Local Mobile Publisher Details and Subscriptions
An item from Emmanuel Street Mobile Alabama notes a publishing company issuing seven papers including a Sunday edition for 10 cents. It lists officers VAN ANTWERP as Vice President and General Manager and details subscription rates for various terms, with contact in New York and Mobile offices.
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Letem Company Inc
Emmanuel Street
Mobile
Ala
C. van Antwerp
Eee Wneere
Hetero Press
Seree
Item Mobile
Fifth Ave
New York
Oregon home duties credit program gains school support
In Spring Valley Oregon teachers award school credit for at home work such as milking cows, churning butter, cleaning, and childcare. The plan links home tasks with regular study, rewarding effort with holidays and cash prizes while drawing praise from county superintendents and broader educators. A related report discusses cattle raisers opposing tariff reductions on meat while citing rising prices and supply constraints.
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Oregon
L. R. Alderman
Spring Valley
al- Weady
Alderman
American Live Stock Association
New York
American Organization
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Chicago Livestock Market
Middle West
Democratic Congress
Louisiana
Maine
Manuel of Portugal to wed Hohenzollern princess
An article notes ex King Manuel of Portugal may marry a Hohenzollern princess connected to the German emperor. It recalls a sparked 1870 71 war crisis over Bourbon, Prussian, and Spanish unions and discusses potential threats to Portugal and its defenses at sea.
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Manuel
Portugal
Hohenzollern
France
United
German States
Spain
Napoleon
Republic
Periu
Germany
Texas Greets Bailey Returns to Private Life After Senate
The Houston Chronicle greets Bailey of Texas as he leaves the senate, criticizing his leadership and urging a push for initiative and referendum while noting Swift and Company reports show strong earnings and high costs shifted to meat prices. The article highlights overall gains and questions public victory from federal prosecutions.
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Texas
Bailey
The
Houston Chronicle
Chicago
Swift and Company
Louis F. Swift
Ode to a Postal Card
A concise tribute from Chicago Tribune praising the postal card as a handy messenger. The poem lampoons its unfranked status and versatility for busy people, noting how it carries news and avoids burden while being a veteran of the mail.
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Chicago Tribune
Acolyte Led Carol Singers Carrying End
The Athletic Acolyte notes a carol singing group led by an acolyte who carried an end in the procession. The Rev Dr William is mentioned as part of the scene.
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William
Washington notes on Chief Flynn and secret service foes
Victor Elliott profiles Chief William Flynn head of the U S Secret Service, detailing his battles against counterfeiters moonshine distillers and smugglers. The piece recalls past cases including fake tobacco stamps and jewelry importers, highlighting disguise techniques and persistent investigative methods.
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Victor Elliott
Washington
Jan
William Flynn
Secret Service Bureau
United States
Wilkie
Loeb
New York
Paris
London
Canada
Boston
Secret Service
South Carolina
Civil Service Provisions Cover Vast U S Government Workforce
The article details civil service rules affecting about 200 000 of the roughly 411 322 government employees listed, with Tafts 1909 order placing 36 000 fourth class postmasters under civil service and President-elect Wilson poised to appoint about 11 000 directly. It itemizes major departments and totals for the government payroll.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Wilson
Civil Service
Taft
Roosevelt
War Office
Quartermaster‘s Department
War Department
Postal Service
Army and Navy
State Department
Treasury Department
Engineer Department
Aia Socnee
Benede Getnehis
Algiaereie Ee
Eting Office
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bees
Civil Service Commission
TORIES SPLIT OVER TARIFFS AHEAD OF ELECTION
The Liberal party could gain a decisive victory if a general election comes to England soon, shifting from earlier predictions. The split within the Tory party centers on tariff duties for commodities including food, with advocates arguing for reciprocal imperial preferences to strengthen economic unity.
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England
Liberal Party
Atlanta Journal
Married Life The Second Year
Helen lies gravely ill with pneumonia as Warren stays by her side with renewed tenderness. She half understands his care while fearing a future loss of his love, and she clings to the present moment of closeness, hoping to hold it. Her inner wish is to keep his affection despite the illness.
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Helen
Warren
Winifred
St. Louis
New York
Coal Industry Sets Record Production Across Regions
In 1912 the coal industry reached peak output with anticipated U.S. production near 550 million short tons, aided by stronger iron and agricultural markets. Alabama expects about 18 million tons, a record, while car shortages and transport limits tested expansion plans. Alabama firms push new openings, coke shipments to Mexico rise, and washing plants expand to boost quality and supply.
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Rocky Mountain States
Pennsylvania
United States
Alabama
Louisville
Nashville
Panama Canal
Mexco
Ala
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Baccsesees Boll
Mobile Daily Item
Revenue Cabell
Washington Comment
Democrats
Boston Herald
Presa
Mabel Herbert Urner
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
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