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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
3
At Decatur agricultural fair Morgan County displays draw hundreds of townspeople. The curb market exhibit the Morgan County display and individual exhibits receive favorable comments as visitors tour the agricultural hall seeking notable farming displays.
The piece details annual efforts by Morgan County planters to diversify farm produce and notes agricultural displays at the fair carefully arranged by Mrs. J. T. Nelson, master of the Decatur curb market.
Raymond P. Brandt reports from Moscow on life under the Soviet system, noting the lack of liberty, state propaganda, and pervasive thought control. He contrasts official organs, restricted press, and youth indoctrination with the material claims of better conditions and wage structures, while observing shock brigades and the generations shaped by communist schooling.
The text contrasts comfort and perfection as forces shaping history and notes a rising urge for comfort among the majority. It references the Russian character and perfectionists over the last decade, framing a hope for a better life through industrial progress. Tomorrow’s piece previews Russian Classified Ads aiding industry.
Funeral services for the late Judge Matt D. Wiggins probate judge of Morgan County will be conducted this afternoon at two o clock at the First Christian church in Hartselle. Interment will follow in Herring cemetery in the family plot.
Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal church is expected to return this evening from Montgomery where he attended a conference of Episcopal clergy.
J T Belue county agent urges farmers to plan hay now for next year. He recommends Turk oats to boost yields over spring oats, double disc ground without breaking it, seed bed 2 to 3 inches loose, and use 11 to 2 bushels turf out with 10 to 15 pounds vetch. An application of 400 pounds basic slag aids lespedeza vigor. For more information contact Belue.
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