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- Advertisement for a runaway slave, submitted by Alexander Erskine in Huntsville, Alabama.
- 1825-08-05
- In the advertisement Erskine discusses the slave's physical appearance, disposition, and possible motive: "It is probable that he has obtained free papers and may attempt to pass himself as a free man. There is reason to believe he will try to find...
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for a strayed horse, submitted by William A. Tomlinson in Madison County, Alabama.
- 1825-08-05
- Tomlinson offers a $10 reward for the return of the mare.
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for four runaway slaves, submitted by William E. Phillips in Madison County, Alabama.
- 1825-08-05
- In the advertisement Phillips describes each slave's physical appearance and disposition. He offers $50 for their return and discusses their motives for leaving: "The subscriber thinks it probable that some white person has been instrumental in...
- 2009-08-24
- "Emigration to California."
- 1849-03-23
- Brief notice about western settlement: "The tide of emigration to California knows no abatement. Ship load after ship load leaves our shores. We rejoice to know that citizens of good character constitute so large a portion of the emigrants."
- 2009-08-24
- "483 Acres / Chattahooche Land for Sale."
- 1849-10-16
- Advertisement for the sale of a 483-acre plantation in Henry County, Alabama. Each section of land is described, and several buildings are included ("a good gin house and screw, and a comfortable log cabin...negro houses, corn cribs, stalls, &c.")....
- 2009-08-24
- "California Bound."
- 1849-10-16
- Advertisement for the sale of an 83-acre farm in Henry County, Alabama. The nearby community of Lawrenceville "promises to become an interesting little village, being the situation of Prof. Spears recently established High School, and surrounded by...
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for a captured slave, submitted by Sheriff P. B. Skipper in Henry County.
- 1849-10-16
- In the advertisement Skipper describes the slave and asks his owner, Jackson Lawrence of Russell County, Alabama, to "come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away."
- 2009-08-24
- "Female Education in California."
- 1850-01-01
- The article mentions that Mrs. M. E. Tulloss, the former principal of the Young Ladies' Seminary in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is going to California to teach: "It is an interesting fact, that she is the first female teacher and missionary that goes to...
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for Buick automobiles from the dealership in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1910-07-01
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for screen windows and doors from the Kennedy Company in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1910-07-02
- The advertisement features a picture of a fly and warns, "Keep Him Out! The House Fly Is Filthy and Dangerous."
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.
- 1910-07-02
- The advertisement explains the importance of telephones to businesses and consumers, and it mentions Southern Bell's long distance service.
- 2009-08-24
- "Dainty Cottage Home, Costing $2,600."
- 1910-07-02
- Advertisement for a new house in Montgomery, Alabama, describing its dimensions, layout, and building materials. The house was designed by Charles S. Sedgwick.
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for Fatima Turkish Blend Cigarettes from the American Tobacco Company.
- 1910-07-06
- The advertisement mentions a special promotion offered by the company: "Pictures of popular actresses now packed with Fatima Cigarettes."
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for RCA radios from the Frank Tennille Furniture Company.
- 1930-05-01
- The radios cost $99.50 each, a special price during an anniversary sale.
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for the Westinghouse Adjust-O-Matic Iron, available at Alabama Power Company Stores.
- 1930-05-01
- Customers can turn in their old irons to get $1 off the price of the Adjust-O-Matic, the "easiest iron to use": "Take advantage of this offer NOW and start ironing with 30% less effort!"
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for Roper Gas stoves from the Alabama Utilities Service Company in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1930-05-08
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for "The Climax," an "all-talking" motion picture at the Tivoli Theater in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1930-05-08
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for "The Arizona Kid," a motion picture at the Paramount Theatre in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1930-05-08
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for Dr. Pepper.
- 1930-05-12
- 2009-08-24
- "The Slavery Question in California."
- 1949-04-06
- The article argues that slavery will not be permitted in California and quotes a statement from a New York newspaper: "No action of Congress can decide the question; it is already decided by the impossibility of retaining slaves, by the character...
- 2009-08-24