Alabama to End Convict Lease System Tonight
In Fort Montgomery Alabama the convict lease system ends at midnight after a law by Governor Graves abolishes the practice. More than 800 convicts to be moved from coal mines at Flat Top and transported to road building camps across the state. A 1200 acre Local county farm was purchased to house convicts awaiting transfer and work on road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontgombery
Ala
Sys
Pamia
Cover ‘Graves
Geste
Aldthea
Lee
Prisoners to shift work duties in southern counties
More than 200 white prisoners leased to cumber plants will be moved to other county wards when the law takes effect tonight. The plan covers Bibb Hale Escambia counties and the state farm community near those areas as part of the updated system.
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Bibb County
Hale
Escambia
Churchmen Debate Fate of Party in August Nominations
Analysis notes that party opinion sees the party lost while discussing steps after candidate selection. It mentions notification timing around August, with Hoover to be notified in early August and Smith leaders awaiting formal word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Party
Saeed
Hoover
Smith
New York Governor to Be Re Informed of Nomination
Report says the governor will be notified at the Albany state capitol before July ends while Senator Robinson’s nomination comes from his Little Smith home. Supporters anticipate a campaign push from Labor Day to the November election with a vacation stop before rallying county by county.
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New York
Albany
Robinson
Little Smith
Presbyterian to Work in Holiday
The church will suspend regular services during a month long vacation period starting August 1. Rev. E. N. Hart of Westminster church will depart August 1 with his family for a southern motor trip. Sunday school will continue and prayer service schedules are expected to be followed.
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Ing
E. N. Hart
Westminster Church
Athens Youth Harold Lovvorn Improves After Accident
Harold Lovvorn a 16 year old from Athens is greatly improved at Benevolent Hospital after a severe automobile crash last Monday midnight. Doctors report from his bedside that he is believed to have a good chance to recover.
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Harold Lovvorn
Athens
Benevolent Hospital
Cotton price hits 22 cent level in Decatur spot market
The Decatur spot market for cotton rose to 22 cents a pound for the first time this year amid continued unfavorable conditions in the cotton trade.
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Decatur
Mrs Fannie Toliver Called By Death
Mrs. Fannie Toliver, 40, died Friday at her east Florence home. Funeral services were held Sunday at her residence officiated by Myers. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband, two daughters Cora Tolliver of Florence Emma Tolliver of Decatur, and son Austin Toliver of Birmingham.
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Tolliver
Myers
Roseth Cemetery
Cora Tolliver
Florence
Emma Tolliver
Decatur
Austin Thine
Birmingham
Mrs Ben Curtis Plans Two Week Chattanooga Visit
Mrs. Ben Curtis of Mallock's Cash Store will depart July 15 for a two week visit to Chattanooga to visit relatives and enjoy the sights.
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Ben Curtis
Mallock’s Cash Store
Chattanooga
Local Market Draws Twenty Three Sellers
A rural curb market today attracted twenty three sellers from multiple routes and towns including Miss M Burns of Courtland Mrs V E Waldron route 2 J Kamitser route 3 and Marge M Baldwin route 2 amid scattered notes and partial names.
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Ludknig
M. Burns
Courtland
V. E Waldron
E. L. Murphree
Hartselle
O. E. McRight
J. Kamitser
J.K. Lee
Marge
M. Baldwin
Py Witslie
Henry Menk
Agg
Uae
Boon
Bougls
Widner Heads West to Recover From Ill Health
Ollie Widner travels west to seek health recovery and will be joined later by his family, according to information today from the Daily.
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Ollie
Widner
West
Ollie’ Widner
Ws Health
Shortage of Eggs and Butter Noted at Decatur Market
A shortage of eggs and butter was reported at the Decatur curb market this morning. These two items remain in high demand among Decatur consumers.
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Decatur Curb
Decatur
Pilot Club Patriotic Meeting at M C A
The Pilot club of Decatur will meet at the M C A on Monday evening at 6 30. Members are urged to attend and participate in a patriotic service with local business women supporting the event.
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Pilot Club
Decatur ‘Club
Interesting Topic Selected By Pastor At Central Methodist
Rev O Kimbrough selects The Compass of Christianity for morning service at Central Methodist Church. He will discuss immunity from Christian principles in personal and collective affairs. Evening sermon topic is Excuses.
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Central Methodist Church
Rev. & O. Kimbrough
Directors Meet On Monday Night In Decatur
Newly elected directors and officials of the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet in the first session of the last half year on Monday evening at 7:90 o clock in the VP Hall on Second Avenue. The meeting is declared very important and all officers are urged to attend.
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Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Vp Hall
Second Avenue
McCready To Talk Of World Meeting At Decatur Church
Rev. J. D. McCready, fresh from the Baptist World Alliance gathering in Toronto, will discuss the meeting’s purposes and plans during Sunday morning preaching at Decatur Baptist Church. Several from Decatur attended the world alliance session.
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J. D. McCready
Baptist World Alliance
Toronto
Canada
Decatur Baptist Church
World Alliance
Decatur
Figures Don't Lie at Princess Theatre Next Monday
Edward Sutherland directs the Paramount romance Figures Don't Lie starring Esther Ralston and Richard Arlen at the Princess Theatre Monday. A light charming story with stylish outfits and engaging performances promises a wholesome evening of entertainment for audiences.
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Princess Theatre
Edward Sutherland
Paramount
Esther Ralston
Richard Arlen
Miss Ralston
Ford Sterling
Howdy
Possilanche Payson
Doris Hill
Mamie
Louise Long
Ethel Doherty
B. F. Zeidman
Births for Margaret Ann and Anna Lee Bright
A daughter Margaret Ann was born June 19 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Collier. A daughter Anna Lee was born June 26 to Mr and Mrs John L Bright. The Brights live in Arab and Mrs Bright is remembered here as Carrie Butler.
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Eugene Collier
Margaret Ann
John L. Bright
Anna Lee
Court Term Set for Morgan County Jury Docket
The Morgan county court fixes a regular jury docket term for two weeks from the coming Monday. The schedule outlines a two week term beginning next week for jurors and related court proceedings.
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Morgan County Court
Cecil Hays Back After Long Trip
Cecil Hays son of Superintendent E. L. Hays of Hartselle returned to his Morgan county home Friday after two years in Russia with a mining company building its own rail system. He spoke of European living conditions and the education gained from travel. He may be sent next to Canada for a similar project.
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Cecil Hays
Supt
E. L. Hays
Hartselle
Morgan County
Russia
Hays
United States
Canada
Trading at Home Caps Your Money for Personal Benefit
The quote urges traders to conduct deals locally and limit personal exposure to capital in circulation to protect their own interests. It frames home-market trading as a self-beneficial approach and cautions against overextension.
Painful neck and ear headaches prompt quitting work
A fragment recalls persistent neck and ear pains and severe headaches that forced someone to quit work. A homemade remedy advertisement to take Black-Draught suggests a cent per dose, urging readers to buy a package now.
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