First Trip for Alabama Coal Barge Sail to Tuscaloosa
The Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company plans a September departure for the first coal barge to reach Tuscaloosa around October 1 with regular service anticipated between Tuscaloosa Mobile and New Orleans. Barge No 1 arrived Violet La from Pensacola Fla with 2500 barrels of resin.
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Tuscaloosa
Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company
Mobile
New Orleans
Oder
Violet
Pensacola
Fla
W. H. de France
Florida
To Help Nature Shed a Bad Complexion
A Family Physician feature extols mercorized wax for improving complexions by aiding natural skin shedding. It claims the wax removes aged and blotchy skin without irritation and promotes a youthful look. It also recommends a saxolite hazel lotion for wrinkled skin.
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Offer Gentle Relief
Calomel is outdated and violently acting purgatives are rejected. Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Arkansas promise gentle liver support and thorough bowel cleansing, claiming after a few days you will feel younger with clearer skin brighter eyes and more energy. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or via mail order from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Hot Springs Ark.
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Calomel
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Arkady
Personalities Entertain Guests and Visitors in Mobile
Dr. E Bonner of Camden Alabama with Dr Weaver and L T Lawler at Cawthon Hotel for an operation then family to join from Texas. Mrs Edna Irwin and Miss Hutchins of New Orleans visit Mobile friends for several days. R B Dugger Sr and son of Tuscaloosa stay at Battle House. Mr and Mrs R C Means of Meridian stay at Bienville for several days. O F Hilbern wife and three children of Laurel in the city. Walter Dodd of the Birmingham customs sub port visits Mobile.
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E. Bonner
Camden
Ala
Weaver
L. T. Lawler
Cawthon Hotel
Dr. Bonner
Texas
Edna Irwin
Miss N. Hutchins
New Orleans
Mobile
R. B. Dugger, Sr
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Battle House
R. C. Means of
Meridian
the Bienville
O. F
Hilbern
Laurel
Miss
Walter Dodd
Customs Department
Birmingham
Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Gentle Liver Aid
Ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a mild vegetable liquid that cleanses the liver, relieves constipation and bilious attacks, and lacks calomel side effects. It promises quick, harmless results and offers a money back guarantee through the local druggist for 50 cents a bottle.
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Dodson
Wileon’s Freckle Cream Offered By Antwerp Drug Co
Postage mail option advertised for Wileon’s Freckle Cream claiming two jars remove freckle marks with absolute certainty. The Antwerp Drug Corporation promotes and guarantees results, inviting ordered samples by mail.
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Wileon
Chamber group seeks rest of 10000 fund to fight rail rate discrimination
A 14 member committee from the Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange began a district canvass to raise the remaining funds for a 10000 goal aimed at combating railroad rate discrimination. Already 6000 to 7000 has been subscribed and no one approached has refused. The group listed includes George Fearn Jr and W K Morrill among others.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Cotton Exchange
George Fearn, Jr
W. K. Morrill
M. D. Kahn
T. W. Sims
J. M. Ponder
Jacob Reiss
R. G. Cobb
A. G. Quinn
Mark Lyons
E. ©. Fowlkes
J. L. Taylor
LeBaron Lyons
Horace Upton
A. J. Parsons
Panama Canal on Picture Board Shown at Monroe Park
Panama Illustrated presents a Panama Canal journey from start to finish on the picture board at Monroe Park tonight under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Panama Canal
Monroe Park
Chamber of Commerce
New Additions at Alabama Masonic Home
The Alabama Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home adds two buildings costing 25000 dollars. They to be finished in October will house aged men and women while the main building serves administration and dormitory space for children. The executive committee audited Superintendent Graham's books. Members attending included Ben M. Jacobs chairman, Dan A. Greene, W. F. Aldrich, and Lawrence H. Lee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Board of Control
Alabama Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home
Graham
Ben M. Jacobs
Birmingham
Dan A. Greene
W. F. Aldrich
Aldrich
Lawrence H. Lee
Prison guard saved. governor weighs clemency for Walker
Special to The Item Montgomery July 8 A. S. Walker a white convict from Jefferson county serving five years for forgery has three years served. He saved a prison guard from a razor attack and would have died without his intervention. Gov O Neal and Speigner's warden reviewed his case and will consider clemency. The piece notes his faithful service and potential release. Also an ad for Chamberlains medicine.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. S. Walker
Speigner
O'Neal
Walker
Jefferson County
Illinois Suffrage Law to Be Tested in Mount Auburn Election
Chicago July 8 Associated Press reports lawyer John E Hogan of Taylorville Illinois says the first test of Illinois new woman suffrage law will occur next Tuesday in Mount Auburn Christian County a special election. Hogan was retained to start the challenge aimed at a woman allied with the arrangement. The plan is to bring the case before the supreme court by October with a decision sought by December.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John E. Hogan
Taylorville
Illinois
Mount Auburn
Christian County
Hogan
Supreme Court
Causes of Stomach Troubles and Remedies
A brief notice advises correcting habits and taking Chamberlain's Tablets to improve stomach troubles caused by sedentary life poor chewing constipation worry overeating and unsuitable food. Sold by all dealers.
Sisal Imports Still In Slump
June imports show a decline from 1912 levels due to reduced sisal shipments from Mexico amid broader commerce demoralization. Mexico remains Mobile’s top supplier with total imports of 212 615, followed by England Portugal Norway Jamaica Colombia and other nations in the month’s recap.
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Mexico
Gopedy
Acchosadebeselae
Norway
Ssselen
Portugal
PGI
Cvcsces
England
British Honduras
Curiotorim
Fiomgufss
Paratha Pins Et
Digestit Indigestion Remedy Ad Promotes Easy Eating
A historical advertisement touts Digestit as a guaranteed aid for indigestion gastritis and dyspepsia. It claims 90 leading stomach specialists endorse it and promises food digestion even when the stomach rests. A Cleveland man Testifies Digestit cured his indigestion and avoided surgery. Trials offer 35 cent packagE.
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America
England
France
Chas. Rosa
St. Clair Ave
Cleveland
Ohio
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advised for Home First Aid
In every home keep Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polanco of Delvyanlle Texas reports the salve saved his daughter's cut foot. Advert says the world’s best salve, only 25 cents, recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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Bucklen
J. H. Polanco
Delvyanlle
Tex
R. No
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Adv
Specials For Sale: Multiple 1 and 2-story frame homes
A classified listing offers various frame residences in multiple locations including S S Ol Shell Road, W Cedar, S Spring Hill Ave, Reed Ave, Lafayette St, New Hamilton and Monterey Sts, Monroe, Delaware, Marine St, and Fulton St. Homes range from 4 to 7 rooms with lots from 50x106 to 66x124. prices include $1,700 with $250 cash and $20 monthly payments for some, plus five acres with servant’s house and stable.
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S. S. Ol
Shell Road
Indiana Ave
New Hamilton and
Monterey Sts
Hall Place
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Alabama Coal
New River Transportation
John A. Welch
E. P. Daughdrill
Lucille Daughdrill
Gillport
Ida Daughdrill
Postal Telegraph Company
Forbes Piano Co
Standard
Cable & Son
Binghamton
Smith & Barnes
Forbes
ER. E. Forbes
COR. Dauphin
Jackson H. L. Pruitt
Mer
A Woop van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Committee of 14
Panama
Board “of Control
Jefferson
Chamberlain
William Orvis
Clare, Mich
Government
Church Sts
Spring Hill Ave
Reed Ave
S. Monroe
W. Everett St
S. Delaware
E. Marine St
Inimira St
Dunham and
Rapier
W. S. Fulton St
Old Government St
N. S. Old Shell Road
EB. Hallett St
Mobile’s
Hammmers
Linaire
Yuille
St. Francie St
Cenes
Paris
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