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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

8

Better cotton yields via district gin nights in Alabama

A rural Alabama program organizes special gin nights to process D P L 4 8 cotton seed. Farmers led by A J Legg and A Ashwander plan to meet at Ashwander's gin on Tuesday night October 13 to gin pure seed, with bales counted for top producer. Other cooperators include A B Walling W A McCrosky W T Tucker Wes Reeder and Dillard Jones.

Alabama D. P. IL A. Ashwander Falkville B. G. Hall D. P L Scott Mississippi A. J. Legg A. B. Walling W. A. McCrosky W. T. Tucker Wilsie Reeder Dillard Jones

Ginnings in Limestone County Rise by Oct 1 1931

The 1930 ginning figures for Limestone County have been surpassed by 1931. Ginnings up to October 1 reached 11,480 bales, up from 10,074 bales the previous year.

Limestone County

Mrs Hollingsworth Undergoes Operation At Infirmary

Mrs Oscar Hollingsworth, a former resident, was in Baugh's Infirmary today to undergo an operation. Mr Hollingsworth was at the bedside. The Hollingsworths left here years ago to reside in Birmingham.

Oscar Hollingsworth Baugh’s Infirmary Mr. Hollingsworth Hollingsworths Birmingham

Weather report from the bureau for the 24 hours

The weather bureau reports a high of 86 and a low of TG3 for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am today.

the Weather Bureau

Fortune Finds Prohibition Reserve Keeps Bootleg Unemployment Steady

Central Press reports Fortune magazine concludes legalization of liquor would not lower unemployment. The illicit trade remains robust, employing many, using diverse materials and distribution networks like legal big business. It notes alcohol volume is hard to measure, with corn sugar distilling and cross-country routes sustaining the industry.

Central Press New York Fortune United States Ilegal New Jersey Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh California Virginia Chicago Omaha Lee County Ilinois Ind

Old Golds Cigarettes Offer Fresh, Tastier Smoke

Old Golds promise twenty cigarettes in each pack in prime condition with moisture proof wrapping. They are blended from pure tobacco, free of foreign flavorings, and claim not to taint breath or stain teeth. The copy urges natural flavor and a finer smoke without unpleasant aftertastes.

Ginnings Leading In Limestone County This Year

Lawrence county ginning shows only slight change from 1930. By October 1, 1931, 10,100 bales had been ginned versus 10,060 at the same date in 1930.

Lawrence County

Right Planting Time for Vetch, Says County Agent

Limestone county farm agent J T Belue urges planting Hairy Vetch or Austrian Peas after the recent shower. He advises buying vetch seed and inoculant now, with 20 lbs costing about 10 cents per pound and total plant food value estimated at 15 to 25 dollars, plus soil benefits. Do not break the land. plant on a compact seed bed with the top loosened. For details contact the county agent.

J. T. Belue Limestone County Sanohana Comercial Inoc

Auto production in 1929 from 144 plants tops five million

United States output reached 5 358 414 automobiles in 1929 across 144 establishments, reflecting a robust year for the American auto industry and indicating strong demand and manufacturing capacity.

United States

Schedules for Opportunity School Classes at 210 Railroad

Classes for the Opportunity School are held at 210 Railroad Street and mornings from 9 to 11. An evening session for all students runs Friday from 7 to 9 at the Baptist church on 16th Avenue East Decatur. Donated books and magazines are welcomed at 210 Railroad Street daily 9 to 11 or at 401 Prospect Drive.

Opportunity School Railroad Railroad Street the Baptist Church 16Th Avenue East Decatur Prospect Drive

Divorces Affect Over 100000 Children Each Year

More than 100000 children are affected annually by their parents' divorces. The statistic highlights the widespread impact of marital breakdown on families and the burden placed on young people.

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Lawrence Ginning Mrs. Hollingsworth Eeeee U.S U. S P. Lorillerd Co., Inc Thompson Drug Co Tion Lines Jenrer, Eapiet Axminster Bug Tate Second Decatur Bank St VETCH Belue Seceracity Aks Tls Geo. T. Stephens Sect
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