Sproull Named President of Bankhead Highway Assn
Anniston businessman James Sproull will serve as president of the Bankhead National Highway Association following the death of Ex-Congressman T. S. Plowman. The organization vows continued zeal to complete the Atlantic to Pacific highway, with Sproull seen as a strong advocate and former vice president. The note outlines his close ties to Plowman and commitment to the road project.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bankhead National Highway Association
J. A. Rountree
James Sproull
Anniston
Alabama
Boar of
T. 8. Plowman
Sproull
Col. Plowman
Friends of Good Reals
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Great Mass Meeting Called to Set Cotton Price
A mass meeting is planned in New Orleans September 8-9 called by Southern Governors and the American Cotton Association to discuss living costs and cotton pricing. Govs Kilby Hobby Brough Catts Roberts Cooper and others signed the proclamation urging farmers and merchants to attend for study and a proposed minimum cotton price.
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New Orleans
Indorse
Atlanta
American Cotton Association
Juhn NH. Vursey
United States
Congress of the
Southern States
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
South
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Company promotes testimonials and nationwide druggist sales at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Consumer Pushback Amid Profiteer Tactics
A cryptic Note describes a profiteer pressuring buyers and a consumer retaliating in a rapid counter move. The phrasing suggests growing tension between seller power and shopper reaction, reflecting broader market friction.
Class of 1914 Reunion Brings Old Friends Back
The 1914 graduates met on August 28 at Gordon Hall for a reunion hosted by Mrs. Gideon. Mr. Mayo the former teacher spoke along with class president Mr. Kirl Avent and class prophet Miss Mary Louise Pegues. The gathering featured a long table with fried chicken and cakes, old games, and a Virginia Reel as they recall High School days and hope for a future gathering with Prof. Hurst.
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Thomas Mayo
Gideon
Gordon Hall
Ella Wright
Kirl Avent
Mr. Mayo
Mary Louise Pegues
Quondon
Virginia
Prof. Hurst
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Oxford
Rowland
Lafayette County
U. S
Rowland Drug CO
Washington
Federal Land Banks
Farm Loan Board
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
St. Paul
Spokane
St. Louis
Wichita
Louisville
Columbia
Berkely
Baltimore
Springfield
Federal Land Bank
Iousson
U.cni
Tal
League of Nations
Remington Umc
Reid Drug Store
Freezone
J. Skoitune
Dr. Matthews
Castoria
Reunion
Oxford Eagle
Sore Alaega
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