Alabama without a governor after Gov Samford’s death
Alabama faced a temporary gubernatorial vacancy after the death of Governor Samford and Senator Jelks’ absence from the state. The speaker of the House could act as governor pro tempore, but officials chose to await Jelks’s return. Governor Jelks, an ex-newspaper man, will assume the duties and bring stable leadership to the state.
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Jelks
Alabama
Evening Star Today
Montgomery
Samford
Governor Samford Dies Amid Statewide Mourning
William J. Samford of Alabama, beloved governor and statesman, dies after a week of illness. His death prompts widespread sorrow across the state as tributes emphasize his unusual ability and commitment to what is right and safe.
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William J. Samford
Beena
Samford
Parlor Observation and Cafe Service Between Memphis and Atlanta
Modern parlor observation cars run Memphis to Atlanta and return via Birmingham with dining cars on the route. Through service complements existing Pullman sleeping cars from Memphis to Atlanta with smoking room access and moderate rates. A testimonial from A B Blachard notes relief from kidney disease after Foley's Kidney Cure.
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Memphis
Teon
Atlanta
Tenn
Birmingham and Southern Railway
Bearning
Southern Railway
Birmingham
Blachard
West Bangor
Foley
McElreath Deng Co
Choctaw Route to Increase Passenger Service
Effective October, the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Mot Springs Ark. The service expands double daily runs to Indian and Oklahoma Territories with connections for points in southwest Missouri, Kansas, Texas and the West. Posey’s Kidney Cure testimonial from Decatur Ioway appears, and local dry goods advertises laundering at the Model near 12th and Noble.
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Memphis
Mot Springs Ark
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Kacena
Texas
The
Wear
Ingram Lithia Hotel Opens for Summer Season
The Ingram Lithia Hotel opens May 15 offering water cures at Losomnia Lodi gestion and kidney tremples. Guests enjoy good bathing fishing and mining. Rates are reasonable with reduced railroad rates. For rates contact J B Mattinen proprietor Chatehie Ala.
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Mattinen
Propriet Ohatehie
Montevallo Bank Scandal Claimed Depositors Face Loss
Reports describe sensational bank troubles at Montevallo's Shelby County Bank. Deposits near $25,000, cashiers and directors in dispute, with arrests claimed in Kentucky or Tennessee. Bank showed solid premises but turmoil surrounds cashier Mr Little amid varied depositor losses.
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Montevallo
Little
Shelby County
Birmingham
Shelby County Bank
Kentucky
Tennessee
The Blackbirds Drive Off a Cat at Duffield Garden
In a Duffield garden a large black cat approached a Blackbird nest. The male bird warned, and the pair with two more Blackbirds buffeted the intruder. The cat, named Fobs, fled after losing part of an ear, a rare but vivid defense of the nest noted by Westminster Gazette.
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Duffield
Westminster Gazette
Had Temper Largely Involuntary
This excerpt argues that bad temper is often involuntary and not entirely the person’s fault. It notes temper can arise from birth, habit, disease, or injury and urges both individuals and friends to seek understanding rather than punishment.
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Rachange
Local Circuit Dates Weekly Events Across Town
The notice lists third round events for Wilsonville, Sylacanga, Childersburg, Oxford, Glen Addie, Oxanna, Munford, Plantersville, Falladega, Harpersville, Columbiana, Heflin, Alexandria, Piedmont, Jacksonville, and White Plains with dates from June through August. An accompanying essay discusses why fruit ripening changes color, explaining respiration, sugar formation, and the effects of light, air, and frost on fruit coloration and spoilage.
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Ostau
Tine One Day Cold Cure and Laxative Quinine Ad
A garbled line advertises a one day cold cure and laxative quinine claiming aid for head and sore throat. The mix of typos and partial phrases suggests an old medical or patent medicine ad with uncertain branding.
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Aermott
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