Railroad issues head procession on market slant
In New York March 9 AP brief stock market session saw brakes fail to hold as prices drifted lower on light trading. Rail shares led declines amid concern over an upcoming 5 percent wage raise and weak earnings. Union Pacific slipped while Santa Fe New York Central and others showed fractional losses. Non ferrous metals showed strength as copper leaders prepared for next week negotiations.
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Victor Eubanks
New York
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
N. Y
Central
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Ohio
Market Briefs and Grain Quotes Weakened in Early September
Market notes from Chicago grain columns show mixed activity with May futures quoted around 95 cents and July near 3 percent changes. The text references September and March alignments, with tone described as steady despite fluctuating prices and sales indicators in the grain markets.
Heir to a Hidden Faith in a New England Town
James Sumaon becomes head of the Stimson family in New Goneord after relatives’ deaths while coping with atheism and fear of being a burden. He recalls his grandmother’s gentleness, Aunt Sarah’s jealousy, and the judge’s stern guidance as he confronts grief and belief.
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James Sumaon
Stimaon
New Goneord
Ron
Aly
Sarah
Ames
Terry
James
Heaven
Califor
Ile
Judge Holcomb
Commercial Street
Grandfather
Grandmother
Kansas City
Jame
Stimson
Walla
Lulu
Chicago Butter Prices and Grades Reported
Chicago butter prices and grade ranges are listed with several quality classes and weights. The report shows 8,821 firm shipments, creamery specials, various firsts seconds and standards, with current receipts and storage packed items noted.
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Chicago
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Quotes in Limited Demand
Cotton no receipts, spot in limited demand with five point lower quotations. American strict good middling 7.65, good middling 7.35, strict middling 7.20, mids 7.05, strict low middling 6.90, low middling 6.65, strict good ordinary 6.48, good ordinary 6.15. Futures closed steady with May at 6.87, July 6.74, Oct 6.58, Dec 6.56, Jan 6.56.
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Liverpool
Washington Notables Join Alabamians To Fete Graves
In Washington Alabamians and dignitaries last night honored Governor and Mrs. Bibb Graves at the Alabama State Society Governor's ball. Secretary of War Dern and senators Black and Bankhead joined about 1,000 Alabama residents in praising Graves and Alabama's leadership under Roosevelt as the group discussed home, unity, and preparedness. The event followed tributes to Graves and news of disaster in Hodgesville, with school damage and injuries cited and plans for a temporary building noted.
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Washington
American Legion
Eugene O. Sykes
The
Communications Commission
Joseph B. Eastman
Horace Russell
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Norman Case
Rhode Island
Oscar Underwood
United States
Alabama
Graves
Representative Hill
House
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Senator Bankhead
University of Alabama
Dern
Utah
Governors’ Conference
Grant
Hugh Grant
Birmingham
State Society
America
Houston County
Solomon Baxter
Hodgesville
Baxter
Cowarts
Judicial reform measures stall amid redistricting debate
A committee delayed action on a proposed redistricting bill affecting judges after solicitors opposed it. Senator Woodall of Elmore County moved to hold the proposal while he pushes a plan to cut the number of circuits. The crime commission idea to require nine jurors to convict was defeated, and a 90 day appeals window was also rejected.
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W. Carver Woodall
F.lmore County
Judicial Reforms Committee
Crime Commission
Turpentine and Rosin Market Report for Savannah
Turpentine firm 5034 reports sales 21 receipts 34 shipments 620 and stock 10 796. Rosin holds steady to firm with sales 69 receipts 187 shipments 1 100 and stock 54 953. Prices listed include B 3.49 D 4.00 EB 4.20 and other notes.
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Savannah
Rosin
Barbara Bell Fashion Patterns Apron Style Smock
The entry describes a Barbara Bell apron type smock with back opening, a front pleated panel, narrow tie-belts, puffed sleeves with saddle shoulders, patch pockets, and a youthfully finished collar and cuffs. It notes uses beyond the garden, two length versions, and pattern number 1524-B in sizes 14 to 40 with corresponding bust measurements and fabric yardage.
Unclear text draft on community projects and revival meetings
Fragmented notes describe sponsoring projects at a vege and park site with tree planting and driveway work. Mentions traffic light, Woman's Missionary Society of a Baptist group, quarterly week, home missions, and revival Fires led by Rev. W. M. Bush with devotionals and study sessions.
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Brocktoe
Amono
Vege
Mi of the Baptist Ciung
Ogee
Claude
Sse
Riel
Dad
W. M. Bush
Pax
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P. C
New Orleans
ACL
Awy
Euste
Smae
Auburn Motors
Sssee
BSB
Bethlehem Steel
Bendix - Seee
Southern
Chrysler
Curtis Wright
Dupont
Electric Land P
Ford of
England
General Motorg
General Foods
General Electric
Goodyear We Snes Eee
Hudson Motors
International Harvester
Int
Telg
Industrial Rayon
Johna-Manville
Sanve
Kennecott Corp
Lorillard Sbbbe Sa Edie Seovenee
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
J.C. Penney
Bothan
Dothan
Sanitary Dairy
Chapter
BR. Farnham
Hope
Hodgesville School
Twister
Eagle
Josie Fellows
Sarah Frances Branton
John McDuffie
Congress
Representative Bankhead
Senate
Farley
Post Office Committee
Long
la Follette
Wisconsin
Gibson
Vermont
Schall
Minnesota
Frazier
North Dakota
Barbour
New Jersey
McKeller
American National Bank of
Nashville
Tenn
Postmaster General
Barbara Bell
Narre
Mary
CORR
Hons County
Mae McAllister
Elite Cafe
G. W. Blaket
Foster St
Oye Npier
Dothan Steam
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