One Day Grocery Delivery Rule In Mobile 1918 War Effort
Merchants and consumers in Mobile agree on a one day delivery plan to aid the war effort. Beginning Monday June 17 1918 customers must place orders before noon for same day delivery. Participating stores include Harris Grocery Co Goubil McPhillips Weinacker Hogan Harris Finch Bright Hudoff McEwan Edwards Nicolas Jackson.
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R. O. Harris Grocery Co
W. T. Goubil
James McPhillips Grocery Co
Weinacker Bros
Ed Hogan
Harris & Finch
A. M. Bright
A. Hudoff
Jack McEwan
Edwards Grocery Co
A. Nicolas
A. M. Jackson Grocery Co
Thursday Noon Closing Adopted by Retail Merchants
The Retail Merchants Association approved closing Thursday at noon for June to August after a union meeting at Central Trades Council hall. Clerks unions favored Saturday afternoon. Meat Cutters, Butchers, Longshoremen, Metal Trades, and Carpenters endorsed the clerks petition. Central Trades Council also endorsed on Wednesday night.
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Meat Cutters’ and Butchers’ Union
International Longshoremens
Grocers Vote 19 4 Against Same Day War Orders
In Mobile the retail grocers voted 19 to 4 not to accept any order for delivery after 12 noon. The meeting in the Athon Hotel discussed aiding the United States in winning the war, with John B. Shaw presiding.
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Mobile
Irene Levy Held for Trial in Store Theft Incident
Irene Levy, arrested yesterday in Kresses 5 and 10 Cent store, faces trial Saturday for taking two spools of crochet thread and allegedly trying to burn them during a search.
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Irene Levy
Kresses
European Tests Claim One Coat Best for Metal Protection
Scientists in Europe report that a single coat of paint or varnish shields metal from corrosion more effectively than two or more coats. The finding emphasizes coating choice in corrosion prevention and suggests thinner finishes may reduce rust risk.
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Europe
Four Minute Talk For Flag Day By Alabama 4 Minute Men
Alabama 4-Minute Men in Birmingham deliver a patriotic speech praising the flag and vowing to defend liberty and homes against Kaiserism. The piece urges continued American resolve in the war against Germany dating to 1914 and frames the fight as a struggle for freedom, purity, courage, and national unity. Contributed by A Mandeville Waples.
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America
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
A. Mandeville Waples
Mobile Women Praised In War Stamp Sales
A Mobile War Savings Stamps drive raised 21000 in cash and pledges on Thursday. The post office sold 4300 in Thrift and War Savings Stamps, with committees contributing the rest. County Chairman P. B. Dorion and Postmaster J. Blocker Thornton plan a larger campaign. Mrs. James Smith and Mrs. John B. Harvey were commended for leading stamp sales at downtown booths. A new pledge card will guide monthly purchases and letters to organizations are being prepared to boost sales.
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Paign
P. B. Dorion
J. Blocker Thornton
Mobile
James ©. Smith
John B. Harvey
Mobile Bank Clearings Rise Despite Yearly Comparison
The Mobile Clearing House Association reports weekly bank clearings totaling 1 372 756 02 dollars, up 71 163 44 from the previous year. The gain signals stronger activity in the week ending yesterday.
Female Aliens Photograph Rules Under Registration Act
Special instructions to postmasters require female aliens to provide photos without head-dress. A new notice allows those from religious sites or organizations with official head-dress to appear in photos wearing the head-dress. The attorney general advised the registrar and post offices of the change.
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Thornton
Attor
Prunella Delights Mobile at Empire Theatre
Marguerite Clark stars in Prunella at the Empire theatre where Mobilians enjoyed the innocent heroine. The film is praised for photography and detail with Clark presenting a pleasing performance supported by capable actors. The management is gratified by the strong reception in this city.
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Empire Theatre
Two Speeders Fined in Recorder's Court
Charles James was fined $10 for speeding and Charles Coleman fined $10 for reckless driving in the recorder's court. Neither paid the fines and will serve ten days in jail. Tribune advertising emphasizes Quality First.
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Charles James
Recorder's Court Today
Charles Coleman
Attorney Webb Threatened in Berge Trial Turmoil
Report from Bay Minette Baldwin county says Attorney Jan H. Webb Mobile was threatened with violence by northern Baldwin residents as he prosecuted C K Berge a government officer for killing a slacker Wilson who tried to reach his home to get a gun. Webb’s escort from Bay Minette was arranged by friends due to the tension surrounding the case.
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Bay Minette
Baldwin County
Jan. H. Webb
Mobile
C. K. Berge
Wilson
Tribune
Baldwin
Berge
Bay Mimette
Six Arrested for One Way Rule Violations on Dauphin Street
Officer McGinnis stopped eight individuals at Conception and Dauphin streets for going west on Dauphin. Those named include F. W. Garratt from Latoura and Ben Hobden of 706 Delaware Street, both white, plus Carter Jemison 16, Charles ONeill 40, Michael Decatur 28, and Leslie Anderson 34, identified as negroes. An unrelated note mentions a rocking chair attached to a baby coach.
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McGinnis
Conception
Dauphin Streets
Dauphin
F. W. Garratt
Latoura
Ben Hobden
Delaware Street
Carter Jemison
Charles O’neill
Michael Decatur
Leslie Anderson
Walter Lee Faces Prohibition Charges After Arrest
Walter Lee, a Negro, arrested with four quarts of whiskey in his possession. He faces state and city charges connected to the Dennis Lynch case and is set to be tried June 22 in recorder's court.
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Walter Lee
Recorder's Court
Dennis Lynch
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