Thanking Alabama Republicans for Good Roads Support
A political note praises Alabama Republicans for backing the Good Roads Amendment in the latest election. It argues the measure likely would have failed without GOP votes and references Crosman Crampacker, a controversial figure, and President Taft’s expected gains. The author hints at a 2912 victory to promote enduring principles.
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Alabama
Crampacker
Indiana
White House
Taft
The Great Uprising Over Bryan Defeat Sews Taft Victory
The writers decline a full explanation for Bryan's defeat citing speculation and state Taft received more votes while Bryan fell short. The remark frames the outcome as a simple numeric result rather than a detailed cause.
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Bryan
Taft
Bryan's Daughter Seeks Divorce and Political Hope
The excerpt notes Bryan facing family divorce as his daughter petitions for separation from her husband. It comments on the leader's burden and expresses a wish to see him challenging Teddy in the U S Senate chamber.
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Bryan
Wooling Teddy
United States Senate
Roosevelt Defends Taft Faith Divides Christian World
The article notes Roosevelt publishes a long letter defending Taft's religious belief. It is not satisfactory to Christians who follow the Babe of Bethlehem and the crucified and risen Christ. The piece urges continuous prayer for salvation and faith.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Bethleham
Vaantein cd
Bowie urged to run for Alabama governor
In this notice the writer discusses Henry S. Bowie of Birmingham as a potential gubernatorial candidate. The piece notes Sid Bowie's standing, hints at political timing, and references a future Jewish or Catholic presidency while naming Abraham Bernstein of Moulton as a possible eventual nominee. Separate progress is reported on the Lawrence County High School building, with Lee and Janes advancing the project amid labor and funding efforts.
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Hen
S.J. Bowie
Birmingham
Alabama
Sid
Ved
Abraham Bernstein
Moulton
Taft
Lawrence County High Scheelk
Lee
Janes
Ragland's Sheffield Standard Noted Alabama Paper Star
The Sheffield Standard, edited by Edward M. Ragland for 15 years, is praised as one of the cleanest and most interesting papers in Alabama. Readers say it is always read with interest and respect the steady guidance Ragland provides.
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Bustor
Edward M. Raglands
Sheffield Standard
Alabama
Farm and Fireside
Farm Papers
Patterson Connection Questioned in Editor Killing Report
Newspapers debate Governor Patterson's role in the editor's murder, with some Tennessee papers denying involvement and others blaming the dark crime on political actors amid inquiries and editorials.
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Gov. Patterson
Carseack
Tennessee
Naam
Taft to Call Extra Session for Tariff Revision
Weis asserts Taft will convene an extra session on March 15 to revise the tariff, with influential Republican leaders predicting an upward adjustment rather than a downward one.
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Weis
Taft
Congress
Coopers and Friends Target Editor Carmack in Nashville Streets
A fragment notes that the Coopers and their friends set up Editor Carmack for a professional fall on Nashville streets, signaling social or political conflict with the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Books
Coopers
Carmack
Nashville
Welcome to the Office of Maus Prosperity
A latch invites Maus Prosperity to enter the office, where a warm welcome awaits a fair lady. The scene suggests an open invitation and cordial reception in a quaint social setting.
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Maus Prosperity
The Old Board Leaves Legacy Of Service In Lawrence County
The Court of Reve ie adjourned sine die after four years of service to the tax payers. The old board, F.M. Carruth, Jos. M. Houston, John N. Sheats, Jack Windham, and ex-officio J. Kumpe, oversaw stock law, claims, and local matters, leaving the county debt free with a healthy bank balance. The new board, Rome Pickens, E. B. Harris, and J.C. Hames, begin on the second Monday in February and aim to match the prior record of good works.
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Board of Reve Ie
Lawrence County
Our Temple of Justice
F.M. Carruth
Jos. M. Houston
John N. Sheats
Jack Windham
Hon. J. ©. Kumpe
Court House
Jack
Judge Kumpe
Rome Pickens
E. B. Harris
J.C. Hames
Notice of correction to legal filing from Huntsville court
The editor reports that last week Hon. James Jackson sent a legal notice from the Bankrupt Court at Huntsville containing an error common to lawyers. The junior observer notified Mr. Jackson of the correction and his reply follows.
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James Jackson
Tuscumbia
Huntsville
Jackson
Democratic Courtesy Notes From 1908 Alabama Letter
A November 11 1908 letter from James Jackson of Tuscumbia Alabama addresses Jourd White of Moulton. The writer apologizes for an error corrected by Murphy and discusses Republican Democratic alignments and efforts to win back party members. He expresses friendship and willingness to serve.
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Moulton
Ala
Jourd
Murphy
James Jackson
Tuscumbia
Tax votes vary across counties in school funding
In Lauderdale county a special one mill school tax passed by 17 points while Franklin approved it 6 to 2 in a regular procession with little enthusiasm. Madison county approved a ten mill school tax without opposition, showing differing public sentiment on school funding within the same district.
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Lauderdale County
Franklin
Old Lawrence
Madison County
Train Crash Kills Eight in California Family
A California train collided with an automobile, resulting in the deaths of eight members of a single family. The piece expresses concern for Bro. Barbee's safety and hopes he returns to travel the country in a car with Old Jo as the engine, and to share his views on changes since prewar days.
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California
Bro. Barbee
Lawrence
Walker county endures fourth gun loss of season by fire
Walker county reports another gun gone this season marking the fourth incident by fire. The latest loss is attributed to an incendiary act.
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Walker County
Thanksgiving Dinner A Lady Led Benefit At Moulton
Thanksgiving dinner organized by Methodist ladies in Moulton on November 26 1908 to fund the New Methodist church. A noon to 330 pm meal priced 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children with home delivery for those unable to attend. Proceeds support church completion and furnishing.
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Moulton
New Methodist Church
Historic supper menu highlights variety and fare
A dated menu lists Roast Turkey, Boiled Ham, Fried Chicken, Fresh Sausage, Beef Steak, Corn Lightbread, Other Breads, Hot Coffee, Sallads and Pickles, Cakes, Pies, Jams and other deserts reflecting a broad period meal spread.
Sermons and civic hints mix in town note
Dr McCoy of a Birmingham Methodist school preached two sermons on Hope and God, drawing large crowds. Ed Crow and Hon E Crow are named as Birmingham judges possibles. Bro Lucian Wear praised the sermon with lively amens. A child 3 years old is Emperor of China with 270 million subjects. Wyoming thermometer shows 24 degrees below zero. A Black man killed seven officers in Oklahoma then killed himself. T S Barran, a millionaire, just killed himself in New York.
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Dr. McCoy
Birmingham
McCoy
China
Wyoming
Oklahoma
T. S. Barran
New York
Meeting of Teachers Association Urged for Attendance
The Teachers Association announces a highly anticipated meeting for all teachers. The program includes call to order by the President, address of welcome by Hallon D, invocation, City School Chorus music featuring Grayson and Huntsville, response by Rev M W Gordon, and the President's address by Supt J M Collier with Decatur as noted venues.
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fHlon. D
Music—City School Chorus
Grayson
Huntsville
M. W. Gordon
Decatur
J. M. Collier
Friday Afternoon School Program and Addresses
An outline of a Friday program listing speakers and topics: Principal T. G. Riddle of Madison on athletics in school. Prof. F. W. Williams of Huntsville on growth of education. Principal H. K. Strickland of Athens on education growth. Principal A. H. Murphree of Austinville on physiology teaching. Prof. K. Broughton of Gurley on new school laws. Principal H. J. Fusch of Mooresville on school system red tape. Friday night features a second session with Miss Mary N. Moore of Athens and Prof. W. T. Wynn of Pulaski addressing girls, plus an address by W. E. Striplin of Gadsden.
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Prin
T. G. Riddle
Madison
F. W. Williams
Huntsville
H. K. Strickland
Athens
A. H. Murphree
Austinville
K. Broughton
Gurley
H. J. Fusch
Mooresville
Mary N. Moore
W. T. Wynn
Pulaski
W. EE. _ Striplin
Gadsden
Public School Conference Program Entries
Saturday program listings include sessions on school reports efficiency education of young children and English music in public schools with speakers Supt F T Appleby Miss Lillian Ford Prof Goodrich Supt R E Sessions Miss Mabel Clabaugh Miss Modesta Beasley Prof Clarence Going Prof J J Doster Supt J B Lockhart and Mrs Isley with topics such as Latin nature study and what should be taught in public schools.
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F. T. Appleby
Tuscumbia
Lillian Ford
Decatur
Goodrich
Huntsville
R. E. Sessions
Mabel Clabaugh
Adams
Trinity
Prin. E. M. Hodson
Hartselle
Isley
Austinville
Clarence Going
New Deca
J. J. Doster
University
J. B. Lockhart
Florence
Mies Modesta Beasley
New Decatur
Lawrence Teachers Conference Call for Attendance
Our County High School and Program Committee urge every teacher in Lawrence to attend. Prof. J. J. Barnard and officers W. J. Humphrey F. W. Williams and S. R. Butler advocate a united effort to receive a great blessing to impart to us and our children.
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Our
J. J. Barnard
Hartselle
W. J. Humphrey
F. W. Williams
S. R. Butler
Lawrence
Fifth Sunday Mus sel Shoals Baptist Association Programme
Harmony Church in Lawrence county hosts the 5th Sunday meeting November 27-29 1908 with sermons devotional sessions and panels led by Rev J E Weaver L P Roger J M Merrett J E Merrett and others. The schedule includes organization elections discussions on tithing annual pastor calls Christian attitudes to liquor and evangelization with speakers including Rev J M Roberts J R Depoister and Hon H S Broadus. Delegates from Harmony Church near Hillsboro invited and transportation offered.
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The
Mussel Shoals Baptist Association
Harmony Church
Lawrence County
J. E. Weaver
L. P. Roger
Church of Christ
R.T. Wear
J. J. Sawyer
John C. Tidwell
D. F. Green
Thos. M. Vix
L. M. Wear
J. M. Hitt
R. L. Quinn
J. M. Roberts
J. R. Depoister
J. E. Merrett
Report on Health of Local Notables Improves
The community learns that Major Scott John Spain Mrs. John Warren and Frank Goodletts children along with others on the illness list are reported better signaling improved conditions for friends and neighbors statewide.
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Major Scott
John Spain
John Warren
Frank Goodlett
Local notices from Danville area 1908 update
A letter from Mattie Dutton to The Moulton Advertiser covers church attendance at Valley Grove, new church member Hester Chaney, travels of W K Christopher and J W Dutton in Lawrence county, Eva Gray’s Decatur trip, moves of W W Penn and family to Danville and others, teaching at Penn's School, Dutton’s Cullman trip, Claude Stoval’s Florida tour, and a civic nudge to elect Taft.
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Moulton Advertiser
Bro. Powell
Valley Grove
Hester Chaney
W. Kk. Christopher
J. W. Dutton
Lawrence County
Eva Gray
Decatur
W. W. Penn
Danville
Butler Parker
Penn
Louis Gibson
Penn’s
Donnie Dutton
Cullman
Claude Stoval
Florida
Ellen Wilson
Taft
Mattie Dutton
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J. J. Stockton
Hillsboro
John A. Thomason
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Bursia
Farm & Fireside
Jourd White & Son
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Hanan
Tilt
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Selby
Merriam’s
Bank Street
Crown
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Desai, Ala
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