Mobile progress push shown for city advertising
Chairman J. Lestie Taylor of the Ways and Means committee outlined a proposal to advertise Mobile and its progress to attract investors. The meeting in the auditorium of the House heard films depicting the Tennessee and Northern lines and town views, with Aubrey Boyles outlining the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lestie Taylor
Ways and Means
W of Commerce
Numor
Bs House
Mobile Punty
Tor
Tennessee
Taylor
Aubrey Boyles
Traveling salesman touts Vitalitas in Birmingham ads
Mr T A McMakin, a well known traveling man, testifies Vitalitas cured his blood and digestion problems. He traveled from Mobile to Birmingham and reports renewed health after using two bottles. He urges others in all walks of life to investigate Vitalitas at Sutton's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. McMakin
Orrs
Birmingham
Mr. McMakin
Mobile
Diges
Sutton
Mobile County film advertising plan debated at meeting
James H. Webb urged the county ad push with pictures of Dauphin the Coney Island of the South. John T. Cochrane praised Mobile’s park and urged awareness among locals. Evan Davis touted Mobile county soil and cooperative markets, while others urged funding and countywide viewings. Subscriptions from $25 to $10 were collected. the proposal will be revisited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Webb
Dauphin
Coney Island
South
John T. Cochrane
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad
Lyons Park
Mobile
John A. Wetzel
Evan Davis
Golden Glow Farm
Coden
Mobile County
California
Bromiley
EL. C. Irvine
Tampa
Fla
Pinellas
Taylor
Mr. Boyles
Bishop Allen Heads Montgomery Ceremony For Monsignor Honor
Right Rev Edward P Allen bishop of Mobile is in Montgomery as the prelate in ceremonies conferring the title of domestic prelate with the rank Monsignor on Rev Dennis Savage of Montgomery. Assisting priests include Rev Thomas Cassidy Rev Daniel Brady deacon Rev Thomas Eaton and Rev Edward Hacket all of Mobile. The sermon will be by Rev Turner of Birmingham. Father Savage has long served in Montgomery and recently joined the Papal household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Allen
D. D
Diocese of
Mobile
Montgomery
Dennis Savage
Alaama
Allen
Thomas Cassidy
Daniel Brady
Thomas Eaton
Edward Hacket
Turner
Birmingham
Ala
Father Savage
Convicts Camp At Malcolm For Road Work
Washington county convicts are stationed in Malcolm for fifty days to repave public roads. County superintendent Wadsworth is with the crew as they work to repair the bad road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
Malcolm, Ala
Washington County
Wadsworth
Home Made Skincare Claim Promises Wrinkle Elimination
A vintage text touts a simple home remedy using saxolite and hazel to erase facial wrinkles. It claims immediate visible tightening and a healthful tonic effect with continued use, asserting no harm to delicate skin and long lasting results.
Arras Cathedral and Palace Burned in Bombardment
German shells hit Arras from June 27, targeting the citadel and streets. Incendiaries set Saint Vaast palace ablaze and the cathedral roof and organs were destroyed by July 6. Archives were saved from Saint Vaast cellar. sacred ornaments removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Arras
French War Department
Saint Vaast
Bishop's Palace
Barons Acquire Perryman Pitcher From Browns
Bingham, Alabama reports the Birmingham club has purchased pitcher Perryman from the St. Louis Browns and he will report tomorrow. He spent last season with Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barons
Perryman
Bingham
Ala
Perry
St.Louis Browns
Birma
Ingham
Atlanta
Pearce letter threats persist in New Orleans
Two more letters signed Pearce threatening disaster to British merchant and mule vessels arrived in New Orleans. One went to a newspaper, the other to police chief Reynolds. Officials doubt the letters’ authenticity while Halle appeals for proof of involvement. The writer cites Erich Muenter and claims plans to strike near the criminal courts building, aiming to force Halle’s release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pearce
Hans Halle
Reynolds
Halle
Erich Muenter
Criminal Courts
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cecil Spring-Rice
Munitions War Act to Halt South Wales Coal Strike
London July 13 The British government will apply the Munitions War Act to the South Wales coal strike, arguing the action threatens munitions transport products and supply. Walt Ruineiman, president of the board of trade, announced the decision in Parliament as an official proclamation is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Wales
Walt Ruineiman
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Allen's Foot-Ease Relief For Tired Feet
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as theScannard remedy for 25 years to ease pinching shoes corns bunions and tired swollen feet. Shake into shoes for instant relief and comfort, sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allien
Orn
Captain West Heads to Baltimore to Take Command Tallapoosa
Captain West and crew from the former revenue cutter Winona bid farewell at Mobile and travel to Baltimore. West will command the new coast guard cutter Tallapoosa, which requires about sixty five more officers and crew than the Winona to properly man it. The Tallapoosa is due to arrive in Mobile waters around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Revenue
Winona
Mobile
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Baltimore
Will
Arival
Coast Guard
Mobile Waters
Okolona Meeting Aims to Improve Rail Service and Welfare
M and O officials and Okolona citizens held a joint get together with Mobile division rail officials to discuss rates and welfare improvements for the town and the railroad business. Vice President Taylor General Counsel Prince and local leaders spoke at the gathering, which was described as very successful with hopeful outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Taylor
R. Prince
B. C. Randell
H. T. Inge
M. J. Wise
Okolona
Miss
Mobile Division
Taylor
Prince
Burial of Mrs Ellen Callaghan Develin
Funeral services for Mrs Ellen Callaghan Develin were held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from Captain W M Eanes home on Jefferson Street and at St Joseph church with Rev Father Salentine celebrating. Father Salentine praised the deceased’s Christian life during mass. Interment was in Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers John J Callaghan Dan Callaghan Edward Fitzgerald Joseph A Hynde W M Hanes and George W Unruh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Develin
Ellen Callaghan Develin
W. M. Eanes
Jefferson Street
Government
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Salentine
John 8. Callaghan
Dan Callaghan
Edward Fitzgerald
Joseph A. Hynde
W. M. Hanes
George W. Unruh
Burial of Moss Point Merchant Leo Scharff
The funeral for Leo Scharff 62 a Moss Point Miss merchant was held Monday at 4 pm from his relative Mrs Morris Scharff home. Rabbi Ettel led services in Hebrew cemetery where floral designs adorned the grave. Pallbearers included Louis Simon Leon Schwarz H Gabriel J M Friedman S G Neuberger and Leo Pollock. Survived by wife two daughters Ida Scharff of Moss Point and Mrs A Bernstein of New Orleans and brother Edward Scharff of Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Scharff
Moss Point
Miss
Morris Scharff
Rabbi Ettel
Hebrew Cemetery
Messrs
Uis Simon
Leon Schwarz
H.gabriel
J. M. Friedman
S. G. Neuberger
Leo Pollock
Ida Scharff
A. Bernstein
New Orleans
Edward Scharff
Mobile
Garrison Allows Officers to Resign for Private Factory Posts
Washington July 13 Secretary Garrison announced he would accept the resignations of Lieutenant Colonel Odus C Horney and Major William A Phillips from the army ordinance bureau to take positions with private gun and ammunition works. The move follows the idea that national safety hinges on expanding domestic weapons production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garrison
Odus C. Horney
William A. Phillips
Army Ordinance Bureau
Elligerents
Swans and Squirrel Seek Hickory Nut Adventure
Flappy the swan misses the crack nut lesson as Johnnie Bushytail the squirrel leads him to Lynnwood woods for hickory nuts. A choking nut prompts an emergency pull by Dr. Possum. Flappy vows to crack nuts before eating. Uncle Wigilly may appear in a future installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falppy
Mamma
Billie
Flappy
Johnnie
Oea
Squirrel Boy
Dr. Possum
Filappy
Uncle Wigelly
Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Ad Highlight
A nostalgic advertisement touts large bottles of Sweet Dreams as the top mosquito repellent with long lasting effect and no odor or staining. It promises all night protection and satisfaction, emphasizing quality and efficacy in a vintage sales pitch.
J W Gurley Presents Uncared For Peach Harvest
J W Gurley of 906 South Broad street hands over a collection of unusually fine cling peaches grown in his un tended yard to A C Tonsmeire of National City Bank. The eight year old trees have never been cultivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gurley
South Broad Street
A. C. Tonsmeire
National City Bank
Negro Given Limit Fined for Foul Language in Presence of Woman
Neilson Walker a negro was fined 200 dollars and 75 days hard labor on complaint by Mrs. Mary A of Oakdale for using abusive language in the presence of a woman. The judge imposed the maximum fine. An appeal was taken under a 200 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neilson Walker
Mary A
Oakdale
Acquittals in City Court Over Grand Larceny and Assault
James Bailey, a Negro, was acquitted after a long trial on grand larceny for allegedly snatching a purse with cash and a gold watch from Mrs. Hannah B. Glore at Dauphin and Scott streets last March. William Brockman was found not guilty of an assault to murder Lgrorapagetesso after a short Monday trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bailey
Bailey
Hannah B. Glore
Dauphin
Scott Streets
William Brockman
Lgrorapagetesso
Mammoth Watermelon Won by Cashier Tonsmeire Gwin
Sam H. Gwin postmaster at Whatley Alabama grows a giant watermelon weighing fifty seven and a quarter pounds for the National City Bank collection supervised by Cashier Tonsmeire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
Sam H. Gwin
Whatley
Ala
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Antoadnerte Mobile Progress
Mmarin
Battles Wharf
Ala.a
Adam Glass & Co
Royal St
Eladti
Orman Eet
Europe
United States
S. S. Colorado
Rant Bay
N. Y
Colorado
Bishop Allen
Father Dennis Savage
Eac
Bonn & CO
Silvest
BD. C
Orleans
Captain West
Tallapoosa
Howard R. Garis
Uncle Wiesily Longears
Jané Fuzzy Wuzzy
Crowland
Jane
Uncle Wiggily
Flippy
Grandma Bigwing
Nurse Jane
Mary
Jimmie Caw-Caw
Crow
Johnnie Bushytail
Gabriel
First National Bank
Capital and
Sur
Pensacola
City
Kodaks
Zadek Jewelry Co
Mobile, Ala
Kodak Dept
Eekaes
F. L. Tapia
Dauphin ST
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