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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1913

Page

3

Mobile's First Bale of New Crop Cotton Arrives

Mobile receives the first bale of the new cotton crop sent by express to Touart and Quina. A telegram from W R Tisdale confirms good cotton and that it will be sold at public outcry in front of the Mobile Cotton Exchange at 11 o'clock Monday morning.

Mobile Express Touart & Quina W. R. Tisdale Andalusia Ala A. G. Quinn Touart & Quinn Mobile Cotton Exchange

Police Team Proposes Charity Game With Finns Gulls

Chief Crenshaw announced police department players are ready to tackle Finns Gulls in a charity game for orphans. He indicated the cops seek a higher competition and foresee a handsome draw, with proceeds benefiting orphans.

Crenshaw

Nude art sparks local uproar linked to 1909 Alabama law

In Mobile, September Morn remains on display in Maxwell's window but now in a barrel as a legal row folds in. An anonymous letter cites a 1909 Alabama act prohibiting nude pictures in public spaces, threatening a $500 fine, while store owner R L Maxwell notes strong praise from art lovers and continued appeal of the piece.

Maxwell's St. Emanuel Street Alabama Maxwell Decorating Company Conti and St. Emanuel Streets R. L. Maxwell Ataxx

Slow Progress On Tariff Bill In Congress

Democratic leaders in Washington express despair over tariff bill progress as debate on the steel schedule resumes after 6 pm. Senator Kenyon argues to add metals trusts to the free list, highlighting aluminum contracts and government use, while Senator Fletcher discusses rural credits before the tariff debate resumes and minor steel provisions are addressed.

International Trust United States Ir. Kenyon Army Navy House Senate Fletcher Europe

Gulfport Attorney Circumnavigates East by Auto

Gulfport attorney B. C. Bowen and his family completed a 4080 mile automobile trip through the East in about sixty days. They visited New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Cincinnati and points in Canada, traveling with Bowen, his wife, baby, mother in law Mrs Gause, Mrs A Carr and Miss Fulson.

Gulfport Miss B. C. Bowen East Bowen Inlaw Gause A. Carr Fulson Water Valley New York Boston Philadelphia Buffalo Cincinnati Points Canada

Dreamland Theatre Week Offers Clever Vaudeville Acts

A Strong Dreamland bill opens Monday featuring Minor and Vincent, Billy Kelly, Lester Richards, and The Two La Juntas. Three photoplays accompany four vaudeville acts, with the standard Dreamland prices in effect.

Dreamland Theatre Minor Vincent Billy Kelly Dreamland Lester Richards Mohbile la Juntas

Ill friend of Charles A West reported seriously ill

The many friends of Mr. Charles A West of 510 Monroe Street regret to learn he is seriously ill though his physician hopes for recovery. A letter from Brown Cottage at Weaverville NC says Mobilians vacationing there are in splendid health. Hammel store staff, including Julius Hammel and Fannie Ettleson, are in Eastern markets. Howard Gale, advance agent for Quo Vadis, visiting Lyric Theatre Aug 24 for a week with Mrs. Gale.

Charles. A. West Monroe Street Enomous Brown Weaverville N. C Hammel Julius Hammel Fannie Ettleson Annie Stiller Wagner Howard Presberg Howard Gale Lyric Theatre

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Finn Iba Alabama Polytechnic Institute Smith Carnegie Broun Chas. C. Thach, M. A Ll.d Auburn, Ala America C. D. Kenny Co Bell Kenyon the Dreamland C.j.gayfer & CO Monday Bargins Camphor Madras Ripplette G. J. Gayfer Shop of Mobile Tan Dresden Ian CRON Children’s Department Keystone Fall Serges Serges Valises Eee Ee Eee Eeee The Great Women’s Wear Shop of’ Mobile
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