at 71
Louisville Kentucky January 9 J C W Beckham former Democratic governor of Kentucky and United States senator died early today at age 71. He became governor in 1900 after William Goebel's death and later served one term in the Senate elected in 1914. He had suffered a stroke last August and had remained a leading figure in Kentucky politics for decades. His last role was chairman of the state public service commission.
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Louisville
J. Cg.w. Beckham
Kentucky
United States
Beckham
Wiliam Goebel
United States Senate
Senate
State Public Service Commission
Dr Lazenby to Visit Multiple Churches This Weekend
Dr M E K Lazenby, superintendent of the Decatur district, will preach at Hamby s Chapel on the Mt Zion circuit Saturday at 11 am with dinner on the grounds and conference. Sunday he will speak at Logan at 11 am with dinner and conference, then at Elkmont in the evening with conference to follow.
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M. EK. Lazenby
Decatur
Hamby
Mt. Zion
D. 8. Gamble
Logan
PA. Green
Elkmont
J. W. Brooks
Rev E T Tonn Marks 11th Year at St Pauls Decatur
Rev E T Tonn, pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church, is in his eleventh year at the Decatur church making him the longest serving pastor in Decatur. He arrived January 7 1930 from Foley Alabama and has led notable growth at the church since.
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E. T. Tonn
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Decatur
Lea
C. L. Dobbs
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Tonn
Foley
Ala
Guard Called as Mississippi Courthouse Braced for Mob Violence
Three National Guard companies armed with riot guns and tear gas moved onto the Jeff Davis courthouse square on January 9 to guard the arraignment of two Black men charged with killing a peace officer.
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Miss
National
Jeff Davis Courthouse
Personal note from J ER McWhorter recalling Texas roots
The writer describes working in a city between Decatur and Moulton before moving to Waxahachie, Texas 38 years ago and still considers it home. He signs as J ER McWhorter in a respectful closing.
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Decatur
Moulton
Your Fair City
Waxahachie
Texas
J. Er, McWhorter
Poor Richard and the Bank of North America Records
A Philadelphia report discusses Benjamin Franklin and the Bank of North America. It notes records from 1781 to 1929 showing wartime support such as tent cloth purchases for General Washington, with remarks on Franklin’s frugality and bank overdrafts.
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Philadelphia
Pranklin
Jamin Pranklin
Franklin
Richard
Fulton Kurtz
Kurtz
Bank of North America
United States
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Second Continental Congress
Pennssylvania Company
George Washington
Thomas
Doctor Offers Free $3.50 Truss for Rupture
In Kansas City a doctor's appliance invention claims to reduce rupture without leg straps belts or leather bands. The trial offer allows 30 days with a free $3.50 truss and a refund if not satisfied request mailed to Physician's Appliance Co. 1067 Kochdg 2906 Main St Kansas City Mo.
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Kansas City
Ysician’s Appliance Co
Koch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herbert Hoover
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
House of Representatives
Seaboard
Hoover
Congressional Committee
Canada
Consignor
Consignee
Gene Ahern
Gulf Coast
Tennesee
Gulf of Mexico
Chicago
Twin Cities
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Warrior Rivers
MR. Pennyelip
Trac
Napoleon Mat
MR Puffle
Snoff
Wes ME
Loyd’s Drug Store
DRY Cleaning
Second Avenue
Evergreen Wreaths
City Park Flower Shop
Princess Theatre
Cisco Kid
O. Henry
20Th Century-Fox
Majorie Weaver
Cesar Romero
Cisco
Virginia Field
Goidel
MIL
M. BE. Lazenby
EB. T. Tonn
Poor Richard
Wyatt Insurance
Bruce L. Spencer
Wyatt Insurance Agency, Inc
E. W. McLeod
L. C. Henkel
Atlee H. Hoff
Johnston Street
Aygsent Natcene
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