Democratic Ticket State Nominees For Supreme Court and More
State nominees listed for Associate Justice R. T. Simpson Lauderdale and J. J. Mayfield Tuscaloosa. Electors at large J. C. Pugh Jefferson and Emmet O Neal Lauderdale. Game and Fish Warden John H. Wallace Madison. President of Railroad Commission Charles Henderson Troy.
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Supreme Court
R. T. Simpson
Lauderdale
J. J. Mayfield
Tuscaloosa
J. C. Pugh
Jefferson
Emmet O’ Neal
John H. Wallace
Madison
Rail Road Commission
Charles Henderson
Troy
County Nominees for Education and Tax Offices
County voters are presented with nominees for superintendent of education M H Craig tax collector D H Bracken tax assessor W C Hamilton treasurer J M Sandlin and for the Court of Revenue candidates in nw district E B Harris sw district Rome Pickers se district Jack Windham and J C Hames.
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M. H. Craig
D. H. Bracken
W. C. Hamilton
J. M. Sandlin
Court of Revenue
J. C. Hames
E. B. Harris
Rome Pickers
Jack Windham
Prominent Alabama Figures Named In Governor Race Talks
The piece surveys looming gubernatorial contenders two years ahead, citing Hon. Henry B. Gray of Birmingham, Hon. Hugh L. D. Mallory of Dallas, Dr. Cunningham, Emmit O Neal, J. C. Kumpe, and Hector D. Lane. It praises Lane as a progressive farmer and notes Lawrence County may field candidates, with all State offices open for filing.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Henry B. Gray
Birmingham
Hugh L. D. Mallory
Dallas
Democratic Executive Committee
Dr. Cunningham
Emmit O’neal
Emmit
Tige
J. C. Kumpe
Hector D. Lane
Lower Valley
Hurray
Hec
Birmingham Patriots Race for County Offices Heats Up
The article notes strong patriot support in Birmingham capable of meeting demands with a reserve for city needs. It contrasts statewide campaign heat with county races, predicting lively competition for Probate Judge and Sheriff as heroes align, but hoping the local contest won’t begin for at least a year.
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Birmingham
Wrathy letter from Danville Alabama sparks humorous editorials
In a May 26 1908 exchange Mr W M Hampton of Danville Ala complains to Mr White and Son about missing papers. The Moulton Advertiser staff respond with playful praise of Hampton and explain delivery lapses while noting Hampton’s subscription details and other papers.
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Mr. White & Son
W.M. Hampton
Danville
Ala
RF D
Moulton, Ala
Nannie Almon Visits and Tascom a Nuptials Featured
Miss Nannie Almon travels to Lauderdale Colbert and Franklin to attend Almon Williams nuptials at Tascom a. Mrs Rebecca Hargett arrives from Russellville with two children to visit family in Moulton. A Texas family endures five days in a tree during the late food shortage.
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Nannie Almon
Lauderdale
Colbert
Old Franklin
Almon- Williams
Tascoma
Rebecca Hargett
Russelville
Moulton
Texas
Election Freaks and Surprising Local Vote Patterns
The piece notes Cunningham’s unlikely election to the Denver convention as a Johnson supporter amid Bryan’s statewide victory. It highlights near-paradoxical voting, names several associate justices, and comments on county results with surprise wins by Craig and others, plus active campaigning by Harris and Butler before the election.
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Cunningham
Denver
Johnson
Bryan
Conner
Dr’s
Alston
Bilbro
Chilton
Lusk
Supreme Court
Mayfield
Simpson
Craig
Monroe Sandlin
Rome Pickens
Bynum
Windham
Jack
Bracken
Hamilton
Hames
Harris
Butler
The Best Place in Town and Delegates Named
A resident extols Moulton as home and says the town feels like one big family amid a sea of dog fennel. The passage notes three Bryan and one Johnson delegates will represent Alabama at the Denver convention while Dr. Cunningham heads there with his hands tied behind him.
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Moulton
Bryan
Johnson
Alabama
Denver
Cunningham
A Great Paper in Alabama Deserves Praise
The Montgomery Advertiser is hailed as the greatest paper in Alabama for news without padding and wide reach. The piece lauds its coverage post election, cites Lusk’s fall as proof public opinion’s fickleness, and notes a rebuke to Gov. Comer as beneficial to temper ego.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Alabama
Grandma
Dan
Bersheba
Lusk
Gov. Comer
Clay tablet love letter predates Moses unearthed
A clay sheet bearing a love letter from ancient times has been unearthed. The artifact, dating long before Moses, reads like modern printed correspondence and provides rare insight into early romantic writing.
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Moses
Nasty politics in cold weather heat
A sharp remark on politics and politicians noting that some figures are untrustworthy and distasteful, with a jab about their smell souring public discourse as temperatures drop. The line suggests cynical views of political actors during harsh weather.
Roosevelt Speaks Five Tongues But Backs One Truth
In a rare public remark, Roosevelt cites his multilingual abilities yet singles out Foraker and certain prominent figures as liars, insisting he stands firmly behind a single, trusted message.
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Roosevelt
Foraker
Ted
Governor Johnson Visits Tuscaloosa Promoting Presidential Bid
Minnesota governor Johnson, described as a gentleman, spoke in Tuscaloosa last week and was praised for his handsome appearance by local papers.
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Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Tuscaloosa
Unclear Election Turmoil After Primary Night
Strange events marked the late Primary as officials await horse mail results. Voters and observers speculate on outcomes, with uncertainty lingering until the electoral mail arrives.
Town Creek Lodge elects officers for year 361
At a regular meeting of Town Creek Lodge No. 361 A F and A M the following officers were elected W J Lee WM H L Hagland SW R N Streater JW W T Sullivan Treasurer W H Smith Secretary G F Craig R P White JD 8 H Burden Tiler Appointed H G Almond 88 Y G Norton 18 J R Armstrong Chaplain
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Town Creek Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. J. Lee
H. L. Hagland
R.N. Streater
J W
W.T. Sullivan
Treas
W. H. Smith
Sec
G. F. Craig
R. P. White
H. Burden
H. G. Almon
Y. G. Norton
J. R. Armstrong
Bermuda Union Grown In Moulton To Perfection
The Bermuda Union is cultivated in Moulton producing large mellow sweet juicy fruit. Gratitude extends to a friend for a tea cup sized gift and hope to present a squash as big as a water bucket. Thanks to Judge R P McDaniel for an interesting Florida poem and congratulations to Dick on living in a town with such a splendid paper.
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Bermuda Union
Moulton
R. P. McDaniel
Florida
Great Confederate leader Gen S D Lee dies at Vicksburg
Gen S D Lee commander of the Confederate Veterans dies at Vicksburg last Thursday. Lamented and beloved as the South’s greatest man, he had served ten years as Superintendent of a Baptist Sunday school in Columbus. His life’s work is done.
Miss Blair's Suicide Cited By Heartbreak
Miss E C Blair, a stenographer in Birmingham, killed herself after her sweetheart wed another woman. A Pittsburg steel concern failed with 2 040 000 debt and 250 000 assets. A child drowned in Girard Alabama after a cramp while swimming. A typhoon on the Yellow Sea claimed 2000 Chinese lives.
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E. C. Blair
Birmingham
Pittsburg
Girard
Ala
Yellow Sea
Murder in Limestone and Reunion Wit Noted
Report of Arthur Brown killing Bill Wood in Limestone as he slept. Mention of Solicitor Almon attending another picnic. References to racial conflict and a woman provoking the incident. Notices about Confederate Reunion attendance and travel safety. Local remark about Bernstein offering hats in Moulton.
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Arthur Brown
Bill Wood
Limestone
Almon
Birmingham
Moulton
Bernstein
Leighton News Filter Page Notice and Local Quips
The Leighton News notes a strict cash only policy at its filter page. The OuIton Advertiser credits every thing except bankrupt and divorce cases, with many favored readers beating them. James Berryhi wears the blue ribbon as the modest man in Moulton after hauling a three pound trout. Frank Goodlette seeks one twice as large.
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Leighton News
Oulton
James Berryhi
Moulton
Frank Goodlette
We Carry Nothing Shoddy Yet Its Price Remains Low
The speaker asserts high value in offerings described as neat and good, emphasizing quality over price while noting affordability remains a key draw. It underlines a commitment to value without sacrificing acceptable standards.
Ready Made Skirts from Ameri can Skirt Co
Ready made skirts by the Ameri can Skirt Co offer good fit over hips and hang well in leading Veil and Panamas colors. Prices range from 5.00 to 15.00. Petticoats in Hetherbloom and silk in all shades priced from 2.00 to 7.00 each.
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American Skirt Co
Suits From Kuppenheimer Tailor at Honest Prices
Our men's suits run from $10.00 to $22.50 made and tailored by Kuppenheimer and Snellingburg. They offer better real tailor ship than other ready to wear suits, with fit, shape retention, and gentlemanly wear. Every suit guaranteed and money back if not worth the cost.
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House of Kuppenheimer & Snellingburg
tnSuip
Shoes Ad Promises Free Pair If You Find Better
A vintage shoe store touts its best grades including Hanan's Keith's Tilt's Sel by Dorothy Dodd's. It offers a bold guarantee if a customer finds a better pair elsewhere, promising to give theirs for nothing. The copy emphasizes fit, wear, and value, claiming prices match quality.
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Hanan
Keith
Tilt
Selby
Dorothy Dodd
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Congressiomar
William Richardson
Madison County
Wrathy
W. M. Hampton
Moulton Advertiser
South Pole
Bro. Hampton
Bro Hampton
Rural 4
Southern Agriculturalist
Nashville
Tenn
Agriculturalist
Brother Hampton
ePwart
Arley
Crown
Lawrence Cay
Lawrence County
House of Kuppenheimer
Swan
Jno. B. Stetson
Edrey Aes
C. K. Side Hardware Company
4It Bank Street
Decatur, Ala
Iqagora
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