War’s impact on global agriculture sparks optimism says Cappelli
An Associated Press report quotes Marquis Ianpeln and Iquis R. Cappelli predicting vast but beneficial changes in world agriculture after the war. They argue food supply will remain stable in Europe and beyond, while warning grain crops may face risks if wartime disruptions persist.
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Associated Press
Jrombe
Iquis R. Cappelli
In Onal Institute of Agriculture
Europe
Marquis Ianpeln
Granger Liver Regulator Praised In Patient Narrative
A reader recounts how a daughter from Paolo Alabama described her mother’s relief from ailment using Granger Liver Regulator. The testimonial emphasizes the product as a thorough pleasant vegetable purifier with no alcohol and praises its health benefits.
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Davis
Miss Pearl
Puss and the Hot Cross Buns Penny Trade
Puss negotiates with a baker for hot cross buns as a penny payment. A ragged boy nearby wins a bun with a penny exchange, and Puss praises the boy’s gratitude while the baker’s man jokes about customer appetites. The scene ends with a lighthearted remark on kindness.
Baker's bell ringer cries hot cross buns for a penny
In a noisy street scene a baker's helper hawks hot cross buns with a brass bell in his right hand. A child offers a penny and asks if two buns for a penny are bigger than one, highlighting playful bargaining and local storefront charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puss Junior
Plague Cases Rise in Philadelphia Amid 16 New Infections
Philadelphia reports 16 new infantile paralysis cases and four deaths in the 24 hours ending 9 am, bringing total city cases to 58 since Monday. Since July 1 there have been 148 cases and 28 deaths, prompting renewed medical efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Institute urges world farming reform for stable prices
The Rome based agricultural institute argues that world grain figures show adequate supply despite higher freight costs. It cites Italy’s flour rules, freight surges from Buenos Aires to Genoa, and calls for international cooperation to stabilize ocean freights, curb adulterations, and boost agricultural education and cooperation.
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Italy
Europe
France
Imsport
Buenos Aires
Genoa
David Lubin
United States Congress
Rome
Holt and Betty to Recruit for Alabama and Army
Aug 10. Orders sent to recruiting parties to spread through Alabama for the Alabama brigade and regular army. Parties include captains Folmer Holt Betty Parrish McTyeire Lee Harrison and others. Montgomery area exams underway led by Major Little. Birmingham hosts its own recruiting office. no single city HQ.
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Vandiver Park
Alabama
Alabama Brigade
Montgomery
Little
Martin C. Folmer
David Holt
L.S. Betty
James Parrish
James H. McTyeire
Lee
Arthur Harrison
Hunter McDuffie
Saunders
John A. Elmore
Frank Peabody
War Department
Birmingham
United States
Two Veteran Newspaper Men Lead State Legislative Captains
The list includes two renowned newspaper men David Holt of Mobile and L S Betty. Betty has long worked in journalism and served on the Montgomery Journal staff while also writing for New York papers and Alabama outlets. Rumors rise in Montgomery that without Holt and Betty the legislature could not convene, as many legislators regard them as essential regulars at sessions.
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David Holt
Mobile
L. S. Betty
Betty
Montgomery Journal
New York
Alabama
South
Montgomery
Holt
Stafford Betty
General Bardoloff says Lemberg not immediately menaced
A Budapest dispatch reports General Bardoloff chief of staff to General Count véi Bothmer tells Austro German HQ correspondents that Lemberg is not now under imminent Russian threat. He says troops will protect civilians if needed and hints evacuation may be near but not imminent.
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London
Budapest
Morning Post
Galicia
Bardoloff
Count Véi Bothmer
Lemberg
Grant MOBILIANS Authorized to Practice Law and Medicine
W B Taylor of Mobile received a license to practice law in Alabama from the state board of law examiners. The state board of medical examiners granted licenses to practice medicine to A W Graves C H Ross R E Porter W T Deaver L B Farrior and J M Allison all Mobile residents. and A M Cowden of Mount Vernon, identified as colored, also was granted a license.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. B. Taylor
Mobile
Alabama
State Board of Law Examiners
State Board of Medical Examiners
A. W. Graves
C. H. Ross
R. E. Porter
W. T. Deaver
L. B. Farrior
J. M. Allison
A. M. Cowden
Mount Vernon
Relief efforts continue for Mobile Bay storm victims
The Central Relief Committee of the Chamber of Commerce reported added contributions for marsh gardeners and storm sufferers along Mobile Bay. Secretary E Q Norton noted a surge in new applications, attributed to the August 15 relief cutoff. The committee reviewed many applications, surplus funds to be shared with local charities, and a large stock of women’s wearable apparel bought to fill needs.
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Central Relief Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Bay
E. Q. Norton
British Coal Combine Reaches 6 Million Tons Output
Lord Rhondda head of Consolidated Cambrian leads a fusion bringing 3 500 to 4 000 acres of South Wales fields under one umbrella. The deal absorbs Welsh Navigation Steam Coal assets and values Davis and Son shares at about 10.04 million dollars, creating a 6 million ton annual output and a $17.8 million capital.
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London
United Kingdom
Lord Rhondda
D. A. Thomas
Cambrian Combine
South Wales
D. Davis & Sons, Ltd
Welsh Navigation Steam Coal Company, Ltd
Davis & Sons
Combine
Consolidated Cambrian Combine
British Mercantile Marine
New York
Liverpool
D. Davis & Son, Ltd
Great Combine
Local Fraternal and Civic Meeting Notes
Odd Fellows McIInnis Lodge 71 on Dauphin and St Emanuel streets. Ernst Lodge 278 at 644 Fellows Hall. Masonic-Mobile Chapter 21 meets 7 30 PM at the Masonic Temple. Knights and Ladies of Honor Magnolia Lodge 450 Whistler. Woodmen of the World Benevolent Association 406 Dauphin street. Men's Relief Association Y M B A Hall. Knights and Ladies of Security meet 7 30 PM Dauphin and St Emanuel streets. Mobile Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce at noon. Tax Equalizers Court Board House 9 AM.
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Odd Fellows
McIinnis
Dauphin
St. Emanuel
Oo. O. F
Ernst Lodge
Masonic—Mobile
Masonic Temple
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Magnolia Lodge
Whistler
Woodmen of the World Benevolent Association
Dauphin Street
Ros Men's Relief Association
Hughes attacks rivers and harbors bill amid 1916 talk
Fargo North Dakota August 11 Charles E Hughes denounces the rivers and harbors bill as pork barrel waste claiming rampant log rolling and favoritism in district appropriations. He cites a $42 million measure and criticizes executive leadership for looting the public purse. The discourse also covers Durand Bryan letters and the Mexican situation.
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Fargo
N. D
Charles E. Hughes
Congress
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
E. Dana Durand
Durand
Redfield
William J. Bryan
Santo Domingo
Hughes pushes on in campaign trip West
E Hughes left Fargo early today for Billings Montana where he will speak tonight. The hoarse voice during his Fargo speech forced brief pauses as he continues his journey across the plains. A five minute stop is planned at Medora where Theodore Roosevelt spent part of his early life on a ranch.
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Fargo
N. D
Charles E. Hughes
Billings
Mont
North Dakota Plains
Montana Line
Medora
Theodore Roosevelt
Canadians Win Hearts With War Band Parade
London crowds rally to the Canadian expeditionary force musicians chosen from 15 000 bandsmen. Three bands moved from the Royal Opera House through the Strand Piccadilly Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square for a promenade concert in aid of Women's Tribute Week.
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Associated Press
London
Metropolis
Dominion
Royal Opera House
Strand
Piccadilly
Pall Mall
Trafalgar Square
Mount Carmel sinking believed after life buoy found
Pensacola residents cling to hope the Italian ship Mount Carmel is lost in the July hurricane after a life buoy bearing its name washed ashore on Santa Rosa Island. The schooner Frontenac reported seeing the Mount Carmel off the bar on July 4 and has since vanished. The 1,526 ton vessel sailed from Genoa on May 3 bound for Pensacola.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Santa Rosa Island
Frontenac
Bar
Genoa
Rear Admiral Thomas Benton Howard Retired From Navy
Washington Rear Admiral Thomas Benton Howard was placed on the retired list on account of age. Born in Illinois, he served twenty four years at sea and last served as president of the naval examining and retiring board.
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Washington
Thomas Benton Howard
Illinois
Naval Examining and Retiring Board
Lydia E Pinkham's Remedies End Woman's Aches
A Washington Park Illinois mother testifies to relief from female troubles backache and nervous spells after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She notes improved health despite worry and youthfulness. calls on readers to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Washington Park
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rost
Stopies
Moore Avenue
Illinois
Fewer Freight Cars and Locomotives in 1915
Chicago reports the Railway Age Gazette shows 7 342 fewer freight cars and 815 fewer locomotives in service at the end of fiscal year 1915 than 1914. The decline reflects slack transportation demand despite natural growth in need.
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Chicago
United States
Railway Age Gazette
Pittsburgh takes first from Braves in bargains
Boston August 11 Pittsburgh defeated Boston in the first game of a double bill here today. Score Pittsburgh 211 2 Boston. Miller and Geacner Barnes Tyler and Blackburn Rice mentioned.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
Abu Eres
Seenee Eeesees Miller
Geacner
Barnes
Tyler
Blackburn
Rice
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Pledges Iron
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it supplies iron. The label emphasizes its tasteless formula and health benefits for readers seeking tonic relief.
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GROVE
Flight of Daring Escapes Ends as Fugitives Are Caught
Quincy Day and Henry W. Tucker, wanted for murder and grand larceny, escaped Washington county jail at Chatom Alabama on July 25. They traveled via Bigbee and Alabama rivers to Dauphin Island and were captured in Long Beach Mississippi by Gulfport officers. Sheriff Onderdonk had spent hundreds of dollars pursuing them. They surrendered when outnumbered. Tucker attempted a shotgun assault but failed. They will be returned to Chatom on Saturday. A $50 reward was issued for Speck's capture.
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Quincy Day
Henry W. Tucker
Washington County
Chatom
Ala
Long Beach
Miss
Hudson
Gulfport
Bigbee
Alabama
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Dauphin Island
Onderdonk
Ihey
Tucker
Gpoch
Arkansas Guard Regiments Headed to Deming Border Post
Two Arkansas National Guard regiments departed late Thursday for Deming New Mexico under Colonel Henry Stroup. The move follows the state’s mobilization to reinforce the border area amid ongoing security concerns.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas National Guard
Deming
N. M
Henry Stroup
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