Alabama Farmers Gain As Prices Rise In 1936 Income
Alabama farm income jumped to about 165.7 million dollars in 1936 from 137.0 million in 1935 led by cotton corn and cottonseed prices. Livestock and crops boosted value with federal program participation estimated at 10 to 12 million. Diversification, soil conservation plans, and tenancy reforms were noted as 1937 issues.
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Associated Press
Alabama Farms
J.C. Garrett
Garett
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
IGIS
North Alabama
Wallace
Roosevel
Hog Jowl Flavor Sparks Local Controversy and Demand
A lighthearted look at a Southern delicacy stirs chatter as residents react to hog jowl and black eyed peas. Stores report steady demand with peas at nine cents and hog jowl at 26 cents per pound. The sheriff weighs in on public opinion while restaurants and boarding houses prepare to offer the dish. The Associated Press notes concern over local reaction in Dothan.
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May
Preas
Dothan
Custon
Bay Line Freight Train Derailment Under Investigation
Investigators probe derailment of a Bay Line freight train on Monday afternoon. Officials say no damage was reported and tracks were cleared within hours. The report notes continued uncertainty about the cause.
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Bay Line
Canson Mw
Awards Honor Farm Family Leaders As 1837 Prospects Rise
The Alabama Farm Bureau Federation and partners awarded gold medals and certificates to Egle Mayes Huntville Aaron Fleming Huntville H H Meadows Lowndesboro J R Brunson Greenville A O Finer Alpine. Prospects for 1837 look promising with farm product prices rising despite higher living costs and cotton market shifts.
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Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
Progressive Farmer, Farm Journal
Alabama Extension Service
Egle Mayes
Huntaville
Aaron Fleming
H. H. Meadows
Lowndesboro
J. R. Brunson
Greenville
A. O. Finer
Alpine
Alabama
U. S
Mob fails to seize two prisoners in Floyd county case
Prompt removal of two African American prisoners from Floyd county jail thwarted a mob. The defendants, identified as Wegrotn and Dillard, were brought from Dalton after arrests linked to a murder attempt on Walter Schneider. Sheriff Horton, aided by Rome police, moved them to an undisclosed jail with judge Pittman’s advice to prevent lynching.
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Rome
Floyd County
Frank Simpson
Zole Dillard
Dalton
Walter Schneider
E. Forton
Whitfield County
Claude Pittman
Cartersville
Pittan
Horton
Veteran Frolic at Woodmen Hall New Year's Eve Party
Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a New Year's Eve party at the Woodmen of the World Hall 5 Main Street beginning at 8 p.m. A seven piece orchestra will provide dancing music. All members and eligibles are invited to attend, with J W Folkes as commander.
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Foreign Ware
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woodmen of the World Hall
Main Street
J. W. Folkes
Trial Ordered in Chang Hsueh-Liang Rebellion Case
Nanking dispatch reports Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang to stand trial before the Nanking military commission for his seizure at Siantu. Chiang Kai-Shek, once captive, will preside. officials refuse to predict the verdict, noting no routine matter with a predetermined outcome. Chiang submitted his resignation again as responsibility for the attempted war and Communist inclusion, but it was refused.
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Nanking
Chang Haveh Liang
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Siantu
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chang
Chiang
Japan
Narang
Kraselsky Rites Held For Dothan Merchant
Funeral services for Lord Kraselsky, a veteran Dothan clothing store operator and Dollar Store manager, were set for Montgomery from Lenk’s Chapel. Born in Cochan Poland he came to the U S, owned retail shops, and was a Mason and Woodmen member. Surviving Kraselsky include four sons in Texas and Alabama and three daughters in Montgomery and Dothan. Ward-Wilson handled arrangements. A note adds Dr J W Allen, formerly Homer LA, moved to Dothan to join Dr C W Hilliard in local practice.
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Abbeville
Dotham
Lord Kraselsky
Dothan
N. Herring Street
Cochan
Poland
Me Kraselsky
United States
WRT
Dollar Store
Woodmen of the World
Gona
Isnael Kraselaky
Abllens
Tex
Nathan
Agron
Joe Kraselaky
Mia
Barry Schulman
Mimsea
Rebecca
Miriam Kraseisky
Ward-Wilson
Dothan and Montgomery Live Stock Prices Report
The Dothan and Montgomery markets report active demand for cattle and hogs through the holidays. Best steers command 5.25 to 5.75, cows 3.75 to 4.25, heavy hogs 240 pounds and up at 8.50, calves 5.00 to 4.50, and bulls 3.25 to 4.75, with lighter weights showing declined prices.
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Dothan
Prade Stern
Jerseya
Jersey
Montgomery Livestock
Montgomery
Chicago Butter Prices and Egg Market Report
Chicago butter at 4352 steady with prices unchanged. Eggs at 6425 unsettled, extra firsts, cars and local 29. Fresh graded and local 8 12, current receipts 7 1, refrigerator extras 26 22, refrigerator standards 6.
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Chicago
Bond Denied for Man Accused in Home Entry Case
Leroy Johnson, 30, held on burglary charge after entering the Draughon home in Houston County. A bond was denied while the grand jury investigates, with city officers citing a burglary warrant and the suspect allegedly threatening Dr. Draughon. Also notes a sacred harp singing at the courthouse Sunday led by P. Poyner.
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Draughon
Keener Baxley
Leroy Johnson
Houston
Julian Draughon
Johnson
Dranghon
Houston County Court House
P. Poyner
Richberg Warns Supreme Court Power Threatens Government
Donald R Richberg former NRA administrator, speaking to political scientists, argued that unconstitutional extensions of judicial power pose the greatest danger to U S governance. He urged amending court opinions rather than the constitution to correct perceived errors in AAA Guffey coal bill municipal bankruptcies and minimum wage cases.
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Chicago
Donald R. Rishberg
NRA
Tue Preme Court
Supreme Court
Richberg
American Political Science Association
American Association For Labor
AAA
Guffey
Richbere
Congress
Naval Building Plans Highlight Asian Territory Talks
Washington officials awaited clearer terms as Britain proposed renewal and Tokyo signaled possible talks amid debates over Pacific fortifications. The Navy outlined construction including 95 vessels with 18 submarines and multiple capital ships for American positions in the Philippines.
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Great Britain
Iba Tok
Japan
Washington Walung
Aourena
Philippine
Funeral Thursday for L D Watts of Newton Route One
Funeral services for L D Watts who died early Wednesday at his Newton Route One home will be held Thursday at 10 p m at Goodwater church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Watts 66 was a longtime member of St Paul Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife one daughter Mrs Laura Harmon Tampa Florida three sisters Mrs Benson Mrs Minnie Lee and Mrs M M Cumbie Newton Route One two brothers J E Watts Chipley Fla and J S Watts Enterprise and six grandchildren.
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Dothan
L. D. Watts
Newton
Goodwater
Ward-Wiseon
Mr. Watts
St Paul
Laura Harmon
Tampa
Gi Benson
Minnie Lee
Mra
M. M. Cumbie
Madrid Holds Gulf War Echoes In December Skirmish
Dec 49 Madrid reports a naval bombardment as Velasco shells hills near the northern port, while government militiamen recapture Villanueva de la Cas in a counterattack 18 miles west of Madrid. Rebels strike Fort and retreat after bombardment, marking renewed fighting in the capital region.
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Cruser
Madrid
Velasco Etter
Vosatal
Ickly
Villanueva de la Cas
Bron
Fears Grow In Tacoma Kidnap Intrusion Case
Police link two intrusions at Franklin and Mattson homes to a single suspect who used a ladder and a pistol. A possible connection to the Charles Mattson kidnapping and an accomplice in a getaway car is examined as officers pursue leads. The Weyerhaeuser family stake and hotel property are noted as context in the case.
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Charles Mattson
Mattson
Franklin
George Franklin
Tacoma
California
Palatinio Haddaway Hall
J. P. Weyerhaeuser
George Weyerhaeuser
Verde Street
Hitler Crisis Over Spanish Seizure May Be Settled
A German foreign office spokesman warned reprisals if a Spanish passenger and freight aboard the freighter Palos, interned in Bilbao Harbor, are not released. The issue may be settled at today’s Nazi conference as tensions rise over the seizure and related actions.
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Bilbao
Foreign Office
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