Reorganization of Jefferson County Bank Brings New Hope
A Birmingham bank collapse left depositors frustrated as the Jefferson County Savings Bank closed its doors. A Decatur financiers syndicate reopens as Jefferson County Bank promising full payment to all depositors and closer Birmingham Decatur ties.
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Ture
Ihe Industries
Jefferson County Savings Bank
State ‘Banking Department
Birmingham
Jefferson County Bank
United States Steel Corporation
Decaturs
Gibralters
Musings by Ralph Rollyings
Fragmentary verse musings lament human insignificance and distance from nature. The text critiques modern detachment and hints at a cosmic scale where the world remains a small stage for inner reflection.
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Ralph Rollyings
Dry state drift turns saloons to drug stores in Alabama
A satirical piece reflects on Alabama’s prohibition era shift under local option laws. It traces how many liquor outlets closed or converted into pharmacies over the past decade, imagining saloons becoming soda shops with mirrors that glitter but do not break, as a peaceful transition after years of restraint.
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Arabiz
Pbinki
Alabama
Governor Slaton’s duty to commute judged by law and danger
The Tifton Gazette argues Governor Slaton usurped judicial power by commuting Frank's sentence. It contends the governor is not a trial court and should act only on new evidence or rights violations. The piece warns such interference undermines courts, invites mob violence, and erodes trust in Georgia’s legal system.
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Slaton
Frank
Sinton
State of
Georgia
Tifton
Woman credits Tanlac for recovery from illness
Mrs. Eddie Jeffries of Knoxville on Lane Street recounts severe health decline last fall with kidney pain and loss of appetite. After doctors failed to help and she grew weaker, Tanlac from Kuhap’s Drug Store brought back her strength and appetite, restoring energy and ten pounds. Adv.
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Eddie Jeffries
Lane Street
Knoxville
Mrs. Jeffries
Tanlac
Decatur
Decatur Drug Co
New Decatur
Breuit-Dillehay Co
Adv
Eye on the Old Barrel in a Humorous Bid
Fragmentary note describes a moisture around the eye and a bidding scene involving Warewell and old John Barleycorn. The text hints at a crt or court-like remark but remains unclear about actions or outcomes.
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Warewell
John Barleycorn
Birmingham set to grow as thrifty village with Decatur aid
With the assistance of the Decatur authorities, Birmingham appears positioned to expand into a frugal, self supporting village, leveraging neighboring support to shape its development.
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Decaturs
Birmingham
Fourth of July date confusion noted in remark
A brief comment notes no special difference if the Fourth of July is celebrated on the fifth or the third and observes a tendency to lose the count.
Tom Watson as Illustration of Vocabulary Power
The line portrays Tom Watson as a living example of how a large vocabulary can affect a small man, suggesting linguistic prowess amplifies influence or stature. The tone emphasizes contrast between size and verbal command.
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Tom Watson
American stateman voices anti monopoly stance
A prominent American statesman declares opposition to monopolies, arguing against concentrated power and for fair competition in markets. The remark underscores a public policy stance linking money influence to market control.
Local Players 1060 on Tour
S. T. Roberts, renowned Alabama architect, visits Birmingham today to organize a fast North Alabama amateur baseball team. The squad will tour the Southern states this summer and includes players from the YMCA and Colonial teams with additions from Moulton and Hartselle.
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ST. Roberts
S. T. Roberts
Birmingham
North Alabama
Colonial
Moulton
Hartselle Ae
Birmingham Ledger Defends Slaton Marriage Claim
The Birmingham Ledger defends ex governor Slaton of Georgia asserting that he married a widow, a claim tied to his personal life in the periodical’s defense of his character.
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The
Birmingham Ledger
Slaton
Georgia
Nashville recall petition asks volunteers to protest
A fragmented notice from Nashville mentions recall efforts aimed at volunteers, suggesting petitions to prompt action during road trips. The text is unclear but centers on recall and petition activity involving local volunteers.
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Nashvillé
Anne
Mission
Nashville
June Brides Reach New High As Nebraska Indians Tie
Secretary Bryan notes a surge in marriage licenses with 20 issued by noon at Probate Judge W. E. Skeggs office. The figure exceeds last year by five, showing a record pace for June licenses across five local teams.
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Bryan
Nebraska’ Indians
Cupid
W. E. Skeggs
Carriers contest offers gold watch and sports gear prizes
J A Butkey awards a twenty year gold watch to the boy with the most subscribers in the Thirty Day Carriers contest. J L Echols posts a second prize palm beach suit and the third prize baseball gear. Ten boys compete. daily progress shows steady effort and some big days.
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J. A. Butkey
Second Avenue
J. L. Echols
Bank Street
Decaturs Daily
Special L. and W. train to Frisco Exposition departs
A special California exposition train with about 150 Alabamians bound for San Francisco, operated by L. and N., passed Decatur last night. Ten cars with seven sleepers, a 26 day trip, led by Mrs. I. W. Elliott of Talladega, included Miss Mattie Laughinghouse Gurley and Miss Laura Butler New Hope among others. They stayed at Hotel Echols during a layover.
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San Francisco
I. W. Elliott
Talladega
Mattie Laughinghouse
Gurley
Laura Butler
New Hope
Hardage to Take Insurance Post in Chattanooga
Lewis Hardage, left fielder for the YMCA team, sails to Chattanooga Tennessee to assume the office of associate general manager for the Massachusetts Life Insurance Company. He has earned success in insurance and is expected to extend his achievements in the new territory.
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Lewis Hardage
Walt
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw Served Subpoena in Thaw Trial
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw was served with a subpoena to appear before Justice Hendrix in New York as a state witness. The service occurred in the Adirondack mountains, with the date noted as June 30 in Malone, New York.
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International News Service
Malone
N. Y
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Justice Hendrix
New York
Thaw
Decatur Juniors Triumph Over New Decatur Juniors in City League Game
The Decatur Juniors defeated New Decatur Juniors 12 to 3 at City League Park. Block led the offense with a three-run blast to deep center while Black and Lesser combined on the mound for Decatur. New Decatur’s Lee Tarpey Nicholson Eyster and B Brown split catching duties.
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Decatur
Talk of the Town endorses 333 Liver Tonic by Dillehay Bros
The new remedy 333 Liver Tonic, launched by Dillehay Bros a few months ago, is praised for treating indigestion biliousness chronic constipation and related disorders. The tonic is pleasantly flavored and sold with a satisfaction guarantee or money back by Dillehay Bros and the Preuit Dillehay Drug Co.
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Dillehay Bros
Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co
Local Market Prices for Hens Eggs and Roosters
Corrected by M. L. Schulman listing hens at 10 cents per pound and spring chickens from one to fourteen pounds at 16 cents per pound. Less than one pound chickens 12 cents per pound. Eggs cased and candled 12 cents per dozen. Roosters five cents per pound. Eggs not candled 10 to 14 cents per dozen.
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M. L. Schulman
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Elton
Hanks
Lert
MR ecoPores
Logal
Guupio
Lewie Hardabe
Chattanough
Tena
Justice Hendrix Thaw
the Talk OF
Elas
Decatur Wharf
Decatur Navigation Co
W. A. Bibb & Son
Morgan County National Bank Building
City Park
E.C. Payne Lumber Co
New Decatur,Ale
E. E. Reagor
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Ala
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