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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
- Advertisement for Alabama and Georgia Stages, with routes from Montgomery, Alabama, to Milledgeville, Georgia.
- 1827-00-00
- 2009-09-11
- Advertisement for two captured slaves, submitted by Clark Bobo, jailor of Franklin County, Alabama.
- 1846-03-19
- In the advertisement Bobo describes the slaves and their owner, Rufus K. Flax of Attalla County, Mississippi, to "come forward and conform to the statute of this State in such cases made and provided."
- 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
- Advertisement for a runaway slave, submitted by Horace Summerhill in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- 1861-07-17
- In the advertisement Summerhill describes the slave's physical appearance and disposition; he suspects that the young man is nearby: "I am clearly of the opinion that Charles is in the midst of our neighbors."
- 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
- 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 a clothing sale at Geo. P. Haardt & Bro. in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1910-07-08
- The advertisement addresses the working class specifically: "You men who earn by hard, honest toil your weekly wages--take advantage of this sale."
- 2009-09-18
- Advertisement for a gas water heater from the Montgomery Light and Power Company.
- 1910-08-12
- The advertisement encourages home modernization: "Make the Home Complete and Install an Instantaneous Gas Water Heater / When you light the pilot and turn on the gas and water with one turn, you get the hot water instantly from the heater, and...
- 2009-09-18
- Advertisement for sewing machines at the store of R. L. Penick in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1914-08-15
- The business also sells phonographs and violins, and it offers repair work on violins and musical instruments.
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for Coca-Cola from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1914-08-15
- The advertisement promises that "Bottled Coca-Cola is sold in every store in the City of Montgomery."
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
- 1914-08-15
- The advertisement promotes the "Official Route to the National Baptist Convention" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "This has been selected as the Route for the Ministers of Montgomery, South East and West Alabama," and a round trip ticket from...
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for "Practical and Scientific Horse-Shoeing" by Thomas Walton in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1914-08-15
- 2009-08-24
- Advertisement for a furniture sale at the R. B. Broyles Wholesale and Retail House in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1921-02-03
- Specific items for sale include: large record players, chifferobes, refrigerators, strollers ("Lloyd's Sulkies"), gas ranges (oven & stove); mattresses, and living room and dining room furniture.
- 2011-11-21
- Advertisement for Steel-Smith department store in Birmingham, Alabama, announcing "A Friday Bargain Day with a Hundred Thrills!"
- 1921-02-03
- Most sale items are clothing, though some are miscellaneous household items.
- 2011-11-21
- Advertisement for a tire sale at Pizitz department store in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1921-02-06
- 2011-11-21