Ducks Fly 2000 Miles In Sixty Hours From Kingsville
A pair of mallard ducks released by Jack Minor of Kingsville Ontario reportedly crossed 2000 miles to Mobile in 60 hours. Dr. Shelton C. Frederic killed the birds after tagging and tracking, details shown with photos of Minor’s pond and feeding, and notes on yearly tagging activity and long-term study of the flock.
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Shelton C. Frederic
Jack Minor
Kingsville
Ontario
Frederic
Minor
Mobile
Canada
Mallards
Meredith White
Southern tourism boom hints at new rail-boosted travel
Traveling passenger agents from Alabama and neighboring states report a surge in January and February visitors to the South. They expect millions in winter tourist revenue as European travel falters, with Alabama Florida and Georgia resorts set to share the growth. Railroads are credited as key to expanding Southern tourism as northern and eastern travelers discover the Gulf region.
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
H. C. Geron
Louisville and Nashville
United States
Southern Gulf Territory
Wiretappers Lose Bonds in Court Forfeiture
John Mason and John Thompson, arrested on wire tapping charges, had bonds forfeited after failing to appear in court again. Sheriff Holcombe reported thieves struck four hen roosts Wednesday night, taking about a dozen fowls. Charles R. Teague was arrested by Officer Macon on petit larceny, accused of stealing clothing and other items from G. W. Spellman.
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John Mason
John Thompson
W. H. Holcombe
Charles R. Teague
Macon
G. W. Spellman
When You Have a Cold Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed
Mrs. Frank Crocker of Pana Illinois relates how her five year old son Paul suffered a severe cold that settled on his lungs and caused terrible coughing spells. After trying other medicines, a neighbor recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the first dose brought visible relief leading to a full recovery.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
Ill
Paul
Rotary Luncheon Highlights Christmas Presents and Greetings
At the Rotary Club meeting in President Dix’s absence, Albert F. Bush chaired. Members received Christmas presents from the entertainment committee and exchanged cards. The club sent holiday greetings to ill members Dr. Wade DuBose and Dr. C. B. Fowlkes, with Roy Albright on National Guard duty.
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L D. Dix
Rotary Club
Albert F. Bush
W. H. Reynolds
A. L. Johnstone
Henr Wade DuBose
Philadelphia
C. B. Fowlkes
Inge- Bondurant Sanitarium
Roy Albright
National Guard of
Alabama
H. K. Milner
Birmingham
Bush
Rotary
Mobile
H. T. Inge
Missing Toulminville man James E. Jordan sought
Relatives and friends search for James E. Jordan of Toulminville after he vanished Saturday afternoon near Royal and Dauphin streets. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 155 pounds, forty seven, with grey tinged hair and a speech impairment. He wore a heavy grey overcoat and carried a large gold watch with jeweled movement and a star charm.
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James E. Jordan
Toulminville
Royal and
Dauphin Streets
J. F. Jordan
Mobile Light and Railroad Company
Stocks Decline On International Situation
Stocks fell in heavy liquidation amid fears over the international situation and a belated forecast of Germany's note. United States Steel dropped over 3 points, Gulf States Steel 12, Atlantic Gulf and West Indies 73-4, Central Leather and major industrials 3 to 5 points. Oil shares including Mexican Petroleum weakened as bonds slid to new lows with Anglo-French 5s at 92 1-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Mexico
Germany
United States Steel
Gulf States Steel
Atlantic
Gulf and West Indies
Army officers to go in from civil life
One thousand two hundred forty one second lieutenants from civilian life are ordered to service schools before joining commands. Cavalry field artillery and infantry report to Fort Leavenworth on January 2 while coast artillery report to Fortress Monroe on the same date.
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Washington
Regular Army
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Infantry
Supreme Court
Fort Leavenworth
Coast Artillery
Fortress Monroe
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Exelente Medicine Co
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Inge
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Azurea
Phoebe Snow
Big’savings
Dierkiss
Phoebe Snow Cream
weMaNe
Royal Society
Heepie
Roger
Justin
Hammel’s
Gwe
Hygene
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