Last Murals Placed In Alabama Capitol Dome
In Montgomery on July 24 the final four of eight large murals depicting Alabama history were installed in the state capitol dome. Painted by Mobile artist Rod erick McKenzie, the works include DeSoto and Tuscaloosa meeting, Black Warrior, Bienville's Mobile landing, Weatherford surrender, Jackson Red Eagle, Huntsville governance, antebellum home, and Jefferson Davis inauguration. Governor Bibb Graves hopes landscaping and building progress will begin before his term ends, rivaling southern efforts.
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K Montgomery
Ala
Roderick McKenzie
Mobile
Alabama
Huntsville
Jefferson Davis
Bibb Graves
South
Cotton clothing gains popularity at Auburn event
Auburn notes cotton clothing rising in popularity as Miss Dorothy Dean of the Alabama extension service advocates cotton fabrics for comfort. A Farmers Week at Auburn July 28 to August 2 will spotlight cotton attire with two fashion shows and tips on cotton sport dresses hats shoes and undergarments. Also mentioned are a 16 month relief map of Pennsylvania and John Sheley turning 88 while building a stone chimney.
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Auburn
Ala
Dorothy Dean
Alabama Extension Service
Dean
Quality Cream Production Demonstrated For Alabama Farmers
Auburn July 24 The Alabama Polytechnic Institute hosts a dairy program during farmers week July 28 to August 2. Prof A D Burke leads exhibits of milk handling equipment and two complete milk houses while J H McClain and W J Redgan discuss business practices in dairying. The program includes a dairy herd display tracing production from cow to great granddaughter.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
A. D. Burke
Agricultural Engineering Department
J. H. McClain
U. S. Department of Agriculture
W. J. Redgan
American Jersey Cattle Club
J. C. Grimes
W. H. Eaton
F. W. Burns
M. Ling
State Extension Service
Havana Sidewalk Cafes Grow Amid Capitol Inauguration
Havana experiences a surge in sidewalk cafes as the new $20,000,000 capitol building nears inauguration. City walks along streets are noted for their tight four inch sidewalk margins near property lines.
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Havana
Cuba
Goodyear Heavy Duty Balloon Tire Ad Bargain
The Goodyear Heavy Duty Balloon tire is advertised as a premier value with all weather tread and a silver sidewall stripe. It claims low price versus last year, strong puncture resistance, and broad appeal for fast, long drives, urging readers to buy now.
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Goodyear
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Department of Highways
John Sheley
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Kansas
Associated Press
Harry Woodring
State Legion
Noah L. Bowman
Alabama Tech
Gulf
Gulf Refininges
Sey
Lookmont Tire Company
Lee Street
Frank P. Lide
Henry Cullom
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