Wages Rising Slowly in South Says UVA Study
The Institute for Research in the Social Sciences at the University of Virginia completes a sectional study of eleven slave states. It finds wages rising slowly and living conditions improving, with capital flowing into textiles lumber and furniture and diversification boosting future opportunities for labor.
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Universiry
South
Institute For Research In
University of Virginia
Abraham Berglund
George T. Starnes
Frank T. deVyver
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Institute
University
Rockefeller Foundation
United States
Lawrence County Circuit Court Docket Open for Term
The Lawrence county circuit court docket shows many cases to be heard during the term presided by Judge W W Callahan. The grand jury will convene and several bound over cases await examination by the inquisitors.
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Lawrence County Circuit Court
W. W. Callahan
Eva Picnic Spurs Morgan County Candidate Rush
The Eva picnic set for Thursday is expected to draw a record number of Morgan County candidates as the primary nears. Voters previously showed limited interest, but with the approaching date the election has become the hot topic in the area.
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Eva
Morgan County
Dad's Girl Edna Robb Webster
Clara Dee, a hopeful young woman, negotiates job bureaus and rejections to find office work. A series of interviews and a French language skill lead to a clerical position at Riblet Co, boosting her confidence as she endures hardship on her path to self reliance.
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Edna Robb Webster
Clara Dee
Miss Vogel
Clara
Mrs. Flynn
Ivan
Riblet Co
Ifey
Mayette
France
Paris
City Council to Open Bids for West Decatur Sewer System
City councilmen meet tonight to open bids on the West Decatur sewer project. The board expects many bids as inquiries have surged.
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West Decatur
Board of Mayor
Big Fish Placed On Market Here
A catfish rumored to weigh 85 pounds was offered for sale on local streets Saturday. It was said to have been caught in a nearby slough of the Tennessee river, giving fishermen a new benchmark for size.
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Tennessee
River Gauge Stands at 1.8 Feet on Tennessee River
The Tennessee River remained stationary today with a gauge reading of 1.8 feet at the local point. Authorities reported no change in flow or flood risk pending further measurements.
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Tennessee
Weather roundup shows 101-degree high and 78 low
The weather bureau records a maximum temperature of 101 degrees by seven this morning with a minimum of 78 degrees. Weather conditions reflect a hot day across the area.
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Weather Bureau
No Rainfall Recorded in 24 Hour Period
The weather bureau reported no rainfall for the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.
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Weather Bureau
Marriage License Granted to Jones and Bailey
A marriage license has been issued at the office of the Probate Judge to Lloyd Thomas Jones and Miss Grace Bailey.
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Lloyd Thomas Jones
Grace Bailey
Alabama Exports Seen Steady Despite World Depression
Alabama exporters anticipate steady levels in 1930 as manufacturers from Gadsden to Talladega expand market efforts abroad. 1929 exports totaled 59.24 million dollars, up 13.5 million from 1928, with unmanufactured cotton leading value and inland waterways development cited as a driver for broader foreign markets.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
J E. Addicks
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Democratic Commerce
Addicks
Gadsden
Anniston
Talladega
Alabama City
Attalla
de Bardeleben
Department of Commerce
Night Session of City Court Opens Sparse Docket
Mayor B. L. Malone presided over a light Monday night session as police officers concluded their end of shift activities. Only two offenders were arraigned in the city court proceeding.
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B. L. Malone
Seek Relief In Cooling Waters At Local Pools
With the sun beating down, hundreds seek relief in cooling waters at nearby swimming pools and bathing beaches. Swimming remains a popular outdoor sport in and around Decatur as heat persists.
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Sol
Decatur
Circuit Court Clerk John Green Visits Montgomery
Circuit Court Clerk John HM Green spent Sunday in Montgomery and returned last night.
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John HM Green
Montgomery
Winnie Sentiff Returns to Desk in Probate Office
Miss Winnie Sentiff is back at her desk in the office of Probate Judge M. D. Wiggins today, resuming her duties after a local disruption.
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Winnie Sentiff
M. D. Wiggins
Refined petroleum and steel products listed in exclusion note
A catalog of items not included in the scope covers refined petroleum products and pig iron excluding alloys, wire rods, bars bed wire, sugar mill machinery, agricultural machinery and parts, crude coal tar products, and inedible animals and animal products.
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