Alabama Oyster Controversy Denies 1913 Charges
Alabama Oyster Commissioners deny claims by the Alabama Oystermen’s Protective Association that 1000 barrels daily are dredged and planted. affidavits from Bay Shore Oyster Company and others cite two dredge boats Edith and Mirror and report far lower yields, while urging stronger enforcement and a legislative remedy. The piece notes historical context, enforcement limits, and a looming extra legislative session.
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Alabama Oystermen’s Protective Association
Alabama Oyster Commission
Alabama Oyster Commissioners
Alabama
State of
Mobile
Laura Brown
John W. Lilley
Edith
Bay Shore Oyster Company
Bayou la Batre
The
Mirror
L. E. Dickinson
Jowan W. Lilley
Louis Myer
Il. E. Dickinson
R. J. Bowden
Ralph H. Bowden
Mobile County
Greatest of All Publicity Men Keeps Secret Wife
Oscar Hammerstein, famed operatic impresario and top promoter of stars, has married again but will not reveal his wife’s identity. The public is abuzz as Hammerstein, known for guarding private lives, stays silent about his second marriage after his first wife divorced him in 1910 and died two years later.
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Oscar Hammerstein
Hammerstein
New York
London
Paris
Oscar
Mr. Hammerstein
Meeting of Voters League Postponed
The Voters League of the Russell school district moves its mass meeting from Monday to Tuesday March 1 due to a Sociology Club event at the YMCA. Seating is arranged for a large attendance and the program will feature speakers and reports covering three weeks of league activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League
Russell
Sociology Club
Oyster Dredge Debate and Alabama Oyster Progress
The piece argues dredges are harrow like rakes rather than scoops and outlines Alabama oyster industry advances. It details measures by the oyster commission including uniform pricing, bed raking, state surveys with the Fish Hawk, planting shells, riparian rights, large-scale leasing, increased output, a canning factory, and price rises to boost production and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
W. A. White
Biloxi
Bermuda
Mississippi
Portersville Bay
Mobile Bay
Oyster Commission
Alabama
Federal Bureau of Fisheries
United States
Fish Hawk
Union
Syrup of Figs Featured as Safe Pediatric Laxative
Old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the ideal gentle cleanser for children. Claims quick relief from constipation with a fig taste and warns against alternatives, noting full directions on the package and urging mothers to keep it handy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Voters League Meets Tuesday Over Russell School Needs
The Voters League of the Russell School district will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM to discuss improving city schools with emphasis on Russell School. Supporters have circulated bond petitions for building projects as part of ongoing efforts, expecting a sizable turnout.
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Voters League of
Russell
Conkey's Laying Tonic Promoted for Egg Production
An advertisement urges poultry farmers to improve egg yield by feeding Conkey's Laying Tonic. It directs readers to a product offered at a store near the northwest corner of Dauphin and Concession streets, attributed to a Mr. Poultryman.
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Conkey
Dave
N. W. Corner
Dauphin and
Con
Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers Promoted as Nerve Booster
Ad promotes Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a universal nerve invigorator for men and women. It claims quick improvements in energy, mood, appetite, sleep, and overall vitality, with free trial offers and prices for boxed wafers, and lists F J Kellogg of Battle Creek, Michigan as the contact.
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Kellogg’s Sanitone
Kellogg's Sanstone
F. J. Kellogg
Hoffmaster Block
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg
F. J. Kellogg Co
Hoffmaster
Kellogg's
Kellogg Sunstone Wafers Sold at Mobile Stores
The regular 1060 wire Kellogg Sunstone Wafers are offered for sale in Mobile at Sutton Bros 80 St Francis Street T S Van Aller 2108 Broad Streets Co H Burkett New Jersey and Cedar Streets S H Bauer Canal and Conception Streets Bienville Pharmacy 164 St Francis Street.
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Kellogg's
Mobile
Sutton Bros
St. Francis Street
T. S. van Aller
Broad Streets
Co. H. Burkett
New Jersey
Cedar Streets
S. H. Bauer
Canal
Conception Streets
Bienville Pharmacy
Bond Issue Seek Support for Education Funds
A civic appeal urges voters to back a bond issue to fund education. Proponents argue investing now will benefit children and future taxpayers, while urging residents to support the plan at the polls.
Home Treatment for Epilepsy or Fits
Epilepsy sufferers are offered Kosine treatment with a one bottle $1.50 guarantee. If unsatisfied, money is refunded. The Rosine Co. promotes the remedy through D. B. Bauer at Conception and Dauphin streets, Washington, D. C. A free booklet on epilepsy including a complete diet is provided.
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D. 8
Bauer
Conception
Dauphin Streets
The
Rosine Co
Washington, D. Cc
Mobile Getting Fine Publicity in Periodicals
Under Secretary Card of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League Mobile earns broad, cost free publicity in major trade magazines. Descriptive stories and skyline images reach over 2.5 million readers through Southern Field Leslie’s Weekly and other outlets. Card supplies data and scenes of Mobile for multiple upcoming features and illustrated articles.
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George G. Card
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mobile
Secretary Card
Skyline
Mobile County
Ala
Leslie
Card
Saturday Evening Post
United States
Lumber Trade Journal
Aerate Card
Lawyer and Banker of
San Francisco
Banker and Investor of
New York
Southern Bench and Bar
No Need to Have Gray Hair Formula
A home remedy promotes darkening gray hair using Barbo Compound with water bay rum and glycerine. Apply weekly until darkened, then biweekly. It claims advantages over dyes and stains, and suggests asking a druggist to order Barbo Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbo
Panama Canal publicity boosts port opening ceremony
The article notes widespread public interest in professional publications aided by the Chamber of Commerce and Business League. It highlights renewed attention from publicity artists of the Southern Commercial Congress, marking its annual session in honor of the formal opening of the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Ater
Southern Commercial Congress
Panama C
Schlitz Beer Promises Mighty Good Beer
Introducing SCHLITZ BEER as not only good beer but mighty, mighty good beer. We offer wine and liquor solutions and sell port at popular prices to appeal to discriminating tastes. We serve the best glass of beer in the city.
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Schlitz Beer
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Oyster Board
David Holt
the Oystermen of
Comer
Oystermen's Organization
In, Bea
Ula
L Luce
Hostetter
Voters League
Pass Aux Herron Reef
Moore
Pera
PR Commissionet Tae
Voters’ League of Russell School
Russell School
Little Willie
Mary
Semmes
Semmes and
Russell Schools
Russell and Semmes
Dr. Oats
Johnnie
Kellogg’s
R.F.D
B. Luscher & Son Paint CO
Dauphin St
G. Hardy Smith
Michael Street
Asa
W. J. McCowan
F. A. McCowan
BELL
Southern Hotel Buffet
Harry Herlock
Boyle’s
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