Treasury Memo Aims Aid For Southern Cotton Growers
Secretary McAdoo signaled readiness to aid Southern cotton producers to maximize sales. Two options were proposed: deposit about 10.6 million dollars in gold at Federal Reserve Banks to rediscount cotton via warehouse receipts, or deposit gold with national banks to lend funds at a rate not to exceed five percent. If bankers merchants and producers cooperate, cotton handling would be streamlined with no interest on deposits initially.
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Hanks
Atlant
Dallas
Richmond
Mersey
McAdoo
McAdu
Fummer
North Haven
Maine
Home Grown Wheat Experiment Draws Attention in Town
Wagon loaded with wheat arrives in town near Dothan route six. William McNeill reports not planting wheat this season but says the experiment is satisfactory and will plant more. Farmers diversify from cotton with corn, potatoes, oats, and other crops. Sanders also experiments with tobacco. Mrs Sallie Johnson of Dothan visits Mrs M A Bowden. For Rent two or three rooms for light housekeeping.
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Williamt McNeill
Dothan
Route Six
McNeill
Tlasaton
Alin Sanders
Houway
Attad
Dane
Houston
Governors Gather for Interstate Conference of State Leaders
In a formal session the Massachusetts governor and twenty-seven current and former chief executives were seated in the Senate chamber to discuss uniform state legislation. The gathering aimed to foster free discussion on topics to be standardized across states during the conference.
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Maule
Canfercs
Willian Spey
Wind
Basten
Entente Steps to Uphold Contraband Order Reported
Report describes actions the Entente powers plan to take to maintain and enforce their contraband order amid tensions. The piece notes coordinated measures among Britain France and allied nations and the aim to curb illicit trade affecting the market.
Commercial Club urged for Dothan farmers plan
A letter from The Commercial Club Fadisur Dothan Eagle argues for a strong local business organization to drive 1916 farming diversification away from cotton. It warns Houston county farmers face 30 to 50 percent loss in buying power if no coordinated effort and professional leadership are formed to implement a definite plan.
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Vnte
Dothan
Borhan
Vliss
Biskness Wen
Houston County
Nero
Rome
Two Wires to Hartford Planned by Mandard Company
The Mandard Telephone and Telegraph Company advances a project to lay a new line to Hartford. Digs are under way for poles and two separate sets of wires will connect the towns. The system aims to operate between Dothan and Trey after completion.
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Telegraph Company
Roi Pothante
Thartford
Laret
Calvin
Hartford
He Wimiar
Dothan
Trey
Dothan Chapter 76 0. EB. 8 Regular Easter Star Meeting
Dothan Chapter 76 of the Eastern Star notes a regular Thursday meeting with full attendance desired to complete slate for Robert Morrin Dax on August 31. Members who have not paid dues are urged to do so. secretary’s task will be eased by prompt payment. By order of W. OM. Mellie Louis, Sr.
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Docsebank
Slann
Robert Morrin Dax
Agwunt
Muefi
Fonks
W. OM. Mellie Louis
KO PRATER MEETING CANCELLED AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
There will be no prayer rites tonight at the First Baptist Church. C. F. Lewis, popular breakfast keeper for S. A. Jeter, left on an excursion morning for a two day trip with the gull.
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First Baptist.i Church
C.F. Lewis
S. A
Mrs Morrow's Millinery Surprises For Winter Selections
Mrs. Morrow of Murrow and Nix in Atlanta outlines new winter millinery lines. The firm previews up-to-the-minute hats and accessories with promises of fresh, stylish surprises for the season.
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Morrow
Murrow & Nix
Comore
Atlanta
Cineinast
Murrow
Alabama reorganizes courts into 24 judicial circuits
The state moves to divide into 24 judicial circuits after a Senate judiciary committee recommendation. Debate centers on circuit numbers and boundaries with amendments proposed. The bill, approved by both houses, assigns judges to each circuit, redistributing counties including Montgomery, Mobile, and other areas.
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Aletai
Balger
Bulger
Senate
Whitehead to Lecture Here in County
D. D. Whitehead of drean ville Alabama, United States farm agent for this section, was in town last night registered at the Newnan Hotel. He will lecture in Dothan tonight after meeting farmers and will travel to Meadland for talks on agriculture and live stock. Local residents report other farm activity and a parade of names and trades in town today.
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United States Farm Demontation
To Headland
Tion
Newnan
Whitehead
Meadland
Dothan
Thin County
German and Allied Forces Battle Across Polish Front
Fragmented OCR details a World War I era clash with German and Austro-Hungarian troops pressing toward Brest and Herat Litovak while Russian positions around Ivangorod Warsaw and Novgjevak are under pressure. Allied efforts to forge a ring around Herat Litovak are noted amid heavy bombardment and retreats.
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Kerlin
Ang
Wien
Laut
Polanly
Herat Litovak
Mont Vial Xintinde
Anstrodierman
von Mackenzie
Switzjes Lake
Viodava
Brest
Litoynds
Ovxk
Columbus Presses For Direct Railroad Route
In Columbus Georgia on August 24 local officials and Chamber of Commerce push for an Atlanta and Washington Hay railroad link to strengthen transport. Leaders cite Dothan Alabama and Atlanta as pivotal connections while awaiting new oversight from officials.
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Columbus
Geltumbua
Atlanw
Andrewa Hay
Frost Dothan
Ala
Athatacand
Cohunbua
Alstom
Columbus Chamber Commerce Ia
Atlanta
KL Andeswa Hay Railroad
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Homsel
Iowa
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Alto
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Murphy
Route 3
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Letom
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Role 3
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Bangria
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