Second Annual Reunion Of Alabama Spanish War Veterans
The second annual reunion of the Society of Alabama Veterans of the Spanish American War will be in Birmingham on May 28. Members are urged to attend as officers for the next year will be elected and business will be presented. A one and one third fare from Alabama points has been secured. The organization began from a 1899 East Lake reunion. Officers include Commander George Huddleston and others. the society is for white veterans residing in Alabama. No delegates will attend. all eligible veterans may participate. Also reported, the roof of the Dimmick Pipe Works in Birmingham collapsed, burying workers and causing three deaths and several injuries, with losses around $15,000.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Aly
Society of Alabama
East Lake
Ala
George Huddleston
Joseph Wheeler
E. L. Higdon
W. J. Parkes
W.C. Oates
W. W. Brandon
Tom C. Bmith
A. A. Wiley
W. B. Lamb
C. A. Allen
Wil H S. Williams
W. M. Martin
L. C. Montgomery
T. FE. Green
M.F. Wood
W.8. Reynolds
Dimmick Pipe Works
Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Prate City
Herald
Alabama Press Association
J. Asa Rountree
Pike's Peak
Birmingham Leg Factory Plans Stir Local Trade
Birmingham 15.0 and the National Artificial Limb Company explore a branch factory to meet growing demand in a city once mocked as the Peg-leg City. The piece threads a caution about a public figure’s dual life, warns of reform, and notes Alabama Press Association plans with a Pike's Peak excursion proposal for July.
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Birmingham
United States
The tootin nite and the honest advertiser
A trimmed advertising message from a historic Commercial Inquirer urges steady effort and faith in future prospects. It links persistent advertising with success, noting the planner who advertises honestly and consistently supports the paper and business over years, even through shocks.
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Pampkins
Matt
Commercial Inquirer
Avondale Steam Laundry Promises Prompt Service
Random clippings describe Avondale Steam Laundry as "the old reliable" with delivery service offered after urging customers to call for their work. Mentions Sam Foley building an addition to the business and advises adding an electric fan with electric lights for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Reliable
Serview
Batt
Pratt City
Ensley
Sam Foley
Electric Company
A Dirty Trick At A City Church Causes Outrage
A writer recounts witnessing a man spit tobacco juice on church carpet during service. The writer condemns the act as a vile public nuisance and calls for punishment. Also included is a testimonial for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and a note about counterfeit products.
Woman Near Death Warned You Must Have Operation
Mrs T B Hint of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a grim prognosis from her doctor due to stomach trouble and yellow jaundice caused by gall stones. After vain cures, she used Electric Bitters and wholly recovered. The remedy treats stomach liver and kidney ailments including dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Only 50 cents. Sold by R F Lovelady.
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St. F. Lovelady
Mra T. B
Lime Ridge
Wis
R. F. Lovelady
Pianola Recital for Organ Fund at City Hall
Program for the M. E. Church Booth choir concert at City Hall on Tuesday night May 15 to benefit the organ fund. Selections include piano solos, vocal quartette, violin numbers, and marches with performers named. a pleasant time is anticipated and those who miss it will miss a treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
City Hall
Organ Fund
Willie Wakketielt
Frank Stoves
Leo Morris
Law
Messrs
Atkins
Rutherford
Mary
Meade Emerson
M. Cunningham
Dixie
Bisher
Arkansas
Currie Emerson
Lacey
Wakefield
Lovelady
Pratt City Lyceum Course Plans Discussed
The Library Association will organize a local Lyceum course this fall in Pratt City, with events in the new high school building once completed. The programme will differ from the Birmingham course and will invite Birmingham subscribers to also attend Pratt City events, under public support and future discussion.
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Pratt City Lyceum
Library Association
Teity
Birmingham
Tratt City
The
Herald
New Fad Among Youth Observed in Evening Walks
Observers note a growing trend among young men to keep step with ladies during evening strolls, described as a fad established by a local choir group associated with M. Behureh, as reported by the Pratt City Herald.
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M. Behureh
Total Solar Eclipse Expected Across North America
The article outlines the May 27 total solar eclipse path, detailing shadow movement over the globe from the Pacific Ocean through Mexico, the United States, Atlantic, to northern Africa. It notes timing differences by location, mentions England's rarity of total eclipses, and gives guidance for observing from Georgia or Mabaria with weather cautions and observer safety tips.
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Mexico
United States
Texas
Norfolk
Africa
Portugal
Spain
Algiers
Aoine
British Isles
England
New Orleans
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Cape Henry
Weather Bureau
H. Higelow
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Tabler
Harry Gammell
George Tragessot
Jefferson Cycle and Electrical Company
W. S. Musser
Milheim
Pens
Bo Stags
Severn City
W. H. Johnson
Bussy
Jefferson County
Johnson
DeWitt’s
J. B. Stags
Ballard
B. F. Lovelady
Danies Meagher
Ahir
Boye
Saltaite
KR. F. Lovelady
Lacey + Racket
A. ‘T. Goodwin
Roberson Springs
Pratt City Womans Club
da. Kirke
East Highlands
Roanoke
Tennessee
Lacey's
Hratt Mines Lodge
Knights of Honor
North Birmingham Park
Lacey Racket Store
E. J. Hud
Gammell & Tragesser
E. J. Hudnall
Gammell and Tragesser
Yaint
Luvey
Feat & Smyth
Avelurs
Wylam
Martin's
City
Mrs. We, Zuber
Toxedi Park
Sanday
Mamie Pou
T.L. Dollar
Birmingham Southern Railroad
Herald Office
Third Street
the Baptist Church
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William Quisenbury
Decatur
Tod, Lacroix
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First Avenue
Istic
Slope
DeWitt
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
N.C
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Norman Lockyer
Chamberlain
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