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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

3

Conflicted Lynda Perseveres Toward Salvation in Revival

Lynda trades a wavering choice for spiritual aid as a revival scene unfolds with Mrs. Stratton guiding her toward faith. The evangelist’s setting frames questions of love, sin, and duty, while Lynda seeks resolution amid a stream of attendees and weary pleas for moral direction.

Connecticut Mills Notes and Visitor Updates

Miss Ida Nichols and Miss Pearl Simms visited Birmingham over Sunday. Miss Leona Waugh spent Sunday in Hartselle visiting relatives. Miss Gra Movely attended exercises at Shoals Creek Sunday. Miss Louise McCormack remains absent due to illness. Rebecca Britton returned to work in the spinning room after a short absence. Irene Sparkman remains a cent employee in the spool rod. Alma Gordon returned Sunday from Birmingham. Nellie Kersey is new in the spinning room. Mamie Olinger resumed work in the spinning room after several days away. S. E. Brown and family moved from Columbus, Ga to work in the spinning room. Many mill employees attended the recent Norane erm. J. P. Lively has taken on official collector duties at ball games. Jessie Taylor and family moved to 1125 Chestnut Street and will work in the mill. J. T. Lively made a business trip to Cullman Monday.

Mrs Hillis Seriously Ill at Home on Fifth Avenue

Mrs B F Hillis is seriously ill at her home on Fifth Avenue South.

B. F. Hillis Ju seHuasly Fth Avenue South

Elizabeth George Heads to New York for Vacation

Miss Elizabeth George left Saturday morning to spend the vacation season with her mother in New York City.

Elizabeth George New York City

Formal Opening Of Docks In Mobile Set For Monday

The Alabama state docks in Mobile are scheduled to formally open Monday June 25 according to invitations from the Alabama State Docks Commission. Decatur interests focus on the terminal construction with the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company handling the structural steel contract for the large warehouses.

Alabama State Docks Mobile Alabama State Docks Commission Decatur Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company

Pilot William H. Reddington Die in Carrier Mishap

Lieutenant William H. Reddington, a U S Navy aviator, drowned when his plane struck an obstruction on the Langley’s side during takeoff from the carrier deck. The accident occurred aboard the U S 8: Langley, as the aircraft attempted to launch.

William H. Reddington U. S Langley

Daily reports surge of large orders for second heats

The Daily notes a surge in lots of 800 fi more on orders for second heats.

Agriculture growth losses and industry notes across crops and dairy

The report estimates weed related crop losses by percentage across corn hay potatoes spring grains winter grains and pastures. It notes US butter and cheese per capita ranks to mid and late lists. It cites engineering leadership needs for agriculture and mentions a cash prize for best stalk cotton and a national dairy show at Memphis to accompany the Tri States Fair. It also states an annual $55 006 000 cost from grub damage in cattle backsides.

South Sears Roebuck Foundation Atlanti Soil Improvement Committee National Fertilizer Asociation Atlanta Mémphis United States Department of Agriculture

Erosion costs farmers over two billion dollars in losses

An official estimate by the U S Department of Agriculture indicates erosion has caused farmers in the United States to lose more than two billion dollars in potential yields and soil quality degradation, signaling a nationwide environmental and economic threat.

States Department of Dena

Exports at Risk as Trade Barriers Rise

Fragmentary OCR notes claim more than a third of American exports are disrupted by the United Kingdom trade measures, citing the commerce department. The garbled text references rolling launches and terraced settings as possible metaphors for stalled shipments.

United Kingdon Ada

Altres of soda for corn timing announced

The experiment station at ANE burn states that all Altres of soda for corn should be up 30 to 40 days after corn is planted. A fertilizer rate of one to two hundred pounds per acre is recommended.

Cultivation Guidance for Young Corn Plants

Extension guidance stresses that cultivating with a straight row through young corn plants is among the best methods. It helps protect young stands and reduces damage as the plants emerge.

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Idak McGlone .Gibson Lynda Fin Ot Drbaine Ralph Armitage Aena Ralph Rmitage Mt. Sinai Mrs. Stratton Ladd Wpston Érisis Aly Jesus Lynda Apis Ember Say Lee Shy Connecticut Mills Ida Nichols Pearl Simms Birmingham Leona Waugh Hartselle Miss Gra Movely ateShoals Creek Louise McCormack Rebecca Britton Spiint Irene Sparkman Cent Alma Gordon Retu Nellie Kersey Spfr ™m Mamie Olinger Mith Hings Siege Sons S. E. Brown Columbus, Ga Nor Ane Iit & Fa J. P. Lively Hsiinay Finy Mar Maye Jessie Taylor Limestone Country Chestnut Street J. T. Lively Cullman Porto Rico Checkerboard Store Moulton Street Turner Coal & Grain CO E. Moulton Street New York Ethel Cromwell Bridgeport Conn James Shannon Inset Department of Agriculture United States DeWitt C. Wing Memphis Tenn Alabama The Decatur Daily Rountrée Limber Company West Moulton Street Ioqiy Saat Moarte
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