Local Grower Sees Cotton Bolls and Diversified Farm Plan
LB Spooner of Dothan area reports cotton bolls nearly ready and 16 acres with bolls on most stalks. He plans not to grow all cotton this year, diversifies with vegetables, and notes 25 acres of corn as the county’s smallest yield. Other locals listed include Dr and Mrs M L Stevens at Blue Springs, A B Sinquefield of Axleford, and Frank Renfroe of Headland. Grocery ads mention canned sweet potatoes, syrup, and Crest Flour with local phone numbers.
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Spooner
Dothan
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair Naturally
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a cure for gray hair. It claims the formula darkens hair evenly, covers gray, and restores gloss and fullness while also stopping scalp itching and hair loss. The product is sold for a small price at drug stores.
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Wyeth
Circuit Court Disposes Cases In Recent Session
In circuit court the recent session disposed of several cases. Names include Morris charged with disturbing the peace receiving a fine of 85.00. Dennis Caldwell noted for grand larceny with sentence awaiting appeal. Dowling charged with carrying concealed weapon, with related charges.
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WE Morris
Dennis Cawley
Dowling
Asa
Negro Found in Boom Escapes. Reward Offered
A negro man hid in a room at Mrs. M. oA. Faulk and Troy and Lena Mireeta residence but escaped after trying to strike John Thrasher, a 12 year old boy. Notable excitement followed. A $4 reward was offered for his capture. a breach and jewelry were missing.
Big Rx Cream Balm Promises Instant Nose Relief
An advertisement-style plea touts Bigx Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims to clear stuffed heads by applying a little antiseptic cream to the scalp, promising open nostrils and easy breathing with no more hawking or blowing.
Budget Debate Urges Plain Living to Back Wartime Loans
The chancellor argues savings are vital for future loans as hundreds of millions are spent on war. Taxing the rich alone won’t raise enough revenue and a return to simple living is needed. He cites Wordsworth and Lloyd George, warning glittering prosperity is artificial and a downturn is imminent.
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Wordaworth
London
Telegraph
Beware That Powder Puff Summer Girl Sees Ban
Doctor Ziegler of the health department calls borrowed powder puffs and shared items unsanitary and a health risk spreading ailments from lumbago to appendicitis. He groups common items like cups towels and bathtubs with “summer hotel evils” to be avoided in a bulletin amid city vacation plans.
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Phey’se
Copa
Ziegler
Department of Health and Charities
Dotor Ziegler
Hem
Philadelphia
Parrot Alarm Clock Morning Wake Up Trick
A person buys a parrot and uses its startled cries to wake themselves. They place the parrot’s cage in the room with an alarm clock beneath it, believing the bird’s squawks will rouse anyone when the alarm rings.
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Earelier
Traffic Crosstalk at Rome Parler Parlor
Unclear dialogue shows a conductor and companion debating a mysterious object in a parlor setting. The exchange reveals a humorous or puzzled tone about whether an item is cattle or a var, capturing a quirky social moment.
Proctor Bragg Reports Awel Patients In Recent Days
A reader recalls Proctor Bragg mentioning several awel patients recently. Another speaker confirms the remark, warning that they are a family affected by mumps and noting the dogs present in the discussion.
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Proctor Bragg
Physician’s Friend. Lady asks about tolerating medicine
A fragment from Life mentions a lady asking a physician if he favors certain medicine and the doctor replies he is not fond of it, while noting that sin is grateful for it.
It Always Is Sempathizing Friend in Towa Topics
A brief exchange mocks poverty and prudence with sharp, dialectal humor. The fragment hints at social tone in a local column, noting concern over money and perceived miserliness in a condensed public chatter item.
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Adams-Grant Clothing Company
E. Main St
Bush’s
Ussery Grocery Co
Bush Grocere Co
Ussery Growery
ML Stevens
Blue Springs, al
Houston County
Kaxt “Grocery Co
A. B. Sinquefield
Axleford
Hinneds
Frank
Renfroe
Headlind
Fox River
Bush Grocery
A.W. Denking
Slocomb
Fe Crest
Grocery Co
Cotton Coat Company
Ala
Sherman ‘Lumber
Sherman Len
Sherman Lumber
Norman Fike
B. B
Alice
Trewt
Heme
N. W. Montes
Route 7
Bare
Ulere George
Rome
Parler
Cope
Phyacians
Per Bale
Ale
Chapp
Andrews Atreet
Ponoaaion Honee
W. Q. Robinson
Andy Kitchen
Walker
Hastings
North
Lena Street
Simona
aCa
Frank Romano
Potter Street
W. Baughman
Breezweve
Smart Dresser
Clemezell East Main Street
Martin
Cox's Department Store
C. L. Depot
G& Atlanta
Hearst
China
Sunday American
Renehiy
Neeneae
Besartnea
Atlanta
Georgia
Mr. Farmer
Matone I Hardware Company
Newwa
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