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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
6
The article notes Judge Pearce urged a thorough jury investigation, recalling a lynching from months prior and praising Pearce for fairness and legal knowledge without bias. It describes his courtroom conduct and expectations for the jury's work in this district.
A humorous critique of the lawn mower and its modern disruption of farm life. The piece contrasts old hand methods with a noisy machine, noting wear, borrowing, and the mower’s place in civilization while joking about its failures and uselessness on farms. It references Ber Mu das and castor oil, with playful regional caricature.
B M Powell longtime Home Journal editor and former Russell County migrant now resides in Lucy on a farm. He moved two years ago and is known across the county for his work, bridges, and interest in local needs. Powell asks voters to pick the best candidate on May 18.
Local notices list several individuals announcing their candidacy for the office of Treasurer in Houston County. Each entry notes service or background and states submission to the Democratic primary process. Names include J F Dawsev W H Helm L M Bailey J R McCarty Sam Bowden.
John Fowler Beat announces candidacy for county Commissioner of Houston County subject to Democratic party action. J. J. Boyett endorses the Democratic primary and supports Fowler as a candidate for county office.
Erg W. M. Rhodes announces his bid for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Houston County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
W T Singletary and Smith Hall announce their candidacies for Tax Collector of Houston County. They seek Democratic primary support and pledge to run under party action.
Local notices announce candidates for Houston County Superintendent of Education. John M. Odom and J. T. Bush seek the Democratic primary action with promises of improved school service. Dell appears as a candidate also subject to primary action.
A candidate announces intent to run for councilman in Ward Four, subject to the city primary process and official action. The statement signals political ambition and forthcoming campaign steps within the local electoral framework.
A notice shows county commissioner hopeful Z Deese entering the Democratic primary for Beat 9. The filing signals campaign intent and party backing in the local election cycle.
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