Obscure 19th Century News Ledger Fragment
A fragment of a historic newspaper page lists subscription rates and carrier routes, with notes about obituaries and resolutions. It references the Associated Press and mentions The Eagle, with garbled lines alluding to politics, addresses, and a pledge against misinformation. The legible parts mention a Jeffersonian context and a religious altar reference.
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Associated Press
Nome Priate le Thle
Pews Dispatch
Christmas Giving and Inner Charity Warn Against Showy Alms
A reflection on Christmas gift giving condemns public displays and asks believers to follow Jesus' teaching to give in secret. It argues true generosity lies in inner virtue, not in impressing others, and urges selfless acts for God’s reward rather than human praise.
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Jess
Jesus
Luke
Nike
Ares
Christmas Trees From Farm or Store Create Family Ordeal
A humorous snapshot of families choosing Christmas trees, comparing farm woodlands to grocery store stock. The essay follows a traditional process: selecting, trimming, lugging, mounting on a stand, stringing lights, and inevitable mishaps. The piece highlights parental resolve and holiday chaos with a wry tone.
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Papa
Pana
Merry-Go-Round satirizes health, war, and diplomacy notes
Drew Pearson recaps public health advances with sodium fluoride and a proposed Children’s Dental Health Day under President Truman. He surveys Cold War tensions with Gen Lucius Clay predicting a non-shooting clash, while praising ambassador Bob Butler’s warm diplomacy and criticizing State Department dynamics and Dixiecrat tensions.
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Washington
Truman
Clyde M. Minges
Rocky Mount
American Dental Association
Pubic Health Service
Minges
Margle
Firat
Public
Frank Keefe
Wisconsin Republican
Fce
Ada Fieldls
Lucius Clay
Yonge Armed Service Committee
Clay
Europe
Russia
Berlin
Yittim Hrustian
Jerg Clay
Bern
Coralamsteam
Bob Butler
Alexander to present awards at 1948 Sportsmanship event
The Eagle reports famed athlete and former Georgia Tech coach Bill Alexander will attend tomorrow night’s Sportsmanship Award program. He will present trophies to Rehobeth School and its coach, honoring the 1948 competition winners.
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Alexander
Eagle
William
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Rehobeth School
Iam
Mr Alexander to Speak at Wiregrass High School
The Eagle plans a public address by Mr Alexander, famed for teaching sportsmanship and football to young men, at the high school auditorium. 2008 winners, coaches, and other high school teams from the Wiregrass will attend.
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Alexander
Tri
Rehobeth Ingh
Alabama Attorney General Declares Loyalty to Office
In a forum letter Tue Zagie responds to rumors linking him to the Collector of Internal Revenue. He emphasizes pride in the Attorney General post, noting its importance to Alabama and his commitment despite higher pay elsewhere. He states he will remain in the elected office.
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Tue Zagie
Daly Press
Internal Revenue
Alabama
Public Taste and Movie Censorship Debate in 1920s
John Temple Graves recalls discussions with Francis Falkenburg on cinema censorship especially for children. Falkenburg favors parental control and selective adult-only screenings, arguing movies influence public taste and deserve better offerings like Oklahoma.
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Francis Falkenburg
My City
Chile
Falkenburg
Sam
Fragmented Humorous Exchange in a War Era Column
A chaotic OCR passage shows garbled dialogue about topics from gender terms to house cleaning and work excuses. Mentions Jim, Mr. Jones, and a housekeeping conflict alongside crude humor and scattered phrases about Pearl Harbor and a Coast Guard Magazine.
Prodigal Idaho Senator seeks戻 return to Democrats
In 1940 Idaho elected Glenn Taylor as a Democrat to the U S Senate then switched to the Wallace Progressive ticket in 1948. He now asks Senate Democrats to welcome him back as an equal and may back liberal domestic programs while likely opposing foreign policy moves like the Marshall Plan. The piece predicts Idaho voters will decide in 1950 if his stance merits re election. Birmingham News editorial comment labels him an unre penant prodigal and urges retirement.
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Idaho
Glenn Taylor
U. S. Senate
Taylor
Wallace ‘Progressive Party
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Senate Democrats
Truman
Congress
Lfe
Birmingham
Woodmen of the World initiations and local notes
Dr A Y Campbell presides over the Cheater Vickery Post initiation with new officers Rollins Coleman Ker L A Coleman and Johnson. Gov Bill Brandon and Ed K Cogburn attend ceremonies in Dothan along with Woodmen head consul Gordon. Also a motorist case in Tinghamton and a Ozark move to Dothan with hosiery offices noted.
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Cheater Vickery Post
Rollins
L G. Coleman
Mr. Ker
L. A. Coleman
Johnson
Bill Brandon
Dothan Yesterde
Woodmen 1
Ed K. Cogburn
State
Uty
Gordon
Woodmen
A. H. Glenn
Ozark
Dothan
Tester Building
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Mark
Drew Pearson
State Department
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Texas
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Ihdy
Marshall Plan
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People’s Forum
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Uon
Oklahoma
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Remo
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Lorden
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Pearl Harbor
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Coast Guard Magazine
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William Bemars
Mobile
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Mobile County
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Mobile City Recorder
Selma Times Journal
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Birmingham News
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Christmas Carnuval Committee
Lewis Simpains
Sylacauga News
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Napier Field
R. L. Turner
Legion
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