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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
3
Spright Dowell will become Auburn College president after Gov Kilby appoints John W Abercrombie as state superintendent of education effective July 1. Dowell will leave Auburn to head the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, while Thomas Bragg’s Auburn role ends July 1 1920.
In equity by affidavit, defendants non residents of Alabama over 21 with listed residences, including Comegys Brewer Kimble Allison Link Parker Simpson Harris and Oakley Harris. The court orders publication in Moulton Advertiser once weekly for four weeks for them to plead by June 22, 1920 or a decree pro confesso may be entered.
The Alabama Polytechnic Institute board chose Spright Dowell as president and Dr Charles C Thach as president emeritus with salaries of 6000 and 4000 dollars respectively. Dowell’s long state education service and Auburn selection were praised by Governor Kilby. Dr John W Abercrombie named education superintendent to take over July 1.
An OCR fragment touts Alls Catarre Medicine as a cure for nasal catarrh and cold attacks. It claims internal use and blood cleansing effects, urging readers to buy from druggists with testimonials and a price reference, mentioning Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio.
A fragment urges readers to cut out the notice to ensure purchasing Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion. It presents a practical tip using a purchase aid. The message emphasizes reliability of using a cutout to avoid wrong item.
Probate Court grants RB Prince administrator duties May 28 1920 Lawrence County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within legal time or be barred.
The article traces the career of a prominent Alabama figure from 1896 to 1917, noting his roles as state superintendent of education 1898 1902 and president of the University of Alabama 1902 1911. It records honorary degrees 1904 and 1965, his 1912 congressional election, retirement in 1917, and later work as solicitor for the U.S. Department of Labor. It covers Auburns board meeting on dairy courses and a major reorganization plan for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute with units for resident teaching extension teaching and research led by a president-elect and directors, and notes trustees present at the meeting.
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