Sunday School Army and State Convention Set for Montgomery
The article notes 26 000 000 people in 63 denominations study the same verses weekly worldwide and 15 000 000 in 30 denominations in America. It highlights the World Sunday School Convention next in Washington 1924 and International Convention in San Francisco 1911, plus Alabama being highly organized and Montgomery hosting the 26th State Convention April 27 28 29 with hopes for 1500 delegates and Prof Excell leading singing.
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KO Excell
Fire Destroys Stores in Madrid Posts More Losses
Fire at Madrid destroys M B Windham store with 2200 value and 600 insurance. Culbreth general store also burned though most goods saved. J Rogers store burned but largely saved. Dr Smisson shop and contents about 10. Origin of fire a mystery.
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J. T. Rogers
Women as Farmers in 19th Century America
The article notes 1870 had 374 332 women in agricultural labor and 1900 had 63 909, a gain of 77 percent. It contrasts with male farmers rising from 99 631 in 1870 to 507 706 in 1900, a 1 256 percent increase, underscoring gendered labor growth.
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Spitting Law Strictly Enforced Draws Criticism
Local officials push a new spitting ordinance seen as wide in reach and heavy on fines. The Eagle editor and county treasurer face penalties, sparking debate over enforcement and fairness. Citizens worry about small offenses and village sidewalks needing sweeping and sprinkling.
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McCarty
the Eagle
Florida
Sabetha Clubs and Local Groups Described in Humorous Sketch
Sabetha hosts a Shakespeare club for couples who read aloud and swap recipes, plus Rovcroft women who stitch and discuss Burr McIntosh and Elbert Hubbard. A Whist club, flinch circles, and girls clubs also flourish, though no local leaders are detected by the Herald’s wary eye.
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Emfty House Fire Destroys Three Room Home
Fire department rushed to a morning blaze at a three room house near the A C L line, with the structure fully engulfed as crews battled the flames. No injuries reported.
Poll Tax Apportionment of Houston County 1908
Poll tax amounts paid by each school district in Houston County for 1908 are listed, showing per district contributions from District No. 1 through District No. 66 with many figures and some unreadable entries. The data reflects local tax assessments for schooling.
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Houston County
Atlantic Coast Line Station Notice Train Schedules
The Atlantic Coast Line announces rapid service updates with Train No 58 at 11 05 p m and Train No 160 at 11 55 a m. Officials North F C West and Cia F C West Montgomery Alabama provide travel guidance and ticketing options.
Fire Destroys Dothan Houses Amid Floods
A house collapses and burns beyond saving as boys arrive to aid. The blaze occurred after water mains were unusable. In the last ninety days a majority of Dothan fires involved empty small houses, typically occupied by African Americans.
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Dothan
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