Brookings report pushes single chamber Alabama legislature
The Brookings Institution recommends a single legislative chamber with 9 members from each congressional district, arguing it would raise the quality of legislators and cut waste. The Selma Times-Journal urges action to reduce the current two chamber setup, noting similar reforms could apply to other states and calling for early economy measures.
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Brookings Survey
Hoover cuts salary and insists on debt obligations stance
President Hoover proposes a twenty percent salary reduction totaling sixteen thousand dollars and signals the United States will not be reduced in repaying debts to Europe. The moves aim to rally public support and set a tone for cabinet pay cuts, with potential political implications.
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Hoover
Nnion
United States
Government Economies Urged By State Officials
The report emphasizes economies in government as the people’s demand and notes Governor Miller and other public officials recognize their responsibilities. The message calls for prudent fiscal action and accountable governance aligned with public interests.
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Tgallon
What a Place What a Place
A reflective column contrasts South America’s political upheavals with U.S. stability. It notes regional governments reshaping themselves amid dissatisfaction while praising Americans for pursuing change through orderly methods within the world’s civic order.
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South America
United” States
United States
The Best Part of the Program with Crooners
The station signs off with a final closing cue highlighting the crooners and the program’s memorable farewell tone. The message captures a radio era closure and a listener's lingering nostalgia.
Weather Heat Sparks Wry Dismissal of Rain Shortage
In a overheated spell reaching 94 to 96 degrees, locals wonder what officials think amid scarce rainfall. The scorching stretch prompts questions about weather forecasts and water management.
Nothing to say a king and a world in upheaval
Arthur Brisbane reflects on France’s July 14 celebrations and Louis XVI’s diary entry ri en revealing a moment of historical irony. He notes symbolic clashes of revolution and monarchy, mentions Transylvania bound for Bermuda, and critiques a proposed Gentlemen's Agreement among France Italy Britain and the United States.
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Fontaine- Bleau
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Hoover and Bennett back St Lawrence canal plan with Canada
The article reports President Hoover and Canadian official Bennett agreeing on a St Lawrence canal project to connect ocean ships to Great Lakes cities and Midwest farms at an estimated 800 million dollars. It mentions power splits, political risk in South America, and Chicago teachers facing unpaid salaries amid Reconstruction funding.
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Great Lakes
United States
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Chicago
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Mississippi Valley
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New York State
Niagara Falls
Brock 4 Spight moves to new Athens home
In Athens, Brock 4 Spight, a large North Alabama wholesale grocer, occupies a new building at Bank and Lee streets. Athens citizens raise over 1000 for Jewish relief. Census puts Madison county at 51268 with a 9 percent rise. Paving on Sixth avenue to start soon after grading nears completion. The steamer J Luther Troxell disappeared after sheriff raid. Pauline Dunnavent returns from Eldon Missouri. Two negroes in a pistol duel on lower Bank street fined 50 plus costs. Irene Castle stars in The Amateur Wife at Princess. Star shows George Walsh in A Manhattan Knight.
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Chicago Bonds as Security for City’s Financial Troubles
The speaker argues for the use of Chicago city bonds as security to address the city’s financial troubles, asserting that locals know the bonds are sound in principal and interest and would be as good as any in the world.
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Cago Bank
Chicago
Fall sowing gains advance growth for some flowers
Garden expert notes fall sowing works for bachelor button snapdragon sweet alyssum and ageratum with better spring growth, while salvia and marigold often perform better when sown in spring. Shallow soil depth is advised for small seeds and bulbs. Regular cultivation differs by variety and hardiness.
Speculation on Democratic control after November election
The piece argues Democrats would likely gain Senate influence and House seats if Roosevelt wins the presidency in November. It highlights Wheeler and Long as key power brokers, notes Republican seats at risk, and suggests a shift toward Democratic leadership in both chambers, with Butler Wheeler and Long shaping policy in the new Congress.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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House of Representatives
Senate
George McGill
Kansas
Roosevelt
Burton K. Wheeler
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Congress
House
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Wheeler
Long
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Facts About Hydrophobia And the Pasteur Treatment
The article discusses hydrophobia in dogs and humans, noting a dog with a perceived throat bone is often rabid. It argues Pasteur treatment can be lifesaving, outlines infection rates, and defends early immunization amid debate on rabies exposure and efficacy. It cites Dr. Clendening and contrasts human versus animal susceptibility.
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Fragmented dialogue echoes in old era street scene
Passages show an elderly speaker questioning a Commseseyien identity while locals, including a colored lad and Uncle Lorengo, riff on race, authority, and a foreign official ordering departure within six hours amid a garbled Marmont funeral vignette.
Witty Observations and Humorous Snippets
A collage of quips about life love work and society. Snappy lines note hearse drivers fishermen aviators and butlers along with jokes on dieting manners and unemployment. Movements through social expectations and everyday folly with a string of one line gags.
Look and Thomas Clash Over Ace During Game
Sampson accuses Look of cheating while Thomas claims he held the ace long before play began. The exchange centers on a disputed card in a tense confrontation during the match.
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Thomas
Professor W T Jordan Returns from Lone Milky Ala Visit
Professor W T Jordan has returned from a week visiting relatives at his old home in Milky, Alabama, located in Washington county in the south end of the state.
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W.T. Jordan
Milky
Ala
Washington County
Mrs. Alvie Lawrence Taken to Hospital in Ambulance
Mrs. Alvie Lawrence was taken to a hospital by ambulance after an incident. No further details available in the readable text.
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Alvie Lawrence
Pital
Priest
Trustees urged to hear Harman about school crisis
County notes Avery effort to stir countywide concern over school finances. Superintendent George T. Woodruff warns of possible school closures if state refuses to honor warrants and urges trustees to promote talks by State Superintendent A. F. Harman and J. E. Bryan at Decatur and Hartselle to rally public support and attendance.
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Avery
George T. Woodruff
Morgan County
Tion
A. F. Harman
Strdent
J. E. Bryan
Bessemer
Court House
Decatur
Hartselle
Mill County
Board of Education
County Census About Ready
County school census nearly completed by August 15 under County Superintendent George T. Woodruff. He urges seventy or more census takers to be thorough as state funds depend on the number of school age children, and each census district must be accurately recorded.
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George T. Woodruff
Supt. Woodruff
Answers to Foregoing Questions In This Item
Answers to the questions are uncertain. Bachelors in China are not specified. The country with the most gup pies is Romania. The quotation “Stone walls do nots prison make” is misquoted from the poem To Althea From Prison by Richard Lovelace.
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