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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1915

Page

3

Double Standard of Morals Scored by Fred Ferguson

United Press report from San Francisco on August 4 quotes Professor Thomas W. Bevin of the Single Standard Movement arguing women are not inherently more moral than men. He cites social evidence and criticizes double standards that excuse male vice while penalizing women, warning of a race crisis and tax burdens supporting degenerate classes.

Fred 8. Ferguson United Press San Francisco Cal Thomas W. Bevin Single Standard Movement Practical Eugenics Shannon Movement Delaware Ohio hAive

Gulf Coast Fair Catalogue Highlights Leaders and Moral Debate

The Gulf Coast Fair issue details its broad schedule and the top personnel across departments led by agriculture superintendent Frank Lewis of Pascagoula. Secretary Mort L. Bixler notes strong recruitment across counties, while an inserted policy discussion on changing moral norms warns of shifting gender roles and urges a universal standard of morals.

Gulf Coast Mort L. Bixler The Fair Association Lewis Jackson

Grain Inspector Pope Goes to Atmore on an Educational Mission

James T. Pope a grain inspector for the Chamber of Commerce travels from Mobile to Atmore Alabama to address local farmers on cotton crop handling. He notes Atmore area cotton output this year greatly exceeds past seasons and will advise on marketing and moisture reduction before harvest.

Pope Atmore James T. Pope Chamber of Commerce Mobile Ala Mr. Pope George E. Cadman

Elected Head of Gulf Coast Fair Purity Society

Miss Elizabeth Fonde has been chosen to lead the Gulf Coast Fair purity and educational efforts with a team of prominent ladies directing domestic art and science divisions. Professor S. S. Murphy of Mobile heads the educational department with support from a foundation group, promoting exhibits and eugenics education for better babies contests. Residents are urged to request catalogues from Morti, secretary, for mailing lists.

Jackson County Pascagoula Lewis Cattle Department R. L. Seale Livingston Ala Splendid Seale Shorthorn Breeders’ Association Harry Sears Shubu Miss Blue Grass Kentucky Mississippi Mobile Frank C. Hall Bay Minette South Hall United States R. B. Burton Gulf Coast Poultry Association Burton O. F. E. Dinberg Silver Hill Gulf Coast Horticultural Society Miss May Quarles Long Beach Miss Quarles I. B. Kerlin Auburn Alabama Dr. Knapp Kerlin Gulf Coast George A. Maloney Florida W. F. Backstrom Perry County Miss Backstrom Perry Count Boosters’ Association Richton Clarke County John White J. G. Shand Southern Railway Ind W. H Monk, Jr Elizabeth Fonde Fonde Ne Non, Inc Martin Holbrook Pauline E Kaufman Domestic Manufactu Jessie McGuire S. S. Murphy Pope Tootha Poperetactive Calf Morti

Steadwell Elected President of Purity Society

B S Steadwell of LaCrosse Wisconsin was elected president of the International Purity Society, which met recently in San Francisco.

B. S. Steadwell LaCrosse Wis International Purity Society San Francisco

Shirt Waists and Undergarments Sale Preview

Odds and ends of shirt waists voiles crepes lawns and linens in white and color. Some styles from last season and a few of this season s most popular styles. Fifty cents. Monday s underwear specials.

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