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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
4
L. Mi Volger of Hope Indiana is pictured after winning the 1929 Corn King honor at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. This marked his second such title, the first earned in 198% and adds to his prior distinction.
Representatives of cotton growers from 11 states met with the federal farm board in Memphis to discuss possible creation of a centralized marketing organization akin to the grain belt model. Initial capital estimates ranged from 10 million to 40 million dollars. the conference runs two days.
Alabama and other states can issue bonds for road building and improvements including bridges grade crossings and bypasses said Thomas H. McDonald chief of the bureau of public roads There is no valid fiscal argument against road bonds when issued intelligently He urged honest highway officials to run programs business like with full accounting and proper maintenance of roads funded by public capital
Birmingham bakers estimate the district consumes 36,000,000 pounds of light bread annually excluding biscuits and corn bread. Regular loaf bread totals about 600,000 pounds weekly with 100,000 pounds of restaurant and specialty breads weekly. At 8 cents per loaf, the annual bread bill is about $3,000,000.
In London a festive Christmas displays reveal a modern world in toy form with airplates huge bridges and early aviation models. Juvenile onlookers watch antics of toy magtaks yet some remain bored while giant toy aircraft and zeppelins showcase advances and there is a noted shift away from battlefield toys toward peaceful play.
Danish professor Otto Jas person, noted for English textbooks, announces a new universal language named Novial in Copenhagen. He claims it sounds like a blend of Danish and English and aims to be easier for both languages speakers.
CHICAGO December 19 A bizarre robbery scene ends with the victim Lester spared after three assailants take 16 cents and a few coins. The head robber offers pity and hands Lester a $5 bill as he sends him away.
The Beaumont club plans an all Seattle outfield and pitching staff as the season opens. Expected to deliver a strong infield, the team features Wade Easterling Pipgras and Edkharde Wade among others. The squad, with ties to Ponca Indians history, aims for a solid campaign this year.
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