Blooded cattle rally aims at boosting milk in Athens
Athens Alabama May 3 Special The local farm bureau led by J T Belue will hold a large rally at the Court House next Wednesday to promote blooded cattle farming and increased milk and cream production Speakers F W Burns Auburn and W G Humphrey Southern Railway agent will outline prospects A cheese factory may follow if milk production rises.
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Athens
Ala
Farm Bureau
J. T. Belue
Court House
F. W. Burns
Auburn
W. G. Humphrey
The
Southern Railway
Error in Price Sells At Advertised Low Ham Deal
The Daily reports Bill's Grocery advertised ham at 25 cents per pound in Friday's issue. The intended price was 29 cents, but customers paid 25 cents today as word spread about the error. Local shoppers reacted as the sale continued amid confusion and humor.
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Bill’s Grocery
Local Juniors To Birmingham Meeting Planned By Councils
Albany and Winona council members including Judge F M Hamilton H L Kir and W L Hatchett travel to Birmingham for the State Council Junior Order United American Mechanics meeting next Tuesday where Judge Hamilton will preside as State Councilor.
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F. M. Hamilton
H. L. Kirby
W. L. Hatchett
Albany Council
B. D. Meadows
W. J. Hatchett
Edmond Nesbitt
John Green
Winona Council
State Council
Junior Order United American Mechanics
Birmingham
Watch Magnetism At Transmitters Confounds City Visitors
People visiting transmitting stations like the 5,000 watt WABC are told to leave watches at home to avoid magnetization. Clocks near active broadcast transmitters can gain or lose hours, producing unpredictable readings and odd timing.
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New York
WABC
Decatur Town Praised for Its Many Good Points
Residents and officials highlight Decatur's strengths, noting strong schools, thriving local businesses, active community events, safety, and a reputation for civic pride that binds neighborhoods together.
Miss La Palmoa Role Boosts Elanda’s Soap Career
Elanda, a singer nicknamed The Dove, lands a weekly $100 role with La Paloma Soap, playing Miss La Palmoa on high class programs. Du Pont, Sr.’s secretary, offers praise and hints at guiding his son toward maturity after a recent showdown. The move follows her defense of Suwanee Collier’s friend against his advances. The story continues.
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Blanda Gcee
Aga
Suwanee
Greg
du Pont
Blanda
Mr. du Pont
la Paloma Soap Company
Elanda
la Palmoa
Rassment
Suwanee Collier
Andree
Miss Soap
the Dove
Miss Soft
Carmel
Woman Breaks Arm Slipping on Home Tile
Athens Alabama May 3 Special report Mrs Isom V Legg slipped on a tile floor at her home while doing chores and broke her arm just above the wrist. She was taken to Be nevolent Hospital at Decatur where the arm was set after an X ray.
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Athens
Ala
Isom V. Legg
Benevolent Hospital
Decatur
Legg Family Tied To Notable Plantation Owner
Mrs. Legg identified as the wife of Isam V. Legg a prominent plantation owner in the county. The notice notes his standing and the Legg family's local prominence without detailing additional facts.
Notable Athens Visitors Attend Friday Junior Order Meeting
Grigsby Griffis the county coroner of Athens and W B Liles photographed among Athens visitors at a Friday night Junior Order meeting.
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Grigsby Griffis
Athens
W. B. Liles
Junior Meeting Draws Large Albany Joint Assembly
A large crowd gathered at Albany Lodge Hall for a joint meeting of Albany Council No 22 Winona Council No 3 Austenville Council No 11 and Athens Council No 60 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics. It was one of the biggest gatherings since the joint meetings began months ago.
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Albany Lodge Hall
Albany Council
Winona Council
Austinville Council
Athens Council
Junior Order United American Mechanics
Schools Prosper and Remain Open in County
The county schools reopen for a full seven month term after last year's shutdown caused by funds. County superintendent Col. M. K. Clements reports about 30000 dollars is currently on hand in school funds, unusual as many counties lag one to three months in teacher salaries.
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Athens
Ala
Col. M. K. Clements
Shop Workers Gather Friday at Louisville & Nashville Shops
About 150 workers at the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops heard Rev. Frank T. Smith deliver a sermon titled The Backbone of the Universe during a noon gathering at the north gate. A quartette sang Rock of Ages, and a musical program accompanied the service. The next service will be at noon Tuesday at the east gate led by Rev. L. P. Royer of Nashville.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Ellenen Y. M. C. A
Frank T. Smith
East Decatur
L. P. Royer
Nashville
Meeting Presided by Wardlaw Hails Welcome Address
The entertainment committee chair R. E. Wardlaw presided as W. L. Hatchett gave a short welcome. Other addresses were delivered by B. D. Meadows Geo. T. Woodruff Judge A. G. Patterson and Rev. Horace M. Layman. The Saxon Quartette provided music and Athens Council extended an invitation to meet.
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R. E. Wardlaw
W. L. Hatchett
B. D. Meadows
Geo. T. Woodruff
A. G. Patterson
Horace M. Layman
Athens Council
New York Operettas in Review of Maytime and Minstrel Shows
A critic surveys Viennese style operettas and Broadway impressions from Maytime to Three Little Girls. It notes Shubert sponsorship, plot twists around Beate Marie Annette and a trio of leading actresses, plus Darting minstrelsy revival by Tom Kilpatrick with nostalgic melodies and refined dance but dwindling humor.
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New York
Shuberts
Count von Rainbow
Beate
Marie
Annette
Evening Entertainment Ends With Brunswick Stew
Members enjoyed a cordial gathering closing with Brunswick stew and trimmings after a successful meeting. The event featured lively atmosphere and full participation, with good spirit prevailing among attendees.
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Brunswick
Chevrolet Six Demonstration Highlights New Safety Ride
Buyers in the low-price field are urged to choose a Six with a demonstration of the Chevrolet Six. The car features hardwood and steel body construction and four semi-elliptic springs plus four Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers for comfort and security on the road.
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Chevrolet
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