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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

2

Statue funded by unpaid wages found on graveside stone

In Lima Payette county White May 24 unpaid wages long unpaid by farm laborer J H Crawford funded a life size statue of him and his dog over his grave. Crawford died in 1905 on Crit Harrison’s farm after refusing payment. Libbie Harrison planned the monument with an Italian Boston sculptor. A bronze plate quotes Senator George G West on dogs as man’s best friend.

West Union J. H. Crawford Crawford Volga River Lima Payette County White Crit Harrison Libbie Harrison George G. West

Columbia Tenn. Leader Returns From Business Mission

Joseph W. Chapman a leading citizen of Columbia Tennessee has returned to his home after a visit here on a business mission.

Joseph W. Chapman Columbia, Tenn

Alkali Lakes Produce Cement Substitute in Mohave Desert

In the Mohave Desert region of California alkali lakes have yielded a substitute for cement. The material is suitable for selling oil well casings and related applications, offering a potential alternative to traditional cement in well construction.

Mohave Desert California

Central Clear Channel Radio Schedule Listing by AP

Central standard time program guide lists stations and times for WJIZ New York and several Chicago outlets with programs from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and a table of clear channel stations including KYW WJZ WLS WBBM WENR WLSW and others, detailing shows and guests across multiple markets.

Associated Press Associated Stations WJIZ New York H. L. Bokus WLW WCFL WREN WTMJ KOA Circus KDKA WJR WSM WMC Edith Marion Donaldson Lois Bennett WSB KWE Clear Channel Billie Jones Ernie Hare KYW KPRC WOAI WHAS WJR Wey Wapi Wiod WSMB KTHS WIR WBBM Chicago Guy WENR Farmer Roush Seeen WEAF Melomatics Pat Barnes Fance WLS WJZ NBC WLS Show Boat WMAQ Goldenrod WOR Amos-Andy Dan Sylvia Tdance Cincinnati Jack Gene WTAM Cleveland Fur Trappers’ Orchestra WOC Davenport Heuer WCX Detroit Grocers WOWO Wayne Kfab Lincoln WCCO Minneapolis Radiolet Howard Melaney Emmet Leng Orch KMOX St. Louis Ozark Stove League Wrylie WSB Atlanta Harry Pomar School of Music KRLD Dallas WFAA WBAP Fort Worth Bess Coughlin Maurice Orchestra Kths Hot Springs Hotel Orchestra Louisville Louisvile Salon Orch Amos WSM Nashvile Symphony Orchestra WSM Orchestra San Antonio Ligon Smith

Lincoln Memorial University Bans Fraternities

Social groups are contrary to democracy, and the Lincoln Memorial University has decided to prohibit fraternities. The move follows concerns about campus culture and student conduct amid evolving university policies.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Memorial University

Bootleggers’ Signatures Boost Bible Popularity in Chicago Hotels

The rise in Bible interest at several Chicago hotels is linked to boot leggers who inscribe their names on the books. This crafty branding strategy appears to have drawn guests, turning biblical volumes into novelty curiosities and conversation pieces across multiple lodging houses.

Chicago la Touraine

Model Farm On School Campus Operated Entirely By Children

Shepherdstown West Virginia May 24 A full fledged farm is flourishing on the Shepherd College campus occupying one acre. The model farm mirrors Shenandoah valley agriculture and serves as a hands on classroom for student teachers and children aged nine to eleven. The project began as a garden to attract youths and later expanded to teach educational theory, arithmetic, engineering, and geography through crops and farm construction projects. Much remains to be done this summer including weaving carpets making chairs painting fences and building crafts while incorporating quantity price and efficiency calculations.

Shepherdstown W. Va College Town Shepherd College West Virginia Shenandoah Valley

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