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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1913

Page

25

Mobile City Commission Report Praises Reform and Progress

The 1911 Mobile commission government led by Mayor Lazarus Schwarz and Commissioners Lyons and Pillans highlights saved $18,840 by consolidating offices, expanded health and sanitation programs, improved water purification, expanded sewers, strengthened police and fire services, and upgraded streets and wharves while maintaining a frugal, citizen‑focused administration.

Lazarus Schwarz Pat—J.—Lyons Harry , Pillans Sebo Doueaewwe Police Commission Wades Fas Ove Cee Renewes Magnolia Cemetery Schwarz Pillans Lyons Densteigwrickin Apa Tee

Best Governed City in the South

Mobile is cited as the most economical and progressive city south of the Mason Dixon line. The commission form of government, in place less than two years, is credited with a healthy city finances and notable strides in progress. The article promises reader satisfaction by detailing routine work behind monthly commission reports.

Trént Schwarz Lyons Pat Ann Street Springhill Avenue Ok Lees Wee Mobile Commission

Business Men's Lunch Special Ad

Try our Business Men's Lunch from 12 to 2 o clock p m. We cater to the trade with quick dispatch. The peenake, a cup Briere's Famous Java Coffee, the best in the city. Everything the market affords and all short orders served promptly.

Briere

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