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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

8

Admiral Turned Seaman on American Ship Dukes Russia's Maksutoff

June 14 report on Prince Maksutoff, ex admiral of the Russian fleet, serving aboard Captain Haarburg’s vessel in Hamburg era exile. He works as a sailor in Europe ports awaiting U S citizenship, speaking of a bloodline from Romanoffs and a governorship of Alaska in his lineage.

Maksutoff Tampa J. P. Haarburg Hamburg Germany Prince Maksutoff Paris Capt. Haarburg Gover Alaska United States Russia America

Handkerchief Signal Says Rediscount Rate Change

A linen handkerchief signals whether the New York federal reserve bank changes its rediscount rate. Directors meet weekly. news travels via handkerchief wave to telephones, with Chicago and San Francisco already alerted. Final rate decision rests with the federal reserve board in Washington.

New York New York Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve System New York Bank Burgess Chicago San Francisco Federal Reserve Board Washington

Bobby Wilkinson Plans S M A Entry for Fall Term

Bobby Wilkinson, star back at Athens Agricultural, will enter S M A at Greensboro for the fall term. He is a strong diamond performer. His brother Woodrow Wilkinson also plays football and hopes to be a bulwark in the Aggie line once recovered from injuries.

Bobby Wilkinson Athens Agricultural School Greensboro Bobby Woodrow Wilkinson Athens Aggie

Girl Scouts Little House in Washington a Model for Families

In Washington a modest seven room house known as the Girl Scouts Little House serves as a model home for American families. Mrs Hoover funded its creation in 1922 and it sits near the White House across from the Octagon House. The federation built it and the Girl Scouts own it, with visitors nationwide seeking interior and furnishing ideas.

Sue McNamara Associated Press Washington Girl Scouts Little House General Federation of Women’s Clubs White House Better Homes Federation Girl Scout National Council

New York Rate Rise Tied to Market and Gold Supply

Washington and the New York directors relay the issue. The New York rate raise is distinct from others as it directly affects the country’s main stock market and the gold reserves of foreign nations.

Washington New York

Whirlwinds Cause Frost Say Weather Expert Eric Miller

Madison June 14. Whirlwinds bring frost in northern states, says government meteorologist Eric Miller. He describes two types: one with warm winds then cold gales, and a second with no wind at core, providing calm clear air. The second often follows the first aiding frost by enabling further nighttime cooling.

Madison, Wiés Eric Miller

Elmore Taylor Recovering After Surgery at Baugh's Infirmary

Elmore Taylor, operated on two days ago at Baugh's infirmary, is resting fairly well with his condition described as good as could be expected.

Elmore Taylor Baugh’s Infirmary

Rainfall Report From Weather Bureau

The weather bureau recorded 0.20 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. Officials noted the rainfall amount in the latest daily report.

Weather Bureau

Pest control methods for fruit trees including borers

The article describes spraying to control most fruit tree pests while borers require warming treatment on apples pears and other pomes in spring and fall. For stone fruit borers especially peaches paradichlorobenzine is widely used.

Army Captain Aims to Complete Coast to Coast Flight

Plans describe Capt. Ross G. Hoyt flying from New York to the Pacific coast and return. The 6 462 mile course will test endurance of air power and pilots during the ambitious journey across the United States.

Associated Press New York Ross G. Hoyt Army

Series Of Thefts Reported From Private Garages

A series of thefts from private garages is reported with incidents on East Vine Street including T. M. Jones Jr and J. Polhill. Gasoline stolen from tanks in private garages is also noted. Other small losses from garages occur citywide.

T. M. Jones, Jr East Vine Street J. Polhill

Decatur Visitor W F Robinson Calls on Limestone Democrat Attache

Decatur greeted W F Robinson a popular attache of the Limestone Democrat during a business visit yesterday. He toured local offices and met with editors amid civic discussions.

Decatur W. F. Robinson The Limestone Democrat

River Gauge Records Six Feet At Stationary Level

The Tennessee river remained stationary today with a gauge reading of six feet, indicating no rise or fall from previous measurements. Local observers noted calm conditions and steady flow near the riverfront.

Tennessee

Temperature Range Report for The Day

The 24 hour period shows a high of 87 degrees and a low of 6 degrees. Data reflects local readings with no notable extreme weather events recorded.

Poultry Tonic Risks Too Toxic to Use

An internal tonic or medicine will not kill lice mites and other external pests of poultry but it may kill the poultry.

Early Radio Singer Lewis James Remains Heard On Air

Lewis James a pioneer radio tenor. member of the Revelers and Shannon quartet. He sang on WEAF coast to coast and WJY now WJZ from the Westinghouse plant in 1921. Also with Merrymakers Singing Sophomores Serenaders and set next Serenaders date for June 20. Revelers sail July 18 for European tour Paris London Berlin with James Melton Wilfred Glenn Elliott Shaw. James from Ypsilanti Michigan a Michigan graduate and soloist with New York and Philadelphia orchestras.

New. York Lewis James WEAF James Shannon WJY WJZ Westinghouse New York Newark Merrymakers The Serenaders Paris London Berlin James Melton Wilfred Glenn Elliott Shaw Ypsilanti, Mich America University of Michigan New York Symphony New Yor Philarmonic Philadelphy Symphony

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