No Chance for Suffragists in Congress Now
Associated Press reports a House caucus vote of 124 to 55 rejects creating a standing committee on woman suffrage and declares the issue a state matter. Speaker Clark and Democratic Leader Underwood sided with the majority as Heflin’s subcommittee proposal fails.
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Associated Press
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Baker
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Underwood
Heflin
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Florida
Abercrombie
Adamson
Aiken
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Ashbrook
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Baltz
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Barnhart
Bartlett
Bathrick
Beakes
Beil
Georgia
Booker
Berchers
Bowdle
Brodbeck
Brown
West Virginia
Bruckner
Buchanan
Cardui touted as lifesaving tonic for women in Georgia letter
Lumpkin, Ga. Mrs. G W Booth backs Cardui claiming it relieved dumb chills fever weakness and pain after failed remedies. She says two bottles restored her strength and urges others to try the woman’s tonic with a 50 year track record and free home treatment booklet.
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Cardus
Cardui
Free Mardi Gras Shows Planned for Mobile Crowd
The Carnival Association will invite President Wilson and Governor O neal to attend the Mardi Gras festivities in Mobile. The committee arranged free shows for the crowds and will let subscribing merchants and manufacturers choose guests. Felix III and his court will lead a grand procession with trumpeters and a royal chariot, escorted by over 1,000 marines and bluejackets.
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Wilson
Emmett O'Neal
Mobile
Carnival Association
Cawthon Hotel
Paul Wilson
Felix
Felix III
Resinol Facial Remedy Promises Clear Skin Fast
An advertisement touts Resinol as a simple, cheap method to clear pimples and blackheads. It recommends bathing with Resinol Soap, applying Resinol Ointment, and finishing with cold water, claiming rapid soothing of pores and skin healing. It also advertises Resinol products and a free trial offer from Baltimore, Maryland.
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Resinol
Baltimore
Cascarets Promise Quick Stomach Relief For 10 Cents
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for sour stomach heartburn and gas. It claims the product cleanses undigested food, reduces acidity, and regulates the stomach liver and bowels by morning with a 10 cent box. It also urges parents to treat children with gentle cleansing.
Tompkins Named Chief of Oaks In First Regular Meeting
The Order of Oaks held its first regular meeting at 108 Dauphin Street electing officers for the year led by Charles W. Tompkins as president and Bart B. Chamberlain as past president. A large influx of new members joined, committees were formed, and a social session with refreshments followed.
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Order of Oaks
Hell
Dauphin Street
Bart B. Chamberlain
Charles W. Tompkins
W. H. Bancroft
Steve Schifferth
Harry M. Sossoman
John W. Pearce
Herman Peper
Ira T. Powers
Tilden Perry
Thomas F. Price
Jack Brookhart
John Sirmon
Trustes
New Lodge
Mr. Chamberlain
Majority Plan Adopted By Autauga Democrats
Autauga County Democratic Executive Committee meets at the courthouse in Prattville to adopt the majority plan for nominating candidates and a “putting up the bars” mechanism. The move mirrors the state committee and draws broad support from citizens and candidates alike. A large turnout of prominent county citizens attended the meeting.
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Prattville
Ala
Autauga County
Court House
Catches Big Devil Fish on Pensacola Fishing Trip
George Hinrichs, returning from a fishing trip in Pensacola, caught a four foot devil fish. A state biologist said the creature’s bag contained inky black substance used to darken waters. It is described as the first of its kind seen there in many years.
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Pensacola
Fla
George Hinrichs
Plans For Union Depot At Troy Approved
The Alabama state railroad commission approved plans and specifications for a new Union depot at Troy to be built by the Atlantic Coast Line and Central of Georgia railways with one modification. Construction must begin within 60 days and be completed without unnecessary delays.
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Montgomery
Ala
Troy
Atlantic Coast Line
Central of Georgia Railway
State Railroad Commission
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks
Practical health note advises taking three Chamberlain's Tablets at first signs of bilious attacks to ward off the episode. Mentions Van Antwerp Drug Corp and other dealers as sellers in the area.
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Chamberlain
van Antwerp Drug Corp
City Backs Off Suit Over County Road Tax Funds
The state supreme court ruled Mobile cannot sue for county road tax money, saying city streets are not included in road funds. The Montgomery decision upheld Judge Gunter, holding roads refer to rural routes, not city streets, and limited the court to reviewing points of law only.
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State Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
Supreme Court
Gaston Gunter
Anderson
A. D. Sayre
DeGraffenreidh
Court of Appeals
Talladega County Bonds Lead Taxable Listings in 1918
State tax commission records show Alabama reported 236 568 in bonds for taxation in 1918. Talladega county led with 101 000 in bonds, nearly half the total. Jefferson had 1 000, Montgomery none, Mobile 31 350. The prior year total was 131 316 with Talladega at 51 000.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Tax Commission
Alabama
Talladega County
Jefferson
Mobile
Confederate Monument Planned for Starkville Main Street
A United Daughters of the Confederacy construct has been placed for a handsome Confederate monument to be erected in Starkville Mississippi in a conspicuous spot on Main Street at an early date.
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Starkville
Miss
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Main Street
TIZ Foot Relief Ad Claims Quick Comfort
An old advert promotes TIZ as the cure for sore tired feet with claims of drawing out poisonous exudations and eliminating burning swelling corns bunions and foot pain. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores for ongoing relief.
Knight Yancey Case Heard By Supreme Court
The Louisville & Nashville railroad battles National Park Bank over $139,000 tied to forged bills of lading for Knight Yancey cotton. Bank claims payment after drafts were cashed. the case forms part of a $3.5 million wave from the Knight Yancey collapse. The suit, argued by Gregory Smith and John C. Eyster for the railroad and Borden Burr for the bank, seeks to clear liability. Knight Yancey & Co. failed in 1910 with losses around $6.5 million.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
National Park Bank of New York
Morgan Law and Equity Court
Knight, Yancey & Co
Decatur Cottn
Knight-Yancey
Alexander, Eccles & Co
Liverpool
Federal Court of Appeals
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
New York Bank
Gregory Smith
Mobile
John C. Eyster
Tur
Borden Burr
Birmingham
Knight-Yancey & Co
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed By Druggist Patrons
Safe for babies and effective for grownups Foley's Honey and Tar Compound carries the confidence of the druggist. W E Nesmith of Statesboro Ga says it never fails to cure in his family and store sales. Bob Ferguson of Green Bay Wis reports a bad cough improvement after use.
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Foley
W. E. Nesemith
Statesboro
Bob Ferguson
Pine St
Green Bay
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