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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1929

Page

2

Farm Notes on AUBUF system grows in Alabama soil

Alabama agricultural research centers expand under P. O. Davis from Auburn. Four divisions guide the program with five new substations across major soil districts and test fields on farms. Drainage projects loom with a chief engineer and WAPI broadcasting to farmers aims to reach every home.

AUBUF United States Alabama P. O. Davis Extension Service Auburn Mobile County Clanton Gunteraville Fayette Marion County Guin Winfield Carrollton Sulligent Agriculture Board L. N. Duncan

Lydia E Pinkham Compound Praised By Fairhaven Woman

A Fairhaven resident says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased nervousness and insomnia during the Change of Life. She reports sleepless nights and tearful frustration, noting the bottle’s prompt husbandly delivery and adherence to directions provided benefits.

Lydia E. Pinkham Fairhaven Mass Maus Apa Besse Washington Street Fairhaven, Mass

Town and County in New Prosperity Link Is Agent's Opinion

VINITA Okla Jan 16 This county seat town and its rural vicinity form an industrial community united by an agricultural agent A T Burge came to Vinita six years ago as Craig county s farm agent a major industry oil refinery had just been away The town had lost 400 families and a weekly payroll of 30000 The bankers and merchants were worried while the farmers suffered the first effects of the agricultural low mood The new farm agent told the business men of Vinita and the farmers they could save each other He urged milk soybeans and strawberries production for farmers and proposed a creamery mill and refinery to attract factories The refinery was later removed Burge has since preached cooperation and now serves on the state market commission in Oklahoma City

Vinita Okla A. T. Burge Raig County Craig County Vithta Burge State Market Commission Oklahoma City

Bragg Takes Over County Clerk Post in Moulton

Charles C. Bragg assumed the office of county clerk in Moulton Alabama on Tuesday after spending about a week learning duties from retiring official Frank Howell who served the past term. Howell is praised for efficient service and he leaves the work in good form for Bragg.

Moulton, Ala Charles C. Bragg Frank Howell Howell

Indiana Moves To Restore Nomination Conventions

In Indianapolis on January 16, a concerted effort will seek to restore senatorial and gubernatorial candidate selection to party conventions. The Indiana assembly, meeting after January 14, faces a split Republican majority over conventions versus direct primaries and supports abolishing the presidential primary.

Indianapolis Indiana Assembly Senate House Congress Harry G. Leslie Frank C. Dailey Albert J. Beveridge

Sweet Potatoes: Serving Tips and Storage Notes

The passage discusses methods to serve sweet potatoes and how they blend with meat, fish, and fowl. It advises storing in a dry cool place to prevent bruising and spoilage and suggests serving mashed sweet potatoes with roast pork or veal.

Breakfast Bill of Fare for Today

The menu lists chilled oranges wheat cereal and dates scrambled eggs buttered toast and coffee for breakfast.

Luncheon Menu Highlights Simple Creamed Carrots and Bread

The luncheon features creamed carrots and graham bread with orange marmalade fruit cookies and tea. This compact menu presents a modest spread centered on savory vegetables and simple desserts.

Dinner Creole Macaroni Loaf and Sides

A meal includes Creole macaroni loaf with buttered green beans and bread. Accompaniments are watermelon pickles lettuce Russian dressing chocolate pie and coffee.

Stock prices at highest levels reached in trade era

New York Jan 16 Stocks on the New York Stock Exchange closed the week at record highs. Bull markets in recent years have lifted prices repeatedly, supported by rising earnings and broader security trading interest. A AP Standard Statistics chart shows the sustained upward trend.

New York New York Stock Exchange Associated Press Standard Statistics Company

South to celebrate founding of farm demonstration work

Houston marked the twenty fifth anniversary of cooperative farm demonstration, a program that began in 1904 with 38 special agents spreading book farming methods. The effort expanded to more than 2,300 county agricultural agents and 900 county home demonstration agents, embracing 4-H clubs and home making education nationwide.

Marie Cramer Aiken County D. C Dr. Knapp Congress Broome County New York Sy Fem

Gold Bullets and Other Fictions A Boon for readers

When fiction lacks zing, murder tales provide spark. Charlise G Booth’s Gold Bullets blends mystery and western thrills with a Calif ornia gold fields poker game that outdoes the dastardly deeds surrounding it.

Charlise G. Booth California Sinclair Lewis Paris Lewis

Influenza Epidemic Worsens in Lawrence County Areas

MOULTON Ala Jan 16 Flu continues to claim victims in Lawrence county with most communities reporting at least one household struck by illness. Several pneumonia cases are developing as hospital and clinic observers note varying local impact.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County

Private Papers of James Boswell from Malahide Castle

New York reports the publication of the Private Papers of James Boswell from Malahide Castle, a major literary event. Three volumes have appeared with 16 to 18 projected, revealing Boswell’s self esteem and worship of Johnson, and the collection is limited to 570 copies by William Edwin Rudge as fine editions.

Richard G. Maslock New York James Boswell Malahide Castle Doctor Johnson Boswell John Europe Rousseau William Edwin Rudge

Freeman novel portrays rural life in Joseph and His Brethren

A brief review notes H. W. Freeman's Joseph and His Brethren centers on a farm family led by a patient farmer and his housekeeper. The five grown sons remain anchored to rural life, unable to escape rustic ties.

England America Joseph H. W. Freeman

Twins Born on Kansas Nebraska Border Farm Visit

Dolores Jane and Phyllis Elaine Snyder are twins born on opposite sides of the Kansas Nebraska border. Their Kansas and Nebraska roots are noted after their parents visited the farm near the border twice in one day and left Dolores Jane at a Falls City Neb hospital.

Hiawatha, Kans Dolores Jane Phyllis Elaine Nebraska Kansas Will Snyder Kansas-Nebraska

Poultrymen of Lawrence Learn Egg Production on Economical Farming Base

J B Carter discusses Lawrence County poultry success by balancing hen diets and using Alabama Farm Bureau laying mash. He warns feeding grain alone causes fattening without egg production and cites local families benefiting from proper feed, care, and county farm bureau support for information and supplies.

Poultrymen OF Lawrence J. B. Carter Lawrence County Carter Jerry Holland Moulton Route 4 B. B. Montgomery Landersville R. B. Young Mount Hope W. L. Logan Pin Hook Alabama Farm Bureau Auburn County Farm Bureau

Funeral for Betty Jane Burt Held Today

Funeral services for Betty Jane Burt, daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Burt of 141 Seventh Avenue West, were conducted this afternoon by Rev McCready. The child died Tuesday morning after illness. burial followed at City Cemetery with Brown directing.

Betty Jane Burt T. J. Burt Seventh Avenue West Rev. McCready City Cemetery Brown

Talks To Parents Talks To Parents

A column invites parents to learn from child development research and guidance clinics. It notes many raised with love lacked guidance and urges daily practical discussions on common child behavior issues to help direct a child’s mind and energies.

Jimmy Sister Tommy Helen

Eight Louisiana farmers win master farmer medals

New Orleans January 16 eight Louisiana farmers have been awarded master farmer medals for outstanding achievements in agriculture. They are among about 350 nationwide to receive the honor.

New Orleans Louisiana United States

Funeral for Mrs. J C Roberts in Neel is held

Funeral services were conducted today at Johnson's chapel for Mrs. J. C. Roberts a 71 year old resident of Neel who died Monday Grandsons of Mrs Roberts served as pallbearers

Johnson's Chapel J. C. Roberts Neel

Special mid week prayer services at Central Baptist

The public was invited to attend special mid week prayer services tonight at Central Baptist church. One feature of the service will be illustrated topics for discussion. The service will begin at 7 30 o'clock.

Central Baptist Church

Fathers urged to guard against influenza at home

A newspaper health feature advises fathers who spend time in crowds to protect their families from flu. It prescribes two daily precautions: use Mistol to cleanse the nose and throat and take Nujol nightly to keep the system in good condition. The article cautions against laxatives during epidemics and promotes the Mistol Nujol combination as a double check against flu and colds.

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David Belle Mina Limestone County Tennessee Valley Crossville DeKalb County R. C. Christopher DeKalb Black Belt Gulf Coast Davis Montgomery State Board of Agriculture WAPI Montgomer M. Dunwoody J. M. Moore Division of The Agriculture Commission Fayette-Lamar Collier’s Second Ave Decatur Taxi CO Cambpell & Sadler Indiana Alexander George Arnold Bennett SFO Ato ISO Ndus Trials Ange Tennessee Valley Bank Houston Tex South Co-Operative Farm Demonstration Texas Terrell Seaman A. Knapp Walter C. Porter Porter Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Extension Service J. A. Evans Federal Extension Hood County Goldfield Intelligent Parenthood Alice Peale
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