Permanent road coating trial expands in Blue Mountain City
A local experiment coats Blue Mountain City streets with 50 percent petroleum asphalt oil to preserve them. The Net and Twine Mill Company funds the project, with HH Bryson of Standard Oil supervising. About 6 000 square yards will receive 3 000 gallons of oil to bind and protect the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain City
Net and Twine Mill Company
H. W. Williamson
Bryson
Standard Oil Company
Advertising Furnished Rooms Boost Rental Income
Reading the Star daily reveals how advertising furnished rooms can increase rental income. The note suggests using daily ads to attract tenants and maximize profits.
Blue Mountain City Road Treatment Promises Notable Impact
A brief note suggests that the current road treatment method could greatly affect the ongoing road question. Observers expect the streets of Blue Mountain City to draw public interest as results unfold over the next day or two.
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Blue Mountain City
Words to Freeze The Soul
A Springfield merchant recalls doctors deeming his son hopeless with consumption. After three weeks of Dr Kings New Discovery the boy recovered fully. The ad touts the cough and cold remedy as infallible for lung disease, priced at 50 cents and one dollar. West End Drug Co. Elam Ordway Howser Scarbrough Drug Co.
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George E. Blevens
Springfield
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Howser
Scarbrough Drag Ca
Rhiveland Legend of Three German Robbers Ends in Death
A Rhiveland tale recounts three German thieves who seize a rich booty and plan to retire. On the day to split the loot the betrayer is sent for provisions and is murdered by the other two who seek to keep all. The trio are later found dead, each having plotted to outmaneuver the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhneland
Rhiveland
Bleedrie Bitters Claims Kidney Cure Amid Ads
The notice promotes Bleedrie Bitters as a cure for backache and kidney ailments warning of dropsy diabetes and Bright's disease. It cites a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk Tennessee and lists local drugstores selling the remedy at 50 cents.
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Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk, Tenn
West End Drug Co
Flam, Ordway & Houser
Searbrough Drug Co
County Farmers Gather At Coldwater Union Meeting
The Farmers Union of Calhoun county met in Coldwater with Vice President John H. Wilson presiding. Delegates from across the county attended a noon dinner, and State President W. A. Morris and State Lecturer Ford spoke. A public session Tuesday explored the union's tenets and aims.
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Farmers’ Union of
Calhoun County
Coldwater
John H. Wilson
W. A. Morris
Ford
Women In Japan Beliefs On Gender Roles Shared
A globe trotter recalls an incident in Vancouver where a Japanese waitress prioritized him over two Canadian women and ensured he received the largest portions. The tale is used to illustrate perceptions of women’s status in Japanese society.
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Globe Trotter
Vancouver
Prohibition Debate Over Mr Greer in Calhoun County
A letter from Co G Anderson of Alabama questions Mr L F B Greer of Choccolocco Valley on his shift from support to opposition of an amendment tied to prohibition. The writer cites Lawrence and Brooks Lawrence, laments anti amendment tactics, and urges consistency, urging Greer to explain his stance and address the sanctity of homes amid stir over enforcement and the fifty year old search warrant law.
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L. FB. Greer
Choccolocco Valley
Tirmingham
Mr. Greer
Greer
Leon McCord
Alabama
Calhoun County
Home
Mobile
Nelson
Brooks Lawrence
Lee
Gadsden
Weakley
Dives
Lazarus
Lawrence
Friend Greer
Choccolocco
Tax Assessor notice for 1910 property listing days
Dave Cowden Tax Assessor announces assessment days across numerous beats from October 1909 to December 1909 with penalties for late listings. Owners must bring full property lists. notices cover delinquent assessments after January 1, 1910 and 10 percent penalties after February 1, 1910.
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DeArmanville
Iron City
Chasie Springs
White Plains
Chocooloeeo
Burns X Roads
Notice of land claim final proof hearing 1909
Department of the Interior Land Office Montgomery Alabama September 13 1909 notice that Isaac Johnson of McFall Alabama has filed intention to take final five year proof to establish claim to NW SW 4 Section 28 Township 168 Range 7 East Huntsville meridian before United States Commissioner George B Randolph in Anniston Alabama on November 6 1909. Witnesses are William Johnson Jesse Murphree D M Murphree and Whit Hughes all of McFall Alabama. Nathan H Alexander Register. Rep Sep17 fri 6t
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Isaac Johnson
McFall
Huntsville Meridian
George B. Randolph
United States
Northern District of Alabama
Anniston
William Johnson
Jesse
Murphree
D. M. Murphree
Whit Hughes
Nathan H. Alexander
Register
Tax Collector's Notice of 1909 Tax Appointments
The Tax Collector of Calhoun County Alabama lists 1909 state and county tax collection appointments. Taxes due by October 1 with delinquency after December 31. notices of sales follow for unpaid real estate, with office hours from Oct 1, 1909 to July 1, 1910. J. F. Montgomery is the collector.
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Hollingsworth
Lander
Green’s
Four Mile
Oxford
Jacksonville
Anniston
J. F. Montgomery
Calhoun County
Ala
Land claim notice for Monroe W Morris at Anniston
Monroe W Morris of Wellington Alabama files final commutation proof for the SE4 of the SW, Section 34, Township 12 S Range 7 E. He appears before the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Anniston on October 23 1909 with witnesses Ed Browning J Burt Roper John Dickerson and Charlie Street of Wellington Alabama.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Monroe W. Morris
Wellington
Township
Range
Huntsville Meridian
Circuit Court
Anniston
Ed Browning
J. Burt Roper
John Dickerson
Charlie Street
Nathan H. Alexander
Interfaith Ties Highlighted Amid Diverse Faiths
The article discusses harmony among Protestant denominations, the Roman Catholic Church, and Jewish faith groups. Readers see emphasis on dialogue, shared values, and community cooperation across religious lines.
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Ing
Commissioner’s Sale of Contiguous Land in Calhoun and Talladega
By order of the Probate Court of Calhoun County Alabama Z H Comer as commissioner will sell at cash in front of the old Comer homestead Calhoun County on September 28 1909 the S 12 of the SW 14 and SW 14 of the SE 14 Sec 36 T 16 R6 with parts of Sec 1 17 R6 in Talladega County. Proceeds to be divided among joint owners. Sale continued to October 30 1909. Anniston Alabama attorneys Tate and Walker.
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Probate Court
Calhoun County
Alabama
Z. TH. Comer
Comer
Talladega County
Z. H. Comer
Acker to Speak on Constitutional Amendment in Jacksonville
Hon. W. P. Acker will address Jacksonville and surrounding county next Saturday at 1 p m in advocacy of the constitutional amendment. A very large crowd is anticipated for the event.
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W. P. Acker
Jacksonville
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Pinaud
New York
Niagra
Women In
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Weaver
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