New Wholesale Company Set For Dothan Area
Dothan welcomes a new franchise: Houston Wholesale Co. will distribute Checkerboard Purina products in the Wiregrass, offering Purina Chows Sani tation Products insecticides peanut poison and more. Buck Barker will manage outside sales with weekly deliveries and expansion planned.
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Ralston Purina. Co
Houston
North Foster
Dothan
Purina Mills
Houston Wholesale Co
Wiregrass
Purina
J. D
Buck” Barker
Graceville
Florida
Squatters Occupy Abandoned Army Camps Across England
Thousands of homeless families occupy unused U S Army camps and barracks as they seek shelter while awaiting housing. Government delays evacuting squatters amid cabinet talks. camps near London and Liverpool are hosting families who pay rent yet lack formal housing. One delegation met Prime Minister Attlee at No 10 Downing Street.
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England
USAAF
London
Liverpool
U. S. Army
USAAT
Langley Way
Watford
Amersham
Prime Minister Attlee
No. 10
Downing Street
Prime Minister Away At Cricket As Shelter Crisis Persists
The Bristol Housing commission disclaims responsibility for camp families while Alderman Hennessey urges residents to stay put and ignore rumors. The Ministry of Works may authorize police action but ministers are not seen authorizing eviction. Government cites health needs and future use for troops to clear camps and protect property. Mrs Churchill defends camp residents and criticizes the term squatter as unfair to honest citizens seeking homes.
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England
Ministry of Health
Bristol Housing Commission
W. H. Hennessey
Ministry of Works
London
Winston Churchill
Pittsburghers Spend 36 Million on Entertainment Last Year
Pittsburgh residents spent 36 million dollars on entertainment last year with the majority going to public amusements and night clubs. Private social clubs contributed about 4.5 million.
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FUN _ PITTSBURGH
Australian Army World War I headwear
A historical note states 32,000,000 rabbit skins were used to craft 3,000,000 large felt hats worn by Australian troops in World War I.
Livestock Prices High At Marianna Auction
West Florida Livestock Auction Market in Marianna reports 425 head sold August 18 with prices steady to strong. Steers bring 14.40 to 15.00 per hundredweight while cows average 9.50 to 11. helfers 3 to 3. Hog sales total 661 with No 1s at 17.50, No 2s 15.90, No 3s 15. feeders 12 to 16 cents per pound. Capacity crowd attended and bought.
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Marianna
West Florida
Pries
Helfers
No. 1
No. 2
Georgia Alabama and Florida markets report
Regional market update notes activity across Georgia Alabama and Florida markets with signals of growth in consumer sectors and trade links. Analysts cite crossstate demand trends and pricing shifts impacting local businesses.
Chicken Trouble in Hood
Elmer Marula of Astoria Oregon planned a quick grease job on a big automobile but heard engine noises. A mechanic opened the hood and a half grown chicken jumped into his face, causing a bizarre scare and delay.
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Astoria
Ore
Elmer Marula
West Virginia Hosts Rich Diversity of Reptiles and Amphibians
The Carnegie Museum herpetology section cites about 9 000 species of reptiles and amphibians in West Virginia. Curator Dr. Graham Netting notes the count is still rising as researchers continue surveying the state.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Carnegie Museum
Graham Netting
All types of fur and wool are hair
A concise claim states that all varieties of fur and wool are hair. The remark lacks context, specifics, or attribution to a person or organization.
Retonga Gives Relief From Acid Indigestion Says Mr Oldham
Mr James H. Oldham of Florence Alabama reports relief from distress due to gas bloating souring food and poor sleep after using Retonga. He says the product restored appetite sleep and general well being and credits it with ending his weak despondent state. Retonga is advertised to aid digestion appetite vitamin B1 deficiency and constipation.
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Cash Drug Store
N. Foster St
Mr. Oldham
James H. Oldham
Kansas Ave
Florence
Ala
A. F. of L. Aluminum Workers of America
Reynolds Company
Lief
Retonga
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