Democratic Ticket Congressional Nominee and County Officers
Democratic ticket lists William Richardson for Congress from Madison county and county nominees for Superintendent M H Craig Tax Collector D H Bracken Tax Assessor W C Hamilton Treasurer J M Sandlin plus Court of Revenue with no district J C Hames nw district E B Harris sw district Rome Pickens se district Jack Windham.
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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 Pickens
Jack Windham
Hillsboro
Pera
Eeereeereere
Courtland Eae
Wolf Springs
I Lick School House
Mount Hope
Kinlock
Landersville
Moulton
Hampton's Store
Morris’ Chapel
Svete Eeee
Center School
Renee Orr
Retribution Sermon Preview from The Moulton Advertiser
A brief Tripod Sermon from The Moulton Advertiser declares that retribution is slow but certain for deceivers and betrayers. It warns that those who pursue deceit pay dearly, with a moral tone and biblical phrasing, signaling more essays to come in the old paper.
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Moulton Advertiser
Letter on Good Roads From Dr J R Howell
A letter from Dr J R Howell urges the community to support road improvements. He cites winter deaths when mud blocked doctors access and condemns opposition from a single critic in old Lawrence. The piece calls for continued cogitation agitation education and vindication until action is taken.
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J. R. Howell
Old Lawrence
Defeat Signals waning power of Gov Comer in Supreme Court race
The defeat of Senator Lusk for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court signals Gov B B Comer’s waning influence. The outcome suggests he should read the handwriting on the wall and reassess political standing.
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Lusk
Supreme Court
B. B. Comer
Congress Allocates One Billion for Public Enterprises
The present Congress has appropriated $1,000,000,000 for public enterprises and estimates a deficiency of $90,000,000, a figure deemed small for the government. Bryan travels to big cities under detective protection after threats and attempts on his life emerge as Taft gains a clearer field.
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Congress
Bryan
Taft
Bob Taylor Delivers Maiden Senate Speech on Tariff
Bob Taylor delivers his maiden Senate speech attacking tariff policy, delivering withering blows that draw Republican wincing. The address outlines tariff arguments and reflects sharp partisan tension in the chamber.
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Bob Taylor
Senate
Bryan Sweep Across the Nation in Presidential Dream
The text proclaims Bryan’s ongoing national reach and his likely nomination and election, while criticizing others who oppose him as unable to accept the outcome. It presents a confident, partisan view of the election process and future results.
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Bryan
Democratic Party Praised For Its Historic Good
Reader letter celebrates the Democratic Party for its past deeds and ongoing community impact. It highlights values of service, progress, and public welfare associated with the party’s long history.
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Old
Democratic Party
Tripod Sermons on Wealth and Perspective
A Montgomery Advertiser reprint reflects on life value and happiness. It ponders whether wealth brings real benefit after death and contrasts rural labor under the sun with city office heat, concluding happiness depends on perspective.
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Good Old
Montgomery Advertiser
Democratic ticket chosen in Lawrence County primary
The County Democratic Executive Committee met in Moulton last Saturday and counted the primary votes. The two highest vote receivers were declared nominees with a double set of clerks and concurrent tabulation. No objections were raised and a united, hopeful tone prevailed for November.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Moulton
Lawrence County
County Convention Continues Democratic Exec Committee
A county convention called the order and on motion the existing County Democratic Executive Committee was kept in power with authority to fill vacancies by removal or death. No further business, the convention adjourned confident of a Democratic victory in November. W.J. Lee, Chairman. W. H. Smith, Secretary.
Honored Democratic nominees named for county race
The Moulton Advertiser praises the Congressional and County Democratic nominees chosen at the Primary. It calls them good men honest industrious and capable of an economic local government administration for four more years and urges enthusiastic support for their upcoming election victories.
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Moulton
Lawrence County
State election sweep cited for Bryan in strong statewide win
The Moulton Advertiser notes Bryan has won the state by an immense majority in a whirlwind campaign. Judge Mayfield is nominated for Associate Justice with the official count to decide among Alston Bilbro and Simpson. Lusk is absent, and Governor Conner faces a crushing blow.
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Bryan
Moulton
Johnson
Cunningham
Judge Mayfield
Alston
Bilbro
Simpson
Lusk
Earthquake Cure Promoted by Medical Scientists
A humorous newspaper item claims doctors now say earthquakes can cure indigestion and dyspepsia. The gag suggests taking the quake three times daily, shake the bottle, and if it breaks go to Windham's for a replacement with no cure, no pay, no questions asked.
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Windham’s
Bride Miss Brouislawa Machezewsy Chowlpskis to Wed Mr John T Smith
Philadelphia audiences hear of an upcoming wedding as Miss Brouislawa Machezewsy Chowlpskis plans matrimony with plain John T Smith. The notice highlights a name change and community interest in the ceremony.
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Brouislawa Machezewsychowlpskis
Philadelphia
Plain John T. Smith
Lawrence County Party Aims to Avoid Harm
A brief remark suggests the new party in Lawrence county will not be able to harm itself or the country, highlighting a favorable view of its impact and benign posture.
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Lawrence County
Little Spring Poetry Amid Bad Roads and Weather
The piece notes scant spring poetry this year and attributes the drop to rough roads and poor weather impacting literary output. It emphasizes the influence of environmental conditions on creative writing and the season’s mood.
Questioning Good Roads and Constitutional Arguments
The remark asks whether opposing good roads is constitutional, framing a debate on road policy and constitutional limits. It seeks clarity on legality and rights in funding and building modern infrastructure.
Train collision in Belgium kills seventy five and injures many
A Belgian train crash results in 75 deaths with many more wounded. The issue also previews a new Ghost story by young Drain and a notable contribution from Mias EHen Wilson, to appear soon.
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Belgium
Young Drain
Mias Ehen Wilson
Panoply of Reform Echoes in Nation’s Struggle for Unity
Fragmentary report hints at rising taxation and cultural shifts as Japan shows signs of Americanized and Christianized influence. It notes 12,000 doctors in Chicago in session, yet questions persist about the country’s ailment and direction.
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Chicago
Country
Moulton Advertiser Plans a Vote Coupon Campaign
The notice details a weekly printed coupon vote system for contestants, with 500 votes for a year subscription, 250 for six months, and 125 for three months. It encourages subscribers, renewals, and agents, and promises weekly tallies, a strong box, and a December ballot count, urging community participation.
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Ulip
Moulton
Lawrence County
Mt Hope School Notes And Graduates Highlight Mt Hope May 1808
Educational update from Mt Hope Alabama dated May 1808. Miss Corinne Neely, the popular assistant, has moved to Moulton, with Miss Winnie Neely and Miss Kate Emens also listed as departed. A list of pupils averaging over 70 percent for the year is published, including many with surnames Armor, Dukeminier, Fields, Roberson, and Pickens. Bro. Quinn preached at the courthouse, and notes mention the Leighton whiskey dispensary closure and a solar eclipse coming June 28 visibility in the area. Corinne Neeley is noted visiting with her father. Dink Knight visited town on a tender mission.
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Ellen Wilson
Danville
Moulton
Landersville
Mt. Hope
Mehama
Town Creek
Courtland
Hillsboro
Trinity
Mourton
Ffty
Ala
Corinne Neely
Winnie Neely
Kate Emens
Miss Neely
Prof. Richeson
Bro. White
Moulton Advertiser
G. Richeson
Corinne Neeley
County High School Movement Gains Fresh Momentum
The article urges continued fundraising for a centrally located county high school in Alabama, highlighting farmer support, educational benefits for rural youths, and the need for accessible, affordable secondary education. It also includes community notes, letters, and local updates from May 1908, touching on politics, people, and local happenings.
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Friends of Education
Farmers’ Union Guide
Alabama
Mrs R T Simpson Buried After Surgery At Florence
Mrs R T Simpson wife of Associate Justice RT Simpson died last Friday after an appendicitis operation and was buried at Florence. C G Burch writes about Farmers Union politics to appear next week. A Catholic priest was stabbed in St Louis pulpit. three men killed at Brookhaven Mississippi. Floods in Oklahoma destroy property. Congress adjourns amid dispatches. Africa famine claims 40000 victims with no relief in sight.
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R. T. Simpson
R.T. Simpson
Montgomery
Beig
Florence
C. G. Burch
Farmers’ Union
St. Louis
Brookhaven
Miss
Oklahoma
Congress
State
Africa
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Ghie Moulton Advertiser
William Richardson
Madison County
W.J. Lee
Cha’n
W. H. Smith
Sec’y
Woxrmine&cos
Japan
The
Jersey
Liberty Hall
Glenn Armor
Reginald Dukeminier
Ban Dukeminier
Blythe Dukeminier
Madeliene Fields
Dwight Fields
Minnie Freeman
Della Freeman
Jimmie Freeman
Robert Howell
Lucille Howell
Kirk Howell
L. E. Howell
Gladstone Jackson
Malcolm Pickens
Carrie May Pickens
J. D. Roberson
Irene Roberson
Madeline Roberson
Nellie Armor
Irene Armor
Carrie Cowan
Cleo Cowan
Carrie Ferguson
Irene Fields
Geo Jackson
Drue Lackey
Lonnie Pickens
Pauline Pickens
Rob’t Pickens
Erline Roberson
Ernestine Roberson
Leland Roberson
Lizzie Roberson
Bertha Smith
Humprey Smith
Mable Smith
Fannie Whitman
Noriie Smith
Leonard Whitman
Bertha Wasson
Ethel Young
Maggie Young
Bro. Quinn
Court House
Leighton
Dink Knight
the High School
Hope
Jourd White
J. Roberson
N. J. Lipscomb
Nat
J. R. Waters
Mary White
Montevalf
Advertiser
Bob Kirkland
Bob Masterson
W. J. Lee
W. A. Moses
Herman Pfaff
Brierfield
William Israel
Birmingham
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