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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

2

For the Love of a Lady by Jeffery Farnel

Sir Richard Guyford suspects his villainous cousin Julian uses his name to extort a love struck girl. Julian vows lethal revenge and sends a one month deadline, as Richard plans to confront him with help from Viscount Brocklehurst and Captain Despard. Helen D Arcy looms as a possible prize in the evolving plot.

Helen D'Arcy Richard Guy Julian Richard Viscount Brocklehurst Captain Despard Helen Despard Sir Richard Gregory Marquis of Merivale Abigail London Brocklehurst Ned Julian Guyfford Jeffery Farnel

Troy and Florence Buildings Authorized for $605000

Montgomery firm bids win state education board contracts for new Troy and Florence admin and classroom buildings. Algernon Blair of Montgomery secures the Florence bid at $204,878 while Hugger Brothers wins Troy work at $399,870. Bibb Graves Memorial Halls will be named for the administration and classroom structures.

Montgomery Ala Troy Building Commission State Board of Education State Normal School Livingston A. & M. Institute For Normal Hunstville Florence

Survey Of Dairy Work Being Made In Decatur

A survey of the dairy work in this section is being conducted by A. D. Franklin of the state department of health. Franklin, formerly an inspector with local headquarters, has many Decatur friends who are glad to welcome him.

A. D. Franklin State Department of Health Franklin Decatur

Health Service Visitor Checks Local Daily Work

R. C. Thomas of the United States public health service visits Decatur to review daily operations and assess the section’s work.

R. C. Thomas United States Public Health Service Decatur Mr. Thomas

And the Standards

Oil stocks draw attention from brokerage market writers who include Standard 6% issues in their picks. They rarely omit these bonds as part of their recommended selections alongside other stocks.

New York

Continental Insurance Covers Golf Links Landings

The Continental Insurance company started policies to insure golf clubs against damage from forced landings by aviators. An official said smooth courses provide safe havens for emergency landings.

New York Continental Insurance Company

Kentucky boy's murder sentence faces court challenge

The 6-year-old Mahan child received about 15 years in a reformatory for killing Cecil Vanhouse in Paintsville. The Mahan case prompted protests on court jurisdiction, juvenile justice, and Kentucky's legal system. The case is on appeal.

Paintsville Cecil Vanhouse Kentucky Reformatory Mahan Carl Cecil John Butcher Greendale Mountain Farmer Clarence Darrow Chicago Daytona Beach Fla Elizabeth W. Broadhurst Circuit Bailey Darrow Butcher Albert Vanhouse Vanhouse W. J. Goodwin Louisville

98 Carloads of Alabama Poultry Sold in Cooperative Drive

Cooperative effort across 42 of 67 counties resulted in 98 carloads of Alabama poultry sold last fall and spring, totaling 1,366,972 pounds and about 347,383 dollars to farmers. Average 4000 birds per car raised output and prices rose roughly five cents per pound, boosting producer earnings by around 68,349 dollars.

Auburn Ala Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute J. B. Sylvest J. D. Moore Extension Service

To Build Station After Controversy

The Alabama Public Service Commission, Atmore citizens and the Frisco railroad settled the depot location dispute. The railroad will start building soon with separate freight and passenger depots costing over $30,000. A commission representative met railroad officials and approved the plans.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Public Service Commission Citizens of Atmore Frisco Railroad

Rio Grande do Sul Wine Exports Rise in Month

In Porto Alegre Brazil exports from Rio Grande do Sul reached 600000 gallons in one month. About 100000 people in the Italian colony of the state work in wine production and current output is the largest in history.

Porto Alegre Brazil Rio Grande Do Sul

Jones elected commander of Confederate veterans group

John Ashley Jones of Atlanta was chosen as commander at the annual Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion held in Charlotte New York. The event marked a leadership change for the veteran organization.

Associated Press John Ashley Jones Atlanta, Ga Sons of Confederate Veterans Charlotte N. Y

Cotton Spinning Spindles Reported in Alabama Mills

The Department of Commerce data show 1,778,038 cotton spinning spindles in Alabama mills on May 31, with 1,728,874 active during May. Total spindle working hours reached 572,148,505 for the month, averaging 322 hours per spindle in place.

Birmingham Ala Department of Commerce Alabama Mills

U S Buys Firecrackers and Gum for July 4 Trade

Government figures show 455,046 pounds of firecrackers arrived from China and Japan in March as the United States purchases fireworks in Europe. The Philippines leads as the largest foreign market for American chewing gum with Canada, Japan and Cuba among key buyers.

San Francisco United States Asia Europe China Japan Germany Austria Washington Philippines Department of Commerce Canada Cuba

Alabama Rural Letter Carriers Set July Meeting

Senator Hugo Black and Congressman George Huddleston will speak at the Alabama Rural Letter Carriers Association annual meeting in Birmingham July 5-6. An entertainment program includes a theatre party a sightseeing tour and features for the Ladies Auxiliary. Officers: E. T. Bright president R. E. Waverly vice president and B. B. Padget secretary treasurer.

Birmingham Ala Hugo Black George Huddleston Alabama-Rural Letter Carriers Association Birmingham Inustries Ladies’ Auxiliary E. T. Bright Sylacauga R. E. Waverly B. B. Padget Andalusia

Slayings Probe Seeks Slayer in Theora Hix Case

Franklin County prosecutor John J. Chester Jr directs Ohio efforts to identify the killer of Theora Hix a university student slain near Columbus. Authorities pursue leads in the Colum bus incident as the investigation intensifies.

Theora Hix Columbus Ohio John J. Chester, Jr Franklin County

Radio Listings Snapshot of Central Standard Time Programs

A dense schedule of radio programs and clear channel stations listing show times, co-broadcasts, and station links across major networks. Includes WJZ KDKA WLW WREN and Chicago stations with evening music, talk, and dance programs.

Associated Press Clear Channel WJZ New York KDKA WLW KWK WREN KSTP WTMJ WCFL Circus WJR KYW Wren Wtmj KWEKE WJIR Lew White WIOD WSM Chicago WJZ & Weaf WBBM WENR Farmer Rush Mike Herman WGN WLIB Pat Barnes WLS WEAF WLS Showboat WMAQ Topsy Turvy Goldenrod WOR Amos Andy Dan Sylvia Cincinnati Chime Reveries Cleveland Folks Fur ‘Trappers Orchestra WOC Davenport Heuer WCX Detroit The Grocers Soldiers Amos WOWO Wayne Kfab Lincoln KJR Dance Orchestra WSB Atlanta WAPI Birmingham University of the Air Auburn KRLD Dallas Amos and Andy

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