Gulf Coast citrus and nut growers set exchange plan
A Gulf Coast area discussion in the Chamber of Commerce leads to a proposed exchange for handling citrus and nut crops across Alabama Mississippi and adjacent coast counties. The plan aims for high quality packing and market appeal with an emphasis on experienced leadership and organized effort to win public favor.
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Alabama
Missispi
Chamber of Commerce
South Alabama
Mississippi
Gulf Coast City
Gulf Coast
Satsuma
Wilsons Lucky Number and The Fly Fight
A playful note on the number 13 linked to President Wilson and his staff. It mentions William J. Bryan, William J. Johnson, and Robert Lansing as part of a wordplay about names and letters. Dr. Charles A Mohr cautions about flies and public health as Mobile continues a long effort against them.
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Wilson
William J. N
Ent
Robert Lansing
Charles A. Mohr
Doc
Mobile
Alabama Education History and 1915 Financing Call
Dr Stephen B Weeks surveys Alabama’s education history noting Mobile’s early public school act of 1826 and the post Reconstruction drive to universal education. He warns that 1913–14 illiteracy data demand liberal funding and urges passage of a 1915 legislative measure to permit local tax support for schools.
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United States Bureau of
Stephen B. Weeks
Alabama
Mobile
Weeks
Feagin
More Swimming Safety Tips From Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson, Northwestern University swimming coach, offers practical cautions for beginners. He warns against entering water when hot, diving with unseen obstructions, swimming soon after eating, or jumping feet first with a heated head. He advises supervising children and limiting young swimmers to brief sessions.
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Tom Robinson
Northwestern University
Editor of the Star Champions Covington Packing Plant
Andalusia editor Ed Doty of the Star led Covington County farmers to back a cold storage and packing house project in the Wire Grass. Initial pledges reached 80 000 dollars toward a planned 125 000 dollar investment, with farmers confident the venture will boost prosperity and ease local supply needs.
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Andalusia
Alabama
Covington County
the Star
Ed Doty
Covington
Doty
Ouster bill eyed to sustain statewide liquor prohibition
A capital report says lawmakers may pass a Tennessee style Ouster law allowing removal of any executive official failing to enforce state laws. The measure aims to keep prohibition in effect from July 1, as Mobile county joins sixty six counties for four years, with officials urged to vigorously enforce the laws.
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Mobile County
Biloxi News Highlights May Include Visits and Projects
Biloxi reports Congressman B P Harrison seeks US Marine Blue to visit for coast mosquito-eradication study. Plans discussed to promote home grown produce and convert vacant lots into truck gardens. Governor Earl Brewer to visit July 22 and review National Guard encampment. Civic meetings address Back Bay deepening and a large Biloxi sign will be installed at the L N station.
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Biloxi
Miss
B. P. Harrison
Ooy General Blue
United States Marine Corps
Biloxit
Harrison Blieves
Blue
Batton
Charles B. Foster
Brewer
Earl Brewer
Louisville and Nashville
Biloxi Park
Baby dies in fire as mother eats supper
Ocean Springs Mississippi June 26 Special Burned to death in its bed a two year old child of Mrs A M Usner left with a four year old sister in the nursery while mother dined. The older child apparently sparked a fire with matches and the crib was quickly alight. The mother suffered severe burns rescuing the child and the infant was later sent to New Orleans for injuries.
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Ocean Springs
Miss
A. M. Usner
Wilfim
Amusements at the Empire Feature Vain Justice and More
The Empire screens Vain Justice a Civil War drama starring R C Travers and Lillian Drew with powerful cast work. Also showing To the Death with Alfred Vosburgh and Jack Mower as two clan feudists facing a rattlesnake test. Plus a Selig Jungle Zoo tale In the Amazon Jungle featuring William Scott and Irene Wallace.
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Empire
R. C. Travers
Lillian Drew
The
Alfred Vosburgh
Jack Mower
Amazon Jungle
William Scott
Irene Wallace
Steamer Cessna Schedules Sunday Trips
The Cessna will make two Sunday round trips to Fairhope and Battles. Departures are at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with returns leaving Battles at 7 p.m. and Fairhope at 7:30 p.m. The round trip fare is 50 cents.
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Cessna
Fairhope
Battles
North Pole discovery and deflated claims of 1909
The text notes Dr E A Cook claiming reach of the pole on Sept 2 1909 with two Esquimans but lacking solid proof, while Commander Robert B Peary announced reaching the pole on Apr 6 1909. It explains latitude and longitude methods for pole location and records questions over Cook's evidence. It also defines blackmail as extortion by threats and slander as a false statement harming reputation, with penalties depending on offense gravity.
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North Pole
E. A. Cook
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pole
Robert B. Peary
Slader
Trade-in Mobile Committee Report Presented to Chamber Board
The Trade-in Mobile committee of the Chamber of Commerce completed its report at a late Friday meeting. The panel plans to file the report Monday with the chamber and present it to the board of directors Tuesday night. This marks the committee’s second meeting of the week.
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Trade-In-Mobile Committee
Trade-in- Mobile Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Poultry Keeping an Industry for Women
A farmer's wife demonstrates how women can build a profitable poultry enterprise. The article argues women can manage small flocks, supervise detail work, and run independent operations from home, citing demand for competent female handlers and the potential for steady income and economic independence.
English Redcap fowl valued for hardiness and prolific laying
The Redcap or Coral is an old English breed noted for a massive red comb and strong foraging ability. American Redcap stock differs slightly from the English standard, with cocks and hens described as hardy and productive, though the breed never gained wide popularity in the United States.
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America
England
American Poultry Associa
Edwin Megargee
Allen's Foot-Ease Used by German and Allied Troops
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are in use by German and Allied forces at the front. Soldiers shake it into shoes or dissolve it in foot baths.
Women at Work Grow Flock Through Real Business Methods
The passage discusses how a enterprising woman secured customers for eggs, expanded a fancy branch, and taught that success comes from real business methods. It highlights building an efficient flock, systematic work, selling to best advantage, and genuine interest in the fowls as the full secret.
Man Lulled by Heat Sparks Suspicion During Leisure
A man overcome by heat while loafing is described as prone to suspicion. The item notes how heat and idleness can lead to misinterpretation of behavior, reflecting a cautionary social judgment typical of the period.
Visit friends in New Orleans Sunday excursion
Fare two dollars and fifty cents for the L. and N. special excursion this Sunday.Travelers are advised to join the trip to New Orleans to visit friends and take advantage of the discounted fare.
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New Orleans
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