Albany Daily Adopts Postal Registration and Delivery Rates
Pub details show Albany Alabama newspaper published afternoons except Sundays by Tennessee Valley Printing Company with second class filing in 1912 and refiled 1917. Rates list per week carrier, per month by mail rates for 3, 6 and 12 months and obituaries and tributes priced per line with customer service note to call 46 for late delivery.
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Albany
Ala
Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc
Government secures land for dam workmen reservation
Florence records the government securing eastern land for a Tennessee River dam workers reservation. Five to six thousand more men are expected to arrive to expedite construction, with houses to be built for workers and a vast payroll boosting Florence trades. The Herald calls it possibly the greatest project of its kind worldwide.
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Florence
Tennessee River
Florence Herald
Early Buying Week Aims for Full Coal Orders
The U S Fuel Administration declares the first week of June as Early Buying week to urge all coal consumers to place a year’s supply order. The goal is 100 percent ordering by week’s end, with local administrators coordinating community demonstrations and delivery planning before winter. More locomotives and coal cars will start July first, and over 100 vessels are en route from the Great Lakes to Atlantic ports to move coal to New England.
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U. S. Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Railway Administration
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
New England
Atlantic
Look out the window at the nearest flag and pay income tax
The prompt urges reflection on civic duties and prompts timely income tax payment. It critiques delay by appealing to national symbols and personal responsibility while signaling fiscal compliance.
Willard Fortune Record Stuns Boxing Fans
New York May 1 Jess Willard rose from bankruptcy to wealth following the 1915 Havana bout with Jack Johnson. By March of this year his fortune was reported between 850000 and 500000 dollars, with most earnings not from fights but from commercial ventures and promotions. He fought only thirty six rounds for that fortune, far less than past champions who earned through longer careers.
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New York
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Havana
Johnson
Willard
Jack
Tom Jones
Greater Democracy Coming in War Time
The Birmingham Age-Herald humorist notes a shift toward greater democracy as World War II unites rich and poor in effort. The war inspires shared sacrifice and collaboration, reducing class distinctions and fostering mutual understanding across social lines, Adpsden Journal comments.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
United States
America
Adsden Journal
Horse Sense Crank Rides Capitol Steps in Washington
A man attempted to ride a horse up the Capitol steps on Monday in Washington, was arrested, and declared he sought to bring horse sense to the Capitol. The Huntsville Mercury likens the scene to Don Quixote and criticizes the intrusion of red tape and bureaucracy.
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Capitol Steps
Washington
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Cervantes
Don Quixote
Huntsville Mercury
Author of The Simple Life Dies in Paris at 67
Pastor Charles W. Wagner author of The Simple Life died in Paris aged 67. His book once widely read faded as the simple life became a target of cranks and worn as a fad. The war years taught saner living and the country has begun to heed those lessons.
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Paris
Charles W. Wagner
Pastor Wagner
Birmingham Age-Herald
His Sisters Pastor Here
John K Walsh a former Edin borough resident and longtime American citizen sought out Major Watt the pastor of a great church in Edinborough to learn about Mrs James Beveridge. The Highland preacher confirmed he knew Mrs Beveridge as a church member and shared details about her Scottish family with Walsh. Walsh works as a foreman in L N R R shops and is active in Baptist and fraternal circles.
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John K. Walsh
Edinborough
United States
James Beveridge
Scotland
Major Watt
Our Job Department Ready To Fill Your Every Order
The department invites customers to place any request or order with confidence. Staff emphasize readiness to handle tasks and fulfill needs promptly.
Conference call for Alabama cotton seed interests May 26
Letter from L. M. Porter, president of Alabama Cotton Seed Crushers Association, urges farmers seed buyers and cotton seed mills to attend a May 26 conference in Birmingham at the Hillman hotel called by Dr. Geo H. Denny. Federal Food Administrator R. M. Hobbie transcribed the telegram and asks local press to publish notices and mobilize participation.
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Washington
Birmingham
Hillman Hotel
Alabama
False report branded by church board in Hanceville
The official board of a Hanceville Alabama church states a north state report claiming Pastor J Schlosser was arrested for pro German remarks is false. They identify the man named in circulation as upright and patriotic, noting he has shown love for the flag and U S government. May 16.
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Morgan County
J.schlosser
Hias
The
United States
W. L. May
Weir
Moore
Paul Green
J. N. McNutt
Birmingham Trainmen Lodge Initiates Ten Members
Ten members of Birmingham Lodge No. 590 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen were initiated in two meetings at 1:30 p m and 8 p m in Birmingham. This marks a second initiation for the Birmingham team as local yard trainmen rapidly affiliate with the order.
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Birmingham Lodge No. 590
Brotherhood of
Birmingham
Announcement of W H H Smith as State Senator candidate
Authorized notice announces W H H Smith of Town Creek Alabama as a candidate for State Senator from the Second district comprising Morgan and Lawrence counties. The election will be decided by voters at the upcoming August primary.
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W. HH. Smith
Creek
Ala
Alabama
Morgan
Lawrence
Powell Named Candidate for State Senator in Alabama
J. N. Powell of Falkville enters the race for State Senator of the Second district Alabama subject to Democrat primary action in August 1918.
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N. Powell
Falkville
Alabama
Life for Morgan to Run in Alabama House Primary
An announcement states H. T. Life seeks election to the Alabama House of Representatives from Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary.
Morgan County Candidate Seeks Democratic Nomination
S A Lynne declares candidacy for the upcoming legislative seat from Morgan County. The statement outlines intent to seek the Democratic nomination and compete in the state race.
White Asks Support For Morgan County Sheriff Post
R White of Hartselle Alabama seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Morgan County in the August 1918 primary, subject to party action.
Davidson Files Candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff
The announcement places W. V. Davidson as a candidate for sheriff in Morgan county, pending the outcome of the Democratic primary.
Parsons Nominated for Morgan Sheriff in Democratic Primary
We announce R. L. Parsons of Albany Alabama as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
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W. V. Davidson
Morgan County
R. L. Parsons
Albany, Ala
W. Z. Butler
Beat 9
W.J. Sparkman
Hartselle
Ala
John F. Gurley
Butler Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff in 1918 Primary
Z Butler of Beat 9 seeks the Democratic nomination for Morgan County sheriff in the August 1918 primary.
Davis announces candidacy for Morgan county Sheriff
B. P. Davis of Falkville enters the race for Morgan county Sheriff subject to Democratic Party action at the August 1918 election.
Sparkman Seeks Morgan County Sheriff Nomination
J. Sparkman of Hartselle Alabama runs in the Morgan County Democratic primary for sheriff with the contest set for an upcoming polling date.
Gurley Seeks Morgan County Sheriff Nomination in 1918 Primary
John F. Gurley announces his candidacy for sheriff of Morgan County Alabama, subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918. He aims to win the party nomination and position for the general election.
Robinson seeks re election in Morgan County primary
Candidate Jack A. Robinson announces his bid for re election to the Morgan County First District seat subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918. He frames his campaign around incumbent experience and district service.
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Morgan County
Jack A. Robinson
A D Johnson Declares Candidacy in Morgan County Race
Authorized notice announces A. D. Johnson as a candidate for Commissioner of the First District in Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
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A. D. Johnson
Morgan County
Ala
McCullouch Seeks Morgan County Commissioner Post
W B McCullouch of Albany announces candidacy for Commissioner of the First District Morgan County Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
Foote Seeks Fourth District Morgan County Commissioner Seat
John L Foote of Hartselle announces candidacy to succeed himself as Morgan County Commissioner from the Fourth district subject to the August Democratic primary.
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John L. Foote
Hartselle
Morgan County
Edward B Almon candidate for Democratic nomination
Edward B Almon announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for representative in the 66th Congress from Alabama 8th District. Primary election held the second Tuesday in August 1918. Tuscomb ia Alabama is listed as the sponsor and paid advertisement author.
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Edward B. Almon
United States
Alabama
Tuscumbia
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International News
Alabama Cotton Seed Crushers Association
R. M. Hobbie
Geo. H. Denny
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Southern Cotton OH Co
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Preuit-Dillehay Druc CO
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Keystone Fountain Pen Comny
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H. T. Life
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J. A. Thornhill
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F. Cushman
Tennessee Valley Credit Association
Decatur
D.D. Goode
Abel Bros
S. Albany
Bank
Mme
Lillian Ringsdorf Company
A. Johnson
Fourth Ave
Penney & Whitman
W. R. Price
Talley Furniture Co
Bank St
W. M. Chenault
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Quaker Tires
J. KE. Privett
Z. Carrell
Church Street
M. Friedland
LaFayette St
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W. B. McCullouch
Congress
Ita
Ringsdorf
Marie Mec-Adoo
FP. Horstmeter
T.R. Covey
Pride Real Estate and Insurance
Decatur Hosiery Mills
Twin Cities
Decatur, Ala
Lyle-Taylor Grain CO
Knight Studio
Charles L. Knight
Ira Mae Knight
J.D. Bush Lumber and Mill Work
Black Loan Company
Et Ket Board
Tariis
E. C. Payne Lumber CO
Muller
Timumding
Urushunh
Albasy. ‘Ana
W. A. Bibb
Life Insurance
Albany Silk Mills
L. B. Wyatt & Son Morgan Co. Nat’al. Bank Bldg
Albany, Alabama
Green House
Alban
Henry Schulman
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