Safe farming program for Southeast Alabama proposed by local banks
A proposed state farming plan for next year outlines specific acreages for gardens crops cotton peanuts and corn, plus livestock and dairy needs. Supported by bankers and business leaders in Dothan Ashford Columbia Gordon Cottonwood and other towns, the plan acknowledges limits and aims to restore regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Hoveli Waupty
Itterol Benk
Dothan
Dryndart & Test Co
Fuan Henn Bank of
Ashford
Fars Ia & Merchants Bank
20 Years Ago In Dothan News Snippets Collide
A mishmash of clipped notes recalls various 20 years ago events. Mentions include Joe Adams of Grarl and T. M Espy in Georgia, local legal actions, a North College home, and a Midland City school reference. Also hints at election intrigue and a famed public figure comparison.
Tough Guys Tom Mix Life and War Service
Tom Mix recovered from serious operations and lived a dramatic life. He joined the U S Army as a Scout in the Spanish American War and later served in the Philippines and China. He fought in the Boer War and endured years of military duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Haw
U.S Army
Philippines
China
Autumnal Retrospect and Vivid Cowboy Tales in Old Times
A patchwork poem and reminiscences recount autumnal beauty, hospitality, and a memory of a Mexican revolutionary and cowboy fame. The piece reflects on simple joys, generosity, and the lure of cinema after a tale of Tony the horse and a star’s dramatic injuries.
Reform Crusader in Jail After Shooting Incident in Chicago
Daniel L. Gilday a noted Englewood reform leader and Better Government Association director is jailed in Chicago while awaiting outcome of a shooting that injured an 11 year old boy. Witnesses say he appeared intoxicated and fired a pistol on the sidewalk near churchgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daniel L. Gilday
Englewood Law and Order Teague
Better Government Association
Reform Movements
Thres
Houston County Sees Dry Weather and Dusty Fields
Montgomery says Houston County Alabama remains dry with no rain since August. Farmers report parched ground, scarce water, and crops failing as wells and streams dry up. Baptist prominence noted in Columbia, while general talk centers on drought effects and livestock strain.
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Houston County
Houston
Methodist County
Yamfali
Montgomery
Frank Bryan
Columbia
Bryan
Pranutson
W Devert
Alabama
Ateric Attee
Mentgenery
Page fragments from a Marquis of Queensbury era tale
Readable fragments hint at period dialogue about dueling and strategies, with mentions of a queenstown or Queensbury style dispute and a curious reference to a hook in the jaw. The text reads like a fragmentary page with stray lines and questions about motives and objects in a confrontation.
Disagreeing Bishops Split over Prohibition Roles in 1932
A sharp clash between two Southern Methodist bishops over Prohibition and party politics emerges as Bishop W N Ainsworth threatens a crusade against wet candidates in 1932 while Bishop Warren A Candies warns clergymen to stay out of politics. The piece weighs party platforms, public morality, and the church's stance on drinking in a polarized context.
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Montgomery
A. Fer
F. A. McCartney
Day
Alabama
W. N. Ainsworth
Warren A. Candies
Georgia
Ainsworth
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Ratelite
Baker
Young
Reed
Lewis
Hoover
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Middle Atlantic
Ohio
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mortens
Nevada
California
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Towa
Nebraska
Kansas
Utah
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Maine
Indiana
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Idaho
Wyoming
Oregon
Colorado
Louisiana
Missouri
Texas
Kentucky
West Virginia
South Carola
Florida
Bishop Absorth
Fiohoma
Candler
Republic
Dan Ger
Ammsworth
Iquor
Barrow
Rehon Ainsworth
Ms Moral Thentins
How's Your Health The First Six Years
The article argues early childhood shapes mental health, urging careful training during the first six years. It cites Dr Them and Dr Blanton guidance, notes abundant local resources, and suggests state health departments can connect families with child study groups and mental hygiene services.
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Dr Them
Dr. Blanton
Perehelogic
State Department of Howth
Vow
Talks to Parents By Alice Judoon Peale
The nervous child is hard to manage especially during medical exams and treatment. Delirium and fever rise quickly, unsettling the mother and worsening the child’s condition. Stay calm, avoid discussing symptoms, keep the sickroom quiet, and use firm, matter of fact care. Distraction with quiet games or stories helps ease tension.
Sundown Stories In the city crowds fill the streets with cars
John and Peggy arrive at a crowded city scene with a chauffeured car among a sea of vehicles. A Little Black Clock accompanies them as they wonder what is happening and try to keep up with the rapid city energy. A tangential line notes Bishop Ainsworth and Alabama’s political shift in 1932.
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John
Deegy
Peggy
Menus of the Day Breakfast and Tex Dinner Card
The page lists meals including breakfast items such as orange juice cooked wheat cereal and creamed toast with syrup, broiled bacon and eggs. Luncheon features creamed cheese and buttered toast with peaches. A dessert box of cookies is noted and the Tex dinner appears as a planned meal item.
Nighttime Car Parade Through the City
A chauffeur describes a nighttime drive as cars swarm along a crowded avenue. The procession quickens with traffic signals changing and lights flashing, creating a thrilling urban rush that leaves John and Peggy impressed by the rapid, hushed pace through the night streets.
Shortened recipe and health award notes from Chicago AP
Fragmented recipe text details buttered pan rolls and filling with figs and nuts, then switches to a health awards note. The piece mentions Healthest in D and Chicago, with names William Benders Tod Gertrude Korte Dakota City and Fillda Hall Lake On Bloride among blue ribbons.
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Chicago
William Benders
Tod
Gertrude Korte
Dakota City
Lake
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