A Strange and Peculiar People in Loretta Tenn 1909
Loretta Tennessee letter defends Hardshell Baptists against Mr Barbee’s charges. It cites scripture on predestination election and foot washing, rebukes misinterpretation, and asserts believers’ humility, poverty, and perseverance in worship. The piece references Walker County Alabama and Lawrence County and quotes Romans and John to support doctrine.
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Moulton Advertiser
S. W. Barbee
California
Barbee
Christ
Pharisees
Jesus
Mr. Barbee
Webster
Walker County
Ala
Lawrence County
Zion
God
Paul
Peter
John
Apostle
Christ Jesus
Mr Barbee
Sol
Loretta, Tenn
Prohibition Saint Honored by Our Local Paper
A last week notice praises Dr. Josephus Shackelford for tearing apart Senator Johnston’s argument against a prepared amendment. The editor deems Shackelford a great and good man, a Gamaliel to early prohibition, and credits him with planting the seeds of prohibition in their community for over fifty years.
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Josephus Shackelford
Senator Johnston
Bro. Shackelford
Gamaliel
Lawrence
Jesus
Blessed South
Satan
Humanity
Hell
Canan
Unnatural Women and Temperance Plea From Hillsboro
A 1909 Hillsboro letter to the editor railing against alcohol and urging temperance. The writer praises southern piety, condemns drinkers, and cites personal family anecdotes to advocate water in sacraments and abstinence. They praise Mr. Weaver, a 74-year-old temperance advocate, and stress avoiding liquor to protect children.
Principles for Building a Thriving Town
Advice for towns to attract buyers and commerce includes selling lots at fair prices, inviting businesses, supporting local merchants and churches, promoting public enterprises, welcoming strangers, paying good prices for produce, helping farmers, and honoring debts and promises.
Wit and whimsy from a bygone voice in quotes
A collection of humorous maxims on gender roles, fashion, charity, and religion. The speaker wryly notes contradictions in propriety, marriage pride, and social costs. Each quip exposes social norms with playful sarcasm and pointed irony.
Tramps Ask for Goods In Sunlit Street Scene
A nervous tramp solicits a clean shirt coffee pot frying pan bread tray and water bucket from bystanders in a city street. The request prompts mixed reactions as onlookers weigh aid against nuisance.
In marriage a woman's first duty is to her husband
A concise view argues that a wife's primary role should center on her husband, criticizing the view of a husband merely as a source of support. The remark reflects traditional gender expectations in domestic life.
Merchants See Bright Prospects for Alabama Growth
Local merchants report strong business with promising outlook. Optimism is high as speed, work, and prayer carry efforts forward, praising Alabama as top in name and in many pure pursuits.
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Alabama
Prohibition Law Seen Raising Comer in Estimation
Comer opposed the statewide prohibition measure but did not veto it, a stance that supporters say elevates his standing. The act proceeds despite opposition, with backers praising his restraint and belief in the law’s necessity and public order.
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Comer
Judge Lindsey Voices Aim to Save Boys Over Icycles
Fragmentary line from a publication quoting Judge Lindsey, who asserts a priority to protect boys over preserving icycles, reflecting a moral stance in a quoted literary excerpt. The context appears within a discussion of youth welfare and public concern.
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Lindsey
Icycles
Tripod Sermons Pledge Renewal After Election
The speaker hails election completion with no injuries in Lawrence and urges readers to move past the past. He calls for forgiving expressions and welcoming newcomers, noting success comes through trials and perseverance.
Letter from Addison section invites more notices
A friendly Addison section notes cheerful society in milk and honey, mentions local visits and entertainments. Mrs Elmus pound supper, Miss Alice Wheeler hosted a large crowd, and folks plan future letters. Several young men attended Evergreen singing. Mr Robert White returned from Birmingham. Sam signs off with good wishes.
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Elmus
John Lindler
Georgia
Gussie Miller
Danville
Route One
Minor
Annie Orten
Addison
Griggs
Upshaw
Alice Wheeler
Ola
Bertha
Bob Stephens
Walter
Papa
Evergreen
J. F
Robert White
Birmingham
Sam
Poll Tax and the Great Ballot Battle Ahead
A brief urging voters to pay their poll tax to be eligible in the upcoming state and county elections. It emphasizes civic duty and joining fellow citizens, calling for timely payment to participate in the political process.
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Attorney At Law
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Orrick
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Gibson
Noulton
Masterson Hotel
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Chicago, U. S. A
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Hebron
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