Local fair plans and busy cotton market noted
Local residents plan to attend the community fair at Ryan's Cross Roads Thursday and Friday. The nearby cotton market saw one of its busiest days with over 660 bales sold. People travel between towns, with J A Lake enroute to Athens and Wilma Hall returning to Wilson Dam to rejoin the US engineers. Social events include the Saturday Club and bridge Socials. Weather talk references October-like conditions and harvest hopes.
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Ryan's Cross Roads
Wilma Hall
Decatur
Wilson Dam
Department of U. S. Engineers
Optimism Grows After Harvesttime Confidence Rise
Advisory council members of the Tennessee Valley bank report optimism across the region this harvest season. Bank leaders say business is on the upturn and statistics support a brighter outlook as confidence increases, even with cash from crops remaining below normal.
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The
Tennessee Valley Bank
Grand jury urges action on traffic law violations
The Morgan county grand jury asks officers to act on suspected traffic violators on county highways. The Daily hopes sheriffs statewide will unite to curb overloaded trucks and unsafe vehicles. The piece stresses local county enforcement and warns violators to refrain from repeat offenses.
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Morgan County Grand Jury
Alabama
The
Truth of the Banking Nation Is Reviewed
Atlantic convention remarks by Dolph Westh of New Orleans at the American Bankers Association outline that only 4 percent of banks have closed in eight months, with 96 percent not involved and 12 percent of deposits tied up. The talk argues fear overshadows facts and urges a common sense view to restore confidence.
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Atlantic
American Bankers Association
Dolph Wesht
New Orleans
Hecht
Mr. Hecht
A Vagabond Song and a Moonlit Exchange
A verse evokes October’s gypsy blood and autumn colors stirring the heart. The scene shifts to a street vignette where an indignant citizen confronts an officer about a bootlegger, while a drunk man jokes about the moon and his climb.
Sam Davis execution tale gains fresh details from Pulaski
W B Romine, longtime Pulaski editor, argues Sam Davis died as a spy found by Confederate scouts and not due to a local traitor. He cites Chanticleer 1863 account, notes Dodge’s headquarters feared a traitor, and credits Captain Shaw with assembling papers on Davis. Also mentions Hoover’s 1932 confidence efforts.
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North
Alabama
Tennessee
Sam Davis
Pulaski
W. B. Romine
Romine
Nashville Tennessean
Davis
Tennessean
Daughters of the Confederacy
Nashville
Chanticleer
Samuel Davis
Coleman
Citizen Office
C. W. Hildreth
Army Corps
Captain Shaw
Dr. Coleman
the Chanticleer
General Dodge
Dodge
Shaw
Peter Shuler
Brother paying down debts praised as aiding economy
The remark commends an individual contributing to debt repayment, noting that his payments circulate money and foster revival and prosperity. It encourages perseverance, stating he is on the right track toward better conditions.
Deserter Oscar Defuniak Warned by Newspaper Ad
In Chicago 20 years ago Oscar Defuniak deserted his wife and child. A newspaper ad offers a stark warning, stating the child will retaliate if he returns, reflecting a dramatic vow tied to the long-ago family drama.
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Billswiggie
Defuniak
Oscar Defuniak
Babe
Chicago
Law in the Family Lines Up
Smathers remarks on his daughter studying law, noting a family trend. Higgins counters that she is following her mother’s example, with the mother often laying down the law as a core influence.
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Smathers
Higgins
The Whistle Blew Too Too There Was a Young Lady
A playful fragment describes a young woman named in a verse who wants to catch a 2 2 train. A porter reassures her not to hurry declaring it is only a minute extra before departure.
Log Cabin Home For Boy Scouts Planned In Athens
Athens officials announce a log cabin home for the Boy Scouts of Athens. The Athens Post of the American Legion donates camp space near the city limits and Bruce Nelson will supply the logs. Dr. W E Maples offers to pay labor costs, with work starting immediately to provide a meeting lodge and overnight quarters for a small group of scouts.
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Athens
Ala
Specia
Boy Scouts of
American Legion
Bruce Nelson
W. E. Maples
Wit and wry remarks from a curious column
A satirical набор of jests about self-made men, rumors on Rudy Valee, town sensibilities, pet beauty treatments, and reflections on growth of people by ideals. The tone skewers vanity, chewing habits, and social foibles in a compact humor piece.
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Rudy Valee
Boss With A Humour? Sadie Suggests He Needs An Appointment
Gladys muses on her boss humor while Sadie teases that he cannot perceive a joke without prior scheduling. The exchange implies a dry corporate wit and a playful power dynamic between colleagues.
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Gladys
Sadie
Decatur Court Visitor From Falkville Attends Sessions
Decatur visitor Ja K. West of Falkville attended the circuit court sessions in Decatur today.
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Ja K. West
Falkville
Decatur
Grab Bag: Atmosphere Study and Wesley Movement
The study of the atmosphere and its phenomena is meteorology. The religious movement in England led by John Wesley is Methodism. Peter Minuit was an early governor of New Netherland.
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England
John Wesley
New Netherland
Williams Continues Ill At His Home
J L Williams of 210 Gordon Drive West remains ill at home after several days of sickness. Friends express hope for an early recovery.
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Williams
J. L. Williams
Gordon Drive
West
Gossip in the School Hall Sparks Dating Advice
Emily asks if she should date a boy who calls her the cutest. Bruce dismisses the idea, telling her to let him keep believing it. The exchange captures teen flirtation and counsel within a casual note.
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Emily
Bruce
Clarice Declines Oswald’s Marriage Promise
In a tense exchange, Clarice tells Oswald she cannot marry him citing a fear of infidelity. Oswald retorts that he could be faithful to thousands, underscoring a clash over trust and loyalty in their relationship.
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Clarice
Oswald
Personalities of Hiram Johnson in California politics
Hiram Johnson, born September 2 1866 in Sacramento, is described as a California senator who twice refused the vice presidency. A self styled progressive, he faced distrust from progressives for backing high tariffs. His career includes law study, San Francisco prosecuting work, and as governor from 1911 to 1915 then moving to the U S Senate after resigning in 1917. He helped found the Progressive party in 1912.
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Hiram Johnson
California
Warren G. Harding
Sacramento
Cal
University of California
San Francisco
Senate
Progressive Party
Morgan County Alabama Registration Notices 1931
Morgan County Alabama announces electors registration appointments for precincts including Lacey's Spring Waldermose Wolff Center Grove Florette Ryan's Cross Roads Gum Pond and more with dates November 1931. Registrars W P Carter Leda B Almon C Johnston list precinct hours coincide with Tax Collector and Tax Assessor at court house or residence. Participants must be twenty one before next general election.
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Lacey
Eva
Oden Ridge
Shaneyfelt
Cole Springs
Hargrove
Somerville
Dunnaway
Maxwell
W. Turney
Brooksville
D. Turney
Leda B. Almon
C. P. Johnston
Morgan County
Sprinkler Saves Cotton as Fire Threat Fails
An automatic sprinkling device activated in Strange's Cotton Warehouse North Athens saving several thousand bales of cotton from fire. Heat triggered the system, extinguishing the blaze and preventing greater loss, according to a special report from Athens.
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Athens
Ala
Strange
New York Mines Value Over One Hundred Eleven Million
The mines and quarries of New York state yield materials valued at more than 111 million dollars a year in their first marketable forms, according to the New York State museum.
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New York State
Buy a Bale and Hold On Advice in Athens
Athens Ala October postmaster M Hillis urges Southern post office workers to buy a bale of cotton and hold it to reduce market supply and boost prices. He argues buyers will be repaid and wages stay steady, and he has written Congressman Edward B Almon to seek wider support.
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Athens
Ala
M. Hillis
Edward B.almon
Congress
Over 100 Join in the Baptist Year
The Central Baptist church annual report shows 84 baptisms and 27 by letter since Oct 1, 1930, with total funds raised and disbursed at $20,232.00. Over $1,800 went to missionary work. The pastor urges a stronger revival spirit in Decatur than last year. Dr. Smith agreed to assist in a city-wide revival in Miami, Florida, beginning next week.
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Decatur
Correct English Tips For Everyday Classified Use
Advice on language improvement and practical guidance for using the classifieds. Encourages clear speaking and grammar, noting not to use the word set without an object and urging readers to meet daily needs through classified ads.
Poll Tax Receipts Issued 1901 to 1931 By Tax Officials
Tax payers urged to attend appointments to save fees and penalties. The collector will issue poll tax receipts covering 1901 through 1931. Call for your poll tax receipt from October 1 to February 1. Herman C. Troup, Tax Assessor. Hodges Crow, Tax Collector. Legislature extended late payment of taxes for 1930.
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Herman O. Troup
Dodlines Crow
Herman C. Troup
Hodges Crow
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Atlanta
New York
Tennessee Valley
J. A. Lake
Hartselle
Mrts
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T. H. Alexander
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F. F. Tidwell
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H. T. Gill
Huntsville
Huey Long
Bay Enforcement
Bridge
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Hoover
Decatur Visitor
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Hiram W. Johnson
Priceville
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Trinity
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Lane’s
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School
Macedonia
New Church
W. P. Carter
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