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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1912

Page

8

Alabama Good Roads Day Movement Proposed by John Craft

John Craft of the Alabama Good Roads Association urges a permanent Good Roads Day in Alabama. He thanks supporters and Governor O Neill for the proclamation and asks counties to promote road improvements, education, and civic pride. He envisions August 18 17 and 18 as annual holidays with churches teaching about roads when needed. He calls for prizes for youth drag road work and ties roads to schools and churches in state progress.

John Craft Alabama Association Craft Alabama Alabama Good Roads Association

Meyer the Hatter Moves to Dauphin Street Location

The hatter Meyer opens at 60 Dauphin Street opposite Dreaper and Burns, marking a new storefront for the business.

The Item's Building Page Offers Modern Home Ideas

A building page presents ideas for the modern home builder with tips on design, materials, and construction. It highlights trends in layout, energy efficiency, and contemporary finishes, guiding readers toward practical improvements for new houses.

Wilson girls mobilize women for Democratic campaign

The Wil Woodrow Wilson daughters Jessie Eleanor and Margaret enroll women workers in the Democratic cause at Sea Girt New Jersey. They assist in the campaign from a tent near The Little White House summer residence, enjoying the political excitement.

Wilson White House Woodrow Wilson Jessie Eleanor Margaret Dad Sea Girl New Jersey

B Y P U Day At Pelham Baptist Encampment

Pelham Heights Ala August 24 The Baptist Young People's Union Day centers on a morning program and Dr W M Anderson Birmingham delivers the BYPU address The day features training classes Mission Study and Biblical lectures as 1200 expected for Sundays main event with Richmond P Hobson.

Pelham Heights Pelham Ala Baptist Young People’s Union W. M. Anderson Birmingham Miss Forbes Mr. Leavell Arch Cree America Alabama Sampey Micah Dee Dr. Anderson Baptist Young People's Union Baptist Zion Richmond P. Hobson A. G. Moseley Montgomery Talladega Anniston Selma Moseley Hobson

Mobile man named to Old Soldiers' Home board

Rittenhouse Moore of Mobile and General Fred S. Ferguson of Birmingham are appointed trustees of the Old Soldiers' Home at Mountain Creek. Governor O Neal announced the appointments, with duties to begin immediately, filling vacancies from prior deaths.

Mobile Montgomery Ala Rittenhouse Moore Fred S. Ferguson Birmingham Mountain Creek O'Neal Fliliig Ggo

Augusta Bank Heist Embezzlers Captured After Wanderings

Joseph H Bruce and T W Luetje, 23 and 28, admitted embezzling over 2000 dollars from Swift & Co in Augusta Georgia. They fled on foot into the woods for two days and nights before arrest by Detective Loliz. Bruce claimed wanderlust and said he acted alone in part, with Luetje also implicated.

Swift & Co Augusta Lelling Joseph H. Bruce Stone Mountain T. W. Luetje Columbus Loliz Bruce Luetje Luette Fo. B

Bank cash heist ends in flight and confession

Bruce and Luette plotted to steal a Augusta packing house deposit of about 2165 dollars, split cash, fled via Georgia roads, and after two days in the woods mailed back about 1500 dollars in checks. Bruce confessed to theft while Luette claimed no involvement, though Bruce turned state's evidence on him.

Bruce Luette Augusta Geogta Wren Montgomery Mobile Luetje Misery Loves Company Tuelle

New Ethine-Double Strength Freckle Remedy Sold

An eminent skin specialist introduces ethine double strength a cream sold by Van Antwerp Drug Co with an absolute money back guarantee. Early use promises noticeable improvement with freckles fading and skin becoming clearer. The product is claimed harmless and suitable for tender skin.

van Antwerp Drug Co

Modern Home Builder on Building Page 11

A brief note references the Modern Home Builder on page 11 of the building section. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Augusta Police Request Reunion Without Formal Requisition

Detectives report Augusta police sought the arrest of both individuals and they have agreed to return to Australia without a formal requisition. Authorities in that city have been informed of the arrest.

Boltz Augusta Aususia

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