Traced to Booze in Huntsville Sparks Bloodless War
A fervent anti liquor manifesto condemns prohibition opponents and liquor interests. It links booze to murders in Madison county, cites the Huntsville jail suicide of Sheriff Phillips, and claims liquor funds schools and roads while implying vast crime costs. The piece urges moral scrutiny of judges and voters amid a Pro bate Judge contest.
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Huntsville
Madison County
Phillips
Judge Lawler
Liquorites
David D. Overton
Lawyer Pleasants
Courtland Beats Tuscumbia in Tight Pitching Showdown
Courtland, Ala, June 24 Courtland defeats Tuscumbia in a well played game Crow blanks visitors until the seventh inning and fans 11. Martin collects two singles and a double in four trips. Courtland to Athens for a 3rd and 4th series. Final Courtland 2 Tuscumbia 15. Batteries Crow and Terry Maniush Kite Amires Grant Thompson. Time 1 45.
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Courtland
Ala
Tuscumbia
Crow
Martin
Manush
Athens
Terry
Kite
Amires
Grant
Thompson
War Fears Rise as U S Ramps Up Mexican Conflict
Public sentiment grows that war with Mexico is imminent as the United States concentrates troops. estimates show about 50,000 already deployed with 100,000 more planned by the states under President Wilson. Alabama pledges soldiers amid reports of several clashes and rumors of heavy casualties in a black regiment. Diplomatic efforts intensify yet war appears likely.
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Mexico
Uncle Sam
United States
Wilson
Alabama
Look out for the Oodmen Picnic at Moulton
Notice invites attendees to the Moulton picnic on July 20 and asks contributors to bring honey due to short supplies of sweetening while vegetables are abundant.
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Oodmen
Moulton
Glasgow elected President of Athens Female College
B. Glasgow has been elected president of Athens Female College succeeding Miss Mary Moore who resigned due to failing health, marking a leadership change at the institution in the period reported.
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Jr, B. B. Glasgow
Athens Female College
Mary Moore
Notable quotes from figures on politics and culture
A collection of quotations from Mary Pickford Ed Howe Rev J Howard Melish W H Taft Amy Lowell Reginald Kaufman Woodrow Wilson Emilio Zapata Speaker Clark William Barnes Jr Prof Brander Mathews Luke McLuke Geo P Brett Senator Pomerene William Brady M D Congressman Heflin Attorney General Gregory and H G Wells. The remarks span hair declarations political views and media critiques, reflecting diverse opinions on leadership press freedom and public life.
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Mary Pickford
Ed. Howe
J. Howard Melish
W. H. Taft
Chicago
Amy Lowell
Reginald Kaufman
Woodrow Wilson
Emilio Zapata
Clark
Villa
Patagonia
William Brady
Heflin
Gregory
H. G. Wells
No Easy Job and Public Life of Hughes
A compact editorial compares Hughes to past leaders and notes his Republican stance and public record. It cites Hughes's wartime political stance, remarks on Taft and Roosevelt, and mentions other figures like Marshall and Fairbanks. The piece comments on temperance linked to the Huntsville deaths and observes women’s shifting European roles before the war.
Sermon at Parsonage Builds on Church Strength
Brother Jones preaches on Church Building at a parsonage service, likening faith to a sturdy house built on a foundation of scripture. The sermon honors Isaiah and stresses humble, earnest ministry, while the Sunday School led by C C Kirby reviews truths for faithful service.
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Jones
Woodmen Picnic at Moulton on July 20
A notice announces the Woodmen Picnic scheduled for July 20 in Moulton. The item notes the event as a community gathering with local attendance expected and mentions organizational details.
Rooster Week Promotes Poultry Coop in Kansas
The piece urges removing all male birds from flocks this season to cut losses from fertile egg incubation. Savings could reach thousands of dollars for poultry raisers as studies show 36 cents lost per dollar of eggs handled. Rooster week offers merchants and farmers a chance to cooperate with many Kansas dealers promising premiums to farmers who sell every rooster, boosting egg sales profits in hot weather.
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Ein
Kansas
Engine For Sale FairbanksMorsey H P Coal Oil Engine
First class condition. Can be operated cheaper and with more satisfaction than gas engine. Will sell cheap for cash or good note. Apply to Fred M. Swift Scenic Theatre Hartselle Ala.
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Fairbanks-Morsey H. P
Fred M. Swift
Hartselle
Ala
For Sale Spotted Leaf Bur Clover Seed
Advertisement notes seed for sale by J. W. Carpenter of Landersville. Spotted leaf bur clover seed priced at $1.00 per bushel.
Ice Cream Supper at Loosier School House
An ice cream supper will be held at Loosier School House on Saturday night July 1 at 3 oclock. Proceeds go to paint the School House. A show is also planned for the same day. ED LOOSIER, TOM LOVETT.
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Loosier School House
ED Loosier
Tom Lovett
Prayerful Morning Voice Hails Messenger Amid Praise
The excerpt records a morning prayer praising a messenger sent as an ambassador from Thy courts in glory. Worshippers express gratitude and seek a message to fill hearts with gladness, while angels in heaven unite with earnest amens echoing through the souls of the congregation.
Girl Bitten by Mad Dog at Culluian Cementing Fear
A little girl was bitten by a mad dog at Culluian and locals fear more incidents as the weather grows colder. The report notes expected frequent occurrences until temperatures drop, reflecting public anxiety and health concerns.
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Culluian
Death of Mrs. Alice Eyster in New Decatur
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. Alice Eyster formerly of our town. She was a good woman in every sense and her loss is a high tribute to her memory. Our hearts go out in sympathy to those who mourn the loss of mother and friend.
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Alice Eyster
Elhneh
New Decatur
County Surveyor for rewrence County private work solicited
A. D. Cohen of New Decatur, in town Tuesday, will announce in this paper when he will be in Moulton with a full line of up-to-date ladies clothing. From the famous farm of Ory and Cohen, New Decatur. Watch for their ad in this paper.
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A. D. Cohen
New Decatur
Moulton
Ory and Cohen
County Institute Postponed to July 8 at Brown School
The county institute, previously set for Brown School House next Saturday, has been postponed to Saturday July 8.
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County Institute
Brown School House
Veteran Uncle Tom Terry Worshipped With Saints
Uncle Tom Terry, a long time Loosier beat war veteran, worshipped with the Saints in Moulton last Sunday. Though crippled and aging, a glad welcome awaits him in town.
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Tom Terry
Uncle Tom
Moulton
War Draws Eight Sons from Chicago and Baltimore Families
In Chicago eight sons join the war effort while six from a Baltimore family enlist. A known ally near Moulton could provide ten, but crops and crab grass fighting keep them occupied.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Moulton
Ice Cream Supper at Wren This Friday Night
A community ice cream supper is planned at Wren on Friday night. All residents are invited to join and enjoy refreshments together.
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Girard
Birmingham
Peerless
Bryan
Hughes
Wheeler
Hughe
New York
Taft
Teddy
Marshall and
Fairbanks
Indiana
Europe
Brother Jones
Zion
Jerusalem
Holy City
C. C. Kirby
Heaven
Woodmen
Wat the Rooster
J. W. Carpenter
Landersville A,a
Caunty
Rewrence County
Ofice
Wren
Moul
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