Oyster law enforcement targets mis-sized barrels in Alabama
State oyster commission seeks to force compliance with a standard barrel size for selling oysters and other dry goods. A declared barrel must be two tubs inside dimensions and be within specified capacity. Mobile dealers have long used undersized barrels, harming inland shellfish trade and inviting penalties up to $500 fine or six months imprisonment.
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Mobile
State of
Alabama
Deinto
Souland
Florida
Alabama Municipal League Grows To Promote City Reform
The Alabama Municipal League seeks to unite cities and towns to improve government. It will act as a clearing house for municipal information, sharing experiments in health sanitation street cleaning water supply public utilities and city planning with member communities.
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Alabama Municipal League
Southern diversification in farming urged for future growth
The text argues the South must end its cotton dominance and expand corn, wheat, livestock, dairy, fruit, and vegetables. It calls for diversified farming, increased machinery and transportation, improved roads and connections, and education campaigns to prepare buyers for new agricultural products and equipment. It emphasizes gradual adoption and continuous manufacturer outreach.
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South
Selma Business Men Hopeful as Cotton Prices Rise
Alabama merchants in Selma and nearby areas enter the new year with optimism about the financial outlook. A recent rise in cotton prices helped shift sentiment, while Rev. A. T. Cornwall of Charleston has accepted a rector post at St. James Episcopal Church in Eufaula, filling a vacancy since June 1918.
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Selma
A. T. Cornwall
Charleston
D. C
St. James Episcopal Church
Eufaula
Thomas Henry Johnston
All Saints Church
Mobile
John L Moon Becomes Lee County Sheriff
John L Moon succeeds G P Butler as Lee County sheriff and is sworn in by Judge Lam Luke of Opelika at noon Monday. Moon previously served as sheriff, and his former record is cited by supporters as likely to be matched or exceeded in this term.
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John L. Moon
G. P. Butler
Lee County
Lam Luke
Opelika
Moon
Barbour County U D C Plans Welcome for State President
Barbour County Chapter U D C prepared for a reception honoring state president Mrs. Elizabeth B. Bashinsky. The event is set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the Carnegie auditorium at Eufaula to mark the anniversary celebration of General Robert E. Lee's birth with formal ceremonies.
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Barbour County
U D. C
Elizabeth B. Bashinsky
Carnegie Auditorium
Eufaula
Robert E. Lee
Fire destroys Crawford house in Dothan incen diary origin
A seven room frame residence once occupied by Probate Judge A. C. Crawford and later owned by Mayor Baker in Dothan burned Tuesday morning. Estimated value stood at 3500 dollars and the home was uninsured.
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A. C. Crawford
Dothan
Baker
Bay Minette Truckers Association Meets at Courthouse
Members held a lively session at the courthouse Saturday afternoon. An order for three carloads of Irish potatoes for seed was approved and the secretary instructed to place it immediately. The group discussed incorporation and over 400 dollars in stock was sold.
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Bay Minette
Colonel Graves Buys Lugo Plantation Near Eufaula
Colonel E. H. Graves of Eufaula has bought the Lugo plantation from Mrs. T. P. Graves for 4800 dollars. He will use the six mile northwest property to expand his cattle raising business which has brought him success in recent years.
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E. H. Graves
Eufaula
T. P. Graves
Auburn Students Receive Warm Inauguration Reception in Montgomery
Duncan May hosted the Auburn band and invited guests at a luncheon in Montgomery during the inauguration events. Later in the afternoon he conducted a teadansant for the Auburn students there.
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Montgomery
Auburn
Duncan May
Carmichael and son face second preliminary in Dothan murder case
D. G. Carmichael and his son David, jailed on murder charges in the December 7 killing of Policeman H. H. Deshaze of Dothan, were granted a second preliminary hearing Saturday. David Carmichael was allowed bond, while his brother remained in jail without it.
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D.G. Carmichael
David
H. H. Deshaze
Dothan
David Carmichael
Sheriff-Elect John A May Is Sworn In At Houston County
Sheriff-elect John A. May was sworn in Monday morning as sheriff of Houston County. Officials say new law enforcement developments are expected to materialize immediately in the county.
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John A. May
Houston County
Care for Blues as Exports Rise and Rates Fall
Reading the drift of the era, exports climb while monetary rates ease and banks show rising surpluses. The St Louis Republic notes these shifts reflect healthier commerce and financial conditions, offering optimism for business and households.
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St. Louis Republic
The Satsuma Orange Growing Guide by Louisville and Nashville
Information for orange growers notes that The Satsuma Orange and How to Grow It issued by the Louisville and Nashville Railway Company is a helpful publication for Gulf Coast citrus. The little book covers diseases attacks harvest and marketing with many colored illustrations and descriptive plates.
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Satsuma
Louisville and Nashville Railway Company
Gulf Coast
Democrats Must Show Faith in the People in Alabama
Alabama Democrats face a clash over whether to approve a state-wide prohibition law. Critics urge honoring voters by allowing a statewide referendum, arguing that elected officials must trust the people after elections and oppose outside party pressure.
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Gomery
Gosh
Mmery
Alabama
Carmichael
House
Montgomery
Ohio
Brooklyn Man Reports Evidence of German Antwerp Preparations
Theodore Van Roten of Brooklyn says he has arrived home from Antwerp and cites evidence that German forces were preparing Antwerp for an operation, noting disturbances observed during the stay.
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Theodore van Roten
Brooklyn
Antwerp
Kilby Promises Useful Leadership for Alabama Senate
Montgomery January 20 Hon Thomas Kilby of Anniston spoke to the Alabama Senate urging a business like body and cooperation for progress. He urged maximum business and minimum politics, a rule to keep expenses within income, and praised a future of faithful service for the people.
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Montgomery
Stato
Thomas Kilby
Anniston
Fen Tate
Tee Cave
Athahr Ga
Alabama
Senate
Little girl phoenix turkey talk outspresses idle experts
At Farmers' Week at the Pennsylvania State College long faced scholars lectured attendees. A 12 year old girl then spoke on turkeys proving practical, quiet insight. She urged wild fowl habits be studied for successful captive raising and praised forest nesting. She concluded turkeys profit on farms with attentive children and earned the most applause.
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Dayton
Ohio
K D A C Railroad Club Organized in Mobile
The K D A C Railroad Club was organized at a well attended meeting Tuesday night. John A. Jackson was chosen president with C V Chipman as vice president, G A Bouton secretary, and J M Ball treasurer. Meetings will be held twice a month and by laws adopted soon.
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K. D. A. C. Railroad Club
John A. Jackson
C. V. Chipman
G. A. Bouton
J. M. Ball
Tant
Neons
Cage Vey
Mobile
President Safe After Sunk Report Idea
The Hamburg American Line steamship President is confirmed safe at San Juan after an erroneous British cruiser sinking report. No casualties reported and the vessel remains docked as authorities verify details.
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Hamburg-American Line
President
San Juan
Belgium Refugees Plan Home Communities in America
Washington notes Dugald Macfadyen proposes housing one and a half million Belgian refugees in American communities rather than as individuals. He urges settlement in the South West and Southern states with farmers clerks teachers and shopkeepers forming integrated colonies to ease repatriation and aid Belgian recovery while noting U.S. immigration laws block such a plan.
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Washington
Dugald Macfadyen
Tsollestina
Macfadyen
Shaancamaeted
Sistloen
Ot Thiest
America
London
Belgium
Europe
United States
Massachusetts
Atlantic
Canada
Mobile Chamber Elects Leaders Pursues Tick Eradication
The first meeting of the new Mobile Chamber of Commerce officers was held Tuesday night with First Vice President J. C. Bush Jr presiding. The group decided to seek steps to eradicate cattle ticks in Alabama and tentative laws have been framed by committees overseeing the effort.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Bush, Jr
Alabama
Belgians Face Population Crisis in Exile
The article notes a massive displaced population of about 1.5 million suddenly uprooted from home work and livelihood. It argues sympathies must translate into effective help for these refugees rather than generic sentiment.
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Rede
Orv
Creola Pledges 200 For Local Cattle Care
Intra county event at Elmer Ely's farm discussed cattle care and dipping efforts. Mobile Chamber and county committees plan to attend the Southern Cattlemen's Association convention in Montgomery to push for disease eradication and emphasize existing dipping vats in the area.
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Mobile
Elmer Ely Oon
Mobile Chamber Commerce
Southern Cattlemen's Association
Montgomery
Russell School House Warming Friday at E L Russell
The Russell School Improvement Association will give a house warming at the E L Russell school Friday January 22 from 7 to 9 30 p m.
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The
Russell School Improvement Association
E. L. Russell
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