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- "30 miles on a gallon / Economy that only Whippet owners enjoy."
- 1926-10-04
- Advertisement for Whippet automobiles from the Willys-Knight Overland Co. in Birmingham, Alabama: "Smoothness of course - and all the power and performance any light car can offer...PLUS the greatest gasoline economy the world has ever known -...
- 2011-11-21
- "99 Ways to Share the Meat," by the Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- 1943
- This leaflet describes the importance and process of point rationing, which applies to food products such as meat, cheese, fats, and oils. It offers suggestions for altering meal plans; consuming adequate vitamins and nutrients when reducing meat...
- 2011-01-13
- "Accused Ravishing Huntsville Girls."
- 1931-03-25
- This article gives details about the arrest of the "Scottsboro Boys" and their alleged assault of Ruby Bates and Victoria Price ("one of the most brutal attacks in the history of the Tennessee Valley").
- 2010-07-27
- "An Act Regulating Indian Affairs" in the state of Georgia.
- 1835
- The act makes six provisions for dealing with the Cherokee Indian population of the state during the period of removal. First, it stipulates that U.S. citizens will not be allowed to emigrate to Indian reservations, include those Indians who were...
- 2010-11-12
- "Bell Rings and Roar of Stock Market Subsides."
- 1929-10-25
- This article describes reaction to "Black Thursday," October 24, 1929; according to the author, the atmosphere of the stock exchange was mostly calm and businesslike while the public on the street was in a frenzy: "Looking down from the meager...
- 2010-01-25
- "Cars Not Boycotted."
- 1900-08-16
- This article describes the response of African American citizens to the ordinance recently passed by the Montgomery city council, which requires segregation on street cars. Although there is "no organized boycott," most African American preachers...
- 2010-01-25
- "Colored Citizens Mass Meeting."
- 1900
- Flyer for a prohibition meeting organized by African American ministers in Birmingham, Alabama. The meeting was held "to protest against colored women visiting barrooms and barroom premises. Also against children visiting such places, for whisky...
- 2010-11-12
- "Experimental College: Hexes To Guerrilla Training."
- 1968-09-25
- This article discusses the opening of the New Alabama Experimental College in Tuscaloosa. The school "gives no tests, no lectures and no credit" but rather "exists to offer the student the chance to explore issues, questions and topics which he...
- 2010-04-23
- "Internacional," the newsletter of the International Anti-Communist Brigade.
- 1964-03-01
- The main article in this issue discusses a Communist radio program targeting African American audiences in the South: "The Cuban Communists are pushing racial unrest throughout the South over the most powerful radio station in the world. Utilizing...
- 2010-01-25
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-02-09
- This issue reports that in Montgomery "civilian night life is at such a low ebb" that most popular entertainment spots are visited only by servicemen. The newsletter also mentions that two nurses from Maxwell Field were among those freed when the...
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-05-11
- This issue describes Montgomery's reaction to the news of V-E Day: "With the broadcasting of the proclamation by the President at 8 Tuesday morning, all downtown business ceased, whistles blew, church bells tolled, sirens sounded, the serving of...
- 2009-09-18
- "Negro voter may cast deciding ballot Tuesday."
- 1966-11-06
- This article from the Birmingham News discusses the role of African American voters in Alabama's upcoming gubernatorial election. It examines the factors that will influence the "power of the Negro vote" in the three-way contest, including voter...
- 2011-01-13
- "New Bridge Soon to Be Open."
- 1936-04-30
- This article discusses the completion of a bridge over the Southern Railway tracks and Shoal Creek in Montevallo, Alabama: "Montevallo will hail the opening of the new bridge with much joy. It will make a most fitting and impressive entrance to the...
- 2010-07-27
- "Revolting in Last Degree in Story of Girls."
- 1931-03-26
- This article gives details about the arrest of the "Scottsboro Boys" and their alleged assault of Ruby Bates and Victoria Price ("one of the most horrible ever perpetrated in the United States"). Three National Guard companies were called up to...
- 2010-07-27
- "Rush of Selling Brings History's Wildest Market."
- 1929-10-25
- This article gives a lively account of the stock market collapse on October 24 ("Black Thursday"): "The remarkable era of avid public speculation in stocks which has swept over the country during the past five years came to a climax today in the...
- 2010-01-25
- "Sale by Executor."
- 1864-11-20
- Advertisement for an upcoming estate sale in Sumter County, Alabama. Included in the auction will be "11 Likely Negroes," livestock, farming tools, furniture, housewares, and "One of the most valuable plantations in the State."
- 2010-01-25
- "Stock Collapse Hits Cotton, Grain."
- 1929-10-24
- "Staple Off $2.50 a Bale and Wheat Declines 12 Cents." This article reports stock market conditions on "Black Thursday," when "Stocks were again dumped on the market in terrific volume...and wall Street trading facilities were completely swamped."...
- 2010-01-25
- "Stock Market Suffers Swiftest Decline Experienced in Years."
- 1929-10-24
- This article describes the stock market decline on October 23: "The stock market suffered the swiftest and most hair raising drop in recent financial history today, a sweeping decline far more drastic than anything yet experienced in this modern...
- 2010-01-25
- "The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States of America."
- 1861-04-10
- This article discusses the ratification of the Confederate constitution and the recent formation of the Confederate States. It defends secession, praises the actions and intent of the people, and predicts a bright future for the new government:...
- 2010-01-25
- "To All Alabama and Georgia Textile Strikers: On to Victory! With Flying Squadrons and Mass Picket Lines!"
- 1934
- Flier issued by the Communist Party, U.S.A., in Birmingham, Alabama. It describes the background and progress of the strike; identifies the "open enemies of the strikers"; lists of the demands of the United Textile Workers of America; and stresses...
- 2010-02-10