Washington Birthday: a revered national day in US history
The piece reflects on George Washington as the founding president and the enduring reverence for him in American cities and nations. It notes statues and a growing movement to honor him with a grander memorial, complementing the existing Capitol statue.
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George Washington
United States
George Washing
Mount Vernon
Potomac
Mmory
Naval Capitol
George Washton
Mobile Home Garden Association Forms Nonprofit
The Mobile Home Garden Association opens with a philanthropic aim and nonsectarian purpose. It includes leaders from city religious bodies and respected local figures, seeking broad community support as unemployment rises and social welfare needs grow.
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Saturn
A Hneusey
Mobile
Oysters and Governance in Alabama Near Term Action
The Alabama Oyster Commission has been abolished by the legislature. The governor is urged to appoint a vigilant oyster bed warden to protect Mobile and Baldwin counties’ industry. The state relies on oysters as a historic economic lifeline and needs a capable administrator to deter vandals and ensure continued supply.
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Alabama
Fapile
Baldwin
Eaate
Mobile
Hen
Henderson
Improved Cattle Grades Boost Alabama Dairy Prospects
The article compares 1914 cattle value across Alabama Georgia Kentucky and Tennessee. It notes higher valued milch cows in Tennessee and argues better stock raises milk and butter returns. Local efforts including Mobile Chamber of Commerce seedstock and railroads bring pedigreed Shorthorns and Angus cattle to Sumter and Mobile counties.
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Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad
Sumter County
Mobile County
Chamber of Commerce
Arbor Day Proclaimed in Mobile Seeks City Beautification
Mayor Harry Pillang designates February 22 as Arbor Day urging residents to plant shade and ornamental trees flowers and shrubs. Gulf Coast Horticultural Association president W H Reynolds suggests pecan trees for yards highlighting education pride and civic virtue.
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Harry Pillang
Our
Ality
Mobile
W. H. Reynolds
Gulf Coast Horticultural Association
Oyster interests push to curb pitscan industry influence
A Mobile reader writes to praise a Montgomery bill dissolving the oyster commission but expresses concern that the canning lobby led by Frank E. Smee seeks total control. The writer notes Smee backed Geo. Spahr for office, a former oyster harbor worker and wagoner, highlighting industry power plays in Bayou La Batre.
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Oyster Commission
Montgoméry
Cee Eee
Crete
Alabama Canning Factory
Frank E. Smee
Bayou la Batre
Geo. Spahr
Smee
Sugar quotations steady amid refiners and futures
New York February 20. All refiners to quote standard granulated sugar on the basis of 6.57 with the eighth of the Federal company holding at 6.00. White sugar and tan sugar are unchanged at 4.77.
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N. York
Federal
Mobile announces Home Garden Association aims and dues
An announcement from Mobile invites people to join the Home Garden Association of Alabama. The group aims to aid the needy with immediate assistance and employment, promote cultivation of vacant city land, and encourage agricultural pursuits. Dues and donations support administration and activities, with contacts listed for Rabbi G. Moses and treasurer J. McDermott.
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Eae
Home Garden Association of ‘Ala
Senate
Tioniate
Mobile
A. Aotoney
Srvast
Bonning
Abohol
G. Moses
Dovern Pode Street
J. McDermott
The
Ank. of
Gardiner C. Tucker
Alfred G. Moses
FE. A. Dannelly
Eaton
Julia
F. Russell
E. Q. Norton George Fearn, JR
Joseph G. Espalla
H. Gabriel
Cabinet Split Over German Note on War Zone
Washington reports a cabinet split over whether to reply to Germany’s war zone note. Some favor a formal reply rejecting Germany’s disclaimer of responsibility, with Lansing drafting the response. Von Bernstorff reiterated Berlin’s stance linking blame to Britain and international law.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Lansing
Count von Bernstorff
State Department
Bryan
England
Wilhelmina
British Beginning Told by J Garvin On War Prospects
London editor J Garvin discusses wartime buildup, the Entente's power, and the forthcoming submarine campaign. He predicts a long, hard war, gradual shift of balance against Germany, and rising British mastery in air and sea readiness.
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London
S. J. Garvin
Pall Mall Gazette
The
London Observer
International
J. L. Garvin
Page
Keven
Businessmen not against ship bill testimony shows limited support
Washington witnesses report little sympathy among business men for defeating the ship purchase bill. Wallace Downey says he sent 4000 letters to rally support but secured only eleven $10 contributions and had to borrow for postage. He claims maritime groups are influenced by foreign shipping interests, delaying hearings until Thursday.
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Washington
Senate
Wallace Downey
New York
United States Merchant Marine Association
Ob Tee
Downey
Commerc
Atlantic
Congress
Senator Reed
Missouri
Troy Details Special Fees and Collections in State Work
Daniel W. Troy of Montgomery, special counsel for collecting foreign cortion fees under the former administration, explains his 26 percent commission and notes total state collections of 92,552 and county gains over 20,000, largely considered "found money" for the state.
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Montgomery
Daniel W. Troy
Troy
Robert C. Brickell
Fireman Injured As Trolley Crash In Creole Fight
A Creole Fire Company No. 1 hose wagon responding to a Charleston street fire at 4 05 p m collided with a Government Street Loop line outbound car No 46. Foreman A T Parker was thrown to the side of the truck and bruised while the horses were injured.
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Creole Fire Company No. 1
Charleston Street
Government Street Loop
A. T. Parker
Real Estate Transfers Recorded This Week
Probate court records detail transfers including Mary Tygh to Lille Woodruff for 1 dollar on Turner road, Grand Bay Land Company to M K Malwin for 1 dollar, and J L Lavretta buying Monterey Place property for 1050, among others. Multiple parcels span townships 3 south range 2 west and 7 south range 3 west with amounts ranging from 1 to 1615 dollars reflecting diverse venders and buyers.
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Mary G. Tygh
Lille A. Woodruff
Turner Road
Jake Saxon
H. R. Gass
C. C. Lowder
Kate H. Lowder
Edward
Mattie E. Hilderbrand
Mechem
Gass
Mardy J. MacMahon
Edi A. Taylor
N. E. Stallworth Et al
James F. George
Peter Rand
May Dozier
John Meador
J. L. Lavretta
Monterey Place
Montgomery Place
Monterey Street
Wv. W. Walther
Marié
Howell
Mobile to host regular dog show in March
A mobile dog show is planned in March in connection with the Gulf Coast Products Exhibit. A preliminary organizers meeting is set for 7 30 pm Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce. Local dog owners including Sheriff W H Holcombe and others are invited to arrange benching and entries may exceed forty owners. Airedale terriers and other breeds are expected to compete.
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Mobile
Gulf Coast
Chamber of Commerce
City Bank
W. H. Holcombe
H. C. ‘Hollister
C. E. Crane
E. W. Clark
BE. B. Laurendine
Secretary Card
Mr. Card
Steamer St Helena ready to sail to Belgium relief
The steamer St Helena loaded with stip ess and foodstuffs for Belgian relief, donated by citizens of South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia, prepared to sail Monday from Charleston for Rotterdam where cargo will be rail transported to Belgium. Dog breeds listed for owners to contact Secretary Card of the Chamber of Commerce with their dog details.
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Charleston
8. C
St. Helena
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Rotterdam
Belgium
Chamber of Commerce
Dion Aground At Ship Island In Rough Seas
The Norwegian bark Dion, 586 tons, en route to Gui rt to load lumber, was driven aground on Ship Island last Monday. Tugs from outer bar stations report the vessel is hard and fast, with salvage attempts expected after Mobile departure.
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Dion
Gui Rt
Ship Island
H. OQ
Amundsen
Oater Wees
Mobile
Bolander Concert Delights York Audiences With Varied Programs
A youthful Bolander orchestra at the Y M C A auditorium delivered a polished program blending classical and lighter pieces. Notable highlights included Miss Alice Bolander on xylophone and piano, Miss Mabel Bolander on clarinet, Professor Van Aiken on violin, and solos by Pearl and Arthur Bolander.
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Prostam
Ann Grenaitva
Archie
Scun
Oteanee
Arthur
John
Pronkaser
Alice Bolander
Mabel Bolander
Delibes
Professor van Aiken
Ben Bolt
Pearl Bolander
Kottan
Arthur Bolander
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Gobilin
Ala
Grashington
Greepous
Eabama Oyster Industry
Arbor Day
People’s Forum
National Child Labor Committee
Palmer-Owen
Owen R. Lovejoy
House of Representatives
Lovejoy
Echowe Gey
Pacific
City Bank & Trust Company
City Bank & Trust
Battle House
California
Oakland
Cal
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