Senate tariff bluff and bank loans stir Washington
The piece notes Senate Democrats show no real tariff reduction hope and send emissaries to Baruch and Moley. Harvey Couch, ally of Huey Long, secures large May loans totaling over 64 million to New Orleans banks Hibernia and Canal Bank, both under receivers. R. F. C. funds also back a reorganized bank. Albert Fall’s portrait is quietly moved from the former secretary row.
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Senate
Noone
Barney Baruch
Baruch
Moley
Huey Long
Harvey Couch
Arkansas
Albert B. Fall
Cotton stockings urged as moral booster by officials
The piece notes statements by officials including former Mississippi Governor Theodore Bilbo who advocates universal cotton stockings for women to improve morals and wallets. It mentions radio campaigns, past tax suits linked to E Barrett Prettyman, pages’ pay, and a plan to fund gold miners, plus $6000 to conservation camp workers and unchanged White House police under different presidents.
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State Department
Long
Salvador
Cuba
Theodore Bilbo
Mississippi
Department of Agriculure
Department of Agriculture
Washington
E. Barrett Prettyman
Eire
Ah Seca
Treasury
White House
Roosevelt
Dent Hoover
Baldwin County Canning Drive Aims 75000 Quarts Preserved
Baldwin County mobilizes 26 community canning centers to reach a goal of 75 000 quarts of preserved fruits meats and vegetables. Stations are funded equally by the Baldwin County Farm Bureau and another source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Als
Baldwin County
Baldwin County Farm Bureau
Community drive canned 75000 quarts for winter larder
Citizens donated and fundraisers supported a plan that last year produced 75 000 quarts of fruits meats and vegetables for the winter larder. This effort boosted relief supplies and community support for the colder months.
Leesdale Plans Community Singing Event
Leesdale hosts a community singing night on July 1 at 7:30. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
Bold Burglar Hits Athens Home For Pocket Book And Cash
In Athens Alabama this week a bold burglar entered the home of attorney R B Patton in the early hours stealing his pocket book with passes lodge cards and $20. He then took $6 from his trousers pocket and a large beef roast from the table. The thief is believed to have taken a large ham from druggist W P Chandler the same night.
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Athens
Ala
R. B. Patton
Patton
W. P. Chandler
Miss Vida Judd To Visit Tennessee Cities
Miss Vida Judd leaves Saturday for a several weeks visit with friends and relatives in Columbia Nashville and Gordonsville Tennessee.
Lawrence Singing Convention Set for Caddo Dates
The Lawrence county singing convention plans a two day event at Caddo on July 1 and 3. Preparations aim to make it a major gathering of North Alabama singers with duets and solos on the program. Many Morgan county singers and leaders from nearby counties are expected. Dinners will be served each day.
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Lawrence County
Caddo
North Alabama
Morgan County
Settlement Seed Loan Cotton Near Memphis June 29
The Farm Credit Administration under the Agricultural Adjustment Act directs sale of cotton to the Secretary of Agriculture. Final settlement with growers will be based on 9 1/2 cents per pound for middling cotton, adjusted for grade staple and location, with reports to farmers being mailed soon.
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Memphis
Teng
Farm Credit Instration
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Farm Credit Administration
New York
Cotton loan settlement details on 1931 32 year notes
The release to cotton placed as collateral and proceeds handling are outlined with provisions for excess proceeds to growers or crediting collateral value. The Farm Credit Administration and USDA consummated the trade June 19 with the July New York middling price at 9.12, 38 points under settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Credit Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Union Services For Athens Churches Planned This Summer
Athens churches will unite for evening services throughout the summer. Services will rotate among the Methodist Baptist Presbyterian and Christian churches with the first gathering at the Methodist church featuring a prohibition service this Sunday evening.
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Athens
Ala
Electrical storm visits Limestone County
A severe electrical storm swept Limestone County near Athens on a Tuesday afternoon, toppling trees and blowing out hundreds of lights. Mrs. W. G. Martin narrowly escaped injury when a mirror she stood before was struck, while Bob Henry Walker was shocked as a ball of fire passed before him.
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Athens
Ala
W. G. Martin
Bob Henry Walker
Caddo Prepares For Singing Convention
C A Young president of the Lawrence County Singing Convention invites Morgan County friends to attend the singing convention in Caddo on July 1 and 2. A interesting program has been arranged and some of the best singers in this section are expected.
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C. A. Young
Lawrence County
Morgan County Friends
Caddo
Tennessee Visitor Mrs. J N King Visits Daughter
Tennessee visitor Mrs. J N King is visiting her daughter Mrs. Cc D Judd.
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Mrs. J. N. King of
Tenn
Cc. D. Judd
Rainfall Record Note for Decatur Wednesday
Official weather observer in Decatur recorded no rainfall on Wednesday.
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Decatur
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Panamas
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Moore’s Modern Stores
Anp
Lawrence
The
American Tobacco Company
Big Baby Baer
Buddy Baer
Mighty
Max
Velvin Miller
Pacific Coast
Hazel Cabral
Union Services For Churches In
Limestone
Cement
Decatur Coal
Arthur Jones
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