Transfer Rumors Stir Vandiver Park at Camp Montgomery
At Vandiver Park camp near Montgomery officers and enlisted men discuss mass transfers from First and Second Alabama Infantry to the Fourth Alabama Infantry to form 250 men per company. The plan implies brigaded regiments and expanded field officers, with questions about orders and Paris-France deployment lingering.
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Montgomery
Foreign Service
Vandiver Park
Fourth
Alabama Infantry
William P. Screws
France
First
F. M. Maddox
Second
Allen Crenshaw
R. G. Steiner
Pershing
United States Army
War Department
Leavenworth
Kan
Enterprise Company
Nogales
Jackson's Ferry
Rally at Central M E Church Ends in Club Two Victory
The Central M E Church rally between Club One and Club Two concluded on August 6 with enthusiastic service. Club Two won and will crown Howard Doyal and Cornelia Smith as money ring and queen. Rev W M Price preached at Welcome Chapel and Booker T Washington Jr spoke at New Hope Baptist. Julia Doyal improves from illness. Teabella Doyal hosted a well received party. Rev Weir has returned home from Tronaton.
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M. Be. Charch
Club One
Rev. G. D. Wright
Laura Love
Howard Doyal
Cornelia Smith
Money Ring and Queen of the ©. M. E
W. M. Price
Anniston
Welcome Chapel
C. M
Booker T. Washington, Jr
New Hope Baptist Church
Julia Doyal
Teabella Doyal
Weir
Tronaton
Miss Nell Whisenant and Reu ben Perry wed in Montgomery
News from Alexandria reports the marriage of Miss Nell Whisenant and Mr. Reu ben Perry of Montgomery last Wednesday morning. They departed by noon train for a Southern visit before returning to Montgomery to reside. Guests included Mrs Will Pace and her daughter from Avondale.
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News OF
Alexandria
Nell Whisenant
Reuben Perry
Montgomery
Relates
Alabama
Will Pace
Avondale
Mr. Perry
Miss Whisenant
Vaughn
Columbia, Tenn
Vaughn Woodruff
Norma Woodruff
Emaline Woodruff
Pelham Heights
Demopolis
Clara Downing
Prohibition Fight Reforms in Maryland Ahead of Primaries
Advocates and opponents of prohibition in Maryland mobilize for a renewal of the battle in Annapolis next winter. As primaries and conventions approach next month, the Anti Saloon League has been compiling candidates for nomination to the general assembly.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Annapolia
Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
League
Lawmakers Duel Over Prohibition Moves Next January
Two lines of battle during the upcoming session plan a statewide prohibition by act, and if that fails, a drive to render all dry counties bone dry by banning liquor shipments into those counties.
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Auch
Bone Dry plans for Minnesota constitution amendment
Preliminary plans for a statewide bone dry amendment to the Minnesota constitution were discussed at a meeting led by the Anti Slavan League of Minnesota. The conference was attended by leading prohibition workers of the state.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Ellett Brigliawed Wedding at Bigelow Summer Home
Highland Falls N Y August 15 A wedding of wide interest in the circles today united Miss Jane Poultney Briceclow daughter of Major John Bigelow and granddaughter of the late John Bigelow with Thomas Harlan Ellett of New York now at Fort Meyer RO T C The ceremony took place at the Bigelow summer home near Highland Falls
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Highland Falls
N. Y
Soa Cireles
Jane Poultney Briceclow
John Bigelow
Thomas Harlan Ellett
New York
Fort Meyer
Bigelow
King George Signs Every Commission For War
London reports King George personally signs every commission for the navy and army, a workload noted as immense. Officials say even officers with long service may not yet have received their commissions due to the king’s exhaustive wartime duties.
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London
England
King George
Miners and Operators Meet in Secret Session
In Chicago on August 15 miners and operators held a secret session to resolve the fuel problem and avert a threatened strike by the miners.
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Chicago
Hair Care Advice Warns Against Harsh Soaps
The piece cautions that washing hair with soap harms the scalp and hair, urging gentle coconut oil based or mild cleansers. It extols plain cleanser benefits, noting rich lather rinses clean, leaves hair silky and scalp soft, and recommends affordable options for families.
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Constipation Relief
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals constipation and promises quick relief, urging mothers to buy a 50 cent bottle from the California Pig Syrup Company, warning against counterfeits.
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California
Cross
Kieware
California Pig Syrup Company
Black Draught touted as healthy liver aid in old Kentucky notice
Meacersville resident Cynthia Higginbotham shares her improvement after taking Black Draught for constipation indigestion and lazy liver. The 65 year old reports better appetite increased strength and natural bowel movement after a few doses. The ad promotes Thedford's Black Draught as a long standing household remedy for digestive issues.
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Thedford
Packaee
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Rufus EF. Patterson
Fort Iglethorpe
Enterprise
Ala
Ariz
United States Disciplinary Barracks
Camp Sheridan
Ohio
Hobson City
Clifton KF. Madison
Govan Woodruff
Brewton
Norris Woodruff
Marie Woodruff
South Hicklands Intrmary
Nhuraing
WeRee Lin
Ting
Werolin Medicine CO
Atlanta
Automobile News
E & B. Auto Company Secure Agency
F. O. B. Flint
Fr. O. B. Flint
Chevrolet Motor Company
Republic Trucks
Dort
M. Etienne Planche
Westinghouse
E. & B. Auto Company
11Th Street
Anniston, Alabama
Meacersville, Ky
Cynthia
Higginbotham
Iver
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