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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

5

Abba Temple Shriners Pilot Pilgrim to Buffalo Trip

Abba Temple Shriners Mobile plans a 150 member pilgrim journey to Buffalo for the Supreme Council meeting. The Abba Special leaves Mobile July 8 at 12 45 pm with joiners from Flomaton Selma and Montgomery for city visits in Louisville Cincinnati and Cleveland before Buffalo events.

Abba Temple of Shriners of Mobile Buffalo N. Y Supreme Council of the Order Flomaton Mobile Shriners Pensacola Nobles Montgomery Selma Louisville Cincinnati Zoo Coney Island Cleveland Imperial Council Imperial

Abe Martin Leaves Farm for Shrine Special Train

Abe Martin departs for the Shriners special train from Mobile marking the first such run. The Arab patrol and drill team, drum corps, and dining car equipped Pullmans will accompany the trip with side visits after Buffalo to Niagara Falls Toronto and Montreal. Transportation committee members include J H McCormick Abba Temple Charles A L Johnstone Thomas J Young and Myron T Sprague.

Ocean rate on lumber from Savannah stands

Savannah officials and Ocean Steamship Company announce postponement of a proposed nine dollar per ton rate on lumber shipments to New York. The current rate remains seven dollars per ton.

Savannah Ocean Steamship Company New York

Luck Theory Exploded and the Psychology of Superstition

A reflection on how scientific laws may rest on coincidences and the persistent pull of superstition. The author notes atavistic trust in charms and the psychological influence behind lucky tokens, warning that even educated minds cling to magic pieces and symbolic links to success. FOR G. E. FANS GO TO THE REEVES ELECTRIC .O., INC.

May Cotton Consumption and Trade In 1929 Census Data

The May census report shows cotton usage of 574,867 bales, up from 493,798 a year earlier. Ten month totals reach 56,335,573 bales. on hand May 31 at consuming establishments 1,973,094 bales and in storage 2,150,180 bales. Spindles active 32,205,162. May production 32,602 bales. exports May 507,222 bales. Linters used May 73,190 bales. on hand in storage and compresses 170,540 bales. exports May 387,892 bales.

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WreckNear Owensboro Damages Train Carrying Kentucky Delegation

Owensboro Kentucky June 13 train No 145 on the Louisville Henderson and St Louis Railway derailed three blocks from Owensboro station. Three sleepers left the rails one burned. Kentucky Democratic convention delegation including Governor A O Stanley and former Governor McCreary aboard. Several passengers injured but no fatalities. Governor Stanley in overturned sleeper uninjured. Louisville Mayor John H Buschmeyer thrown from upper berth.

Owensboro Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis Kentucky St. Louis A. O. Stanley McCreary Stanley John H. Buschmeyer Louisville

Walter Mitchell to Change Store in Mobile

The Walter Mitchell firm in Mobile announces an immediate business shift to millinery and ladies ready to wear exclusively, dropping general merchandise. The store will be remodeled with new fixtures to fit the new focus. A wreck incident is noted with limited details.

Walter Mitchell Mobile Mitchell

Preinventory Sale Draws Crowds at Hammel Dry Goods

Crowds flock to the L Hammel Dry Goods Co for a big preinventory sale in Mobile. Julius Hammel says business is very strong and June crowds are among the busiest in the firm’s history. He promises more surprises for bargain seekers this month as preparations begin for broader department store offerings.

L. Hammel Dry Goods CO L. Hammel Dry Goods Company Julius Hammel Mobile Hammel

Americans in Greece object to blockade

In Athens protests from American business leaders rise as Entente powers prepare to present conditions to end the blockade. Demobilization of the Greek army and a police chief change are among rumored demands. A major shipment worth 2.5 million dollars sits held at Kavala.

Athens London Greece Kavala

Dipping Law Test Set in Inferior Court Saturday

The livestock sanitary law testing dipping of cattle proceeds Saturday in inferior criminal court. Ben Lyons Sr and Sam Lyons stand trial before Judge Chamberlain with Rich and Hamilton representing the defendants. An appeal to the city court and then to the supreme court is anticipated.

Inferior Criminal Court Ben Lyons Sam Lyons Chamberlain Supreme Court Rich & Hamilton

Their Married Life Continued From Page Four

Dora plans chores while curtains soak and a front room clean. Helen shouts joy at Dora staying, sparking relief and flirtatious mischief for an upcoming Holcomb visit. Warren senses something hidden but stays focused on dinner as tension and humor mix.

Dora Helen Warren Holcombs

Water Rates Shift as Higgins Announces New Route

Mr Walter M Higgins southern representative of the Louisville Varnish Company is in Mobile and announced that starting July 1 shipments will move by water instead of from Mobile to Florida points. He says water transport will cost 7 cents per hundred pounds less than rail.

Walter M. Higgins Southern Louisville Varnish Company Mobile Florida Higgins

Chamberlain's Tablets Improve Digestion Aids

Many readers lack relish for meals and must choose foods carefully. Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen the stomach and help it perform its duties naturally. Hundreds testify to great benefit. only a quarter and available everywhere.

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