Oddball Inventions And Quirks From A Quieter Era
A California man invents winged apparatus costing 7000 dollars. Fourteen fresh Missouri eggs were found with a case intended for Chicago. A Connecticut coffin factory shuts down due to poor business amid high living costs. A professor claims a whale was created to swallow Jonah. In a millennium feet will become hooves, a gleeful forecast. A family reunion orator is upstaged by the pie the woman bakes, and a countess advises daughters to wed after twenty five. A hod-carrying professor deems work preferable to foolish public statements.
Objects of Charity In Newspaper Offices
An editorial argues that newspaper spaces and copies are for sale not given away, urging readers to view advertising space and copies as valuable commodities. It notes public misconception about newspaper charity, stresses business principles, and warns that liberal acts are often abused.
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Mamg
Young People’s Council Session Details at Muscle Shoals
The Young People’s Council of the Muscle Shoals Baptist Association met at the Baptist church with a full program led by Mrs. Johnson from Birmingham and local leaders Miss Bettie Hefner and Mrs. O L Judy. Musical numbers, devotions, and reports filled the day, with a closing note on canvassing the primary awaiting a vacancy and potential nomination timing.
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Young People’s Council ‘of Muscle Shoals Association
Young People’s Council
The
Muscle Shoals Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Johnson
Birmingham
Alabama
O. L. Judy
Bettie Hefner
God
Arnie Cowan
Call of the World
Women’s
Jesus
Zion Haste
Bettie Irwin
Anna Simms
Mary Cecil Judy
Mrs. Johnson
Fifth District Without Congressmen After November Vote
Alabama’s Fifth District faces a 100 day vacancy in the U S House after November’s general election. Representative Heflin plans to resign once results are known to qualify for the Senate, with W B Bolling named for the regular term starting March 4, 1921, while the party executive lacks authority to appoint an interim representative before the vacancy occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Congress
J. Thos. Heflin
Senate
W. B. Bolling
LaFayette
Heflin
God Be With You All The Year Poem Selection
Poem celebrates the phrase Good-bye tracing its origin to God be with you through the seasons. It covers spring blossoms, summer roses, autumn leaves, and winter snows, urging divine guidance and rest across the year. Selected verses.
Following the banner of Christ in battle line
The Christian Advocate urges ministers to persevere under fire. It mocks superficial conservatives when the enemy appears and drums beat, warns that discouragement and spiritual warfare test commitment, and argues one must push harder in religious service despite opposition. The piece challenges complacency and excuses in preaching work.
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Christ
Obituary of Mrs Mattie Glenn Dukeminier from Steenson Spring
Mrs Mattie Glenn Dukeminier nee Steenson born January 24 1864 at Steenson Spring Mt Hope died December 22 1919 aged 55 years ten months and 28 days She was a Rock Spring Presbyterian member wife and mother to four children Funeral conducted by Rev S G Frazier from Rock Spring her home church The large crowd testified to the high esteem in which she was held Memorial note from One Who Loved Her.
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Mattie Glenn Dukeminier
Steenson
Steenson Spring
Mt. Hope
Ronson
J. E
H. A Steenson
Rock Spring
Sulphur Spring Couple Wed On Court House Lawn
A Sunday evening wedding drew many readers as James Carr and Ada Crotwell, both of Sulphur Springs, were married on the courthouse lawn at about 8 30. Judge J. Kumpe officiated and the couple have many well wishers for their happiness.
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Court House Lawn
James Carr
Ada Crotwell
J. & Kumpe
Judy Hosts Girls Auxiliary Rock Party
The Girls Auxiliary met at Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Judy’s home last Wednesday night. In honor of member Eliva Perry who will leave for Florence to take a summer course at the State Normal, attendees reported an enjoyable time.
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O. L. Judy
Eli Va Perry
Florence
State Normal
Bright future foreseen for every girl who smokes a cherry pie
A provocative line asserts a hopeful outlook for girls who partake in a cherry pie smoking habit. It frames smoking as a pathway to opportunity and empowerment, suggesting a bold, optimistic vision without specifying concrete actions or outcomes.
Where do liars go deputy preacher asks
A California preacher poses a rhetorical question about liars and notes many go fishing. The remark frames a moral quip on honesty and pastime, reflecting a local humorous aside rather than a formal report.
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California
Relief of Rheumathic Pains Through Chamberlin's Liniment
A historic notice promotes Chamberlin's Liniment to ease stiffness and soreness in muscles and aching joints. It claims relief allows easier movement, rest, and sleep for affected parts.
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Chamberlin
Young Woman's Auxiliary Organized
The Young Woman's Auxiliary was organized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Judy. Officers appointed: President Lennie Knight, Vice-President Bertha Weatherwax, Secretary and Treasurer Ida Greenhaw, Counsellor Mrs. Judy. Committee chairs named: Membership Julia Weatherwax, Program Bertha Weatherwax, Finance Ida Greenhaw, Library Lucy Study Course, Social Lennie Knight, Personal Service Lona Sockwell.
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C. L. Judy
Lennie Knight
Bertha Weatherwax
Ida Greenhaw
Judy
Julia Weatherwax
Ida Green
Lucy Greenhaw
Mrs. Judy
Lona Sockwell
Baseball game at Mount Hope on Fourth of July
The Mount Hope amusements committee plans a July Fourth baseball feature. A match with Russellville or Haleyville against Moulton is expected, or another local pairing if that fails, promising a real good game for fans.
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Mount Hope
Amusemnt
Russellville
Haleyville
Moulton
Shake-up on Capitol Hill restructures Alabama board
Governor Kilby appoints C. B. Rogers as chairman of the State Board of Control and Economy effective July 1 1920 succeeding W. D. Nesbitt who resigns. William F. Feagin former Montgomery county superintendent becomes head of Alabama convict prisons as Rogers moves to the board chair. Nesbitt plans to return to Birmingham warehousing interests. Feagin helped push educational reforms including the three mile tax and consolidation schools.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Capitol Hill
C. B. Rogers
State Board of Control and Economy
Kilby
William F. Feagin
Montgomery County
Rogers
Alabama
Cairman
W. D. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Feagin
Birmingham
Canitol
Montgomery
Capitol
City
Tion
Board of Control
Governor Kilby
Board of Control and Economy
State Board of
W. F. Feagin
Andy
Mrs W M Knight Dies Near Landersville
Mrs W M Knight, a well known resident near Landersville, died last Wednesday night at her home south of Landersville. She had suffered ill health for months and was buried Thursday in Landersville cemetery. She was the wife of farmer W M Knight.
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W. M. Knight
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moulton Advertiser
Ala
MO. P. Witt
Chicago
Secretary of the Treasury
Missouri
Connecticut
W. L. Lancaster
Mr. Bolling
State Committee
Bolling
Christian Advocate
Preacher
Young Woman’s Auxiliary Organized
American Merchant Marine
Committee of American Shipbuilders
Church Street
New York City
Paul White
Moulton, Alabama
Landersville
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