Time brings better days as whiskey ban story unfolds
March 3 1904 column notes times improve business rising taxes and dry law effects. Discusses the American Society for the Study of Alcohol meeting moving to Washington and speculative quotes on prohibition in public life. Mentions a Chicago policeman incident and nickelodeon gossip about real estate, a bridge whiskey claim in Montgomer y and a fatal assault with suicide. Edward Doty plans another paper the Star after Andalusia News dispute.
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Edward Doty
Andalusia News
Doty
The
Star
Anmor Apology and Spelling Reform Reversal
The article recalls T Rovevelt founding the Ananias Club and pushing a short spelling reform. It notes a public backlash, the President abandoning the reform, and remarks that most people oppose it. It concludes that writers will abandon the shortened form due to lack of courage to adopt it.
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Ananias Club
T. Rovevelt
Loeb
Ronpres
Mis sissippi pilot Horace Bixey’s whimsical tales endure
The aged Mississippi pilot Horace Bixey at 82 recalls Mark Twain’s early days and a river passenger rescue. He recounts a Vicksburg reporter’s question about aging, his views on temperance, and a dramatic aboard incident where whiskey nearly caused a drowning, illustrating his colorful reminiscences.
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Horace Bixey
Mississippi Pilotu
Mark Twain
Vicksburg
Court House Wiring Ordered by Commission
The commission seeks to wire the court house and has approved the plan. Mr P A Xoppeke of Marianna Mississippi will perform the electrical work with twenty years of experience and aims for a thorough job, starting with wiring the new bank building. The Dothay Commercial Cab initiated the project and supports such improvements for the courthouse and related facilities.
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PA Xoppeke
Marianna
Dathan
Dothay Comercial Cab
Activity of the Secret Service Men
The piece argues Congress should limit Secret Service activity to its original scope since Roosevelt’s era. It notes failed efforts to expand the unit and warns that misuse could threaten Congress, officials, and civil liberties if a future president wields spies to punish enemies or extend power.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Ge House
Thos
Secret Service
Gevaqpab News
Humorous miscellany on stubborn habits and chatter
A crowded, satirical column mocks obstinacy and talkative misunderstandings while riffing on manners, professors, doctors, and public figures. It hints at economic debates and domestic scenes with playful quips and regional slang.
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Alaina
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American Society For the Hudy of Alcohol
Washington
Kentucky
T Tion
Chicago
ANMAR
Svea
Chicago News
Higa
Tis
Ohio
Richwand News Leader
Chetan Les
Dave
Jose
Worutns
Hibran
Bish
Kilpatrick
Jek
Pappinvett x. Hoother
Pat
Dickey
Helen
Nee Colon
Ammahem
Hansome
Atchelor Rothers Dean Ont
Saeagress
Ey Market
Warren May
Hotel Martin
W. Gof Music Go
Ala
Gof-Branvon Music
Selma Als
Hollan
Liniment
M. A. Ellison Drug Company
Clanta
ST. Andrews Bay
Panama City
Dothan—A C. L. Ry., C. of
Qa Ry
Cottondale—L. & N. BR. Bt
Mobile & Gulf 5. 3. Co
WR. Beauprie
Dothan Steam Laundry
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Emonth
Fesiliers Gui Inteed
Isiced
Ce‘alogue Free
Merton Dothen Eagle and
Wheeler Busines
College
Ad Meats
E. Roland
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