Supreme Court Rules Former Senator Burton Must Enter Penitentiary
In a Oct issue of the Do than paper the Supreme Court decid ed that former Senator Burton of Kansas should go to the penitentiary. The note reflects a Saturday publication with local notices on rents and schedules and a town voice on public affairs.
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People Try New Sheet After Yearlong Trial
A local report notes residents testing a new sheet over a year, expressing cautious optimism and curiosity about its potential benefits. Community members assess comfort and practicality as adoption appears slow but steady.
Worrying Over What Might Happen
A reflective note argues that telling a man most troubles never occur does not stop his worry. It emphasizes the stubborn nature of anxious thinking and personal experience over advice.
Political sore and the doctor with easy patients
A political sore proves hard to cure while the discovery brings a well placed doctor a front row seat and a busy office full of easy patients.
Mules Bought Here Slowed by Unclear Market
Residents recall a rush to purchase a carload of mules yesterday amid confusion over why the stock would be bought locally while the country does not supply them. The note raises questions about the source and purpose of the purchase and what it implies for local commerce.
Morning Regret About Ove Drink Habit
The speaker laments needing a drink before breakfast each day, or a stimulant, and worries about thinking of it again the following morning at the same time.
Man with pleasant face hides trouble from public
A man with a pleasant face keeps his trouble to himself until the public has a right to know about it. The remark suggests public awareness is impending and the subject may face consequences.
Flattery Tactics: Flatter by Highlighting Truths
If you must flatter someone, say something close to the truth that highlights their good. Nearly everyone has enough merit to justify being looked at kindly. The idea is to frame genuine positives without overstatement or falsehood.
Old Statistics Overstated Earthquake Death Toll Claim
The remark mocks a claim that earthquakes since the eleventh century killed over a million people. It notes the speaker’s penchant for exaggeration and suggests alcohol, not quakes, would better explain such figures.
Lost farm team assets mark major shift in era
The speaker notes the loss of a mustang pony road cart and wagons described as top quality, with superior mules from the mule belt. Emphasizes a significant difference and changes in value as modern equipment replaces old stock.
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M Ole
Woman shoots Kentucky doctor amid reform claim
A woman killed a Kentucky doctor claiming the medicine given was incorrect. The incident follows her stance that reform requires drastic action, illustrating a violent response to perceived medical wrongs.
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Kentucky
Job Advice Encourages Finding Work You Love
Motivational line urges quitting a current path and pursuing work you love, noting little success on the sand bar until you commit to meaningful labor.
Opportunity Knocks Trigger a Call to Action
A reflective note urges decisive action when opportunity presents itself. It emphasizes appearing purposeful, avoiding idle delay, and beginning with clear questions about where to start addressing one's troubles.
Dothan Waiting For Walks As New Buildings Rise
The people of Dothan have walked on torn sidewalks and debris for months if not years while new buildings and improvements rise. This contrast between damaged paths and ongoing development marks a defining feature of the town.
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Dothan
The Danger of Drinking and Self Control
A cautious warning about alcohol use notes that different men become intoxicated at different rates. It urges individuals to avoid drinking until they feel compelled to drink and to abstain until drinking no longer causes trouble or harm.
Spelling movement stalled by lack of press agent
The text notes that the spelling movement by the President was tabled due to absence of a press agent. It comments on Americans’ tendency to act independently despite officials and public attention.
No Job Yet Man Shows No Sight of Working
A speaker notes the presence of a young man without employment and questions his ability to secure work. The text warns that desire to work may be discouraged by surrounding incompetence and social pressure.
Alabama Home Comers' Edition praised for size
The Birmingham News edition is praised as one of the biggest papers this side of Hearst in journalism. Editor Rhodes notes the comparison is about size only, and the edition is deemed creditable and worthy of preservation by visitors to Alabama.
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Birmingham News
Hearst
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Two Sons-in-Law Weathermen Duel for Rain
An old man had two daughters and thus two sons in law. One was a potter by trade the other a farmer by necessity. When the crop dried they sought rain the potter prayed while the farmer could not afford rain with earth and seed left in the sun. Whether they succeeded is not stated but both fared well.
Kingdon Gould Impostor Causes Mixup in Atlanta
Atlanta society buzzed as a hotel registrar listed a visitor as Kingdon Gould claiming to be George Gould’s son. Officials checked and found the real Gould was at Columbia College, not Atlanta, and would not visit until school ended.
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Columbia College
Town Electric Meter Pricing Sparks Local Debate
Citizens argue over electricity pricing and metering, claiming charges exceed usage and calling for fair rates. They contend the town should provide power at the agreed price or allow customers to pay for actual usage and meter costs, with earlier evening lighting urged.
Residents Still Call Dothan Home Rally Absence
The article notes Do not know what keeps Do from hosting a Home Com ers rally and suggests the Press Bureau’s attempts to reach former residents via a “single wrap” list fail. The list only includes relatives, friends, or interested locals, all tied to the Hub of the wire grass.
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Dothan
A Southern Editor Chooses Watermelons Over Blackberries
The country editor defends his diet, saying blackberries from April to mulberry time are a mistaken stereotype. He notes watermelons and cane as staple subsistence in sunny Alabama, where cane grows sweetest, replacing the overused blackberry image for editors.
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South Alabama
Two Old New York Leaders Lacking Lasting Achievement
G ttings reflects on Platt and Depew of New York, noting their ascent to high offices and rich lives without a defining achievement to cheer their decline. The piece contrasts wealth and education with a sense of unfulfilled purpose as they age.
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Platt
Depew
New York
Local thoughts on public lights and youth leaders at Cornell
The passage reflects on public figures and social trends, noting marriages and downfalls of prominent families tied to trusts and corporations. It mentions A. J. Van der Doesder Bye, elected captain of a Cornell football team, and shows a community interest in earlier lighting. Also includes ads seeking traveling salesmen and land for sale near Dothan with contact details.
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A. J. J. van der
Cornell
Oyster Bay
New Contractor W S Price Promises Satisfaction
W S Price, a new local contractor, states he will guarantee satisfaction from the start of house work and intends to stay in the community.
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W. S. Price
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