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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1915

Page

8

Liberty Bell in Frisco's Exposition Parade

The Liberty Bell, symbol of independence, was moved to the Pennsyl vania pavilion at the exposition in San Francisco. A grand review under the Tower of Jewels featured President C C Moore Governor Johnson and other dignitaries as Champ Clark spoke on peace for America with a strong navy. Joseph P Gaffney of Philadelphia formally delivered the bell to the exposition for display until December 4.

Icisco Cal Third Townsend Tower of Jewels C. C. Moore Johnson Rolph Murray Philadelphia Guard San Francisco Champ Clark Moore Clark America Annapolis West Point Hell Joseph P. Gaffney Philadelphia Exma

Summer school at University of California draws diverse adult students

In Berkeley three thousand students attend the UC summer session with wives and mothers among them studying sanitation cooking and home management while professionals seek career insight. Mature learners explore art literature and industrial topics and some join leisure activities in college life.

Berkeley Cal University of California

Funeral rites for Peter Lacy and W A Bly noted

Funeral services for Peter F. Lacy were held at St Vincent's church with a requiem mass and Magnolia cemetery burial. Delegations from the Workingmen's Timber and Benevolent Association attended. W A Bly, longtime Munson Steamship chief clerk, was buried at Magnolia cemetery with Knights of Pythias delegations present. Pallbearers included M Larey Campbell Charles Hamilton and others. A 21 month old child of John P. and Mrs. Mary S. Bogue died at the family summer home in Fairhope, Baldwin County, with funeral arrangements to be announced in Mobile.

Peter F. Lacy St Vincent's Church Father Lenahan Workingmen's Timber and Benevolent Association Magnolia Cemetery M. Larey Campbell Charles Hamilton A. Eastwood W.P. Mahler William Cash W. A. Bly Munson Steamship Company Michigan Avenue Rescuedge Knights of Pythias T. H. Johnston All Saints’ Church Pythians Ward Gaines T. C. Thomp- Henry §Piser Powell Williams Stoll James Gibboney W. G. Be Sidney A William

Death of Eight- Ei Station Resident Near Whistler

The body of T. Brinkuhoff, a resident of Eight- Ei Station near Whistler, died early today after a lingering illness. He operated a farm in Ottawa County. The undertaker company will arrange interment locally.

T. Brinkuhoff Eight- Ei Station Whistler Ottawa Kas UN King Company

Johnny Evers Returns to Second Base Amid Boston Roar

Johnny Evers returns to action with the Braves drawing intense New York boos and cheers. He singles doubles and a homer in a 2 0 win over the Giants, while taunting Meyers Stroud and fans.

New York Johnny Evers Johnny ‘Evers Dynamo Giants Braves Boston Astrolbing Aleuth Meyers Rigler Youn Stroud Johnny Detroit Cobb Red Sox Speaker White Sox Collins Evers

Effort 10 Fails to Settle Coal Strike in Wales

London July 17 government efforts to end the South Wales coal strike have failed. Miners delegates could not reach a settlement after conference with Walter Runciman and returned to Cardiff. About 200000 miners idle amid rioting and arrests as officials plan further talks. German agents reportedly involved in coal fields, though miners deny any German game.

London South Wales Walter Runciman Board of Trade Cardiff Runciman Germany

Prize winners named in Mobile Item campaign drawing prizes

A sobering list of prize winners is announced by judges after counting ballots in the Mobile Item campaign. Winners include Olive Chapman Grand Bay for a Ford Touring Car and J. T. Gillis Stapleton for an Overland Touring Car, with numerous 2-A Brownie Camera recipients across districts.

J. T. Gillis Stapleton Olive Chapman Grand Bay Parc Vera Littlefield Fairhope Ala Elva Bolen Wilmer Rebecca Marcus Den Haseltine Stalino Beatrice Rosine Baumhauer Whistler Forbes Ruth Collins Escatanpa Grafonola Maud Sexton Vinegar Bend R. C. Beagle Fulton Tettie Walker Rounsaville Miss R. E. Shaw Whatley Olive Gordy Yellow Pine Nina Moran Biloxi AE Oe Stu Yitivn Grand Bk Mrs. J. T. Gillis Allie Mae Douglas Brewton Qiensal

Goodrich Fair-List Propaganda Expands Tire Savings

The B F Goodrich Co argues that low tire prices boost car use and sales, urging drivers and dealers to embrace the Fair-List program announced Jan 31 1915. It claims 1 623 555 pneumatic tire users benefit with substantial yearly savings and defends quality of fabric Non Skid tires against higher priced rivals.

United States Ganda Goodrich Goodrich Co

Unclear fragment on material quality and pricing

A fragment asserts no material is removed and no reductions in list pace are ever made, suggesting a policy stance on product quality and pricing adjustments.

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