Fort Morgan change of command in mobile transfer
Captain W. R. Doores leaves Fort Morgan after two years as commanding officer. Major Burgess departed two months ago to San Francisco and Captain Bernard Taylor takes over. Doores is reassigned to Fort Scriven Savannah and is praised by Mobile society amid the transition.
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W. R. Doores
Fort Morgan
Burgess
San Fran
Mobile
Doores
Fort Scriven
Savannah
Fort
Bernard Taylor
Barrancas
Meridian
Buckatunna
Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers Advertised For Nerve Health
An old advertisement promises Revitalized nerves with Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers. It claims benefits for nervous, tired individuals, says no doctors or cures needed, and offers a free 50 cent box in exchange for six cents and address. Also notes supply in Mobile and New Jersey outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tage
Kellogg’s
December Fire Department Report Totals Revealed
The December monthly fire report to Mayor Lyons by Chief Thomas Price shows 39 calls, 15 in the bell tower and 24 by telephone. Fire losses total 236395 with 31550 insured. uninsured loss 22823.97.
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Fire Department
Lyons
Thomas Price
Aviator Bell Severely Injured In Exhibition Flight
Meridian Mississippi January 10 International News Service reports Frank Bell an attache of the United States Aviation Corps was severely injured during an exhibition flight. A jammed propeller forced him to bail out from a Benoist plane thirty feet above ground. He suffered two broken kneecaps and a deep head gash but is expected to recover as the aircraft was wrecked.
Disaster at Cowboys Den Ends With Free For All
A chaotic incident at the Cowboys' Den during preparations for the twenty sixth anniversary led to a heated indignation meeting and a free for all fight. The wax queen suffered a mashed nose, here and there rings were snatched, and Ajax was wounded by a candle. Dummies remained silent as Sep tember Morn amused herself, and organizers plan a late supper to restore calm.
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Cowboys’ den
Ophelia
Ajax
Government Street
Building Permits of the Week Totaling 5100
The week ending January 10 shows building permits issued by the city engineer totaling 5100. The list includes R Blackman repairs on a house at Texas street 7 east of Rapier avenue for 200, C H Fox erection of a single cottage at Ann street between Selma and Elmira for 2500, R G Woodcock remodeling on north side of Cent street between St Emanual and Conception for 200, I W Imms improvements on northeast corner of Hamilton and Texas streets for 200, and L H Scott repairs and addition to two rooms at Espejo 3 west of Conti street for 200.
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R. Blackman
Texas Street
Rapier Avenue
C. H. Fox
Ann Street
Selma
Elmira
R. G. Woodcock
Final Touches Being Applied at Panama Canal
Special correspondence reports progress toward completion of the Panama Canal with flashing gas buoys at Gatun Lake, Gatun locks finishing, and dredging advancing in Culebra Cut. Details cover buoy placement, lock approaches, concrete work, Gatun dam final grading, dock electrification, and new arrivals for the Pacific end guard.
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Panama Canal
ANCON
C. Z
Gatun Lake
Gatun
Culebra
Canal
Pacific Entrance
Atlantic Entrance
Caribbean
Miraflores
United States
Colon
Miraflores Locks
Naos Island
Pedro Miguel Lock
Pedro Miguel
First Division
Atlantic Division
Gatun Locks
Pacific Locks
Gatun Dam
Dock No. 9
Central American Construction Company
Dock No. 8
Telegraph and Signal Department
Panama Railroad
Cucaracha Slide
Cardenas
Mindi
Chagres
Badger
Gatun Spillway
D‘indi
Gralapp Runs for Revenue and Road Commissioner
W A Gralapp of Chinchula Alabama announces for the Second district revenue and road commissioner seat. The office is vacated as Henry Brannan will not seek another term. Gralapp presents as a practical business man with extensive Mobile county land interests and public service experience.
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W. A. Gralapp
Chinchula
Ala
Henry Brannan
Mr. Gralapp
Gralapp
Mobile County
Chunchula
Vandals Break Walls at Meridian Public School Construction
Sheriff T. T. Palmer of Meridian was informed by Sheriff J. N. Kennedy of Lauderdale County that unknown parties broke down frames and rear walls of a public school building under construction by Standard Construction Company in Meridian. A lit al reward is offered for information leading to the vandals. no suspects are identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Palmer
Meridian
Miss
J. N. Kennedy
Lauderdale County
StandardConstruction Company
Beachey Flies Into Trouble in Embryville Track Crash
Lincoln Beachey tumbled from his airplane at Emeryville while racing Barney Oldfield. He escaped serious injury though the machine was wrecked and he may be sidelined for a week or more before he can fly again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beachey
Barney Oldfield
Lawn Party To Benefit St Matthew's Fund
The ladies and gentlemen of St Matthew's parish plan a lawn party on May 18 and 19 on grounds adjoining the rectory to raise funds for the church debt. A meeting will be held next week to form committees for the event and its enterprises.
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St. Matthew’s Parish
St. Matthew's Church
Free to Ladies Hair Removal Treatment Offer
An advertisement proclaims a treatment that eradi cates superfluous hair growth quickly and offers a liberal prepaid sample. Send to Mrs. May death at North Mobile Alabama Box 75 for the sample.
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May Death
North Mobile
Ala
Lewis fights for U S jurisdiction in Safety at Sea treaty
Senator J Hamilton Lewis, vice chairman of a treaty committee in London, says the U S will not accept limits on enforcing treaty provisions. He expects a fight to secure U S jurisdiction over violators. He predicts brighter prospects with currency and tariff measures shaping solid postwar prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. Hamilton Lewis
International News Service
United States
Argentine Wheat Crop Outlook This Year
Official estimates place Argentina's wheat harvest at 132 million bushels for the year, down from 198 million bushels last year due to unfavorable seasons.
The Average Traveler Thinks I Am Clever and Funny
A reflective remark captures the self view of a traveler who considers themselves clever and amused by strangers. The line suggests wit and social observation as the traveler moves between places.
Kansas City investor eyes Baldwin land for development
Special to The Item. Page F. Carter of Kansas City says he seeks unlimited capital to back a Baldwin county land scheme. He arrived in Montgomery from Baldwin county after inspecting three large tracts totaling about 50 000 acres for a Kansas City development company. He plans two 25 000 acre parcels for orchards and for colonization to bring settlers to Alabama. Carter heads to Kansas City tonight.
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Montgomery
Ala
Page F. Carter
Kansas City
Alabama
Kansas
Baldwin County
Gwen
Carter
Baldin County
Cit
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