Morgan County political endorsements and local notes
Authorized notices announce Hon. 68 A Lynne and Ed Albes as candidates for State Senator from the Lawrence Morgan district with Democratic party nominating action. Also listed are Mon A F Murray Royer and WB McCulloch for Morgan County Commissioner, Elymus L Hays and J C Tidwell for County Superintendent of Education, all subject to party nomination. Also notes on Rev Mitchell popularity and new Decatur residences with Albes and Lynne visiting Lawrence boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynne
Decatur
Lawrence
Morgan
Ton
Ed Albes
J. P. Troup
Tam
W. W. Callahan
J. Aug. Fowler
Dan Walden
A F Murray
Morgan County
Democratic Party
Charles Taylor Royer
WB McCulloch
Elymus L Hays
J. C. Tidwell
Look Out for Malaria and Local Notices
Seasonable warnings mix with local notices about remedies and a jokey jab at a Teutonic friend. Ads praise Chamberlain’s stomach and liver tablets, a near accident story, and a public speaking event in Decatur with political endorsements and hometown figures.
Notable Visitors and Local Notes Highlight Decatur Week
Capt Porter Bibb visits from Mooresville. Mrs TH Speake and daughter Mrs J C Penney on pleasure trip to California. Huntsville figures through Decatur with Lowe and Brickell. Judge Osceola Kyle returns recuperated from Eastern trip. Local notices cover health remedies, church lodge meeting, and town social chatter with mentions of Prickly Ash Bitters and Paul Jones agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Bibb
Mooresville
TH. C. Speake
J.C. Penney
California
KR. Nf. Lowe
Huntsville
Decatur
Birmingham
Osceola Kyle
Mary Falkenburg
Sadie
Max J. Colin
Waldermose
R. B. Wade
M. Collins
Bismarck Hotel
Wm. M. Hundley
Greenbrier
Dan Coleman
Robert Brickell
Lloyd Barre
Mobile
Decaturs
Clements
Earle Pettus
Jelks
Myrtle Lee
Helen Neal
W. R. Smith
New Decatur
John T. Jones
Penn, Mutual Life Insurance Co
John Sanford
R.S. Dement
R.C. Brickell
Dr. Buckner
Joe Guscio
Fame and age in public life and a medical ad note
Walter Nesbit speaks on Tuesday night yoking fame with glory while Sam Weakley weighs a possible campaign role. An aging, dignified man is praised for fortitude and wisdom, contrasted with weaker elders. Advertising copy extols Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach health and bodily nourishment. Robt P Russell of J A English s store is highlighted as a Newsboy train regular purchaser and rumored boarder with his landlady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell Cory
Cory
Decaturs
Marielou
Thos. Armstrong
Walter Nesbit
Felks
Sam Weakley
Tennessee
Gulf
Dr. Pierce
Robt. P. Russell
J. A. English
Dulema
Big Spring
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Iron Quinine
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a plainly printed formula of iron and quinine. It promises “No Cure No Pay” and a 50 cent price, noting a tasteless form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Roger for County Commissioner A Strong Local Endorsement
The article extols Mr. Roger as a trustworthy careful and conscientious man fit for county commissioner of the district. It notes suspicion touches many at times but praises his merits and urges voters to decide based on his proven character and readiness to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Alabama Polytechnic Institute Enrolment and Programs
Enrolled last session 407 students with a faculty of 15 professors 5 assistant professors and 12 post graduate instructors. Six degree courses listed including chemistry agriculture civil electrical and mechanical engineering general course pharmacy chemistry and metallurgy. Military exercises required for cadets. Tuition free for Alabama residents and 20 dollars yearly for non residents. Students board with Auburn families at nine 50 to fifteen dollars per month. Catalogue address Wm. O Scroggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Auburn
Scroggs
When a girl marries the reaction of visiting women
The piece notes that after marriage the woman faces scrutiny from other women who monitor her behavior and her children for flaws, a social dynamic reflecting judgment and gossip within the community.
Controversy Over Morgan County Education Race
The Falkville Chronicle argues the Morgan County County Superintendent race narrows to Hays and Tidwell with Oden out. It condemns editor Patterson for biased endorsement of Tidwell and defends Hays as a nonpolitical, capable incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville Chronicle
Morgan County Narrows
Messrs
Hays
Yidwell
Oden
Tidwell
K. L. Hays
J. C. Tidwell
A. U. Patterson
Patterson
Tyro
Chronicle
Ays
Caesar
Prof. Tidwell
Prof
Misplaced Kindness Hurts Prof Iays Campaign
A misjudged show of support harms Prof Iays candidacy rather than boosting it, drawing regret from the professor and his allies while provoking dissatisfaction among Mr Oden and his followers.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for a jaundiced complexion and liver trouble. It claims the medicine purifies the blood, brightens the skin, and gives rosy cheeks at a price of 25 cents.
Canvass Ahead as Johnston Supporters Brace for Fight
The text describes a tense gubernatorial contest between two Johnston faction leaders with Brown and Jelks figures amid anxious statewide expectations. Campaign talk includes claims of public courtesy and distrust, with fears about constitutional stakes and political rhetoric.
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Brown
Jelks
Johnston
Lifesaving testimonial for a young patient healing after dysentery
Dr Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia recounts treating a sixteen year old girl with dysentery who improved after using Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The letter notes rapid relief within eight hours and full recovery in a week. Local sale by Dr O B Cartwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas H Utter
Panama
Columbia
Chamberlain
Pr. O. B Cartwright
A Cure for Hoera Infantum Promises Recovery
Mrs Curtis Parker of Borkwelter Olio reports a neighbor's infant feared lost to cholera infantum recovered after Chamberlains Cough, Croup and Diarrhoea Remedy was given. The cured child now nearly a year old, and the remedy has been recommended with success by Dr Cartwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Paker
Borkwelter
Olio
Chamberlain
Dr. Cartwright
Fragmented line about machine use and bung removal
A garbled note describes going to the stump and pulling a bung to let nature run its course then references mounting the cul machine now.
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Nature
Untitled fragment reflects on merit, fitness, and vindication
A speech fragment argues that merit and fitness should guide public trust and that a person should seek daily vindication. It discusses handling accidents, self restraint, and the need for good resolves, mentioning Mr Johnston and the idea of not abandoning a good man after an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlis
Jas
Trecon Mr. Johnston
Their Secret is Out and Dr King's Discovery Wins Praise
Ali Sacheville Kentucky notes the cure claim for Mrs S P Whitaker after long bronchial trouble. Husband praises Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and whooping cough relief. Free trial bottles offered at Dr OB Cartwright's drug store amid local politics chatter.
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Ali Sacheville
S P Whitaker
OB Cartwright
Cures for Skin Troubles Promoted by Botanic Blood Balm
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for eczema itching humors pimples carbuncles and other skin and bone ailments. It claims internal use enriches purifies and revitalizes blood and offers free sample and medical advice from Blood Basin Co Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plood Basin Co
Atlanta
Cotton Belt Offers Monthly Round Trip Tickets to Southwest
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month the Cotton Belt will sell round trip tickets to Texas Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma and Indian Territory at one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Tickets limited to three weeks for return with stop overs on the going trip. For details and pamphlets write W C Peeler District Pass Agt 307 Main Street Memphis Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Southwest
W. C. Peeler
District Pass
Agt
Main Street
Memphis
Tenn
Huntsville Baseball Club Scares Decatur in Exhibition
Report from Decatur recounts Huntsville youths in a dilapidated wagon arriving to play the Decatur team. After a shaky start Huntsville manages two runs in the first game and thirteen in total while Decatur wins by a wide margin. A second game repeats with Huntsville scoring four to Decatur's one as crowds watch another park contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Southern
Decatur
Huntsville Baseball Club
Strete
Hays
Tom Mason
Littlejohn
Street
Clifton flour from Branford Mills gains trust
In this testimonial style ad a speaker urges neighbors to buy flour from Branford Mills. The message emphasizes long use and satisfaction with Clifton flour, claiming it proves superior quality and reliability for housekeepers everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branford Mills
Clifton
Bransford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decatur Llows
Walter M.grubbs
Eorror
Rev. Mitchell
Bank Street
Albes
Casetor Riba
Bill
Messrs. Jones & Jones
Harris Block
Lafayette Street
Jr. Order
Spead
Colum
Castorea
B. P. Wallace
Salt Lake City
Grand Lodge
Lultitdu
la Fayette Street
W. Pb. Newman
Jluntsville
Madison County
Joseph Johnston
China
Dr. Morrow
PC Gaston
Bunny Deep
P. C. Gaston
Morrow & Co
Jesse K. Stallings
Chas. E. Waller
Telks
Maj. W. R. Francis
P. C. Ciaston
Buchheit
Wert
Germany
Henry L. Shattuck
Shellsburg
Iowa
O. B. Cartwright
John Mnglish
Cincinnati Post
Chamerlain
Masy
Pleasent
Dr. O. LB
Cartwright
Tennis Wert
Decatur Hotel
Waller
Ayer
Mrs. M PD Gray
Salem
Mass
Hon. Chappell Cory
Forry
Lois Jones
Evylin Wyker
Virginia Watson
Florence
Ellen Bartee
Gurley
G. R. Sullivan
D.S. Gregg
Western Union Telegraph Co
O B Cartwright
H. M. Brannon
Morrillton, Ark
Robert Brannon
Lynnville
Venn
New Deca
Tur
William W. Harris
Grace
Nell
Chicago
the Lakes
B. P.O. E. Lodge
O. D. Bowers
West Town
G. A. Wall
Columbus
Hame
B. L. Malone
Sterling Furniture
Waldermose Springs
B. L
John W. Lowry
Paul Jones
New Orleans
Gough
C. T. Roger
Casto
Avwa
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Charles C.thach
M. A
Auburn, Ala
Tuk News
Riend
Worcester
Royal Worcester
Streight
Statch End
Royal Worcester Corset Co
Nsss
Iss
Florence Allan
Miss
Miss Blanche Myers
Peruna
I[ays
Motu
R. B
ALA
Business College
Macon
Pertina
B. Hartman
Walton Place
Miss Cullen
Rose Cullen
Young Woman’s Club
Butte
Montana
Galena Street
Mont
Peruna Medicine Co
Blanche Myers
Penn Street
Kansas City
Hartman
Ohio
Baseball
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