Mobile Fair Campaign Gains Conservative Public Backing
The Item reports a third week of mobilization for a Mobile fair with the central committee stressing a conservative, fact based publicity approach. M L Bixler cites careful data, broad local support, and hopes for wide stock participation to boost hotels and local businesses while stressing cooperative spirit and public endorsement.
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Mobile
Central Committee
Publcity
M. L. Bixler
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Thestair
Mochile
Jewish Charity Federation Formed in Mobile
Mobile Jews form a federation to consolidate all charitable and social service work. A 25 member committee from the city’s Jewish organizations has drafted laws and details and will present findings at a Sunday meeting in the B nai Brith hall at 3 30 p.m.
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Mobile
Federation
B'nai Brith
Brith
Baking Powder Wars Over Quality and Rising Power
The article critiques decades of Baking Powder conflicts focusing on accusations of unwholesomeness while ignoring shelf life and effectiveness. It notes that many powders lose their rising strength after storage, becoming weak even when fresh is first opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gell
Migratory Bird Law Goes Into Effect Today
The federal law protecting migratory birds began today, with a new federal game warden enforcing the ban on killing ducks and other species. In Mobile County area hunters have reportedly slain over 10,000 birds this season, and Oberhaus is appointed district warden, ready to prosecute violators in U.S. court.
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Mobile
Oberhaus
John H. Wallace
United States
Glee Club of Southern University Set to Sing in Mobile
The 18 member Glee Club from Southern University directed by J C Godbey will perform Monday at Harte Auditorium Y M C A in Mobile. Proceeds benefit the Mobile Epworth League with half the receipts to the charity and half to cover tour costs.
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Glee Club of
the Southern University
Mobile
Harte Auditorium
H. P
H. A. Newsom
J. C. Godbey
J. H. Bixley
S. T. Trotter
E. A. Allen
E. B. Joyner
W. E. Little
Cr. Haskew
T. H. Chappelle
Waynée Gilder
Malcomb Johnson
W. M. Hinton
E. D Thorpe
Epworth League
Dedication of St. Catherine's Catholic Church Crichton
Visitors and pastors from Birmingham and Montgomery assist at the 10 a m dedication ceremony. A special musical program is planned under St. Mary's chair, with Holy Name societies present. Mass officers include Celebrant Rev. T J Eaton Deacon Rev D Savage Sub deacon Rev J E Coyle Master of ceremonies Rev E J Hackett. sermon by Rev Patrick Turner.
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Birmingham
Montgomery
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
Crichton
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Holy Name Societies
St. Mary’s
T. J. Eaton
D. Savage
J. E. Coyle
E. J. Hackett
Patrick Turner
Fair Directors Purchase Lot for Entrance to Fair Grounds
At a Mobile Chamber of Commerce meeting the original fair committee voted to buy a key lot at the southern city entrance. The option on the parcel, described as the head of the car line, had expired, and E M Warley, president of the fair association, said the purchase secures the main access to the fair property as the project nears a critical stage.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
E. M Warley
Fair Association
Magician Hal Merton Headlines Lyceum Course
Patrons of the Lyceum Course sponsored by the Federation of Churches will attend Hal Merton’s entertainer night on February 4 at 8 15 in the Harte Auditorium. Merton, a magician ventriloquist and showman, has drew praise from past audiences and the New York World lauds his clever magic and spiritualistic tricks.
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Lyceum
Federation of Churches
Hal Merton
Harte Auditorium
Merton
New York World
Property option details tied to fair project committee
Mr Warley did not disclose the purchase price in an interview. A Saturday meeting of the old fair association directors, separate from the publicity central committee, decided on the property option and will transfer its corporate existence to the new fair project when the time comes.
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Warley
Central Committee
Old Fair Association
Tabernacle to Receive Dr Barnes Reply Today
At the Baptist Tabernacle tonight the pastor search committee will present a final report seeking Dr J B Barnes of Pratt City. the church voted unanimously last Wednesday to extend him the pastorate and members urged to attend the post prayer service meeting.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
J. BE. Barnes
Pratt City
Fr Gerow to Lecture and Benefit for St Matthew's
An illustrated lecture titled The Eternal City will be given at McGill Institute auditorium on Monday February 9 to benefit St Matthew's church debt. Rev R O Gerow D D who lived in Rome for five years will describe the sights shown on canvas. A musical program by leading city artists will be supervised by Rev E J Hackett.
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St. Matthew's Church
McGill Institute
R. O. Gerow
D. D
Rome
E. J. Hackett
Thornby Selected for Horticulturists Meet
Thornby Alabama to host the elev enth annual Alabama State Horticultural Society meeting from March 4 to 6. Speakers will cover practical talks on horticulture and growing centers. Visitors will be hosted by Thornby citizens with fruit and vegetable exhibits and premiums for top products. Contact L. H. Reed Deer Creek Alabama for exhibit details.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Horticultural Society
Thornby
Tratk
L. H. Reed
Deer Creek
The Fair and Corn Growing Promotes Corn Clubs
The piece urges loading corn ships for Liverpool rather than unloading from Argentina and promotes corn clubs as the best way to export goods and keep wealth at home. It frames the fair as the greatest promoter of corn clubs on earth and a path to national self sufficiency.
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Liverpool
Mobile Best on Earth Says Irvines Upon Return
L C Irvine returned from St Louis and praised Mobile as the better city of its size in the United States. He claimed Mobile’s finances are steadier and business is advancing, stating he is glad to tell people Mobile is entering a prosperous era and that few in the country have Mobile’s advantages.
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Irvines
L. C. Irvine
St. Lee
Rofi
Bu Ae
Irvine
St. Louis
Louis
Mobile
Ala
United States
A Man Grows Old And Weighs Comfort
A short reflective note on aging and seeking ease as life advances. It contemplates comfort over ambition, suggesting a calm shift in priorities with time.
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Jewish Charities
Beasios
Glee Club
Southern University
St.atherine’s
Old Association
Hammel
Tabernacle
FR. Gerow
ST. Matthew’s
Hammel’s
Devel
Cheney
Royal Society
FREE
Manchester
Hammer Savings Bank
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