Obituary and public notices page fragment
Obituary and devotion line items appear with publisher contact notes and a dated line from February 27, 1949. The fragment includes corporate attribution to The Associated Press and a misstatement disclaimer, plus a long collection of addresses and a quotation from Thomas Jefferson and religious verses, suggesting a newspaper page masthead and notices section rather than a cohesive news item. The readable content centers on notices, notices pricing, and generic philosophical quotes rather than a single event.
Gods Leadership and the Path to Guidance
The article argues that true leadership comes from seeking and trusting God's direction. It cites Jesus teachings that those who will do God's will know if a teaching is from God and that God directs those who desire to be led. With faith in prayer and scripture, believers can have confidence in finding the right decisions and should take the first step toward God’s promise.
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Jesus
Truman Ribbed by Party Elders at Fundraiser
The piece mocks President Truman at a Democratic fund raising dinner, comparing him to Jefferson and Jackson while noting the party has shifted from its 19th century roots. The author implies sharp internal debate over the party's direction and leadership.
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Truman
Jefferson
Jackson
Harry S. Truman
Mr. Truman
Critique of a political campaign tour and Congress clashes
A commentator mocks a campaign performance by blaming Congress for stalemate. The piece notes repeated party control shifts and accuses Southern Democrats of blocking civil rights backing. It calls for the leader to address Southern audiences to press Congress to support his platform.
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Congress
Philadelphia
Open-Minded Push for 25 Cent Light Bill Increase
The piece urges voters to approve a 25 cent monthly light bill rise to fund city playgrounds and swimming pools. It argues misrepresentations exist but asserts new facilities will be supervised, on city property, accessible to all, and owned for communal use with minimal personal impact.
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Dothan
Five oldest living ex congressmen all first elected in 1902
A Washington columnist lists the five oldest former members of Congress. Cotton Tom Heflin of Alabama, 79, lives in LaFayette. Ransdell of Louisiana, 90, is the dean. Hearst, 85, born in New York and active in California. Augustus O Stanley, 81, of Kentucky. John Nance Garner, 80, rancher in Uvalde. All five were first elected in 1902.
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Washington
Congress
Alabama
Cotton Tom" Heflin
LaFayette
Ala
Cotton Tom
House
Senate
Heflin
Ransdell
Louisiana
Lake Providence
William Randolph Hearst
California
New York
Augustus O. Stanley
Kentucky
John Nance Garner
Uvalde
Truman to tour country to win support for program
President Truman plans a nationwide train tour to drum up congressional backing for his legislative agenda. The remark compares his move to Senator Big Jim’s announced push to rally support for a stalled program, suggesting both leaders aim to pressure branch heads and lawmakers.
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Truman
Congress
Big Jim
Do Than Voters Urged To Back Youth Recreation Plan
Do Than citizens are urged to vote in a pivotal election to elect a capable city commission and fund a youth recreation program. The letter cites benefits for youth health, crime reduction, and community pride, noting prior funding hurdles and praising intercivic council for a feasible plan.
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the Eagle
Dothan
City Commission
Intercivic Council
Napier Field
Dothan Readers Rally for Recreation Plan
Letters from readers praise civic efforts and urge support for a March 1949 recreation program. Nathan Greenberg of the Lions Club advocates swim training for youth safety and urges voting Yes to back the proposal. The Lions Club backs the plan, hoping to cut Houston County juvenile delinquency, noting 55 cases last year with 50 in Dothan.
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the Eagle
the Lions Club
Dothan
Houston County
City of
Communists Seldom Change In 1917 18
An American editor recalls the Russian Daily News in Petrograd, its 1918 confiscation, and its evolution to Moscow Daily News under Anna Louise Strong. The piece surveys Strong's pro Soviet stance, alleged espionage claims, and shifting loyalties within American views of Soviet Russia. It cautions readers about former Communist allies and anti Communist adapters while noting the era’s espionage climate.
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Petrograd
H. Custis Vezey
Russia
Manuel Komroft
Lola Kinel
America
Moscow Daily News
Anna Louise Strong
Russian Communist Party
Communist Party
Soviet Russia
Michael Borodin
China
Third International
United States
Mao Tze-Tung
Soviet Information Bureau
Daily Worker
New York
Borba
Yugoslav Communist Party
Dawn
Moscow
Belgrade
Ong
Politburo
Mao Tzn- Tung
Brotherhood and loyalty in politics and society
John Temple Graves reflects on President Truman loyalty to friends such as Vaughan Wallgren and Pendergast. He warns against complacency, emphasizes brotherhood as felt fellowship, and notes threats from communism while praising Southern resistance and veteran civic duty. He laments overreach and calls for prudent patriotism.
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Truman
Vaughan
Kansas City
Ross Pendergast
Wallgren
Warren Gamaliel Harding
What Other Editors Are Saying About Curley Praise
A local editorial questions excitement over E. C. Pon Curley coverage, noting prior Lourdes cures and historical context. It warns of vandalism and improper parking changes at the courthouse lawn, urging residents to oppose the paving plan and protect the lawn's appearance.
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Geneva
E. CC. Pon
Curley
Lourdes
France
Bernadette Soubirous
International Cyclopedia
Chamber of Commerce
Garden loss mars Cullman Court House lawn plan
The Court House lawn in Cullman has suffered damage as drivers run over shrubs and turf. Despite past efforts to beautify the grounds around the public building, cars have attacked the plantings and lawn areas, reflecting a failed protection of the center-town greenspace.
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Court House
Cullman Democrat
Cullman
Rankin Proposes Veterans Bonus Measure Backed by Veterans
Congressman Rankin proposes a veterans bonus bill, while Oklahoma American Legion opposes a $75,000,000 plan. The Legion supports service bonuses for widows and orphans affected by World Wars, not universal handouts for all veterans.
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Rankin
Oklahoma
American Legion
Legion
Good Intentions Halt Road to Mandalay Singing
Dothan Eagle and Alabama Journal note lawmakers may ban the singing of Road to Mandalay. The chatter suggests funds from the governor could be saved to pave a path described as promising, a broad highway to a place now paved only with good intentions.
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Mandalay
Big Jim
Dothan
Alabama
Journal
Klan Cure Prescription in Shi ma Times Journal
The paper notes a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan in Talladega County after three crosses were burned over the weekend. It urges widespread defense by urging the public to equip themselves with twelve gauge shotguns loaded with buckshot.
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Talladega
South
Shima Times Journal
Local Events and Notices From February 1924
25 Years Ago February 2 1924 Mrs L M Bashirsky will lecture on sion Play at Oberonmicgray tomorrow under the U D C and PT beauty contest at the high school closes winner to be featured at the school's greatk x n Harmon Hernden and Gra z burg schools observed Worship at Bazemore Mill Pond limited Classified Ad For Safe good horse or will swap to good automobile A singing class organized at Mt Gilead church members of the church and singers in the community
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L. M. Bashirsky
Oberonmicgray
U.D.C
P.T
Mt. Gilead
Arming Depot Move Spreads From Atlanta to Anniston
AP reports Atlanta artillery depot will shift part of its ordnance functions to Anniston. Colonel Thornton says transfer nominally depot wide, with civilian personnel impact unclear. Some workers originate from Anniston and may move back. plan described as multi stage and ongoing.
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Atlanta
Anniston
Atlantis
Veskercay
Thornton
Niston E Ad
Troms
Ryudies
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Horac Eaton
Georgian
Florida
Georgia
Associated Press
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Eagle
Redrens
Kelly-Smith Co
Graybar
Ccceccenvenense
Reseysaw
York
Michigan
Ave
Chieazo Parker House
God
Thomas Jefferson
Jesus Christ
I Timothy
Christ
Earth
Heaven
Bailey
God's Leadership
People’s Forum
Nathan Greenberg
Dothan Lions Club
Fay Evans
W. M. Evans
American Association of University Women
George E. Sokolsky
John Temple Graves
Harding
Walt Whitman
Morte
Jess
Marcellus Murdock
Sormsbody
Dupes
Dopes
The
Bank
Callte el
Geruel
By Galler
Harmon, Hernden
Grazburg
Obs
Waston
Bazemore Mill Pond
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