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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

7

J C Penney Announces July Price Reductions on Staples

J C Penney Co reports July price levels for cotton silk rayon and wool goods drop well below 1929 levels. Cotton items show about 33 percent lower prices and silk goods about 37 percent lower with July 1930 declines driving purchasing power higher. Wool and rayon lines also fall, with notable drops in blankets bathing suits and underwear as the company emphasizes substantial era-wide savings.

J. C. Penney Co Thedien Realth Worden Byon

Price drops across goods compare July to 1929 levels

The text notes a 33 1 3 percent price decline for wood merchandise in July versus 1929, woolen goods show a dollar this year equaling $1.50 in 1929, and certain shoe lines exhibit an average price drop of 17 percent.

Pleasant Hill to Host Morgan County Baptist Meeting

The Morgan County Baptist Association will convene at Pleasant Hill with the county school convention on July 14 and 15. The decision was made at the association's June meeting held yesterday in Cave Springs in the Priceville area.

Alabama Morgan County Madge W. Murphree Minor I. M. Murphree Morgan County Baptist Association Pleasant Hill Cave Springs Priceville

Clarke Countians Market Two Crops In Grove Hill

Clarke county farmers market peaches from seventy acres of Mayflower trees planted four years ago and poultry from local hatchery production. County Agents Hollingsworth and Helms report good oats and winter legumes, plowed under to enrich soil for next year's corn and cotton. Regular classified readers are advised of regular profit.

Grove Hill Ala Clarke County Parth Bureau C. L. Hollingsworth O. ©. Helms

The Right Way to Shop in Classified Ads

A guide to efficient shopping by defining what you want and how much to pay. The section highlights where to find bargains using clear shopping goals and targeted ad reading.

War Secretary Invited to Alabama Legion Convention

Patrick J. Hurley, secretary of war, receives invitation to attend the American Legion Alabama department state convention. The event is slated for July 27 28 and 29 with details awaiting final arrangements.

Patrick J. Hurley The American Legion Department of Alabama

Cotton bloom sighted at Eufaula signals revival

The first cotton bloom near Eufaula signals the approaching reign of King Cotton. Farmers in the Tennessee Valley are reminded that the crop is making satisfactory progress in the area.

Eufaula Tennessee Valley

Ty takes little time to read the classifieds ads

A note highlights Ty saving money by skimming classified ads quickly. The tip emphasizes efficiency, urging readers to scan listings for bargains and discounts, especially in groceries and small services.

Presiding Elder To Visit Churches

Rev. R. Y. Tyler of the Detatur district will visit multiple churches this week. He will preach at Courtland Hillsboro in the conference and at Union Hill on Sunday morning and afternoon.

R. Y Tylér Detatur Courtland-Hillsboro Union Hill

Difficult Daily Field Act Solved Many A

A Daily field act has solved many difficult issues. The report highlights progress and practical outcomes from the act's implementation, noting improved efficiency and clearer procedures. Authorities emphasize continued evaluation and potential further refinements.

Road to Cheeitaan Senate Highlighted by Classified Ads

Classified notices spotlight the path to Cheeitaan Senate as advertisers map support, events, and endorsements across local pages. Nominating details remain centralized in community listings and civic notices.

Cheeitaan Senate Classif. Advertisers

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