Land of Ophir Claimed as Britain's Lost Lands
Commander C Crauford, a British naval officer, claims Ophir lies in Arabia after a 20 year search. He describes a 15 month cruise through the Sea of Persia and Indian Ocean, following Hiram’s trading route from Ezion Gebir to Tarshish and Socotra, outlining possible routes to the Queen of Sheba’s gifts.
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Charles A. Smith
London
INS
Ophir
Bilkia
Sheba
Solomon
Com C. Crauford
Metare
Royal United Res Institution
Percedsher Crauford
Ade
Persian Gulf
Indian Ocean
Commander Word
Arabia
Ophir Firam
Ezion Gebir
Red Sea
Tarshish
Socotra Island
Voyage to Ophir Through Ancient Red Sea Trade
The narrator traces an ancient voyage from Exion Gebir to Ophir over three years using monsoon winds. They compare Exion Gebir ships to the Red Sea dhow, pass Aden and Muscat, and recount inscriptions and a ruined Temple. Ophir is described as ideally situated with harbor access strangled by a coral sand strip, yet wealth remains.
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Arabia
Exion Gebir
Red Sea
Hiram
Aden
Sheba
Solomon's
Hirma
Persian Gulf
Muscat
Ras ¢] Hadd
Oman
Kingdom of
Ophir
Daily routine: read the Daily each afternoon
A note urging readers to keep up with home events by checking the Daily every afternoon for the latest notices and happenings.
Woman Plans Transocean Flight From New York
Luba Phillips, a Russian Matrix living in New York, aims to be the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air. She is arranging a trans ocean hop and seeking details for the voyage.
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Luba Phillips
Matrix
New York
Rural Life Notes on Chick Purchases and Strawberries
In Wilcox styled rural life notes Randolph county farmers bought 13 600 baby chicks per county agent R Y Bailey. Shelby county strawberry cash crop outlook grows with sales and cooperative contracts, near Birmingham markets aid distribution. Lambe shipments sold cooperatively through state farm bureau and extension service at Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columpta
Ala
Shelby County
A. A. Lauderdale
W. H. Pope
Wilsonville
W. T. Crumpton
Kingdon
Mr. Lauderdale
Birmingham
Bainga
E. E. Hale
State Farm Bureau
Montgomery
Auburn
Six Pigs Enter Ten-Litter Contest in Livingston
In Livingston Alabama on June 22 AP reports six men and boys have enrolled in the ten-litter pig contest directed by county agent J E Bonner. Participants weigh their pigs and compare weights to a standard scale used by pig club boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Ala
J. E. Bonner
Pig Club
Lauderdale County Soybean Crop Grows Into Prosperity
Florence Alabama June 22. In ten years Lauderdale County soybeans rose from nothing to an annual value of 300000 to 400000 dollars. County agent E L Deal reports with Auburn extension service and Dr M F Jackson of Tennessee Coal and Iron. Soybean hay may soon find a Birmingham market with other state hay crops.
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Florence
Ala
Lauderdale County
E. L. Deal
Deal
Auburn
M. F. Jackson
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Birmingham
Alabama
Macon County boys form pig clubs toward fall fair
C J Brockway county agent reports 25 Macon county boys bought registered gilts and joined pig clubs. He will visit each boy twice monthly and provide instruction by mail as they prepare to exhibit their pigs at the county fair this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
C. J. Brockway
Macon County
Brockway
Marengo County Farm Bureau Sees Growth in Members and Business
Linden reports a rise in both membership and volume of business for the Marengo county farm bureau this year based on officials records. The note cites a successful membership drive and increased agricultural services through the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Atay Hime
Marengo County Farm Bureau
First Big Strawberry Season Reported in Gunterville County
GUNTERSVILLE Alabama AP The state reports loads of strawberries valued around 100000 for farmers in the county Eric Alsebrook county agent says shipments started late April and ran through May marking the first large strawberry season in the area F B Albert a local banker led the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guntersville
Eric Alsebrook
F. B. Albert
Monroe County Poultry Flocks Grow as Farmers Expand
In Monroe County Alabama county agent L G Pearson notes a rising flock size among farmers. During the season farmers bought 200 to 800 baby chicks and sold broilers and fryers as they improve feeding and management for a larger, more profitable poultry industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Ala
L. G Pearson
Monroe County
County farm bureau formation eyed in Walker county
J W Sartain reports talk of organizing a county farm bureau for Walker county. A mass meeting at the county courthouse on Saturday July 2 will feature J T High district agent Auburn and W D Burton state farm bureau Montgomery to guide discussion. Farmers seek cooperative effort after seeing success in other counties.
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Jaspdr
Ala
Walker County
J. W. Sartain
Court House
J. T High
Auburn
W. D. Burton
State Farm Bureau
Montgomery
Farm Bureau
Sartain
Hog cholera suspected in Washington County Alabama
DEER PARK Alabama June 22 AP H H Best county agent reports hog cholera prevalent in parts of Washington county Open range conditions hinder control Best has led demonstrations on vaccination for prevention and farmers prepare for a stock law by buying pure bred livestock and making changes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Ala
H. H. Best
Washington County
Best
County farmers boost pure bred hogs with Auburn gifts
Alexander City Alabama June 22 AP More interest in pure bred livestock in Tallapoosa county shown by a purchase from Auburn Animal Husbandry of 10 registered Poland China gifts bought by Benjamin C Russell. County agent S M Day says pure bred hogs are profitable here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander City
Ala
Tallapoosa County
Animal Husbandry Department
Auburn
Benjamin C. Russell
S. M. Day
Farmers Buy Fertilizer In Greene County Cooperative
Greene county farmers bought fertilizer totaling 20612 dollars through the county farm bureau with the state bureau at Montgomery. Officials say the purchase used market prices and a refund of 1706 dollars was issued, attributed to advantages of buying collectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutaw
Ala
Greene County
County Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau
Montgomery
Jersey bulls imported to boost Houston county dairies
DOTHAN ALA June 22 AP eight pure bred Jersey bulls from top herds have been brought into Houston county county agent J H Witherington says farmers are exchanging registered bulls and dairying is rising across the county the growing Dothan population boosts demand for whole milk and cream dairymen profit from a few cows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
Houston County
J. H. Witherington
Record Acreage of Winter Legumes Expected in Calhoun County
Anniston Alabama reports county agent S R Doughby expects record fall acreage of winter legumes in Calhoun County due to recent success of crops. Cotton and corn following winter legumes grow well, suggesting higher yields from adding a legume crop to soil. Hairy vetch leads, but monantha vetch seeds are being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Calhoun County
S. R. Doughby
Barbour County sheep growers boost cooperative effort
EUFAULA Ala June 22 AP Barbour county sheep growers increasingly rely on cooperative action in lamb and wool production and marketing, a trend noted by Charles F Storrs county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula
Ala
Barbour County
Charles F. Storrs
Coun
Sheep Growers Report Profits and Rising Flocks
Sheep growers report solid profits and expanding flocks amid growing cooperation. Improved quality is expected as collaboration increases among producers.
Cream sales rise for Bullock county farmers in June
Union Springs Alabama June 22 AP reports cream sales by Bullock county farmers increased 25 percent in the last month over the prior month according to county agent J A McLeod. The farm bureau bankers business men Rotarians and others promote dairying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Springs
Ala
Bullock County
Spence
J. A. Mclcod
Farm Bureau
Large Crowds At Westside Revival
The Westside revival draws crowds from across the city with musical talent from Decatur church members. Evangelist Layman's sermons grow in popularity due to clear preaching of divine truth. A cottage prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 2 30 at Mrs P Mitchells home 621 Fifth avenue with Mrs L B Friend leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Decatur
P. Mitchell
Fifth Avenue
L. B. Friend
Mrs Payne Improving in Hartselle Hospital News
Advices from the bedside of Mrs Tom Payne indicate a slight improvement today. The Befievolent hospital patient has many county friends pleased by news of her better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Payne
Pital
Local visitors from Birmingham and Moulton stop in Somerville
Frank Gilchrist and his wife visited with his grandfather John Gilchrist. Frank Howell and wife with Mary and Nell Crossthwaite from Moulton spent Sunday night with R. H. Sample and Mrs Mary Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howell
Mary
Nell Crossthwaite
Moulton
R. H. Sample
Mary Cunningham
Local Social Notes From Decatur and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Howard Menley of Decatur visited Bluff City with her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Brindley. Mr and Mrs Dave Waugh of Hartselle spent time with their daughter Mrs N E Winton. Claude Neal of Bessemer vacationing with his father Jim Neal. Pervin Isley and Ernest Dodson joined Helen and Wilma Johnson for a Sunday trip to Caddo. A F and A M lodge met and elected officers then hosted a feast. Mr and Mrs J A Garrison of Birmingham stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs J A Garrison Sr.
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Howard Menley
Decatur
Bluff City
Tom Brindley
Dave Waugh
Hartselle
N. E. Winton
Pervin Isley
Ernest Dodson
Helen
Wilma Johnson
Caddo
Tom Kyle
Local Social Notes Highlight Hartselle Visits
Mrs. Frank Mitchell was in Hartselle Saturday. L. W. Mitchell of Decatur visited Mr and Mrs. Tom Brindley on Sunday. Mrs. Ben Waugh and children Harold and Ollie Mae drove to Cullman to stay with sister Mrs Grady Morris. Bill Gilchrist of Birmingham stayed with his grandfather John Gilchrist. Mrs Parrish Guyer and son Thomas visited Decatur on Sunday. Mr. George Ward and sister Ruth Mason also mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith were guests of Mrs A Garri son and family Sunday.
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L. W. Mitchell
Decatur
Tom Brindley
Ben Waugh
Harold and
Ollie Mae
Cullman Saturdday
Grady Morris
Bill Gilchrist
Birmingham
John Gilchrist
Parrish Guyer
Thomas
George Ward
Ruth Mason
John Smith
A. Garrison
Eva News Rev Morton Appointed at Bethely
Mrs Carey Wright died Saturday morning and was laid to rest at Union Hill. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. A large crowd attended Harmony meeting with Prince Ford and wife visiting from Decatur. Verna Hawkins visited Gladys Moses. Cephas Smith of Gumpond attended business in town. Ruby Mosteller spent last week with grandmother Mrs W F Hawkins. W F Ford ill Sunday but improving. Ida Hyde remains very ill. Lavert Murphrees out after a serious operation two months ago. Mrs Lillian Patterson improving after appendicitis. Mavis Hawkins of Decatur visiting grandparents and uncles W F Hawkins and Halyard Hawkins.
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Carey Wright
Union Hill O
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family Time
Florette Misses Etna Fowler and Edna manera spent Saturday night with Mrs. W. M. Reithmaier. Mrs. M. J. Templeton and Mildred Dodson of Birmingham visited J. H. Hendon. Pauline Fowler visits sister Mrs. Frank Smith. Mrs. John Hendon of Memphis visits son J. H. Hendon. Lee Johnson and children of Hartselle stay with the Hendons. Farmers in this neighborhood are somewhat behind with their.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Fowler
Edna Manera
M. J. Templeton
Mildred Dodson
Birmingham
J. H. Hendon
Mrs. Lee Johnson
Hartselle
Mrs. Hendon
Cleveland seeks both party conventions for 1928
Cleveland officials push for hosting both Republican and Democratic national conventions in 1928. A city committee plans funds and steps before formal invitations to the national committee. Republicans and their Cleveland hand review prospects as Boston chairman William R. Butler heads to the city for guidance.
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Cleveland
INS
National Committee
U.-O.p.national Committee
Carmi A. Thompson
William R. Butler
Boston
Work Delayed by Prolonged Rainfall
The project schedule was pushed back due to heavy rainfall causing significant delays. Crews faced repeated stoppages as storms affected site access and safety plans. Officials repositioned deadlines and updated contingency measures to mitigate weather-related disruptions.
Weekend Social Notes In Priceville And Nearby Visits
Mrs Armstrong and family spent the weekend in Priceville while a large B Y P U crowd gathered Sunday night. Miss Olivia St John is visiting locally en route to California to see her brother Enoch St John.
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Mrs. Armstrong
Audrey Armstrong
Arthur
J. B. Nixon
Priceville
Olivia
St. John
California
Enoch St. John
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Rural Life Section
Wedowee
Randolph County
R. Y. Bailey
Royal Sedan
B. Detrois
Chrysler
Seston
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Detroit
Ysler
Fedco
Rogers Brothers & Green
Decatur, Ala
VVE
Mrs. Payny
Donald B. MacMillan
North
Bowdoin
Somerville News
Frank Gilchrist
Claude Neal
Bessemer
Jim Neal
A.F
A. M. Lodge
J. A. Garrison
J. A. Garrison, Sr
Frank Mitchell
Eva News
Morton
Bethely
Prince Ford
Verna Hawkins
Gladys Moses
Cephas Smith
Gumpond
Ruby Mosteller
W. F. Hawkins
W. F. Ford
Ida Hyde
Lavert
Murphrees
Lillian Patterson
Mavis Hawkins
W. F. Hawkins and
Halyard Hawkins
Florette
Pauline Fowler
Mrs
Frank Smith
Mrs. John Hendon
Memphis
Son J. H. Hendon
Hugo Hoahna
Providence
R. L
Canary Islands
Bobbie
Dispatch
Lindy
Decatur Daily
Ohio City
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