Wilt resistant cotton urged for Houston County crop
County agent Henry Witherington says no non wilt resistant cotton should be planted as most lands are infected. He notes many farmers bought wilt resistant seed after last year’s flood and bad weather and cites test yields from Southeast Alabama showing Cook 307 leading. Farmers are preparing soil and remain optimistic, with dissenters in the minority.
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Henry Witherington
Witherington
Houston
Cook
Alabama
Houston County
Two Detroit Men Arrested Charged Robbery of Bank
Detroit Jan 25 Cecil T. Holt and Ralph A. Wood were arrested as suspects in a bank robbery case. Police say witnesses identified Wood and Holt as two of the robbers in a December holdup at a St Argis, Michigan bank where $15,000 was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cecil T. Holt
Ralph A. Wood
St. Argis
Weaver Spends Nights Weaving on Hand Loom
In Ludlow Vermont veteran woolen weaver Joseph Burns spends his nights at a hand loom after ten hours in a mill. He designs intricate patterns, producing over 200 styles from fewer than six cotton yarn varieties, finding recreation away from music and sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow
Joseph Burns
Inems
Infant of R. T. Jones Dies in Tallahassee
Funeral services for Mary Sue Jones infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Jones were held at the Baptist Church in Malvern at 10 o clock this morning Rev Bush officiated with Fellows and Forrester in charge The remains were brought to the Morgan Street home last night and carried to Malvern this morning Surviving are the parents one brother Jerry Jones and one sister Betty Jean Jones.
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Mary Sue Jones
R. T. Jones
Tallahhassee
Fla
Baptist Church
Malvern
Bush
Fellows
Forrester
J. M
Morgan Street
Jerry Jones
Betty Jean Jones
Malone Claims Hoover Carried Alabama Despite Vote Recount
Alabama witness George H. Malone told the house ways and means committee that Herbert Hoover carried Alabama in the recent election though he was counted out. He urged a prohibitive tariff on southern shade tobacco and stated 50,000 voters would back Hoover if promised reforms were kept.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Alabama
Herbert Hoover
George H. Malone
Dothan
Ala
Florida
Georgia
Wisconsin
Hoover
Malone
Potomac River
Tennessee
South
Rainey
Horace Mann
King George's Chest Ailment Cleared By Doctors
London reports physicians say the affected chest region of King George has completely cleared. No further details on treatment or timeline for recovery were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King George's Physicians
Former Senator Oscar Underwood Dies After Illness
Former Alabama senator Oscar W. Underwood died at his Virginia home after a December hemorrhage and paralysis. He served in the Senate and had received Alabama's 24 votes for the 1924 Democratic presidential nomination. Funeral plans were unreleased, with burial likely in Birmingham. Senate adjourned in respect.
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Alabama
Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Virginia Line
Here
Underwood
United States Senate
Madison Squar Garden
New York
Senator Underwood
Virginia
I Jr
Birmingham
Heflin
Senate
Dothan Retail Credit Association Praised by Hagler
E. G. Hagler secretary praises the Dothan Retail Credit Association for helping merchants and honest citizens. The group investigates new residents' credit, sharing findings with local merchants to ease credit access for reputable individuals and warn about deadbeats.
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Dothan Retail Credit Association
Hagler
E. G. Hagler
Civil War Veteran Demands Proof of Life in Pension Battle
Lake City Florida. John Patterson, a Civil War veteran aged around 62 by local reckoning, fights to prove he is alive to retain his pension after the government declared him dead and demanded the return of a final check. Patterson denies the claim and insists he will not admit he is dead.
Boots Antley Fights Man Tonight in Hectic Bout
Boots Antley returns to the ring tonight to face Tanks Grantham, US light welter champion, who ранее defeated Antley in a 10 round bout. Antley seeks revenge while his injured arm heals and promises a points win. Also on the card, J J Baby You of Headland meets Pete Antley in the semifinals as promoter J F Antiey aims to revive boxing in Test h zn with top fighters. Ladies admitted free with paying companion. Tonight’s main card starts at peak.
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Boots Antley
Man
Tanks Grantham
Boots
Antley
Cc Henific
J. J
Headland
Saviee
Georgia
Alabama
Pete Antley
Roots
J. F. Antiey
Pete
Athiey Ds
18 Year Old Boy Held On Charge Of Wife Murder
Ernest Eich aged 18 was ordered held for the Grand jury on a murder charge after a coroners jury investigated a marital quarrel that Wednesday night left his 17 year old wife dead and him critically wounded Police had suspected the wife shot the husband and then killed herself but the jury found wounds on the girl's back.
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Atlanta
Ernest Eich
Negro Goes On Trial for Moultrie Merchant Murder
Under heavy guard James Chumady, a Black man, stood trial today in Moultrie Georgia for the murder of George furt a local merchant. The victim's charred torso was found in the burned store last October.
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Negro
Moultrie
James Chumady
George Furt
Stock Market Rises on Credit Outlook Boost
New York reports a renewed market upturn led by a brighter credit outlook. Early trading showed a stronger tone similar to the surge seen several weeks ago.
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New York
Rubber bearings touted as silent car components in France test
The report notes composition rubber as a substitute for outermobiles used in bearings with minimal motion. Exhibitions show rubber bearings in many parts of a car and claim they are silent and long lasting with little or no grease.
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Paris
France
Weather in Alabama Confusing OCR Note
Weather report fragment mentions temperatures and wind with many garbled words. Readable items include references to Alabama, tonight and July while other terms are unclear and inconsistent. No coherent forecast or reliable data to summarize.
Mayor's Court Session Scheduled This Afternoon
Charged with petty violations of city ordinances, a large number of offenders are scheduled to be tried in mayor's court this afternoon. This court is held each Monday and Friday afternoons and lately has been well attended.
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Mayvea
Al Smith Receives Warm Welcome in Sarasota
Alfred E. Smith arrived in Sarasota Florida for a vacation on John Ringling’s estate. He was greeted warmly by locals and visitors as he began his stay in the sunny resort town.
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AL Smith
Sarasota
Florida
Sarasota, Fla
Alfred Bl. Smith
John Ringling
Ford Touring Car Stolen From Glenn McGhee Residence
A Ford touring car belonging to Glenn McGhee was stolen last night from his residence at 820 S Appletree, according to city police. The report notes the theft occurred while the vehicle was parked at the home.
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Glenn McGhe
S. Appletree
Slayer to Hang on "Bad Men's" Gallows
Terse Wyoming brief reports that two executed inmates, Charles Aragon and Henry Morris, are tied to the final hangings of Weaming's "bad men" in 1903. The notice notes the upcoming execution date May 1 and lists court actions and related names in a damaged OCR fragment.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Weaming
Charles Aragon
Jane Miseh
Henry Morris
New Sandwich Shop Set to Open Saturday Morning
A new sandwich shop on Main Street announces opening Saturday morning. The brief notice highlights early hours and invites local residents to visit on the debut day.
Celebrate 125th Anniversary of General Dow Father of Prohibition
Westerville reports a nationwide observance of the 125th birthday of General Dow known as the father of prohibition. The World League Against Alcoholism says March 20 marks the anniversary with church observances on March 17 and public celebrations planned for March 20 afternoon and evening. Col. Fred N. Dow and Howard H. Russell participated in laying flowers at Dow’s tomb in Maine.
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Westerville
General New Dew
Prohibition
Benest Hf. Cherrington
Gener
World League Against
General Dow
Maine
Cherrington
Churches of America
Howard H. Russell
Anti-Saloan League
Fred N. Dow
Vforthind
Michigan Cagers Triumph in Big Ten Swim Series
Coner Matt Mann leads Michigan in the Big Ten swimming series as Smith remains undefeated in dual meets. The meet features Northwestern, Minnesota, and Illinois with Michigan edging the field in the series while Illinois misses a schedule spot on the major teams.
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Ann Arbor
Junior Writer's Club in District Forms Unique Federated Group
A fragmented note describes the Junior Writer's Club as the district’s sole junior federated club led by Vender Gast Sorje. The text outlines program details and signals a focus on writing activities despite garbled phrases.
Airport matter before Legion again tonight
American Legion members await the airport committee report at tonight's regular meeting. Officials have approved select land for an airport for Dothan and will reveal location and price quotes. The lease on the club room expires next month, new quarters are not ready, and the group may lease alternative space. A feast and boxing bouts at the local arena accompany the meeting scheduled for 7 pm with a goal to finish by 8:30.
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American Legion
Kuabert Farner
Rosmoker
Legion
Dothan
Bettie M Mixon Dies From Influenza At 53
Bettie Yo Mixon aged 53 died at 410 West Prandin Street Thursday night from influenza and complications. Funeral services were held this afternoon at her home with Rev J M Hlankenship officiating and Fellows and Forrester in charge. Interment followed at the Church cemetery near Cottonwoods. Survived by four children Moulton M Mixon Ola Ward of Dothan John Pippin and Bextha Mixon of Columbus and a sister Grree Whitehead of Hodgenacile.
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Bettie Yo Mixon
West Prandin Street
J. Mo Hlankenship
Headlaws Avenue Baptist Church
Fellows
Forrester
Taser Church
Cotton Woods
Moulton M. Mixon
Ola Ward
Dothan
John Pippin
Bextha Mixon
Columbus, Ga
Alsoter
Grree Whitehead
Hodgenacile Senin
Hearing on injunction to restrain Salvation Army election
London January 25 hearing on an injunction to restrain the High Council from electing a successor to General Bramwell Booth was continued until Tuesday after a hearing this morning but the order was to become effective.
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Cen. Booth
London
High Council of the Salvation Army
Bramwell Booth
Hievesson
Bootleggers Turn From Costly Cars
A garbled report describes bootleggers avoiding expensive cars and shifting to other means as authorities crack down. The piece notes arrests and potential sentences, with mentions of Vin trade and state actions. Further readable details are limited, but the item centers on enforcement against illicit alcohol transport and penalties.
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R.T. Jones
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C. W. Underwood
Mr. Hagler
Sewell
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Bera Uy
Jose
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FORD
Glenn McGhee
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