Income boom since 1929 shown in regional shifts
Washington AP reports a Commerce Department study shows average individual income rising from 680 in 1929 to 1323 in 1947, a 95 percent gain. The analysis notes a regional shift of factory pay from New England and the Middle East to the West and South, with Southeast Southwest Northwest Far West New England and Middle East regions listed with 1929 and 1947 figures and percent increases.
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Washington
Commerce Department
New England
Middle Eastern
Southeast
Southwest
Far West
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Northwest
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
California
Nevada
Oregon
District Lions Hold First Marianna Cabinet Meeting
Officials from 19 Lions Clubs convened in Marianna for the district cabinet meeting led by District Governor W. W. Herrison. International counselors Collins Connor and J. A. Alvares attended with deputy governors Bernard Williams and James Hardee. Zone chairmen included A. G. Appleberg Charles E. Hammond Julius Harms H. J. Stell and Hugh Gilmore. Cabinet Secretary Frank Clipson also attended. The group planned budgets discussed district contests and other business. Morning services were held at the First Methodist church followed by a luncheon at Hotel Chipola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Lions Clubs
Maranna
W. W. Herrison
Collins Connor
J. A. Alvares
Pensacola
Walter B. Curris
Baton Rouge
Bernard Williams
Graceville
James Hardee
Madison
A. G. Appleberg
Panama City
Charles E. Hammond
Tallawassee
Julius Harms
Greenville
H. J. Stell
Williston
Hugh Gilmore
Frank Clipson
First Methodist Church
Hotel Chipola
Alabama Negroes Form Truman Group
In Birmingham a Negro political action group, the Progressive Democratic Association of Alabama, backs President Truman and urges non voting in the November election, including boycott of Dixiecrat electors and Republicans if Truman cannot be supported. Over 100 delegates from seven of nine Alabama districts organized the group yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Progressive Democratic Association of Alabama
Truman
Alabama
Fragmented regional percentages from midwestern states report
A clipped OCR snippet lists percentages and figures for Central CNinais Indiana Ohio Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin with dollar amounts $729 and $1,391 and an overall 68 percent. It also mentions 93 percent in an unclear context, without full names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cninais
Indiana
Towa
Michigan
Minnesota
Mescor
Ohio
Cotton Prices Gain Ground as Alabama Farmers Rally
Market News notes cotton and cottonseed dominate Alabama farm income with prices recovering. middling cotton at 32.15 cents per pound in Montgomery, 20 points up from last week and above CCC rate. PMA reports steady quality gains in lint and seed, advising farmers to target proper grade for loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
CCC
PMA
U. S
Georgia
Four Die in Alabama Traffic and Train Crashes
Four persons were killed and two injured critically in Alabama over the weekend. Victims include Mr. and Mrs. Preston Watters of Sylacauga, Mrs. Madenna Argo of Phenix City, and Mrs. TL. H. Dessant of Phenix City. A ten year old, Kenneth Argo, and Harvey White of Fayetteville were hospitalized in serious condition after separate crashes near Langdale and on the Fayetteville road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Preston Watters
Siacanpa
Madenna Argo
Phenix City
TL. H. Dessant
Kenneth Argo
Harvey White
Fayetteville
Watters
Sylacauca
Argo
Dessant
Langdale
Ala
Langdale Hospital
Sawm 1
Svlacausa
Qualifications Listed For 100 Bushel Club
Alabama residents who yield 100 bushels of corn on one acre this year can join the 100 Bushel Corn Club. Eligibility requires land and yield measurements checked by three impartial farmers. Do not select fertile spots. use the formula provided by the local county agent to determine eligibility. Contact county agents to inquire about membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabimna
Alabama
J. C Towers
API Extension Agronomist
Albeo
Viell Meng
Vremonts
CoUuty Arent
Lowery Ures
Feather Ticking Tip for New Pillow Fibers
A small quantity of starch in the ticking helps feathers stay in place when making new pillows.
234 Alabama Towns Elect Officials In Municipal Voting
Voters in 234 Alabama cities and towns go to the polls for municipal elections with about 1,500 posts at stake. Many races feature unopposed mayors and council seats, while a few commission-city contests and primary outcomes shape the day’s result.
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Alabama
Huntsville
A. W. McAllister
Unan
Elba
James E. Folsom
Dob
J. P. Mullins
Sam Sawyer
Pell City
W. T. Starnes
Frank Embry
Tlause
Pell City Myor
Athens
R. J. Richardson
Alabama Dairy Show Begins Across State Circuit
Alabama dairy shows are underway attracting 4-H Club and FFA members and adult farmers to view top dairy animals. API extension dairyman J O R Parrish notes events in Gadsden Decatur and Fayette with remaining shows planned at Dadeville September 24-25 Montgomery September 27-28 and Demopolis September 30 to October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
FFA
J. O R. Parrish
API Extension Dairyman
Gadsden
Decatur
Fayette
Dadeville
Montgomery
Demopolis
Repair of Wood Finishes Demonstration At Home
Memphis club members attend a home demonstration on repairing wood finishes at Mrs C L Casey's residence. New members join and officers listed. clubs plan future meetings across Houston County with demonstrations and associated agricultural notes on potatoes hogs corn and pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
C. L. Casey
Albert Smith
Memphis Club
Ola Mae Casey
Dewey Calhoun
John Glynn Calhoun
Tump Brackin
Smyrna
Ida D. Whiddon
Kinsey
L. A. Roney
Taylor
Daisy Taylor
Dupree
W.W. A. Womack
Jessica
Clarence Hollis
Rehobeth
D. §. McKissack
Webb
Hosea Parker
New Providence
Cora Atwell
Crosby
Truett Jordan
Harmon
Cash Money
Harmony Grove
Alas Granger
Pilgrim Rest
Jessie Casey
Houston County
Cowarts
R. W. Wicker
Center
Essie M. Wade
Cowarts Creek
Ralph Bell
Vicksburg
H. A. King
Selma
Randolph Todd
Skippers Crossroads
Seed priority for breeders to favor early orders
Commercial cottonseed breeders pledge priority to single variety cotton communities that place breeder seed orders before October 1. This agreement aims to streamline supply and reward proactive buyers.
Reaove Senisbe Gn Stained Manish Reaove Senisbe Gn Stained
Fragmentary OCR describes removing stains from a wooden face and applying a finish. A Miss Peavy explains applying a mixture to fill scratches then smoothing edges with a finger. After drying, a second coat may be added to match old finish, followed by furniture polish.
Egg and Poultry Sales Hit Record Spending
Four billion four hundred million dollars were spent on eggs and poult meat last year with eggs comprising the major portion of the total, reflecting strong demand in the poultry industry.
Turnip Fertilizer Tips After Heavy Rains
After heavy rains on sandy soil, apply quarts of mixed fertilizer per row foot. A pint of soda solution each day is recommended as a useful remedy for turnips.
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Dothan
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Middle East
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
For All
Martin
Robert Young
Marguerite Chaplias
Relentless
Barry
Grant
Richmond
Paramount Presents
Veronica Lake
Joan. Caulfield Barry Fitzgerald
Letty
Lo Orge Reeves Beulan Bond
DEWEY
Senate
United States Senate
Albany
N. C
Cheyenne
A. W. Jones
Atlanta
RITZ
Cenator
William Powell
Ella Raines
Larue ST John
Rhe. H
Pel
Regan Crite
Ei Caillard
Brean
Ohir
Brewton S
Ata
THE
Associated Press
Lafayette
Sam H. Oliver
Alabama League of Municipalities
J. G. Sherf
Andalusia
Tracy Wilder
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Bonner
W. V. Morgan
Alexander City
Tom Russel
Russell
Alabama Dairy
S News
Houston County Extension Agents
Howard Smith
Route One
Hoyt M. Warren
Henry County
Bobby Hall
Ashford
Lavonne Reeves
Tommie Kirkland
Billy Hilson
Gene Hilson
Bill, Snell
Kenneth West
Fay Branton
Elouise McCardle
Johnnie Mack Cook
Nathan Branton
Olivia Lewis
Lamar Dyker
Bobby Green Cobb
Siticide Co
Commerce
Ady
New Orleans
Arturo de Cordova
Red Ryder
Burgets
Tbs
Marvel Horse & Mule
Dothan Milling CO
W. M. Ray
Montgomery Highway
Reaove Senisbe
Manish
the Home Termite Co
Bentley Venetian Blind Co
S. Oates
Dothan, Ala
E. E. Bentley
J. W. Savi
Sinclair
J.B. Davis
Sinclair Refining Co., Agt
the Trading Post
Hubert Walden
Rt. 1
Daleville
Wilsell
W. W. Merritt
Roy
Perhan
Malevern
Cue Mullins
Re 2
Newton, Als
Dothan, Alm
Bay Springs Chauveau
Eon
Insey
Ray Rieh
Rt. 4
Rex
Alea
Chevrolet
Minnie Harper
Rt. 8
Harper Church
Farmall Cub
Vann
EL Selma St. Dothan
John P. Lott
Rt. 2
Thothan
International
Keady
B. A. Newton
Slocomb
J. Swine Varwin
Ft. Pan
Beth
Cork
W. J. Trewhek
Rae
Greenweed Products
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