Cotton Crop Report Signals Higher Weevil Losses and Market Move
Washington reports Aug 1 crop condition at 69.6 percent of normal with an expected yield of 159.3 pounds per harvested acre and a total crop of 15,543,000 bales. Weevil losses may reach 15.5 percent nationally, with weather conditions varying by state and market sentiment bullish on the Aug 8 report as futures eye rising demand and potential price shifts.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
United States
New York
New Orleans
Eige
Texas
Louis
Alabama
Rxas
Aged War Vet Seeks Penalty for Desertion in 19th Century Case
Spokane report: Peter Rutherford, a veteran of the War Between the States, faces a desertion charge he insists must be punished. At Fort George Wright he pledges to appeal to the adjutant general in Washington while recalling a law that could outlaw the crime after 18 months in the United States.
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Spokane
Wash
Peter Rutherfort
Adjutant General of
United States
Rutherford
Floyd Brower
Fort George Wright
Here
Club House Painting Progress Report and Local Showplace Vision
Exterior of the Legion club house nears completion with roof and windows done and interior finish to follow in two to three weeks. Builders expect the grounds to become a state show place as crops are gathered and work on hardwood flooring proceeds.
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Saltsa
No Legion Club
Tnd
Legion State
Urat
Brother-in-Law Held in Slain Woman Case
In Anniston Calhoun County jail, the brother-in-law of Luca Wilkerson is held as part of the double murder investigation that also involved W. G. Gallahar. Martin Biddle has already been arrested, while Kyle Steplinson and his wife were questioned but not held.
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Earl Wilkerson
Calhoun County
Anniston
Kerson
Luca Wilkerson
W. G. Gallahar
Lan
Sherif W. E
Martin Biddle
Kyle Steplinson
Best Dressed Woman Through History Josephine’s Wardrobe
A Farm Journal writer claims Napoleon era empress Josephine was the originator of the Empire gown shaping fashion for decades. Records show she owned 700 to 800 gowns 500 chemises 850 pairs of shoes and slippers and 600 plus silk hose. Stockings alone would cost about 74 dollars per pair then worth 42 000 today and the full wardrobe near a million dollars.
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Josephine
Farm Journal
Tme
Deputies Probe Fires Across State Amid Suspected Arson
Ten days of fires in Roaushe Lapine post office store and a school near Clanton prompt investigators from the fire marshal's office to mobilize. The fires are being treated as incendiary while various sections report similar suspicious blazes.
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Montgomery
Aug
Roaushe
Lapine
Clanton
Seven others to be arrested in Birmingham bank case
Birmingham August 8 The arrest of the seven remaining persons indicted by the grand jury in the bank closing investigation was expected today Eleven were released on bond yesterday including Judy Thomas who posted 500 dollars.
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B'Ham Bank
Birmingham
Judy? Thomas
Schools Open September Ninth Countywide
County education officials announced all schools will open September ninth. About 9000 students are expected to enroll on opening day, including 7000 white and 2000 Negro children. Enrollment may rise by six to seven hundred from last year across 63 white schools and 25 Negro schools. One hundred fifty one teachers will be selected to instruct the children.
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County Board of Education
Graf Zeppelin 650 Miles From New York and Mission
Graf Zeppelin sails toward New York with 22 passengers aboard though beds number 20. Commander Eckener and Hamburg crew answer reporters at Lakehurst Naval Air Station about possible mishaps and the ship’s course toward Friedrichshafen and Cape Town.
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Graf Zeppelin
New York
Naval Air Station
Lake Hurst
N.J
Hugo Fekeer
Sengers
Dingsbte
Graf Zemelin
Navy
Friedrichshafen
Dr. Eckener
Whales Respond to Claim of No Whales
Trung, a City official, replies to a recent assertion denying the presence of whales in local waters. The exchange follows a public statement and notes ongoing investigations by city scientists.
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Woyork
Aug
Trung
Tate Whales
Atlantic Coast Line Beautifies Grounds at Station
The Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company has nearly completed beautifying the grounds around the station with re paving in front and shrubbery planting to improve appearance. A infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Kinper died at 11 days old at their home on Potum Route 11. Surviving relatives include parents a brother Damon and a sister Ronnie Lee. Funeral and burial services were to be held with Houston Pun.
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Auntie Coast Line Railway Company
Judes
Skipper
F. Kinper
Potum
Damon
Ronnie Lee
Beith
Houston Punim
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