Haircut prices examined by American barber union
William C. Birthright reports survey of about 40 000 barber shops in 620 locals with an average April 1 price of 73.42 cents. Union sets minimums between 60 cents and 1.15 dollars, with Napa top. Canada averages 45.88 cents under government ceiling. The six bit haircut may be going but not yet.
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Dale Burgess
Indianapolis
William C. Birthright
American Union Barbers
International Union of America
Canada
Birthright
United States
Napa
Calif
Goodbye Rheumatism Take Rhumaz
An advertisement urges readers troubled by rheumatism to try RHUMAZ and contact New Nation Drug Company distribution point in Rogersville Alabama for more information.
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Rhumaz
New Nation Drug Company
Rogersville
Alabama
Homecoming Day Observed at Liberty Church of God
The Liberty Church of God at Lacey's Spring will hold its annual homecoming next Sunday May 19 with all day services Rev Floyd Tucker from Huntsville will lead the morning service Special singing and speaking planned Neighbors invited to attend and join the program Public invited to bring a basket lunch Dinner will be spread as usual.
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Liberty Church of God
Lacey's
Floyd Tucker
Huntsville
Barber Prices Spark Labor Debate In Early Trade Union Fight
Birthright argues barber wages reflect a fair share of shop earnings and laments mutual haircutting clubs in cities with rising prices. He notes a typical barber nets about 65 to 70 percent of takings, with weekly guarantees in Buffalo at 40 dollars and 70 percent over a threshold. He also points out idle time yields no pay and compares barbers to ladies hairdressers in customer talk and work rhythm.
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Buffalo
Offbeat snippets and humor from a noisy public square
A collage of cartoons, aphorisms, overheard lines, and jokes. It critiques free advertising in papers, riffs on self image and honesty, and tucks in quips about money, marriage, aging, and everyday oddities from Decatur and bus riders.
Political candidate for Circuit of Morgan County
A political candidate in Morgan County expresses thanks to court clerk Cline Thompson of Decatur Alabama for assistance. The brief note highlights thanks and acknowledges the clerk’s role in the campaign effort.
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Morgan County
Housing Rules Aim to Expand Use of Existing Facilities
The Rural Rural Affairs Association notes that rooms not forming an apartment may be rented to non family members with restrictions. Landlords renting to two persons or a single family can evict under local law without an OPA certificate. The group hopes clearer rules spur broader use of housing facilities nationwide.
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OPA
RRA
Ivan D. Carson
Veterans meeting hears Reeves on cooperative farm program
Post 15 of the American Legion heard Raymond Reeves of the Alabama extension service describe the cooperative farm program begun in 1935. The talk used lantern slides to show research aiding Tennessee Valley farmers, followed by reports from Sam Wheat and Julian Bibb Jr. on recent carnival success and athletic activities. Mayor H R Summer and Sherman Powell attended as visitors.
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Bob McLaughlin
Raymond Reeves
Alabama Extension Service
American Legion
Legionall
Paul Wolfer
Reeves
Tennessee Valley
Sam Wheat
The
Post
Julian Bibb Jr
H. R. Summer
Sherman Powell
Elmer Loyd
Veterans reassured GI Bill benefits won’t deduct future bonuses
Samuel M. Slaton, VA contact representative for the North Alabama area, says the amended GI Bill of Rights specifies that any benefits derived from the GI Bill will not be deducted from future bonuses. He notes readjustment allowances self employment job training trade school and other education benefits are protected and that no nationwide bonus has yet been granted.
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Veterans Advisory
Samuel M. Slaton
North Alabama
Slaton
Veterans Affairs program aids hard of hearing veterans
The Veterans Administration designs a special program to assist veterans who are hard of hearing or deafened, aiming to provide targeted support and services to improve communication and access. The plan reflects efforts to reduce barriers for veterans with auditory impairments.
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The
Veterans Administration
Thornton & Minor Rectal Ointment and Suppositories Ad
PILES hurt like sin but now grin. Doctors formula for distress of piles sent druggists by Thornton & Minor Clinic promises quick relief of pain itch and soreness. Soften hard parts shrink swelling and ease distress with Rectal Ointment or Suppositories. Refund if not delighted. At all good drug stores everywhere.
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Thornton & Minor
Fund Awaits Farmer Use Fund Awaits
Morgan county farmers are urged to use the remaining 1946 county soil conserving allowance of 36000 from an original 104000. The program offers payments per acre for cropland practices plus special allowances for terraces, cover crops, and ponds. Seed and materials may be bought locally with government cost-sharing under Purchase Order Plan through the county office.
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Morgan County
the Production and Marketing Administration
Lurin Offers Quick Ulcer Relief and Heartburn Cure
A new medical preparation called Lurin is claimed to rapidly ease stomach ulcers caused by excess acid as well as gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Sold by Loyd's Drug Store and stores nationwide with a money back guarantee and simple two teaspoonfuls in milk dosage.
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Evere Anny
Loyd’s Drug Store
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