Chautauqua Opens With Notable Program in Ala
The Chronelle Chautauqua in Alabama opened under sunny skies with Rev A M Sunshine delivering a Bible talk and the Chicago Ladies' Orchestra presenting the morning program. Miss Meddie O Hamilton and Miss Cora La Prade Can gave readings and fables while an orchestra concert and a De Kovyen male chorus set the evening program. About 2 000 attendees enjoyed a successful second day amid civic support and festive atmosphere.
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Ala
Chicago
Rev. A. M
Meddie O. Hamimm
de Kovyen
Richmond P. Hobto
A. M.” Hawks
Cora la Prade
Judson Assigned to Chicago Post in River and Harbor Work
Lieutenant Colonel William V. Judson of the United Engineers, recently released from the Panama Canal Commission, was ordered to Chicago today to assume duty on river and harbor matters. The move highlights ongoing federal work on inland waterways and port projects.
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Judson
Associated Press
Washington
William V. Judson
United Engineers
Chicago
Name Contest at Fair Offers Gold Prizes for Kids
The Central Committee of the Fair Association offers $25 in gold to the top ten name submissions for the mobile fair and three more gold prizes for best twelve reason compositions from children under sixteen. Mail your entry and twelve paragraph reasons, each fifteen words, to the Fair Contest Editor.
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The
Fair Association
Momie Tem Ao
Praha
Coereee Ie
Foreer
Tem
Aghod
Central Committee
Central Exposition
Name Suggestions for Mobile's Great Fair
Contest editor of The Item invites readers to submit suggestions for Mobile's renowned fair name. Readers may mail or email ideas to reflect local heritage and celebrate the event.
Children Named for Mobile Fair Contest Generated by Prize
Mobile school children show strong interest in naming the fair as prizes are offered by The Mobile Item. Entries must be mailed by Monday March 30 to a special committee for winner selection. The central committee will choose the best name for the exposition.
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Mobile
Central Fair Committee
Alabama
Mississippi
Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Stomach and Mood
A promotional capsule urges readers to use Cascarets for a gentle cleanse. It claims rapid stomach relief, clearer head, and improved cheer and energy for months, tying health to productivity and happiness.
Ways and Means backs all fair plans at luncheon meeting
The Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Commerce endorsed any and all plans for Mobile's quarter million dollar fair at a noon Monday meeting in the Ca...thon Hotel Vineyard. Aubrey Boyles led the move, which passed unanimously, as did a request to form a five member committee to study local credits. The by laws were postponed. Forty members attended led by Chairman Taylor. The next meeting is set for April 13 at 7 30.
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Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Vineyard
Aubrey Boyles
J. M. Ponder
J. Leslie Taylor
W. E. P. Wilson
Taylor
Daves to Speak at BigFair Meet in Mobile County
Mr. H. Daves, famed for promoting Satsuma citrus on the Alabama coast, will headline the BigFair meeting in Mobile. The gathering aims to showcase citrus wealth and rural prosperity without soliciting subscriptions except a voluntary $5,000 minimum for those inclined to fund the fair.
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H. Daves
Me County
Satsuma
Alabama
Marshall
California
Moses
Mobile County
Bienville Square
Mobile
Baldwin
Daves
Underwood Pushes Alabama River and Harbor Improvements
Representative Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama’s Ninth district champions nationwide river and harbor legislation. He argues navigable streams boost commerce, cites Alabama’s abundant water power and mineral wealth, and says river projects will hasten improvements while lowering government costs.
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Washington
Wno
Congress
Oscar W. Underwood
Birmingham
Ala
Underwood
Alabama
United States
Colored School Damaged by Afternoon Fire at Wilkins Street
Fire damaged a one story frame colored school at 11 South Wilkinson Street owned by T A Richardson after a 2 05 PM call. Nearby properties on Broad and Congress streets and 66 North Bayou Street suffered minor damage from sparks.
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Wilkinson Street
T. A. Richardson
Broad and
Congress Streets
M. J. Vickers
J. W. Cash
North Bayou Street
Mary Fisher
James Ryan
Launch Sinks Near Dauphin Street. Crew Rescued
A launch belonging to Kunz Cowles and Frisbie Ship Chandlery sank near the foot of Dauphin Street as another vessel approached Monday morning. All occupants were rescued by the approaching ship and no injuries were reported.
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Kunz, Cowles & Frisbie Ship Chandlery Company
Dauphin Street
Recipes of Our Pioneer Mothers
Home treatment of disease relied on roots herbs and barks rather than drugs. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound evolved from these recipes and became famous nationwide for female health, helping thousands of American women claim better health and happiness.
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Lydia Il. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Judge Bradley of Lamar County Visiting in Mobile
Judge R. L. Bradley of Lamar County visits Mobile as guest of Albert D. Bloch and seeks Mobile County voters to support his bid for Alabama state treasurer. Bradley, a Pickens County native, long prominent in state politics, is grand master elect of the Alabama Odd Fellows.
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Judge Bradley
Lamar County
Mobile
R. L. Bradley
Vernon
Albert D. Bloch
Gulf City
Mobile County
Pickens County
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Alabama
Fire destroys cot valued at 2.5 million in Bombay
Associated Press reports a fire in Bombay today destroyed cot valued at 2,500,000. No casualties are mentioned and the loss appears to be confined to the cargo. The incident stresses the scale of the blaze in a major port city.
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Henry Collins
Moose
Royal
St. Michael
Collins
Tiis
Associated Pres
Bombay
India
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