Morgan County strawberry crop seen as lucrative and stable
Morgan county merchants and farmers study strawberries as a strong agricultural income source. Associations already formed at Decatur and Martselle, with Aroma variety favored for quality and market price. Experts say Morgan county can maintain high prices, avoid overproduction, and possess a near monopoly on top northern markets.
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Decatur
Martselle
Morgan County
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Alabama
Gulf Coast
Eien
Morgan County Strawberries Offer Prosperity for Farmers and Merchants
The article argues that an acre of Morgan County strawberries yields about 250 dollars, citing records from the strawberry association. It contrasts with cotton and suggests a countywide strawberry boost could revive business in Hart selle, Decatur, Falkville, and surrounding communities, envisioning an economic surge if strawberry farming expanded ten miles along the Bee Line highway from Lacon Mountain to the Tennessee River.
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Morgan County
Strawberry Association
Hartselle
Decatur
Falkville
Morgat County
Lacon Mountain
Tennessee River
Trace of Rain in 24 Hour Period Ends Morning
A trace of rain fell over the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning, with no significant precipitation reported.
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The
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Millersburg Farmer Held Over Wife's Death
Herbert Meeker a 23 year old farmer is held for questioning by Wayne county authorities at Millersburg Ohio in connection with the death of his wife Gertrude whose near nude body was found in a creek nearby. A blood stained shirt found at his home remains unexplained to authorities.
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Herbert Meeker
Wayne County
Millersburg
Gertrude
Meeker
Ministers Conduct Jail Service in Decatur
Black ministers in Decatur lead a jail service at Morgan County jail on a Wednesday afternoon. Rev. R F P Carter and Ott Bimanyte conduct the hour of worship as inmates listen respectfully and engage in the brief service at the jail.
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Negro Ministers of
Decatur
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Morgan County
R. F P. Carter
Friends of J T Gr Share News of Improved Health
A note states that many friends of J T Gr will be gratified by news of his improved health following an extended illness. Further details were not available in the readable text.
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J. T. Gr
Cold Weather Fails to Deter Decatur Sellers Market
Brisk Decatur curb market proceeds despite cold weather with good demand for varieties brought in this morning. Vendors report steady activity and buyers steady to active as traders note resilient turnout.
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Decatur
Visitors Happen to Stop in Hunteville Last Night
Mr and Mrs a hates of Hunteville were seen visiting the town last night in a brief social visit with local residents.
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Mrs. A Hates
Hunteville
River Falling After Gauge Readings
The Tennessee river was reported falling today with the gauge reading seven feet at seven o'clock.
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Tennessee
Hart4 Celle Visitor Marvin Kelley in Decatur Route to Athens
Visitor Marvin Kelley from Hart4 celle traveled through Decatur today en route to Athens on a business mission.
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Marvin Kelley
Hart4celle
Decatur
Athens
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Morgan County Strawberry & Produce Association
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Mor
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Lebrun
Albert Lebrun
France
National Assembly
Versailles
Paul Doumer
Highway Express
Turner Coal & Grain CO
Brackin
Tae
Goodrich
Silvertown
Goodrich Safety
Goodrich Silvertown
Hretatl
Goodrich Silvertown Inc
Lee and
Oak Streets
E. W. Kennedy
Laelvarl
Cavalier
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