Oakdale Fire Subdues Small Room Blaze
Oakdale fire department responded to a small room fire at Mrs. Stones on Avenue. Slight damage reported as crews worked to extinguish the flames and prevent spread.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
7
Body of Mobile man found in Tombigbee drift near Salitpa
The body of John Anderson a Mobile saw filer employed at Blue Rock mills seven miles above Salitpa was recovered from a river drift yesterday evening by Dr. W W McCorquodale. Anderson fell overboard from the tug Majestic while intoxicated and drowned before aid could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salitpa
Ala
John Anderson
Blue Rock Mills
W. W. McCorquodale
Anderson
Majestic
Woman finds relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Florence South Dakota writes of severe monthly pain backache and fatigue easing after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits three additional bottles with enabling full work and urges others to seek advice from the company in Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Dakota
Lydia E. Pinkham
P. W
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Mass
Old Resident Mrs Stapleton Dies in Bay Minette
Mrs. W. L. Stapleton, a pioneer resident and among Bay Minette’s oldest ladies, died Wednesday night after six months of illness. Funeral held Thursday with Rev. J. P. Daugherty. interment in Bay Minette Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Ala
W. L. Sta
Bay Minette Cemetery
Evergreen Ala Plans Two Story Store and Market Prospects
Con tractor Dolightly says the Roberts project on East Front Street will add a second story to the two new stores. A local jeweler will occupy a lower floor while the O W and the Knights of Pythias hall above. Radishes strawberries beans and other produce will ship from Evergreen as the summer crop ripens. Ice plant operates day and night to meet orders. A tax sale brings Handy Randolph's shotgun to the fore with a 5 cent tax bill due April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Ala
Dolightly
East Front Street
Roberts
the . O. W
Knights of Pythias
Evergreen Ice Factory
Orgun
Oliver
Conecuh County
Handy Randolph
Handy
Record Growth Shown in 1914 Cottonseed Output
Census data show a 1914 cottonseed crop with record crushings surpassing 1911 by 572,826 tons and linters totaling 772,270 running bases. Mills operating rose to 880, with production of seed projected at about 7.3 million tons, valued previously at $155.5 million in oil, meal, hulls, and linters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
United States
Citronelle Telephone Expansion Moves Toward Community Line
Citronelle Alabama reports rapid growth in rural phone service as an eighteen mile link from Earlville to Citronelle nears completion. Funded by B A Mitchell the line may become a community owned project with plans for a northeast extension. Local residents including G H Odom T W Sawyer Manish Ryans and Charles Meinhard aim to connect, adding about twelve miles and tying into the Bell system under Bell manager Gordon B Purdy who advocates the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citronelle
Ala
Earlville
B. A. Mitchell
G. H. Odom
T. W. Sawyer
Manish Ryans
Charles Meinhardat
Cedar Creek
Bell System
Gordon B. Purdy
Oklahoma farms much mortgaged in rental areas
Pat Nagle editor of the Tenant Farmer testified at the federal hearing on land conditions. He said in eastern Oklahoma about two thirds of farmers are renters and in western Oklahoma one third renters while two thirds own land. He cited 104000 renters and 95000 landowners with 80 percent mortgaged. He described a county with 3000 farmers, one third renters and 2000 landowners, 80 percent mortgaged, blaming commercial interests and local mills for exploitation. Some farmers offset mortgages with side line income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Pat Nagle
Kingfisher
Okla
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Nagle
Horn's Counsel Fails in Attempt to Dismiss Ex Plot Charge
In Bangor on March 19 Werner Horn’s attorney failed to dismiss the illegal transportation of explosives charge over the Vanceboro railroad bridge incident. Commissioner Reid ordered the hearing to advance with a not guilty plea, defense having refused to plead. A bakery ad for 25 cent oyster loaves followed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Werner Horn
Vanceboro
United States
Reid
Horn
Jackson Alabama School Repairs Improve Grounds and Plans
Jackson Alabama March 19 The agricultural school repairs enhance grounds and buildings. Jackson Graded School pupils prepare for commencement plays. The International Harvester dealer moves tools to Waller's store. The South Alabamian to relocate offices in early April. The school hosts twelve organizations including Girls Tomato Club and Boys Corn Club. An oratorical contest features Jackson Grove Hill and Thomasville at Grove Hill. Wedding and local visits noted with routine appointments and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Ala
Agricultural School
Jackson Graded School
Curtis McCorquodale
International Harvester Company
Waller
Chunn’s
Jac
South Alabamian
Girls’ Tomato Club
Boys’ Corn Club
Zimmerman Mill
Grove
Hill
Thomasville
Grove Hill
Jackson School
Seal Calhoun
Sam Barnes
W. H. Wilson
Eugenia
Meta Roberts
Mariglen Cornelius
Jackson Agricultural School
Viola Walls
Ozark
Fayette Hawkins
A. Adams
the Baptist Church
W. D. Garret
Pine Hill
Belforest Social Notes From March Visit and Visitors
Belforest Ala March 19 Mr H Grimes spent Monday in Mobile A number of prospectors visited Belforest Mayor Berglin of Fairhope was a visitor here Monday Mr J W Robinson and son Charlie spent Monday and Tuesday in Mobile Mr and Mrs Letcher Creamer of Fairhope spent Sunday with relatives here Mr James West of Fairhope visited friends in Belforest Sunday Choir practice will be held at Mr J W Robinsons Friday evening Mr Orlando Manc of Daphne passed through Belforest Tuesday en route to Loxley Mr M L Creamer spent Monday in Mobile Mr Angelo Allegri visited Fairhope Monday Messrs Carl Ernest and Brasher Miller visited friends in Rosinton on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belforest
Ala
H. Grimes
Moe
Berglin
Fairhope
J. W. Robinson
Charlie
Mobile
Letcher Creamer
James West
Orlando Manc
Daphne
Loxley
M. L. Creamer
Angelo Allegri
Messrs
Carl, Ernest and
Brasher Miller
Rosinton
Taxation committee hears varied revenue proposals in Alabama
Major J B Francis and H A Thompson appeared before the finance committee to discuss new revenue methods. Dr Thomas M Owen presented blue sky and public utility laws as the panel studies taxation and potential utilities regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
J. B. Francis
Birmingham
Jefferson County
H. A. Thompson
Greenville
Butler
Thomas M. Owen
Department of Archives and History
Owen
Alabama
Utilities Commission
Alabama Power Company
Judge
Senate
Committee On Finance and Taxation
Finance and Taxation
J.B. Neis
A. A. Evans
Tax Commission
Evans
Montgomery Merchant Teague Dies After Civil War Service
The obituary notes Mr Teague a Montgomery merchant who served three years in the Confederate army under Colonel Tennent Teague who was wounded at Gettysburg and later sent home. He helped found wholesale Montgomery firms and was involved with Columbus Iron Works and Plow Company. Survived by several sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teague
Distinctic
Tennent Lo
Gettysburg
Montgomery
Montgomery, Wag & Stock
Columbus, Ga
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lustrous Hair Boost
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a 25 cent hair treatment for women. It claims dandruff removal, scalp itching relief, and striking hair growth with nightly application. The copy emphasizes waves, fullness, softness, and luxuriant shine from a simple drugstore purchase.
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Oakdale
Windsor
A. E. Reynolds
Royal
Government Street
Dauphin Treet
Ivill
Dauphin Street
St. Michael Street
Morrill & Lyons
St. Francis St
Nelson & Bailey
Royal Street
Charleston
E. Scott Sts
W. Wilkinson
S. Charleston Sts
N. L. Vickers
ST. Michael
Bay Minette Department
Lackey
Pensacola
Carney
Pine Grove
Brady Road
J. D. Yoder
Evergreen Department
Frank J. Dean
Frank Kennedy
ROCHE
BURKE
Norteast Corner
St. Joseph and
R. G. Schimpf City Bank
Bell Phone
Charles Schimpf
Toas
L. Hammel Dry Goods
City Commissioners OF
WM. Teague
March
Wm. M. Teague
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jas. H. Nelson
S. Royal Street
Mobile, Ala
Curtis Publishing
Independence Square
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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