Tuskegee Conference Showcases Black Farmers Progress
A Tuskegee Institute gathering drew intelligent, successful African American farmers teachers and officials from Alabama and nearby states. Dr. Booker T. Washington spoke on self reliance and cheap credit while farmers like Ben Brown and Nelson of Tallapoosa shared how land ownership and home production transformed their lives and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stewart
Louisville
Henry J. Willingham
Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
Washington
Ben Brown
Chilton County
Ala
Brown
Nelson
Tallapoosa County
T. J. Edwards
Hd Education
Jeanes
Nell
Leonard
Henry County
Oak Te Tl Chae
Rerer. O of Rome
Calcium Wafers Claim Quick Skin Eruption Cure
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a safe, poison free remedy for pimples and skin eruptions. It promises visible facial improvements in days and notes the product costs 50 cents a box, available at reputable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Syrup of Figs and Senna Promoted for Children
An old health column urges parents to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna for fretful or ill children with stomach issues. It claims the remedy safely relieves symptoms within hours, promotes bowel movement, and helps liver activity. The dose is on the package and the genuine product is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Alabama Farmers and Jeanes Fund Speech Highlights
Reports from Tallapoosa and surrounding counties recount farmers testifying to struggles and progress. J. P. Cox and W. M. Rowl discuss mortgages, land ownership, and schools, while Ben Reynolds champions diversified crops and seed sharing. The assembly praises community projects, prizes, and a growing Black economic presence through the Jeanes fund and local fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Rowl
Smith Station
Lee County
Charles Brooks
Dadeville
Ala
Tallapoosa County
Ben Reynolds
Talladega County
Reynolds
S. T
Edwards
Carnival Bazaar by Sanctuary Society Held Tuesday
A carnival bazaar and lunch will be held Tuesday under the auspices of Cathedral Sanctuary Society. Officers include Mrs. CP Robinson president and several vice presidents. Lunchroom duties assigned to multiple refreshments committees headed by Mrs J R Courtney and Mrs J T McKeon with many committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illes Coeere
Cathedral Sanctuary Society
CP. Robinson
Louise le Baron
J. K. Glennon
Jee
M. F. Kirkbride
Mark Lyons
J. R. Courtney
J. T. McKeon
Hannah Lyons
Mesdames C. P. Robinson
Fielding Vaughn
Robert Sheffield
John Hughes
A. McGetrick
Hamilton
Kelly
Reardon
Thompson
LeBaron
Greenwood
Taylor
Sossman
Duff
JR. Courtney
Mesdames van Heuval
George Sullivan
Dorgan
Johnston
Daly
Sloan
Soost
J. Sullivan
Misses Hurley
J. Russell
Mra. W
Pugh
Mrs. Staples
Treatment for Epilepsy Promoted by Noted Store
A store announces authority to sell the Kosine treatment for epilepsy. The message touts the product as effective over ten years and endorsed by professionals. It urges skeptical readers to try the remedy for relief from sudden unconsciousness and convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Antes
Thement
Lewis couple mark sixty first wedding anniversary
Central Village Connecticut February first Mr and Mrs Stephen Allan Lewis plan to celebrate their sixty first anniversary at home The couple married at Voluntown near here He was a whaling captain and hotelkeeper after his sea years Mrs Lewis helped persuade him to retire from water life A long list of local ladies and committees are noted for the celebration with refreshments and serving girls planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WUA
Izaac D. In
Pratt City
Ala
Martin
Department of Agriculture
State of
Alabama
A. T. Goodwyn
Montgomery
Reuben F. Kolb
Texas
South Carolina
Lewis
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Cold Relief
An ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as instantly relieving swollen nasal passages and headaches. It claims a small bottle clears catarrh and sore throat by morning, with rapid relief from nasal congestion and coughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
van Drug Corporation
Agerits
Local Court List of Names and Participants
A reader-facing list presents numerous individuals including Edith Sullivan Madeline Johnston A B Courtwright Nillie Sweeny Marc Spotswood Catherine Hughes Marion Mountain C Brodie L Langdon Sheehan Black Berdavin McCarron Kirkbride Courtney and McKeon with associates Fancy Articles Grab Boxes and a roster of Mesdames Glennon Manglesdort Kirkbride McPhillips Berouson Ponder Glennon Hadiway Moffatt Boulet Banes and McKeon.
Alabama Patents Reported to The Item
Special to The Item reports grants of patents to H. EB Coleman of Anniston for a bedi wheel E. S. Jones of Mobile for a corn-husk machine C. L. Osborn of Selma for a patent PP Parker of McKensie for fine sweet potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Febvis & Davis
Pat Neys
H. EB. Coleman
Anniston
Jones
Mobile
C. L. Osborn
Selma
T. Parker
McKensie
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Gallion
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Mount Meigs Institute
Waugh
Ale
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Mount Meigs
Rufus Herron
Camp Hill
Enants
Anes
J. P. Cox
Centerville
Bibb County
Pierce
Rial Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles R. Craig
Boulet
Nicoll
Wainwright
Watson
Airey
Dorney
Fournier
Rosa Lyons
Louiselle
Luck
B. B. Kirkbride
Stokely
Maloney
le Baron Strauss
O'Neal
Uphams
McDonnell
Flynn
A. H. Manson
John McPhillips
Feagin
Peyton Norville
Dreaper
Harry McPahillips
O'Donnell
Fernier
Courtney
Quill
Hays
Walsh
Manson
Burns
Burke
Frances Ruf
Mary H. Jackson
Alham Bldg
Syracuse
Jackson
Gulf
N. E. St. Emanuel
Conti Ste
Eh Wick
Debriere’s
South Royal
Alamama Patents
Han
Ofee
Eped
F. S. Tapia
Dauphin Street
H. E. Jones, JR
Pass Dept
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Drug Corporation ID
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