British Society Sends Girls to U S for Mates Aid
London reports Lord Kitchener sought immediate loan of one hundred nuns and nurses for the front. The piece notes relief efforts by British society, pets of officers, influx of American socialites to New York and Washington, and amateur chemists among the British elite during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Carlisle Place
L. K
South Africa
Kitchener
Duke of Roxburghe
Rupert Beckett
New York
Washington
England
Lady Lowther
Sir Gerald Lowther
Hans
Mack
Lord Salisbury
Hatfield
Paris Singer
Oldway
Paignton
Jack Churchill
Lady Randolph
Cure for Rupture Without Operation Ad Offered
Personal notice from Eugene M. Pullen, carpenter, Manasquan New Jersey, stating he was ruptured years ago and cured without surgery. He claims no operation or lost time, and offers information to others by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
Marcellus Avenue
Manasquan
N. J
Refreshing Rye High Ball Ad Sketch
An old ad copy extols the refreshment of Red Top Rye High Ball cocktails. It emphasizes crisp flavor and cooling appeal as a party or social drink option. The fragment suggests a promotional tone typical of vintage beverage advertising.
140 Apply for 4 County Jobs
Clerk Octave Alvarez of the board of revenue and road commissioners said by noon 140 applicants had been received for road foremen, guards at the convict camp, keeper of Dog River Bridge, and county highway engineer. A dozen or so applicants were filed for humane officer, a post the board only fixes the salary for. The board meets next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octave Alvarez
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Dog River Bridge
Memorial Frohlichstein Committee to Meet Monday
Hon Pat J Lyons chairs the Frohlichstein Memorial Committee meeting Monday Dec 14 at 11 am in Municipal building to take up the committee affairs. Other members include John C O Connell F I Thompson Leon Schwarz Henry Hess J M Maddox and E J Grove. A law based election of officials occurs Monday at 10 am and changes at the convict camp are expected. A successor to Aaron Lundy the county wagon driver dismissed for prisoner escape will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat J. Lyons
Frohlichstein Memorial Committee
Messrs
John C. O'Connell
F. I. Thompson
Leon Schwarz
Henry Hess
J. M. Maddox
E. J. Grove
Aaron Lundy
Building Permits Issued This Week Totals 1850
The city engineer reports for the week ending December 12 permits issued to A C Ellerman for two small cottages on Kilmarnock street at 1400 dollars, R J Elmer for a corrugated iron dog shed at northwest Jackson and St Michael streets at 50 dollars, and J H Cox for a one story frame cottage east of Georgia avenue at 400 dollars. Total week improvements cost 1850 dollars.
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A. C. Ellerman
Kilmarnock Street
R. J. Elmer
Jackson
St. Michael Streets
J. H. Cox
Texas
Georgia Avenue
Marriage License Issued to Phillips and De Volt
A marriage license was issued Saturday by the probate court to Hiram P. Phillips and Della Mae De Volt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram P. Phillips
Della Mae de Volt
Notary Files Bond for Emmie Dellie Kelly
Emmie Dellie Kelly was appointed a notary public and filed the required bond in the probate court on Saturday.
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Emmie Dellie Kelly
Poultrymen of Coast Organize
The Gulf Coast Poultry Association formed at a well attended meeting. Dr. J. T. Adams was elected president and H. L. Wright secretary and treasurer. Members approved plans for a poultry exhibition in late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Poultry Association
J. T. Adams
H. L. Wright
Negro ministers urge aid for the destitute in city canvass
The Rev T T Thomas and H C McCray lead a fundraising drive among black ministers to aid the needy. The effort gains support from many city pastors and includes a free lunch counter for the unemployed. It aims to reduce rents for the destitute and runs alongside the Dorcas Charity, which funds gifts to negro children.
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T. T. Thomas
H. C. McCray
Dorcas
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN Tablets
Druggists refund money failed to cure the cold claim. The ad notes the product Laxative Bromo Quinoline tablets and credits EB W. GRO as the advertiser.
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EB. W. Gro
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British Society
U.S
Jewelers of Honor
Willis
Percy
Mobile
Alabama
Willis & Percy
Dauphin St
Ala
Tinue
Dauphin Street
Frohlichstein
Poultrymen OF Coast Organize
Sarah Simmons
United States District Court
Marie Whitey
New Orleans
Recorder’s Court
Witnsses
Florida
Mississippi
Roper Street
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