Florida worms spark fish catching discovery tale
A lively column recounts experiments with eel worms from Florida and Alabama used as fishing bait. Witnesses like Bob Boyd and Charlie Mason discuss the worms, their training, and how signals cause worms to surface. The piece also notes J. T. Thrasher’s funeral in Hereford, with details on his death and town remembrance.
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Stovers
veiDy
Joe Bakmarie
Bob Bo
Hughes
Newio
Ater
Ed Nix
Dock Reeves
Bob Boyd
Charlie Mason
Mayor Young
Joe Bake
Crawford
Seab
Tom
Florida
Alabama
J. T. Thrasher
Hereford
Foster Street Methodist Church
W. P. Hurt
Vothan
Lothan
Taxes and the public burden grow with new schemes
The writer condemns repeated tax hikes and hidden methods to widen revenue. He argues that surplus funds are diverted to new offices and political favors, leaving the poor and wealth creators strained as limits are bypassed.
The Episcopal Church and Its English Origins
A historical sketch by W. A. Clark outlines the church’s English roots from the British period through the Reformation. It asserts independence from Rome, notes Augustine’s limited papal authority, and lauds the church’s global spread and influence led by figures like Washington Jefferson and Lee. The article emphasizes creeds, scriptures, sacraments, and an episcopal ministry as core to the church’s mission.
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Paul
Britain
Tuly
St. Anenstint
England
Rome
St. Augustine
Lyons
Perry
Jennings
Hare
Wakeman
Fisher
Church of England
Henry VIII
James
Pritan
France
Wad Freland
Seanal Church
Episcopal Church
United States
New York Herald
Americas
Mathisan
Enttyy
Ateerles
Arsim
Perons
Aistes
Shade Trees Transform Dothan Streets Over Time
The article notes that Dothan once lacked shade trees on main streets but residents planted trees years ago. Today shaded avenues enhance the overall neighborhood appearance and contribute to a pleasant street scene.
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Dothan
Baby of Brunson Family Dies After Short Illness
The seven months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Brunson of E North Street died Tuesday night following a brief illness.
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T. W. Brunson
E. North Street
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Picure
Dothan National Bank
Henry Clay
Supreme Court
America
Washington
Our Republic
Thoms Jefferson
Robert F. Lee
Acter
W. A. Clark
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