Jos F Johnston in Alabama senate bid and local candidacies
The notice proclaims Jos F Johnston of Jefferson as a Democratic primary dependent candidate for alternate U S Senator from Alabama. It also lists local declarations for Houston County representatives and a legislator candidate, with remarks from the period about political competition and public conduct.
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Sherriff
Houston County
Alabama
N. B. Crawford
Jos. F. Johnston
Jefferson
U. S
C. O. Box
Dotham
H. P. Calhoun
Houston
C. L. McLennon
Col Horace Hood Seeks State Auditor Post
Col Horace Hood editor of the Montgomery Journal met voters this week and impressed locals. Hood, a longtime Democrat, challenges Gen W W Brandon and Brooks Smith in the race for state auditor as the outlook favors his election.
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Horace Hood
The
Montgomery Journal
State Auditor
Democratic Party
W. W Brandon
Brooks Smith
When Politics and Prices Rise and Gulf Days Call
The speaker laments rising political costs and urges action before prices climb further. He recalls historic battles won with simple goods and notes women played key roles at home. He warns that politics are becoming more expensive and future guarantees vanish.
Politics and religion clash in the apple episode
The text cites Mrs Prophet Dowie and Lige as figures in a controversy showing how politics and religion intertwine. It argues a larger clash would have occurred if Lige had pursued the U S presidency, illustrating manipulation and heated rhetoric in public life.
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Prophet Dowie
Apple
Lige
United States
Dothan Post Office Receipts Near Eleven Thousand
Postal receipts for the Dothan post office for the year ending March 31 were 11047.62. The note praises a growing town and predicts faster mail delivery once wires are properly pulled, expressing optimism.
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Dothan
Ala
Ohio man hides 16 cents in leg to steal funds
A cripple in Ohio allegedly stole 16 cents and concealed the money in his wooden leg. authorities recovered every penny and he received a five year sentence in the penitentiary. The speaker quips that if he had stolen 16 thousand dollars the judge and jury would have apologized and endorsed him for senator.
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Ohio
United States
The Advertiser Mocking Kansas Readers
A satirical note questions Kansas public sentiment about moral conduct. The piece claims belief in universal virtue is easy, offering a liberal reward and a year’s subscription for evidence against anyone who does not want to do right.
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Kansas
Pay of Legislators and Proposed Wage Hike
The article critiques current pay for legislators four dollars per day and argues for raises to twelve dollars per day plus an extra fifteen dollars per diem for voting on laws deemed constitutional. It mocks campaign rhetoric, notes unpaid time and limits, and ends urging a modest 30 cent increase to ease poverty without broad political upheaval.
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Supreme Court
Col C L McLendon Announces Candidacy for Houston County
The formal announcement by Col C L McLendon signals his bid for representative of Houston county. A young lawyer, he has discussed the race with many residents across the county and says his candidacy is gaining approval.
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Col. C. L. McLendon
Houston County
Fishermen’s Tales Press On in Coastal Town
Elders lament a flood of exaggerated fish stories from residents near the harbor. The column notes the repetitive yarns volume grows when fishing spots are crowded and social gatherings occur.
Defining the 'average' a debate on limits
The text challenges the idea of an average human by arguing that no single standard exists. It proposes that measurement must use maximum and minimum bounds and questions who would set and endure such limits.
Notice of Proceedings in Homestead Entry Contes t Alabama
Public notice for Joshua Trent’s homestead entry contes t against nonresident claimant John Barfield. hearings set May 16 1906 before W A Brown at Dothan Alabama with final hearing May 19 1906 in Montgomery Alabama. service by publication ordered. Contes ting party Robert Barber Registrar.
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Joshua Trent
John Barfield
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Alabama
W. A. Brown
Dothan
Ala
Houston County
United States Land Office
Montgomery
Robert Barber
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Frre
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Foreign Mission
Whaley’s
White Madras
Millinery Department
Yuo
W. H. Whaley
Nathan H. Alexandria
Lady Corss
Sanananan
McCallum
Leasant
MW. McCallum
Dray Lin
J. R. May
J. R. May & Co
Bell
Birminghan
B. W. Clendinen
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