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Retrospect: The ups and downs of Brown Belle Bottling

A.G. Gaston once counted the Brown Belle Bottling Company among his ventures.

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Historic Alabama: Celebrating Red Bay

The 22nd anniversary picnic celebration of the founding of Red Bay.

Retrospect: Alarico supplied the treats when sweets were in short supply

A partnership born from Alabama farmers and businesses brought Alarico yams to Chicago.

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Retrospect: A Birmingham founding father

Josiah Morris, along with a few others, organized the Elyton Land Co., bringing about the establishment of Birmingham.

Historic Alabama: Looming large

Producing towels and other cotton goods.

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Historic Alabama: Cleaning up…

A scene of business in Montgomery circa 1890.

Retrospect: Elmore’s Five & Dime found great success in Alabama and beyond

From a single shop in Clanton, V.J. Elmore's Five & Dime grew to more than 100 stores in multiple states.

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