Alabama Doctors Volunteer for Army Service Across State
State board data show 260 of 2,385 Alabama medical men have volunteered or offered to serve in the U S Army with most being accepted. National needs call for seven doctors per thousand soldiers and distribution varies by county with Jefferson Mobile Montgomery Calhoun Madison and Autauga listed by population and area.
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Montgomery
Rept
Alabama
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Jefferson County
Mobile
Calhoun
Madison
Autauga
Birthday observations mark Queen Wilhelmina's reign
The Hague reports the birth day anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina celebrated across the kingdom with subdued festivities due to wartime burdens. Prince Henry, consort of the Queen, is described as German by birth and sympathy, and has spent much time abroad recently.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Prince Henry
Switzerland
Het Loo
Juliana
Katwyk
the Hague
Railroads hauled more coal in four months than prior year
Atlanta officials released statistics showing 20 percent more coal moved in April 1917 vs April 1916, 24 percent more in May, 2 ½ percent more in June, and 26 percent more in July. The four month total for 1917 exceeded the same period in 1916 by 28 percent.
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Atlanta Ga
Building of wooden ships is abandoned
Washington reports no further wooden ships will be built by the United States. Existing contracts will be completed, but no new arrangements are being made. The federal shipping board confirmed Goethals's stance and sustained his refusal to build wooden ships.
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Washington
United States
Federal Shipping Board
Reorganized Board
Goethals
Notice to Creditors on the John M. Stewart Estate
Letters of administration on the estate of John M. Stewart deceased granted by Judge Thos W Coleman Jr on August 17 1917 in Calhoun county Alabama. All persons with claims must present them within the legal time or be barred. J F Stewart Administrator. 1926 September 2.
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John M. Stewart
Thos. W. Coleman, Jr
Calhoun County
Alabama
J. F. Stewart
Mixed baseball notes highlight star pitchers and pennant chase
Pitchers Goodwin and Alexander show skills with the Cardinals and Phillies. Reds sweep the circuit as Matty's squad struggles at home. Giants Burns still stars in steals while Wagner steps back. White Sox and Red Sox clash amid bad blood. Cardinals claim likely fall victory over Browns. Powell of the Braves puzzles observers while Powell rises from Providence. Departmental notice follows.
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Goodwin
St. Louis Cardinals
Phillies
Grover Alexander
Reds
Cincinnati
Matty
Warriors
Fabrique
Brooklyn
Toledo
Bender
Jack Barry
Duffy Lewis
Ernie Shore
Charlie Shotten
John Lane
Boston Red Sox
United States Navy
George Stovall
Vernon
George
Quinn
Snodgrass
Fromme
Chadbourne
Simon
Vaughn
Honus Wagner
Fischer
Pirate
Cubs
Mitchell
George Burns
Giants
Polo
White Sox
Red Sox
Sox
Cardinals
Browns
St. Louis
Notice of Filing for Homestead Final Three Years Claim
Marion W Bennett of Wellington Alabama lodges intent to perfect final three year homestead claim on land described in Serial Homestead No 07462 Receipt 919549 in the NW 1/4 of Section 30 Township 13 Range 8 East Huntsville Meridian before L B Liles and A S Commissioner in Anniston Alabama on September 24 1917 Witnesses listed T J Rich C Raymond Thomas Charles Heathcock Dave Ponder all of Wellington Alabama Cato D Glover Register.
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Marion W. Bennett
Wellington
Ala
Hunteville Meridian
L. B. Liles
A. S. Conmissioner
Northern District
Alabama
Timber and Land Purchase Notice for Jones M Brown
Department of the Interior notice from Montgomery Alabama dated July 17 1917 states Jones M Brown of Jacksonville Alabama filed to purchase the NW quarter of the NW quarter Section 4 Township 14 South Range 9 East Huntsville Meridian under the Timber and Stone Law. Timber estimated 40210 board feet at $2.00 per M and land at 40.21. final proof set for October 19 1917 before L B Liles U S Commissioner at Anniston Alabama. protests or contests may be filed with corroborated affidavits before patent issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones M. Brown
Jacksonville
Ala
Township 14
Karge 9
Hunteville Meridian
L. B. Liles
U. S Com
Atnniston
Cato D. Grover
Register
Ford Form a Truck Attachment Specifications
DRIVE Chain heavy roller type with 4 inch diameter roller and 5 inch width 1/4 inch pitch Every link a master link Brakes emergency on rear wheels expanding drums operated by hand lever 12 inch drum 2 inch shoe esthestos faced Ford service brake Loading space 9 to 12 feet back of seat Depending upon body Turning radius 21 feet Speed 15 miles an hour Wheelbase 125 inches when attached to Ford chassis Tread 56 inches center to center 60 inch tread optional Weight Smith Form a Truck attachment 1000 lbs attached to Ford chassis 2000 lbs complete Frame height loaded 24 inches
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Ford
Smith
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Jany
Ray Caldwell
Yankees
Donovan
Detroit
Tigers
Powell
Braves
Providence
Stallings
Department OF the Interior
UC. & Land Office
Montgomery, Ala
Noble Street
Anniston
Guarantee Shoe Co
Birmingham
Bessemer
Chattanooga
U. Land Ofce
I’. C. B. Chicago
Jed A. Bryan
U.S. Army
Pee E Herren’s Buss
Calhoun Bottling Co
Calhoun Transfer Co
Blackmon & “Turley” Green & Ledbetter
Schwartz & Hatch
D. K. Miller
D. C. Cooper, Jr
the Bludwine Co
Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale Co
P. M. Eichelberger
S. P. Ingram
Smith-Form-A
Piedmont
IX Transfer & Truck CO. Inc
Cooper Whiteside
Oxford
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