Million Bales of Cotton for 1917 Urges Alabama Farmers
J. A. Wade, Commissioner of Agriculture, warns Alabama to aim for one million bales of cotton in 1917 despite boll weevil. The plan stresses early field prep, seed bed, pure seed varieties, heavier fertilization, weed control, and evental weevil removal, plus maintaining food crops.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Triumph
Cleveland Big Boll
Toole
King and Simpkin
J. A. Wade
Constipation Relief Ad for Dr Kings New Life Bills
An advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Bills laxative as a gentle quick remedy for constipation. It claims a bedtime dose brightens the morning and offers a 25 cent bottle at the druggist.
Advertising Service Compared To Castor Oil By Wilke
Leroy A. Wilke of San Angelo Texas says advertising results from your service are like a dose of castor oil, a colorful critique implying strong impact and possible discomfort.
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Leroy A. Wilke
San Angelo
Texas
Decatur Post Office to see two applicants
It is understood that William E. Crawford the present post master will apply for re appointment when time comes. John Almon will also be an applicant for the Decatur office. Crawford's term does not expire until July 1 this year and his service has been first class.
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William E. Crawford
Decatur
John Almon
Crawford
Central Baptist Church Cleared of Debt in Albany
The Central Baptist church in Albany is out of debt after raising nearly $1,300 in one afternoon. Three prominent businessmen, members of the church, contributed five hundred dollars of the total.
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Central Baptist
Central Baptist Church
Albany
Home From Border Soldier Says Troops Well Cared For
Sam Blackwell of Company E Fourth regiment, stationed at Nogales Ariz, is home due to his mother’s illness. He states soldiers on the border are well cared for and denies reports of mistreatment as untrue.
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Sam Blackwell
Company E. Fourth Regiment
Nogales
Ariz
Shriners Set Alabama Meeting in February
The Shriners of Alabama plan their annual session in February with Decatur and Albany preparing for visitors. Several hundred attendees are expected to join the event.
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Shriners of Alabama
Decatur
Albany
Mrs G R Sullivan Dies at 72 in Albany
Mrs G R Sullivan died Sunday night at 11 at her Albany home from heart trouble. A Madison county native, she was 72 and long a resident of Albany. She was the wife of Dr G R Sullivan, a well known local physician, and survived by her husband and several grown children.
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G. R. Sullivan
Albany
D W Sherrill Dies In Hartselle Obituary
D W Sherrill a longtime Hartselle resident died Sunday at his home. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon and he was buried in the city cemetery. Survived by wife and children Dr R B Sherrill S L Sherrill R L Sherrill Mrs S D St John Frank Sherrill and Russell Sherrill.
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D. W. Sherrill
Hartselle
R. B. Sherrill
S. L. Sherrill
R. L. Sherrill
S. D. St John
Frank Sherrill
Russell Sherrill
Muscle Shoals Favored For Government Nitrate Plant
Alabama claims win strong support as Wilson considers the Muscle Shoals site for a $20,000,000 nitrogen plant. An interdepartmental committee will tour Alabama to view facilities and hear claims, with officials likely to favor Muscle Shoals for national nitrate and fertilizer production.
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Sheffield
Ala
Wilson
Alabama
Muscle Shoals
Washington
Bankhead
Underwood
Jacob Dickinson
United States
Newton D. Baker
D. F. Houston
Secretary of the Interior
F. K. Lane
Tennessee River
Baker
Touston
Lane
Understanding Re Moves Condemnation
A reflective piece urges readers to refrain from harsh judgment of others and to seek understanding. It argues that condemning sinners blocks reform and that empathy can foster better behavior, citing a verse about understanding another’s life.
Death of Child and Injury to Sibling in Shreveport Incident
Word reached here of the death of one child and serious injury of another of R. E. Marks at Shreveport Louisiana recently. Mr. Marks is a brother of Mrs. E. L. Raney of Athens. The Marks family lived in Trinity and Albany for many years. The children were overcome with gas in a bath tub.
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R. E. Marks
Shreveport
Marks
E. L. Raney
Athens
Trinity
Albany
Father McDermott Transfers to Florida Parish
Father Joseph E. McDermott, longtime pastor of St Ann's in Albany, is transferred to Sacred Heart in Pensacola Florida. He preached his farewell sermon last Sunday and leaves behind many friends in Albany and Decatur.
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Joseph E. McDermott
St Ann’s Catholic Church
Albany
Sacred Heart Church
Pensagola
Fla
Decatur
St Louis Live Stock Market Special Report
Active week in cattle with yearlings and heifers up 10 to 20 cents, steers 25 cents higher. Cattle prices range from 6.50 to 8.75 for various Grades. hogs ease from Thursday peak to about 11.80, with mixed hogs 11 to 11.50 and small pigs 8.50 to 9.25. Sheep and lambs close strong with fat sheep 9 to 9.75 and fat lambs 12.50 to 13.50.
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ST. Louis
NAT. Livestock Com. CO
Winter Colds Tip for Children With Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey
A winter cold advice item notes children often catch colds and urges mothers to keep Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey on hand. It claims the remedy loosens phlegm relieves congested lungs stops cough and soothes with antiseptic pine balsams. Also recommended for croup whooping cough and bronchial troubles. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Atall Druggists
Albany Area Faces Robbery, Fire and Illness News
Local reports describe an attempted robbery at Lyle Taylor Grain Company with bloodhounds tracing suspect Bud Kelley to Albany. Fire damaged H F Jackson home and Jones Smerford Hardware. several injuries and illnesses affect residents, including Mrs. James K Murphy and Luther Brown. Shoppers note rising egg prices and plentiful rabbits in Decatur.
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Lyle Taylor Grain Company
Aspin Hill
Term
Bud Kelley
Albany
Kelley
Jones—Smerford Hardware Company
Falkville
King’s Cafe
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
Lingering coughs threaten sleep and vitality. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as a pleasant balsam, antiseptic, laxative and fast acting remedy to soothe irritated membranes and kill germs. For fifty years it has been favored for grippe croup coughs and colds. Get a bottle at your druggist for 50 cents.
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Shriners Coming
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John Jones
J.M. Eubanks
Wiile
Father McDermott
Florida
National Stock Yards
Ills
Chas. H. Austin, Jr
Second Avenue
Isiaah Swope
Asa McConnell
Southern Railroad
H. M. Stevenson
H. F. Jackson
Sixth Ave. West
R. E. Chandler
Buford Keltner
W. N. Sholl
Abe Olsaine
New York
Olshine
J. A. Buttery
Popula
Luther Brown
West Dectur
Ben M. Nelson
Birmingham
Monte Sano Country Club
Huntsville
James K. Murphy
Murphy
A. F. Huston
Willi Murphy
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