Social notes mention visits and gatherings in Mobile
Davis and Mrs J W Hunter mourn sprained ankle. Miss May Boyle leaves for Choctaw Inn. Mrs J Carr of Columbus Miss visits Mobile and is entertained by Dr C N Owen and Mrs Owen. Dr C A Mohr hosts at Roof Garden party for Mrs Carr. Guests include Pr and Mrs Mohr and others. James Hall family return from Pensacola. Miss Irma York visits from Hattiesburg. Miss Mae Fraley enjoys Biloxi seaside. Beatrice Yoretich returns to Biloxi.
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Roof Garden
J. Carr
Columbus
Mobile
C. N. Owen
Irma York
Hattiesburg
Mae Fraley
Biloxi
Beatrice Yoretich
Every Home Needs a Healing Salve Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment as a gentle versatile skin remedy for eczema burns wounds ulcers boils piles and minor skin troubles. It claims medical endorsement and safe use even on infants with nationwide trial offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timore
Farmer Henry Sternweis Charged with Family Murder
Coroner Voelker and officials accuse Henry Sternweis a wealthy Iowa farmer of murdering his wife and three children then setting fire to the farm property and leaping into the flames. Four bodies were recovered burned beyond recognition with a missing nine year old believed dead in the blaze. An incendiary fire is suspected after kerosene was found sprinkled in a granary that did not burn due to tight seals. Sternweis reportedly valued at $100 000 and had endured marital strife with his wife.
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Ducbuque
Iowa
Henry Sternweis
Voelker
Sternweis
Fire on steam yacht Pocahontas destroys estate group
Fire aboard the steam yacht Pocahontas owned by George Foster Peabody spread to two nearby plants and burned servants quarters at Triana Mrs. Spencer Trask's summer home. The Pocahontas two gasoline boats and four row boats were destroyed. Mrs. Trask wife of Spencer Trask banker was seriously ill and moved to Mrs. Peabody's home in critical condition.
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Lake George
N. Y
George Foster Peabody
New York
Triana
Spencer Trask
Pocahontas
Peabody
Western Shrine on Way to Canal Zone
A special train carrying Mystic Shriners from twenty two temples arrived in New Orleans late en route to the Panama Canal. They will initiate over 100 applicants in a ceremony in a canal lock. About 160 tourists travel, with sailings planned for Saturday and Monday. The Osman Temple goat from St. Paul is among the party.
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New Orleans
Middle West
Panama Canal
Osman Temple
St. Paul
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Alternative
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe night liver medicine to replace calomel. It claims the product cleanses bilious conditions, relieves headaches and coated tongues, and improves digestion without harming health, with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Former Mobilian Gets Appointment Minister to Honduras
John Ewing former Mobile exchange editor of the New Orleans Daily States has been named minister to Honduras. President Wilson sent the nomination to the Senate for confirmation with Secretary of State Bryan making the selection. Louisiana senators endorsed the offer. Ewing born in Mobile June 1557 is son of cotton broker James L. Ewing. He has held several government posts and moved to New Orleans four years ago joining his brother Robert Ewing at the Daily States. He is married to Helen Toulmin and has five children.
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Mobile
John Ewing
New Orleans
Daily States
Honduras
Senate
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Ewing
Louisiana
James L. Ewing
Robert H. Smith
Customs Service
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
Improvements in Alabama Roads and State Aids
Alabama reports 4 641.81 miles of improved roads out of 49 639 miles, with $1 353 750 spent on roads and $290 344 on bridges. 1913 figures include $1 534 424 for roads and $333 178 for bridges, plus $236 302.62 expended under the state highway department. Notes urge counties to use state aid, employ competent engineers, and improve highway management. also an advertisement for Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment with a testimonial from D. L. Kenney.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
W. S. Keller
Mer Keller
South
Dom Gasquet to Visit States for Latin Bible Commission
Dom Gasquet Abbot, chairman of the papal commission to revise the Latin Vulgate, will arrive in New York on August 30 to lecture in the United States. The commission has gathered 14,000 manuscripts and 30,000 pages of bibical documents, many from archives across Europe using camera copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Dom Gasquet
Pius X
United States
Europe
Montana's overhaul rush for possible sail to Mexico
Navy yard at Portsmouth hastens the cruiser Montana during annual overhaul. Reported plan indicates a possible dispatch to Mexico, as orders arrive to accelerate work.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Montana
Mexico
After Supper Sale Offers Heavy Underpricing
The note highlights August as a stock clearance month with heavy underpricing in After Supper Sales. It urges thrifty shoppers to take advantage of savings on summer goods now before cold weather. Tomorrow night’s sale is presented as proof of these savings.
Sale of Ladies Garments At Daddies With Deep Discount
Advertises numerous item lots at Battenberg Lace Scarfs and Squares Ladies Neckwear Hand Bags Brassieres Long Corsets Gloria Corsets Kimonos Linene Skirts Lawn Waists Lingerie and Waists. Prices range from 10c to 1.50 with "After Supper" discounts and bulk offers. Local shop sales notes include garment types, colors, and value status.
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Toggery
Peck
Rogers Peet
Dauphin and St. Emanuel
Miss May Boyle
Choctaw Inn
James Hall
Charles Cottrell
Pensacola
J. S. Sweeney
Canal Zone
H. Stubenwoll
Allison
Dr. King
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Adv
Keller
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Gaournuwy
Battenberg
Abe
Wayne
Braecroft
Tera Ae
Tan
Gingham and
Percale House
Sreee
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