Good Roads Movement Gains Momentum In Alabama
Birmingham hosts Alabama Good Roads Association meeting drawing advocates from across the state. Calhoun county roads seen as near certain with automobile pathfinders leading the push. Knox county TN court rules pellagra not contagious, reflecting local justice sentiment.
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Birmingham
Alabama Good Roads Association
Good Roads Advontes
Good Roads
Alabama
Calhoun County
Knox County
Tennessee
Justices of the Peace
Weather Notes Favor Cotton Opening in Calhoun County
The passage predicts good weather for cotton this month with most of the crop expected to open. A late frost could limit the yield to about two thirds, with some forecasts suggesting an even smaller harvest.
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Calhoun County
Star declares firm stance in Alabama campaign
The Star defends its anti amendment position amid proposed boycotts and protests. It vows to uphold civic rights and continue campaigning with renewed energy, claiming broad support from Calhoun County residents.
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Alabama
Star
Calhoun County
Prohibition Gains Backing From Alabama Industrial Leaders
L. L. Stevenson of Lovie Alabama a top brick manufacturer backs continued prohibition and contributes 50 to the amendment campaign. He cites labor benefits from prohibition at his plant and notes other state industrial leaders share the view endorsement for the state’s business climate grows as the poll closes November 2.
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L. L. Stevenson
Lovie
Ala
Stevenson
Prohibition
Jefferson County
Amendment
Mi O Na Tablets Guaranty Ad Claims Quick Indigestion Cure
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Mi O Na tablets from Elam Ordway and Houser promising a money back guarantee if stomach ailments are not cured. The pitch targets sufferers of gas belching bad breath and dyspepsia claiming relief within minutes and weeks at fifty cents a box.
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Elam, Ordway & Houser
Anniston
Historic highways of the South and cattle trails of the West
Marcus Combs recalls Jacksons military roads from Alabama to Natchez Trace and the Crabb Orchard route through Cumberland Gap. He notes cattle drivers crossing to Kansas City and the rise of the cow boy as a bold, often harsh, frontier profession and the Katy railroad now carries cattle to market.
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South
Jackson
Alabama
L. and N
Columbia
Tennessee
Calhoun County
Natchez
Allegheny Mountains
Cumberland
Tennessee Rivers
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Texas
Kanwas City
Prairies
Katy
Anti amendment clash swells in Alabama towns over liquor issue
In Piedmont Alabama residents debate a constitutional change aimed at curbing a careless legislature from reopening saloons. Pro and anti sides clash as whisky interests and rural opponents clash over rights and morals in a heated public war.
Timeline of key historical events from 1765 to 1908
The record lists notable dates and events across American and world history. It begins with the Anti Stamp Act Congress meeting in New York in 1765 and spans to 1908 with Harry A. Garfield becoming Williams College president. It notes battles at Saratoga Springs 1777 Kings Mountain 1780 Moskowa 1812 and the 1891 Grant statue unveiling in Chicago as well as religious and exploratory milestones in Oregon and Albany.
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New York City
Saratoga Springs
Burgoyne
King’s Mountain
South Carolina
Lewis and Clarke
Oregon Territory
Lewiston
Napoleon
the Moskowa
Albany
N. Y
Florida
Bahia
Brazil
Gen. Grant
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Harry A. Garfield
Williams College
Star Want Ads Drive Quick Results
Local starclassifieds promise fast outcomes for readers posting ads. Advertisers report swift responses and clear visibility across the community.
Cowboys Farewell Camp Fires Amid Lingering Sadness
A columnist notes a somber tone as conditions extinguish the cowboys' camp fires, leaving a sense of loss. The remark frames a broader reflection on changing times and faded gatherings.
General Forrest H. Hathaway Dies at 65 Birthday
Brigadier General Forrest H. Hathaway U S A retired, born October 7 1844 in East Barnard Vermont. He served from 1862 as private to major, later captain in 1882 and colonel in 1903. He served in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish American War and retired in 1904. He made his home in Portland Oregon after retirement.
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Forrest H. Hathaway
East Barnard
Sixteenth Infantry
Regular Army
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Hathaway
Portland
Oregon
Birmingham’s Post Prohibition Property Values Shown
The Birmingham News highlights city progress since prohibition began, noting 1907 assessments at 28,710,054.00 dollars for real and personal property as the last year of licensed saloons.
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Birmingham
Personal health ad promises cure for blood diseases
An advertisement offers a free 108 page book and a permanent positive cure for blood poison, locomotor ataxia, necrosis, paralysis, rheumatism, catarrh, malaria, jaundice, tuberculosis, or enlarged glands. It invites readers to address the sender to obtain the material at no cost.
Constitutional amendment text on alcohol prohibition in Alabama
The Star prints the proposed constitutional amendment text for the November vote. Article XIX Section 1 prohibits manufacture sale and keeping for sale of alcoholic and malt liquors and other intoxicating beverages in the state with exceptions for medical scientific and mechanical use and sacramental wine under regulations. Section 2 allows the Legislature to designate places where such liquors may not be stored or kept under police power.
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Alabama
Birmingham Growth After Saloons Ended Showed By City Figures
The 1909 assessment values reach 43 626 985 with a 14 916 931 increase since saloons were removed. 1907 to 1909 gains imply 29 833 862 in value, with many new office buildings rising. Police records show fewer arrests 1908 vs 1907 and drops in violent deaths and gun or stab fatalities, suggesting prohibition reduced crime. Chattanooga News.
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Birmingham News
Birmingham
Chattanooga News
Advertising prompts buyers with space to boost store sales
A newspaper note hints that adding ad space attracts more customers and that even unusual needs may be served. It suggests readers look to a want ad in this issue for possible matches. The message implies advertising can reach a wider audience and increase purchases.
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Oxford
Anniston Publiing Company
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Board of County Commissioners of Calhoun Co
Associa Otion
United States
Wlohe
Atlanta Journal
Billy Smith
Journal
Atlanta
New Oklahoma
Marcus Combs
Checotah, Okla
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Sefeclo
Seolorl
Soak
Lorehead Plumnhonter
Whisky Trust
Guzzler
Plumhunter
St. John
Holy Angels
Pielmont, Ala
Epefedelele Tele
Met
Salvar Medicine Co., Salvar Bldg
St. Louis
U.S. A
Anniston National Bank
W. H. M’kleroy
Presa
P. Woodruff
A. Davis
Randolph F. Smith
Frank Leigh
Comptroller
Comptroller’s
First National Bank
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