Sudan Grass and Soybeans Boost Alabama Hay Crops
Officials of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute experiment station report Sudan grass soybeans and cow peas make good summer hay crops in Alabama. Recommend broadcasting Sudan grass May 1 to May 15 at 30 pounds per acre with subsequent nitrate or lime topdressing. Soybeans should be row-planted. Laredo Otootan and Mammoth yellow varieties highlighted. Fertilizers advised include 400 pounds of superphosphate or basic slag for soybeans and cowpeas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institue
Laredo
Hard Times Talk Hurts Most The Iferson Speaking
A brief note on economic strain and the impact of public discourse as individuals discuss hardship. The piece focuses on how talk about tough times affects those performing or sharing the message, highlighting social pressure and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iferson
Candidates To Talk As Carriers Gather
SULLIGENT Alabama May 8 Representative W B Bankhead from Jasper and Oliver BE Young from Vernon will speak at the annual convention of the Tenth District Rural Letter Carriers Association in Sulligent May 30 The district includes more than 300 carriers in Lamar Pickens Fayette Walker counties The district executive committee is W C Walker Kennedy Ros Chandler Fayette J Seay Melborne and C P Conner Millport
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Sulligent
Ala
W.B. Bankhead
Jasper
Oliver BE. Young
Vernon
Rural Letter Carriers Association
Lamar
Pickens
Fayette
Walker
Mar
W.C. Walker
Kennedy
Ros Chandler
J. Seay
Melborne
C. P. Conner
Millport
Traffic per five hours on Bee Line highway Sunday
Gilbert White of Whiteside counted 1592 cars passing the Bee Line highway between Athe and Decatur and Decatur and Ath in five hours on April 13. He notes 432 cars went by between four and five o'clock and the five hour average was just over five cars per minute.
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Athe
Decatur
Athens
Gilbert White
Whiteside
Carload of Sulphur Produced Across U S in 1929
Auburn May 8 The United States produced a carload of sulphur every ten minutes last year. The Department of Commerce reports more than 2,000,000 tons were produced, accounting for over eighty percent of the world’s supply in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
United States
Department of Commerce
Temperature Range Report From Local Weather Office
The past 24 hours showed a high of 85 degrees and a low of 70, with readings continuing until seven this morning. Officials noted a cooler trend after a warmer spell and advised light clothing for the day.
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Weather Bureau
Glider Club Planned in Birmingham Today
Birmingham chapter of the National Aeronautic Association announces a glider club to train pilots and teach aero controls. Glenn Messer notes gliders share piloting skill with airplanes but are safer due to lower altitude. L J Sauerborn says a chapter of the Southeastern Aeronautic Association will form for aviators and student flyers to reduce training costs. Operations will continue at Roberts Field until the municipal airport is finished.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Aeronautic Association
Glenn Messer
L. J. Sauerborn
Davis Air Lines
Southeastern Aeronautic Association
Roberts Field
Government Airport
Sauerbord
River Gauge Stays at 3.2 Feet This Morning
The Ninsted River remained stationary at 3.2 feet this morning. Local gauge readings show no rise or fall and authorities urge caution for low water crossings.
Rainfall Totals Half Inch by Seven This Morning
The weather bureau reported rainfall to seven o'clock this morning totaling .50 of an inch.
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Weather Bureau
Old Rivals Meet Friday in Sheffield Showdown
Deshler high of Tuscumbia and Sheffield clash Friday in Sheffield as both schools push for the Tennessee Valley champion title amid strong bids and competitive play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deshler High
Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Let The Daily Handle Your Next Job Of Printing
A compact promotional note urging readers to hire The Daily for printing needs. Highlights reliability, quick turnaround, and broad service offerings targeted to businesses and individuals seeking quality work.
How To Reduce Varicose Veins
Describes Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy for varicose veins and chronic sores. Advocates nightly application from a two ounce bottle and promises clear improvement to normal vein size. Claims harmless germicide properties and offers money back if unsatisfied. Thompson Drug Company advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Thompson Drug Company
Silver Dove Debuts as La Paloma Star
Elanda Lee in a silver gray La Paloma gown makes her debut at WWBC studio. Du Pont and Martin J. Wells greet her as Mertie Peckinpaugh and Carmel Prevost observe. Elanda’s fame stirs rivals as the evening unfolds with social introductions and whispered plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Elarida
la Paloma
la Paloma Soap Company
Elanda
Greg
Lord Percy
Jardon
Georgia
WWBC
Mertie Peckinpaugh
Suwanee
Percy
Elanda Lee
Mertie
Merton
Cindrella
du Pont
Miss Lee
Martin J. Wells
Mr. Wells
Joe Wells
Australian forestry official surveys Alabama pine growth
A. D. Lindsay of the Australian forestry commission arrived in Alabama to study Alabama's southern pines and nurseries in Sumter County. He plans to analyze which pine species adapt best for large scale planting in Australia, with longleaf pines noted as promising. Col. Page S. Bunker will accompany surveys of Alabama forests and nurseries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
A. D. Lindsay
Australian Forestry Commission
Alabama
Alabama Commission
Lindsay
Australia
Forestry Commission
Col
Page S. Bunker
Sumter
Australian Commission
Lady Victorine Sets World Egg-Production Record
Auburn officials report Lady Victorine a Barred Plymouth Rock owned by the University of Saskatchewan laid 358 eggs in 365 consecutive days, naming her the champion egg layer of the world. The article then shifts to a different show scene featuring Miss Paloma and performers Mertie, Blanda, Carmel, and Elanda with varied impressions of a concert.
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Mertie
Jardon
Suwanee
Carmels
Blanda
Atlanta
Auburn
Ala
Victorine
University of Saskatchewan
Auburn Study Urges Nitrogen Fertilizer Use for Corn
The Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station recommends top-dressing with 150 pounds of nitrate of soda or nitrate of lime after chopping, then 5 pounds of either material per side-dress following Auburn guidelines. They also advise applying 100 to 200 pounds of nitrate of soda or nitrate of lime 40 days after planting, boosting corn yields in most conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Experi Canea Station
Alabama
Auburn
Veteran Singer's Twenty Year Run Recounted
A veteran performer remembered for a twenty year singing career as a feature of local culture. The note hints at a continuation of the story, suggesting further details to come about the singer's long tenure and impact.
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Sudan
All Good Drug
U.S.S
Glider Club
Magic City
Sauerborn
M. Jadg Ed
GEO. E
Second Ave
Domestic Electric CO
North Twentieth Street
Miss la Paloma
Carmel Prevost
Miss Prevost
Mr. Peckinpaugh
Atlante
Jordon
Carmel
Mr. Weeks
Central Press Association, Inc
Gan
Dove
Paloma
City Park Flower Shop
Princess Theatre
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Touring Service
W. Bloom St
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