Ford Motor Company and Muscle Shoals debate fate
The page discusses Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals plan as a solution to unemployment, arguing his involvement could create a city of 100,000 and numerous jobs. It contrasts Ford's proven employment impact with government delay, cites New York Times and Herald criticisms of Congress, and quotes a 1916 presidential remark on political utility.
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U. 5
Ry Forbes
Bord
Mr. Ford
Oes
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Essee Valley
Ford E Shoals
Ohio
Mississippi
Detroit
Muscle Shoals
Washington
The
New York Times
Nak An
Congress
Senate
Lodge
Penrose
Finance Committee
House
Fordney
Mondell
New York Herald
Times
United States
Iee Press Club
Vacuo
Louisville Courier Journal
Ford plan to revive Muscle Shoals project eyed for South aid
An Aniston Star summary notes that Ford seeks a hundred million dollar investment in the Muscle Shoals project to provide jobs, cheap fertilizer, autos, and power, arguing the war era work should be put to use and benefit Alabama cities and the Tennessee Valley region.
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Muscle Shoals
Ford
South
Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Anniston Star
Paris Directory Tribulations Leave Some Subscriptions Dead
Paris readers laugh at a revised telephone directory with many former subscribers now unreachable. Bolo Pacha, executed April 17, 1918, appears as a listed contact at Rue de Phalsbourg and reportedly does not answer after the usual Paris delay.
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Bolo Tacha
Paris
Rue de Phalsbourg
Boll Weevil Control Plan Touts Free Pamphlet
Voice of People Ensley urges cotton planters to study Prof B R Coad’s 1921 report on poisoned molasses for boll weevil control and promises a free, comprehensive pamphlet by William J Mims to share detailed mixing and application guidance. The note seeks mailing lists and local distribution across the South with emphasis on widespread dissemination within three months.
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Ensley
Alas
B. R. Coad
Delta Laboratory
Tallulah
South
Coad
Dixie
William J. Mims
Ensley High School
Southeastern Group of Railroad and Utility Commissioners Formed
Members of the railroad and public service commissions in the southeast formed the Southeastern Group of Railroad and Utility Commissioners to unify intrastate rates across Virginia through Mississippi. Alabama chairs, Georgia’s James A. Perry named chairman. hearings set for Georgia October 24 and Alabama November 7 as carriers file a uniform rate scale.
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Montgomery
Ala
Railroad and ‘Public Service Commissions
Southeastern Group of States
Alabama Public Service Commission
Southeastern Group of Railroad and Utility Commissioners
National Association of Railway and Utility Commissioners
Atlanta
Southeast
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Railroad and Utility Commissions
James A. Perry
Georgia Railroad Commission
National Association
Noon Day Meets Begin Tuesday at Y M C A Gates
Fall series of noon day shop meetings under Y M C A auspices opens Tuesday at the obey gates at 12 15 Rev W P Wilks will be the speaker Solo He Lifted Me to be sung by T J Wear Two meetings weekly announced by Secretary Nolleau and Rev J W McWhirter of the Moulton St Christian Church will address the men Thursday noon this week
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Obey” Gates
W. P. Wilks
Solo
T. J. Wear
Nolleau
J. W. McWhirter
Moulton St
Masons Meet Albany Lodge 491 A F and A M Tonight
Albany Lodge 491 A F and A M meets at 7 o'clock for M M degree work. Master Masons invited. Chas Sittason W M. 03-10-17. Also notice of quarterly foreclosure sale by fieri facias on A D Tur turned property in Morgan County Alabama. Sale at Morgan County Court House on Oct 31 1921. Sheriff J V May.
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Albany Lodge
A. M
Court Court
Morgan County
A. D. Tu
A. D
N. B
N.B
S.B
N. E
Alabama
Imand
A. Turney
Morgan Co
Decatur
Ala
J. V. May
Sheriff Morgan Co
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Help at Dillehay Bros
A historic drug ad touts Lavoptik eye wash as a remedy for strained eyes. It claims a single application helps a girl with weak vision and offers a free aluminum cup with purchase. The notice references Albany and Dillehay Brothers pharmacists as the sellers and guarantors.
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Albany
Dillehay Bros
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Decatur Daily
Jeffies
Ac Ees
Gries
Orc
Xustin
Austinville
Morgan County Health Board
Ameo
Lincoln
Berkshire
Poland
China
Duroe Jersey
Orpington
Manorca
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rock
Moulton Heights
Austinville School
Sec’y
Cahaba Coal
Leo Sykes
R. R. Commission
Albany- Decatur Daily
Chas. Sittason, W. M
Sheriff's Sale
Johnston Street
Lawson Draper
Mgr
Buchheit’s
Auto Service
Grant St
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
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