Hoover idol has clay feet
A historical editorial criticizes Herbert Hoover for abandoning idealism and backing expediency. It argues Hoover repudiates the league of nations, distances himself from Wilson's bold stance, and hedges between major party lines. The piece suggests Hoover’s policies appease party bosses and neglect humanitarian concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bryan
California
Hoover
League of Nations
Johnson
Wilden
Ward Heeler
Dallian
Wade
Europe
Senator Borah Struggles Reveal New Hurdle in Wood Campaign
Senator Borah has added another setback to the Wood presidential bid as fresh obstacles slow momentum. The issue surfaces amid party dynamics and regional reactions, with supporters reassessing strategy and outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Hoover favored by straw poll in Macon Telegraph survey
The Macon Telegraph reports a straw ballot suggesting Hoover’s rising support in Georgia. The poll results appeared before Tom Wats and Hoke Stith joined the race, with Hoover seen as a potential favorite son for the state in the last presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph
Goopoll
Tom Wats
Hoke Stith
Hoover
Wood Wood
Cattie Marek Courtship and Hoodoo Quip Spark Talks
A fragment cites Marek as likened to a lamb and a blind tiger and suggests the Democrats will back any candidate who can master the Hoodoo 13. The terse remark hints at political maneuvering without detailing names or dates.
Braxton Comer Signals Senate Work Ethic In Debated Forum
Braxton Comer informs the Senate he is on the job showing diligence in the chamber described as the greatest deliberative forum of the world. The remark frames his effort as timely and purposeful in legislative duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braxton Comer
Senate
Uncertain Fragments Highlight Local Notation
Fragments mention concern over a pair of meat and Chicago yards strike during a period described as the turnip greens sea. The text is garbled with no clear events, dates, or named organizations to verify.
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Chicago Yards
Fragmentary remark on public commission and leadership
The fragment identifies a president named Samily associated with a state public commission. It hints at questions over cost to the people and the legitimacy or impact of the official's role. The text is incomplete but suggests scrutiny of public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samily
The
Alabama Public. ‘Commission
Tennessee valley cotton gains lift Alabama output in 1919
Canny farmers in the Tennessee Valley counties benefited from 40 cent cotton with five counties raising more cotton in 1919 than 1918. Eight marketed 106,872 bales, or 27 percent of Alabama's total production, by March at the date of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Birmingham Ledger
Alabama
Tennessee Valley crops rebound in 1919 tillage report
The report notes Cullman producing 25,000 bales, with five counties trailing by small margins while Colbert Lauderdale and Jackson sum 5,000 bales less than 1918, and the other five counties combined surpass 1918 by 21,000 bales as soil tilers benefited from favorable conditions.
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Cullman
Tennessee Valley
Colbert
Lauderdale
Jackson
Women Seek Vote Over Hats and Rings in Local Debate
Local talks frame women's suffrage as tied to fashion and social status with voters citing hats and rings as symbols of opportunity and progress.
Hoover Declares Himself A Mild Republican
The speaker calls himself a mild Republican while noting critics label him similarly. The comparison to a self described mild sinner is drawn for rhetorical effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Satan
Is He Running From His Record
Montgomery Journal questions if Kennedy runs on Kilby’s unpopularity and whether the Alabama public service commission head is acting in the state’s interest. The piece argues residents should assess Kennedy’s record rather than shift focus to Kilby’s popularity.
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Montgomery Journal
Kennedy
Public Service Commission
Kilby
Alabama
Hhe
Commission
Montgomery
Hhe’ Public “Service
Curnal
Mr. Kennedy
Columbus Post Office to test plan for national postal reform
Columbus Ohio April 1 Congress will be asked to place democratization of the postal service on a nation wide basis if a plan tested in the Columbus post office proves successful. Clerks carriers and inspectors have voice in management with a cabinet of representatives and a dozen committees working to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Congress
Postal Service
Columbus Post Ofice
Post Ofice
Robinson
Postmaster Kinnear Rules on Cabinet’s Recommendation
The text notes Postmaster Kinnear passing a final judgment by veto or concurrence with the cabinet’s recommendation. It lists over a hundred on file including stools for distributors a medicine cabinet at each station a filing system survey and daily clerk performance reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rive
Kinnear
Ed B Almon Seeks Democratic Primary Victory for Congress
Ed B Almon is a candidate for Congress in Alabama's Eighth District, subject to Democratic primary action in May 1920. The notice announces his campaign and alignment with the party for the upcoming election season.
J E Pierce Named National Delegate Candidate
The Albany Decatur Daily announces J E Pierce of Huntsville Madison County Alabama as a candidate for one of two delegates from the Eighth Congressional District to the National Democratic convention in San Francisco California in June subject to the May 11 1920 primary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany-Decatur Daily
J. E. Pierce
Huntsville
Madison County
Alabama
San Francisco
Cal
Morgan County Tax Collector Candidates Named
Multiple notices announce candidates for Morgan County Tax Collector. F M Hamilton James A Forman and W B Ransom are listed as Democratic nominees seeking votes and support from local citizens.
Drinkard Runs for Tax Collector in Democratic Primary
Wwlmere Drinkard enters the Democratic primary for Tax Collector of Herken County. The race centers on local tax collection policies and party support as voters weigh the candidate against rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwlmere Drinkard
Herken County
Candidate for Morgan County Tax Assessor Seeks Democratic Primary
Authorized notice announces Herman C as a candidate for tax assessor in Morgan County subject to Democratic primary actions. The filing reflects party guidance and endorsement for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Herman C
Democratic
Saks Rehtateanee
Resour Banks: Loans Discounts and Other Resources
A fragment lists banking items including loans discounts bonds and stocks customers overdrafts and banking houses furniture fixtures cash and due from banks. The OCR text is partial with garbled lines and missing context.
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Marek Cattie
Ed B Almon
Eighth
F. M. Hamilton
Mary
James A. Forman
Morgan Meanty
Ransom
Mor
Otteneck
Bel Decatur
Sherman Albany
I. M. Priest
Second Ave
Albany
Tennessee Valley. Bank
Andrew Beckett
Third Ave
Prospect Drive
Fourth Ave
Fifth Ave
Matlock’s Cash Store
Oxfords
Famous Queen Quality Shoe
Cash Sroree
Dom Hosen & Wallace
Johnston St. Albany, Ala
Utomobile Laundry
Frank P. Lide
Freeman’s Sample Shoe Store
Oxford
Second Avenue
M. Freeman
Albany, Ala
Ee Thornhill
Earley Jersey
Charleston
Wakefield
Succession
Flat Dutch
Parker Farms
Moultitie
M” Care
Fifth Avenue South
Dinsmore Bros
Moulton Street
Allm
Hildren
R. M.winton
FORD
Twin City
Harrison
Bank Street
Franklin
Miust
Decatur
T Frank P. Lide
Lauderdale County Court House
Flovence
Ala
Jack Meyer
J.D. Jessee
Madame Finney
Line Street
Detroit
Carl Albany
Twin City Transfer Co
Care
Albany-Decature Daily
Sixth Avenue
Seventh Street
Albany-Decatur
Care Daily
Allison & Woods
Morgan Furniture Co
Jumbo Poplar Co
Moulton
Lars
R. Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Continental Bidg
Washington, D.C
J. H. Moye
B. Moulton Street
Mealton St
jAlbany
Phonie
I. B. Thomas
J. D. Thomas’ Grocery
Remington
Walter H. Todd
Lafayette St
Raymond Rolfe
Sullivan’s Furniture Store
Fourth Avenue
Vogue
F. J. McDonnell
Madison
Holt
Admx
Okolona
Miss
Union Supply CO
Princess Theatre
Prank P. Lide
North Alabama Tailoring & Steam Pressing Co
J. F. Pride
Fourth Avenue West
F. L. Chenault
Ballard Stenographies
Allison & van
Ory-Cohen
L. Lasser
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