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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
2
GROVE WILL, Ale. Oct. 5 AP eC L Hollingsworth Clarke county farm agent sees livestock as a new wealth source for farmers in this county. Pastures are 25 percent better than last year, hogs up 25 percent, and chickens now cash producers. Pecans smaller, sugarcane crop 75 percent larger.
Auburn October 5 AP The Alabama Polytechnic Institute extension service reports a very small pecan crop in Alabama this year. A county agent survey shows less than half as many pecans as in 1981, with variation by county. Weather and other factors caused the poor crop.
Dayton resident Mrs Betty Luedeke credits Kruschen with shedding ten pounds in seven days. The ad advises taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and promises a money back guarantee if results fail to convince. It warns against imitations and promotes Kruschen products available at Dothan Drug Co. and other drug stores nationwide.
C McD Davis, vice president of Atlantic Coast Line, told the Atlanta Traffic Club that signs of improvement are clear along the line. He cited higher commodity prices in the South, rising securites, easier credit, banking stabilization, and lower government costs as factors boosting optimism and promising a brighter outlook.
Mosquito control in Dothan has reverted to city management after the health department's contract expired October 1. Health officer Dr. F G Granger said the mosquito program costs $50 each month.
A prelude of sharp words fades as Democrats and Republicans drift toward discussing farm relief power issues and railroads. Roosevelt outlines views on key topics during a Western trip while Hoover plans to address similar subjects with backing from party spokesmen. Coolidge also argues for Republican victory but avoids noting Democrats. Voters may ignore leaders and shape their own issues, as religious tensions resurfaces among the rank and file.
Unfavorable weather during the last year cut Conecuh county strawberry acreage by 49 percent according to County Agent P. R. Pettis. He cited the March freeze and the summer drought as main damages, and predicted a substantial drop in Conecuh strawberry shipments next spring despite a small 1932 crop.
Alexander City Alabama October 5 AP Farmers report abundant pasture and crops in Tallapoosa County though pecan yields disappoint. County Agent Sam Day says corn is thriving, cotton at about 60 percent of last year’s level. Farmers are planting winter legumes.
ABBEVILLE Alabama Oct. Henry county farmers report improved sugar cane crop quality and quantity this year. County Agent C. F. Keller says the syrup industry should have a strong year due to better harvests and favorable conditions across the region.
Tuscaloosa report lists 20 men pledged by the Alpha Lambda Tau fraternity, including Eris Paul Robert Farris and William Jones, all of Elba, as part of the latest fraternity pledge class.
Good news from Fayette County farmers reports County Agent J C Ford. Fall gardens are promising with sweet potato crops and quality crops improving. Pastures are in good condition and hog numbers appear higher as well.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on October six AP reports the Bonus Expeditionary Force votes to let a committee carry demands for public recognition to Washington. The executive committee rejected a march on the capital if demands stay unmet. Delegates gather in a fare house amid rain and whistles as they press for immediate payment of certificates.
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