Ellis Seeks 20 Million State Bonds for Schools
Senate action proposes issuing and selling 20 million dollars in state bonds to fund construction and improvement of University of Alabama Auburn University and state normal schools. Bonds bear interest up to five percent, sold at par, with a sinking fund and a dedicated millage to retire the debt. An election on the measure would occur the second Tuesday in January 1928.
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Senate
Senas Ellis
Shelby County
Wen Af
Ae. Ala
Alabama
University of Alabama
Iole
University, Auburn, Alabama College
State Normal Schools
Greene County Soil Survey Maps Cropping in Alabama
Greene County soils as mapped by the U S Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries show cotton and corn as leading crops with some cotton and bay, cattle, corn, oats, sweet potatoes, cowpea hay, velvet beans and other forages supporting farm income. Potatoes peas sorge and orchard fruits are grown on a limited scale. Climate favors diversified farming and less than half the county is cultivated.
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Eutaw
Ala
Greene County
Alabama
de Soto
United States Department of Agriculture
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
Teachers Class at Southside Baptist Church
Mrs. Charles H Turner teaches a class in Hartselle this week for Sunday school and the B Y P A training school. She is the wife of the pastor of the Southside Baptist church in town.
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Charles H. Turner
Hartselle
Turner
Southside Baptist Church
Has A Cat Nine Lives Fire Chief Convinced Yes
Union City New Jersey July 26 Fortytwo lives were saved though the fire destroyed the automobile the report of Chief Frederick Fincken of the fire department says the cat attached itself to the fire house and five newborn kittens groped on the floor of the car the tabbies will be cared for to live their full nine lives each
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Union City
N. J
INS
Frederick Fincken
Fincken
High School Girl Kills Step Father in Texas
Ruth Hogan a 15 year old high school student shot and killed her step father W H Mason 40 in Fort Worth Texas after she said he attacked her mother Mason had called at his wife's home and Ruth said he grabbed her by the throat and began beating her with his fist She said she fired with her uncle's pistol to stop a potential killing.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Ruth Hogan
W. H. Mason
Mason
Ruth
Mother Shields Babe From Fire
A Louisville mother, Selah Burgin, 23, saved her two year old daughter during a street duel between two men. She was shot in the right leg while shielding the child. one gunman was killed after a flurry of twelve shots. The mother’s injuries are not believed serious.
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Louisville
Selah Burgin
Shrkey Alone Follows Rest After Bleeding Episode
Newton Massachusetts July 26 AP Jack Shrkey who suffered internal bleeding after his bout with Jack Dempsey in New York has declined hospital observation. Dr Martin Spellman says he is improved and will rest, planning to leave for a New Hampshire camp soon despite medical advice for a few days in hospital.
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Newton
Mass
Jack Shrkey
Jack Dempsey
New York
Martin Spellman
Spellman
Jack
New Hampshire
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Restored Appetite
Ad copy touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as boosting appetite and reviving color and strength. Claims a tingling Invigorating Effect, appealing to readers seeking quick energy and wellness.
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GROVE
Resting Well After Tonsil Operation
Arthur Nebrig rests at his parents home 311 Prospect Drive after an operation to remove his tonsils on Monday afternoon.
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Arthur Nebrig
H. F. Nebrig
Prospect Drive
Tillie the Toiler Tops Comics in Classified Page
Readers flock to Tillie the Toiler as the most popular comic in this newspaper section. Enjoy Tillie every noon on the Classified Page for light humor and daily fun.
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Tillie the Toiler
Tillie
World Seaplane Altitude Record Held By Cham pion
High Field Lieutenant Carlton G. Champion Jr. still holds the world altitude record for seaplanes. He pushed a Wright Apache meet up almost seven miles over Washington DC. The previous record was 33 455 feet.
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Carlton G. Champion, Jr
Washington, D. C
Michael Crown Brings No Joy as Romanian King Faces Puppet Rule
BUCHAREST I H INI Special The world’s youngest king, Michael of Romania, six, sits under a likely puppet rule as his father is in exile. Political clashes threaten his freedom to act, while his mother remains an abandoned wife and regents govern until he is eighteen. He shows studiousness and language skill but little play, awaiting possible regency changes or a double coronation if Carol regains the throne.
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Michael
Romania
Ferdinand
Bucharest
BaUuLless
Mopene
Frere
Carol
Man Foresees Chemically Controlling Height and Character
Dr Edwin E Slosson predicts future chemistry could mold height looks and character by manufacturing horomones and vitamines in labs He compared chemists aiding life to sculptors shaping clay while noting practical delivery details and a second sheet ad for The Daily.
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International News
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Kansas State Teachers College
Edwin E. Slosson
Dr. Slosson
Good headway on Decatur telephone line upgrade
Construction crews rebuild Southern Bell lines in the city, with J. B. Cassels announcing work by many workers. The project aims to finish by December 1 at about $100,000, and could consolidate the Decatur and Albany exchanges under one Decatur name.
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Southern Bell
J. B. Cassels
Pears
Decatur
Albany
Johnston Street
No refunds for unsatisfied orders outside city limits
You would not receive your money back if you were dissatisfied with an order placed out of town.
Incendiary Forest Fires Cost Alabama Lands Millions
The Alabama forestry commission reports citizens lose millions from fires. Incendiary burns, often by neighbors seeking grazing land, devastate timber value and soil, with fencing offering little protection as fires destroy fences and render lands useless for pasture.
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Montgomery
Als
Alabama Commission of Forestry
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Prof
Iceman
Decatur Ice & Coal CO
Forestry Commission
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