Anne Royall (June 11, 1769 – October 1, 1854) was a traveler and writer and was one of the first newspaperwomen. She married Captain William Royall, a gentleman farmer who served in the American Revolution. When he died in 1813, she was left penniless after a brutal court battle with her dead husband’s relatives, Anne […]
Controversial calls reveal difficulties before instant replay in football Transcribed from The Tuscaloosa News -November 16, 1937 We look upon the Crimson Tide with admiration and wonder, not only for its ability to pull the fat out of the fire at the last moment but also for the gymnastic feats which it has inspired on […]
ALABAMA MILITIA, ELECTION RETURNS, 1821 At the originally reported election for militia officers in the 24th Regiment of Infantry, (being the Montgomery County command,) Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Laprade reported that the Captains in the First Brigade who received the majority votes of the men in their sections were Rode L. Smith, William A. Campbell, Nathaniel G. […]
The following advertisements are from the Mountain Eagle, Cordova, Alabama, January 10, 1923 – How many businesses still exist? More interesting and sometimes humorous solutions and old recipes can be found in the book: VINEGAR OF THE FOUR THIEVES: Recipes & curious tips from the past See larger image VINEGAR OF THE FOUR THIEVES: Recipes & […]
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