Selecting Competent County Education Boards in Alabama
To Alabama readers the crucial issue is choosing competent county boards of education. The public school system needs capable leaders who will oversee finances, consolidation, and school buildings. The law allows voters to elect five county board members who should be the strongest, most trustworthy citizens, while the county superintendent handles professional duties.
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Alabama
Board of Diretors
Lea Wr
F. Feagen
Certiin
Eeipeapensinle
Two Key Educational Issues Face Alabama in 1916
The local tax amendment and the selection of competent county boards of education loom large. Emphasis lies on board competence due to their expanded powers under the new law, including county school management, fund apportionment, and electing the county superintendent of education.
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Alabama
Educatio
Judge Brickell Seeks Circuit Judge Seat
Judge Robert G. Brickell issues formal candidacy for Circuit judge. He currently serves the unexpired term of Judge Speake after appointment by Governor ONeal about a year ago. Brickell, regarded as a capable lawyer, is praised for courtroom efficiency and is seen as likely to be reelected in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Support from Lawrence County urged.
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Robert G. Brickell
Brickell
Speake
O'Neal
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Lawrence County
Unclear Advertisement for Constipation Tablets
An advertiser promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as pleasant to take and natural in effect for constipation. The copy claims broad availability and easy acceptance, noting the medicine is produced to ease discomfort.
Box supper at Young's School House to aid W O W Camp 989
Emmett Bailey, Clerk, notes a February 5 box supper at Young's School House. Proceeds go to W O W Camp No. 989. The rest of the text contains criticism of politics and social issues, including references to senatorships, pork barrel, war propaganda, and lynching in Georgia with details on mob violence and lack of proof.
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Young's
W.O. W
Georgia
Local residents attend events and visit Decatur area
The Corkings visit Decatur area as Misses Sherrill and Sandlin with Everett Sherrill travel. Dr Pricelawin, Dr W Roy Aylor and others make short trips for business or medical reasons. The piece notes theatre attendances, ginned bales up to January 16, and several locals returning after years away. Floyd Crane returns with army stories and Tick Eradication work continues in nearby towns. Weather spurs early spring driving among townsfolk and drummers report good business.
Local graduates highlighted in community notes
The article lists several graduates and their post school paths. Notable names include Bert Barrett, Mae Long, John Winn, Viola Bragg, Ola Goodlett, Herman Cowan, and L. Hogan. It describes careers in medicine, teaching, business, and clerical work, with remarks on family ties and personal resilience.
Outlaws and Candidates Seek Ground in Tight Races
Voters wait as candidates rely on their footing during campaigns and as results are tallied, expectations rise for clear explanations after votes are counted.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Liver Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills purify blood and ease liver torpor and stomach upsets. It promises relief from biliousness dizziness and indigestion and urges readers to feel better and regain health.
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Dr. King
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Satisfied Users
A reader testimonial touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for twenty years. The ad claims the product cures coughs and colds and notes widespread availability.
State Examination Passes Three of Thirteen in December
Out of thirteen who took the December state examination, only three passed. The exams are getting more rigid each time. Those who passed were Robert Henderson, Mrs Harbin Hill, and G. A. Sneed, all for second grade.
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Robert Henderson
Harbin Hill
G. A. Sneed
Alabama Democrats Hold 1916 Primary Delegate Plan Spotlight
Fragmentary OCR reveals a 1916 Democratic primary outline in Alabama. It details delegate selection to the National Convention in St Louis, March filing deadlines, pledges to nominees, and county canvassing procedures. Key names and precise dates are unclear due to garbled text.
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St. Louis
Paes
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic National Committee
Democratic State Executive Committee
Democratic National Conventn
Aew Democratic State Executive Committee
Montgomery
Moulton Advertise Urges Uplift of Negroes in County
The notice advocates improving standards in the negro community as a vital part of county progress. It notes a large black population and links development to local prosperity, praising cotton oil prices and urging protection and advancement for negroes.
Jersey display plan in Moulton store setback
Readable text notes a Jersey display or mannequin plan positioned behind the store on the west side of Squire Roy Montgomery in Moulton Alabama. The fragment mentions a throughbred flair and a jersey bot idea.
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Squire
Roy Montgomery
Moulton
Ala
Bankrupt Notice in Northsteastern Alabama District Court
In the District Court of the CU OS for the Northsteastern Division of Alabama in bankruptcy. In the matter of WW O Newvron and WO Norton of Landeraville Lawrence County. On January 25 1916 the debtors were adjudicated bankrupt. A meeting of 18 creditors will be held at the courthouse in Huntsville Alabama on February 1 1916 at 1 o'clock to prove claims examine the bankrupt and transact business before the Referee.
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O. Newvron
Norton
Landeraville
Lawrence
Dankrupt
Wot & Norton
dJankrupt
Cours House
Peontur
Foretown
Hunteville
Alabam
Letters of Administrament Notice to creditors
Notice announces probate proceedings and invites all persons with claims against the estate to present them within a specified period or be barred by law. The fragment references a water court and administration details, urging timely filing and stating rights under applicable probate rules.
Fragmentary Letter Snatches Prompt Mysterious Estate Note
A garbled OCR excerpt hints at a disputed will or estate matter involving Isaac Jones. The legible bits suggest references to letters of probate, debts or bequests, and a cautionary note about a beneficiary named Lipre. Overall, the readable text conveys confusion over heirs and estate actions.
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Kstate
Isaac Jonis
Qaeda
Didersdy
Aed Lipre
Duane
Ems
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Europe
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Julia Sandlin
Everett Sherrill
Decatur
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al Shelton
Ives
Trinity
R. F. Hartigan
Lapidersville
W. Roy Aylor
Hatton
F. M. Loosier
Loosier
Busix, Ness
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Ola Kumpe
Wade
J.N. King
Tawn
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Ville
H. A. Bragg
W. 5. Howell
Rebeca Pickens
Mt. Hope
Floyd Crane
Aviation Corps of the Army
Uncle Sam
J. E. Baxder
Wetumpka
Howell
Deleshaw
C. H. Ker
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Christian Church
Charlie Bragg
Tom Wilson
Son Ab
Haleyville
Mr. Wilson
Moul
Bob Almon
Jim Bryant
Lindsay Cropper
Floyd Free
Decaturs
Veru Wright
Mr. Hope
Wihtis Barrrett
Ick Willis
Lre
Bert
Swart Presidentiand
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MH Ceass
Tobe Dadeeare
Mobile
John Win
Viola
Atitunagsumling
Wen
Dior
Anoter
Grdéduaig
Hernian Cowan
Aguadanta
Sandlin Drug Co
Hernian
Alt
Ola Goodlett
Ola Faving
Resmard Altacu
Miss Ola
Miss Rasmad
We Wren School
Actch
Ld Hogan
Jen le
Massey's Business College
S.E. Stewart
Haertsche
Maggie Stephenson
Sallie Maude Howell
Judson College
Florence
Mise Sallie Maude
Messe Gonanda
Oran
Tharecek
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