Aged Darkey Seeks Pension in Southern Town Tale
An elderly former slave named Lewis Whitehurst, living in Dothan, recalls his life from Richmond to Levey and Abbeville, enduring capture and service through the Civil War era. He traveled with Tom Whitehurst to wartime duties and later supported the Confederate cause before returning home after the war.
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Dothan
Lewis
Richmond
Levy
Duddon Church
Land Ark
Abbeville
Yong Mister
Tom Whtehurst
Wo C. Gates
Tom
Bath
Lynchburg
St. Louix
Louis
Crabblehall
Gelemit W.T. Sherman
Hudson River
Sherovan
Wes Weed
Chicatanaga
City Council Reviews Insurance on School and Hall
The council discussed the city’s insurance on the High School building and the new hall, with premiums split among five local agents. The total is about $4,955, with $11,000 handled by each agent, names listed as Ed Wise and others.
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Bulding
New Hall
Ed Wise
Porter
A.B. Garver
N. FL
Uhearns
Rob. Gaines
Mrs Boykin Not Dead After Reported Death
Mr and Mrs J W McLeroy returned from near Eufan Ta where they visited Mrs J W Boykin who was reported dead. This information from Dothan was incorrect. Mrs Boykin is recovering. Bush Grocery Co. contact number 26 11.
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Alr
J. W. McLeroy
Eufan Ta
Court fines for assault and battery in circuit session
In circuit court yesterday Charlie Davis Want Murphy and Malcolm Murphy were fined 5 10 each on charges of assault and battery. Charlie Davis and Chet Ward, charged with grievous veny, were sentenced to 1 month.
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Het
Charlie Davis
Want Murphy
Malcoly Murphy
Aliiive Langage
Rak
Chet Ward
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longstanding remedy for female ailments. It claims forty years of use and cites testimonials from women who reportedly recovered health through its use.
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Lydia EK
Pinkham
Dothan Scene Highlights Old Years and Fading Antebellum Figures
The piece centers on Lewin, a 76 year old Black man in Dothan, awaiting a lawyer’s word on a possible retainer. It recalls slavery, the plantation era, and a gradual disappearance of a certain antebellum image in Southern life.
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Dothan
Lewin ix Naw
Pels Lewis Whitehurst
Hamile
Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Sold at Dollar Bottle
An old newspaper blurb touts a mosquito remedy named Sweet Dreams sold at a dollar a bottle. A druggist praises its effectiveness and the storekeeper claims broad customer satisfaction with the product.
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Sweet Dreams
Farmers Plan Sagancation and Market Organization
A meeting at the Canet House yesterday discussed forming a permanent farmers market unit. President A C Carrall led talks while a committee including C F Foxsidy Walter Brinks J A Culbreth and J C Godwin was appointed to draft plans with No T Cobb as secretary. Representatives from Haineers attended.
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Canet House
A. C. Carrall
C.foxsidy
Walter Brinks
J. A. Culbreth
J. C. Godwin
T. Cobb
Camity
Haineers
Offsetting the Boll Weevil with Alternative Crops
Alabama farmers receive guidance from Mrs. G. T. Mathis on diversifying to combat the boll weevil. The advisory lists hay, popcorn, soybeans, cowpeas, corn, lettuce, peaches, potatoes and storage tips, urging timely planting and market considerations for fall and winter harvests.
Buick season reported by J W Roberts in Alabama Florida
J W Roberts promotes Buick sales across parts of Alabama and Florida with Mr J Mo West and Buick representatives. The new Buick 4 roadster garners favorable local remarks as Roberts, a long time Buick dealer, continues seven years in the business.
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J. Mo West
Buick
Snather
Alabama
W. Roberts
Fleadland
Roberts
Howden
Yale
Heary Couties
Jackson
Walden Counties
Florida
Sr. Moody
Haritsome
Mr. Roberts
Nalesis
Willing Workers Circle Meets for Faith Devotions
The Willing Workers Circle met Monday afternoon with members including J. O Cureton and Mrs. Brown. The program featured faith devotionals, calling, and quotations on faith with Mrs. Brown reading Soly Some time Some where. Mrs Cotten aided Misa St Stapleton and the circle anticipated continued activity with AW Gautier en route.
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Willing Workere Society
Mies
Cureton
Mea W. A. Brown
Mrs. Cotten
Misa St Stapleton
Atic Hamel
Joe
Winter Potatoes and Garden Weeding Tips From a 19th Century Note
The notice advises storing seed potatoes in April or May to dry, and planting time sprouting. It notes demand for small potatoes in January and large seed potatoes in June and oily. For gardens with tall weeds, broadcast mustard seed in July and August to suppress weeds, then cut them down in September to let vegetables grow. It also mentions sowing collards and winter cabbage seeds in a shaded area.
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Sid
Ian
Auto Party Stops Here in Tri-State Tour Arrivalin Columbus Ga
A caravan of Columbus Georgia autoists on a Tri-State Tour halted in town for about fifteen minutes. They were greeted by a local delegation at Aberdeen and escorted into the city before continuing toward St Andrews and then Dothan on the return trip.
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Aghford
St. Andrews
Fay
Will
Dothan
Downing
Explosion at factory triggers fatalities and investigation
An explosion at a manufacturing plant caused multiple deaths and extensive damage. Authorities led by Horace Be Peabody reported the blast occurred around 3 07 PM, with injuries and a wide impact on workers and community safety. Investigators will determine the cause and assess compliance with safety regulations.
Lip Kidneys Act Bad Take Salts
An old advertisement describes a remedy for kidney issues and backache urging readers to take a spoonful in water before breakfast for several days. It touts Lithia and a confection to cleanse kidneys and reduce pain while mentioning assorted names and locations in a dated tone.
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Malta
Juier
Lithia
Hush Grocery
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Alina Kurnen
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Jack Habhitte
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Newhom Hotel
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Horace Be Peabody, Voit
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CL da Flanders
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