From Mule Driver To Governor
General W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa county rose from mule driver on a Tuscaloosa streetcar to governor hopeful. His career spanned the state legislature before service as a Major in the Second Alabama Regiment, Adjutant General, state auditor, and now Pro bate Judge of Tuscaloosa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Brandon
Tuscaloosa County
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Judge Brandon
Beck
Bill
Brandon
Volunteer Army of the United States
Tanlac Restores Atlanta Woman After Eight Years Of Ill Health
Mrs. T. C. Corbitt of 12 Wonders Avenue, Atlanta, says Tanlac made her gain sixteen pounds and regain strength after eight years of stomach trouble. She says she could barely lift herself from a chair and could not climb stairs. She reports a blossoming appetite and no relapse since starting Tanlac, sold by Sandlin Cowan Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Corbitt
Wonders Avenue
Atlanta
Tanlae
Sandlin‘Cowan Drug Co
Judge Brandon Wins Second Term On Strong Support
The Tuscaloosa Tribune notes Judge Brandon’s decisive victory over strong opposition securing a second term. His prior work as state auditor yielded lower county taxes, eliminated debt, maintained ample funds, and funded road projects. He advocates budget reforms and promises to separate general, school, and pension funds to ensure timely salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Brandon
Brandon
Tuscaloosa
Old Soldiers
Old Soldiers’ Pension Fund
Program District Sunday School Convention at Caddo M E Church
Sunday School convention set for the first Sunday in July at Caddo M E Church starting 10 a m with W F Price leading devotional. W W Owen to present central thought at 10:30 a m followed by Mrs B Burr organizing Bible Class and Mr S B Burr singing. Louise Tidwell discusses Red Cross need in Sunday Schools at 11:30 a m with Rev O L Harris and Rev Beil giving educational talks on Sunday School building and uplift by J L Levin. O P Parker presides and attendees are urged to bring baskets for a shared meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddo M. E
W. F. Price
W. W. Owen
B. Burr
S. B. Burr
Red Cross Society
Louise Tidwell
Gompers Urges Labor to Oppose Constitutional Amendment
In a paid political statement, labor leader Samuel Gompers appeals to New York lawmakers to reject a proposed constitutional amendment. He argues rights guaranteed by Magna Charta underpin liberty and warns the measure would deny constitutional rights, urging unity and restraint during wartime.
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New York
Empire
Organized Labor Movement
Prohibition
Men of Labor of
Amtemetinet
Coramittes
Letter From Soldier Describes Camp Mills Arrival
Adlai Sandlin of Bakery No. 2 at Camp Mills reports arriving in New York from the Hudson crossing and urban trip via Brooklyn bridge. He notes good treatment, hopes for a quick return, and urges readiness forJune 28 War Savings Stamps.
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Camp Mills
Hempstead
N. Y
Hudson River
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Cleveland
Adlai Sandlin
Bakery No
Canning season urged for club members and families
Notice to Canners urges members and all interested to prepare for the early canning season with beans beets and tomatoes. Howell & Delashaw offer canners and tins at lower prices while supplies last. Emphasizes saving wheat meat fats and sugar for Allies and soldiers and urges home gardens to plant peas beans peanuts corn and potatoes. Willie A Harris assistant Home Demonstration Agent offers bulletins and assistance. contact via address or telephone at Jim Heflin's.
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Howell & Delashaw’s
United States
Miss Price
Canning
Srs
Jim Heflin
Southern Darkies Set Patriotic Example
The second Red Cross war fund drive counted Black volunteers in the Gulf Division. Old Jasper Thompson from New Orleans, age between 70 and 110, works as a potter in a grain elevator and signed a pledge for 12 dollars after a 4 dollar day. In Aberdeen Mississippi, centenarian Gran nison Dents contributed 25 cents at a negro rally, saying he hopes to help the war effort.
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Southern Darkies
Red Cross War Fund
American Red Cross
Jasper” Thompson
New Orleans
Jasper
Robert Thompson
France
Aberdeen
Miss
Grannison Dents
Dents
Ice Cream Supper At H T Montgomery Home
An ice-cream supper will be held at the home of H. T. Montgomery four miles down the Landersville road on June 22. Everyone is invited to attend.
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H. T. Montgomery
Landersville Road
Political Announcements Free Man for HiMs RATES
An election notice states that the office announcement is free for a candidate labeled Free Man for HiMs and for Cash, detailing the formal announcement being made.
Edward B Almon Democratic campaign notice
Announcement for Edward B Almon as a Democratic candidate for representative in the 66th Congress from Alabama 8th District subject to the Democratic primary on the second Tuesday in August 1988. Solicits support from district voters. Paid political advertisement authorized by Howard B Almon of Tuscombia Alabama.
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Edward B. Almon
Semmons
United States
Alabama
Howard B. Almon
Tuscumbis
W H Smith Declares Senate Candidacy in Second District
W H Smith of Town Creek announces candidacy for State Senator from the Second Senatorial District comprising Lawrence and Morgan Counties. Announcement is a paid political advertisement authorized by W J Smith of Town Creek Ale, subject to Democratic Primary in August 1918.
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W. H. Smith
Town Creek
Lawrence and
Morgan Counes
W.J. Smith
Town Creek, Ale
Day Authorized as Candidate for Legislature From Lawrence County
Paid political advertisement authorized by John H. Day of Kimo Alabama. Day seeks election as Representative in Lawrence County in the Democratic Primary in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Day
Lawrence County
Kimo
Ala
Byars Seeks Alabama House Seat in Democratic Primary
Paid political advertisement authorized by J D L Byars of Moutton announces his candidacy for the Alabama House representing Lawrence County in the Democratic primary scheduled for August.
Local Democratic Ads Announce Lawrence Representatives
Several paid political notices announce candidates for Representative from Lawrence. D H Bracken and John D French are named in ads authorized by respective sponsors. Morrison also lists his candidacy in Mt Hope while Trinity Ms and Moulton Ala entities appear in the notices.
Probate Judge candidates in Lawrence County primary
Paid political ad announces J Ernest Kumpe as candidate for Probate Judge of Lawrence County in the Democratic Primary on August 13, 1918. Authorized by J E Kumpe Moulton Ale. The notice also references M A Sherrod as a candidate for Probate Judge with an election date in August and states an authorized advertisement by CM Sherrod Moulton Als.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ernest Kumpe
Lawrence County
J. E Kumpe
Moulton Ale
M. Sherrod
J. M
Jim
Rence County
J. M. Byars
Moulton
Als
Local Sheriff Candidates Seek Democratic Primary Support
Political advertisements from Jas T Masterson J M Byars and Lynch McKelvy solicit votes for the Democratic primary in Lawrence County Alabama. Each notice names the candidate and confirms submission to August 1918 primary election.
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Moulton Advertiser
Pun White
Scott
Scott & Bowne Bloomfield
N. J
Gompers
LABOR
American Federation of Labor
Legislative Committee
Republic
Congress of the United
Willie A. Harris
Ag’t
MT. Hope
Nancy Halls
Dooks
Cullogan “Produce Co
Cullman
Blood Hounds
J. R. Bates
Mole
Congress
J. LD. L. Byars
House of Representatives
Dem
J. D. L. Byars
Moutton
Afb
D. H. Bracken
D. Hi'Brecké
John D. French
John P. French
Trinity Ms
Eas
Ae Morrison
Auguste
K.P. Morrison
Jas. T. Masterson
Jas. T Masterson
McKelvy
Mote
Pe McKelvy
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