Church Social And Debt Lifter Plan For Dothan
A local editorial argues for a church driven debt plan to raise funds and reduce municipal debt. It suggests a social committee supper at College Baptist Church and a public discussion led by Dr. Ilaygood to explore financing, advertising, and missionary funding as Dothan’s share of national and city debt. The piece uses humorous examples from Gotham and calls for resident women to devise fundraising methods.
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New York Sun
Werial
Gotham
College Baptist Church of the Convant
Ilaygood
Alabame
Georgia
Pothan
Dothan
Lin
Department of Statistics
Washington
Confederate Monument Idea Faces Delays and Doubts
The piece notes talk of erecting a Confederate soldiers monument from the local area, but no committee or head has been formed yet. It suggests a fund could be raised with effort, proposes a courthouse grounds site, and laments that old soldiers will soon be gone.
Children plan act to honor servicer with memorials
The text discusses commemorating veterans by building memorials and notes no existing tribute. It mentions elders considering enlisting Daughters of the Confederacy to lead the effort, aiming to honor valorous deeds from various periods of history. The tone suggests a community initiative stalled by lack of action.
Couple Fights Marriage License Over Giggling Guile
A couple attempted to obtain a marriage license when the woman giggled. The man warned her she would be sorry if she laughed again and refused to proceed. He demanded the license fee and declared no wedding would occur that day or the next. The scene ended with the woman apologizing while the man remained stern.
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Tauton
Mabh
Warry
Kentucky minister-may-be-ballplayer feud sparks petitions
A young Kentucky professor who preached at a church faced pressure to resign after rumors of his baseball playing surfaced. Congregation members gathered a petition while supporters of the team urged tolerance. The writer notes uncertainty about his skill and wonders if he could be a strong hitter.
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Kentucky
Lont
Lin Tay
When They Are Finished In TDo-4 Streets In Shape
Residents of TDo-4 anticipate lasting improvements as streets open and utilities reach all buildings and vacant lots. The paving progress promises to reduce future disturbances and revive town growth, with sidewalks and roadways spanning the town once work is complete.
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Tdo-4
Fragmentary street chatter tests telephone lines
Disjointed lines describe street noise and fear of telephone outages as people travel at night. The garbled text hints at communication problems and crowded sidewalks, but specifics are unclear.
Car Test Gone Wrong Invites Tragedy On Rural Road
A man invited youths to test his new car on a stretch of road. He warned of a cat ahead but misjudged control. The vehicle sped off, struck a telegraph pole, and killed the driver while injuring several passengers who were hospitalized.
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Hon
Debarred New York lawyer Abe Crummel eyes book of notable cases
The New York lawyer Abe Crummel, recently debarred and imprisoned, is nearing completion of his sentence and may publish a memoir. He could unveil insights from divorce cases he profiled, a field that made him a society figure. The piece also notes Kentucky statues, lightning damage, and a proposal to fund future statues.
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Abe Crummel
New York
Pwtutentiary
Alarr
Tie
Abe
Scetics
Petitioned Council Urges Muffler on Mill Exhaust
Residents near the air mill gas caging pressed a Monday night petition asking suppression of the noise nuisance. The council’s exact action isn’t stated, but the body is expected to advise fitting a muffler on the exhaust pipe as intended for gas engines.
Bronx Saloon Men Clash Over 200 Foot Church Rule
In the Bronx two saloon men clash over a local law banning saloons within 200 feet of churches. One man builds a church near his rival to close his rival's saloon, while the other vows to construct a church within 200 feet of the first's riverfront site. The dispute tests enforcement of the prohibition and court or public reaction.
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New York
Bronx
Rise of churches over saloons sparks new church-building push
A fragmented OCR passage notes a shift toward church growth as merchants adopt up-to-date tactics. It mentions businessmen aiming to attract crowds and use new methods to promote church building, contrasting with past efforts by saloon-keepers and war-time fundraising.
Children in town schools draw many unfamiliar faces
As droves of school children pass through, many are unfamiliar to residents. The speaker notes that students come from surrounding countryside and other towns, and some children are from families who recently moved to Dothan to send their children to general facilities.
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Dothan
Gehnal
Chicago as a training station for city dwellers
The article observes Chicago’s growth lagging behind New York as residents tend to move to New York after staying in Chicago. It characterizes Chicago as a training station for city dwellers who eventually relocate to New York.
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Chicago
New York
Montgomery Seeks Notable Fall Agricultural Fair
Speech lauds preparations for a strong fall fair in Montgomery highlighting community spirit and Wright's airship as a potential centerpiece likely to draw interest from locals.
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Montgomery
Wright
Montgomery Sees Shift From Ward System To Commission Form
The city of Montgomery trends toward a commission form of government with an 80 strong majority support and little opposition. Analysts predict a move away from the ward politician plan as cities embrace centralized governance to improve city management.
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Montgomery
Atrelly
Lat's extensive Beverly stay marks longest summer so far
A president named Lat spent an unusually long summer in Beverly, longer than any single prior stay since his election. The observation notes that few commercial travelers match his mileage or time away from home.
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Lat
Beverly
Visitors Praise Dothan Merchants Stock of Goods
Visitors to Dothan frequently remark on the excellent stocks carried by local merchants. Many commend stocks of the like seen in only a few cities, noting breadth and quality of wares on display.
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Dothan
Roosevelt to Visit New York After Absence This Spring
Kermit Roosevelt is due in New York to review his father’s actions during his absence this spring. He plans to observe changes and assess what has been done on this side since his arrival.
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Kermit Roosevelt
New York
Time to Attend Journalistic Scoundrels
Iaynor declares the time is at hand to attend to journalistic scoundrels and prepares to act, targeting the New York journalists as the intended targets of his measures.
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Iaynor
New York
Roosevelt Threats Roamed as Regulars Clash in Dothan
It is easy to reach Dothan and find what you want at the right price. Roosevelt had threatened the regulars. They threatened him, too, but it came to nothing.
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Dothan
Roosevelt
Pores and Prejudice Against Wearing of Stances
A concise note outlines public attitudes toward wearing certain stances. Researchers and local officials discuss social tolerance, reporting mixed views among residents. The piece highlights ongoing debates over personal expression and community standards.
For Sale Listing of Homes and Land in Cotton Dale Va
Real estate ad listing multiple properties including six room houses on varied lots, east and north fronts, and a 99 acre cotton land tract north of the city with irrigation. Terms include cash and installments with several properties near a courthouse, church, and high school. Panama City sets a specialty Dothan Land and Development Company.
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Healland Avenue Church
Court House
Cottondale
Panama City
Dothan Land and Development Company
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