Oil developers back leasing system in Ferris bill
California oil developers on federal lands urged the House Public Lands Committee to adopt a general leasing system with changes to favor those already in fields. They warned of court congestion from vague preferences and argued for state minded rental proceeds. Interior officials supported the bill as pro industry and consumer safe guarding.
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Associated Press
Washington
California
House Public Lands Committee
General Leasing System
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Alabama Debt Wipeout Plan By State Takeover of Bonds
William J. Harris proposes Alabama assume county and city bonds and refinance them at lower rates to create a sinking fund within 25 years. Special agent H. P. Butler notes counties and towns pay 5–6 percent on borrowings versus 3–4 percent for the state, with large commissions and costs. Massachusetts model cited for sinking funds and statewide guarantees to attract investors.
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Alabama
William J. Harris
Federal Bureau of Census
H. P. Butler
Census Bureau
South Alabama
Mobile
Butler
Pan Item
Harris
Congress
United States
Massachusetts
Boards of Commissioners
How Thin People Can Put On Flesh
An advertorial claim pitches Sargol tablets as a solution for thin individuals. It asserts digestion and nourishment failures, promises 5 to 8 pounds of fat gain in two weeks, and states Sargol enhances blood with new red cells to carry fat-building material throughout the body. It claims monthly gains of 14 to 25 pounds and notes availability from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation in Mobile with a money-back guarantee.
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van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Mobile
Cinily
Difference Between Selfish Interest and Conviction
A reflection notes that personal aims often resemble true beliefs when driven by strong feelings. The line contrasts self benefit with genuine moral stance, suggesting blurred lines between ego and principle in human motivation.
Chase Warns Against Sneering At Others
A sharp warning: arrogance and sneering invite serious trouble as people react to condescension and bold behavior, stressing consequences for offensive conduct and public response.
New Skin Hair Removal Paste Promises Quick Results
Beauty specialists describe a simple method using dela tone powder and water. The paste is applied to the hairy surface for two minutes, rubbed off, then the skin is washed and dried for smooth results after one use.
Lewis predicts 40000 vote majority for Underwood
State Senator Oscar L. Lewis told an Item representative in Mobile that Congress man Oscar W. Underwood will win the U S Senate seat from Alabama by more than 40000 votes. Lewis opened the Underwood campaign in Mobile county speaking at Grand Bay and planned rallies in Bayou la Batre Toulminville and Whistler with Forney Johnston arranging a major rally on St Joseph Street at 8 p m. Judge N D Denson will speak in support of Underwood at the event.
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Oscar L. Lewis
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Oscar W. Underwood
United States
Alabama
Senator Lewis
Underwood
Mobile County
Grand Bay
Bayou la Batre
Toulminville
Whistler
Hobson
Mr. Johnston
Forney Johnston
Congressman Underwood
County
Johnston
St. Joseph Street
N. D. Denson
Supreme Court
Henry H. Gibson Dies At 59 In Chicago
Henry H. Gibson a leading hardwoods authority in the United States died in Chicago last night from heart disease before a physician could be summoned. He was 59 and served as president of a company that publishes a trade paper for the lumber industry.
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Henry H. Gibson
Chicago
Gibson
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Advertising copy promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, reliable remedy for indigestion and gas. It claims relief in five minutes, strengthens the stomach, prevents recurrence, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store. The tone emphasizes instant transformation and a healthier stomach after use.
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Pape
Convict and Pauper Made Goods Move to Senate
The bill barring foreign convict made and pauper made goods from competing with American free labor products passed the house after a partisan contest and was sent to the senate for committee consideration.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington
House
One Mile Creek Harbor Lines to Beadiu
A Mobile mission meeting at 5 PM in the J Lyons office will consider harbor lines at One Mile Creek. Quasiport lines to be taken up and discussed. Attendees include Mayor Pat 37, E G Rickardy, John C O Connell, T Bauer, H H Wefel Jr.
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Mobile , Mission
J. Lyons
Portance
Pat 37
E. G. Rickardy
John C. O'Connell
T. Bauer
H. H. Wefel, Jr
Black-Draught praised as cure for dizzy spells and stomach troubles
Fontella Virginia resident W H Ogden, aged eighty three, reports dizziness relief within twenty minutes after taking Thedford’s Black-Draught. He credits his wife with cures for cramps, headache, catarrh and neuralgia, and touts kidney relief as well. The ad extols the liver medicine as reliable and long marketed with growing sales and low cost.
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Fontella
W. H. Ogden
Thedford
Prize name contest for central exposition in The Item
The Central Committee of the Pair Association offers 25 in gold for a name for the fair now in the city. Contest is open to girls under sixteen. entries via coupon mail to the Fair Contest Editor. Ten best names chosen. three additional cash prizes for best twelve word composition.
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Eae Fruit Farm
Norman
Alestames Ae
R. B. Dumont
WM. W. Croom
Dumont & Croom
St. Michael St
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the Cats
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Beadiu
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