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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1916

Page

3

Stone Age Fight Sparks Backyard Ruckus

A crude altercation erupts as youths clash over a trivial dispute in a neighborhood yard, drawing attention from onlookers and prompting bystander intervention. No serious injuries reported. authorities note the incident as a minor confrontation.

Know Your City trip proceeds from Chamber of Commerce

Chairmaid Joseph G. Espalla says the Know-Your-City committee will take a Wednesday afternoon tour to the Mobile Store and Pully Works at Tennessee Street and Michigan Avenue. Meet at the Cawthon Hotel at 3:30 and cars will be provided.

Joseph G. Espalla The Chamber of Commerce Tennessee Street Michigan Avenue Cawthon Hotel

Girl Has Something To Tell You At Schwartz's Grocery

A shopper notes a message at Schwartz's Grocery this week inviting customers to save coupons and discover a featured deal. The store promotes discounts and a special announcement aimed at attracting bargain hunters.

Schwartz's Grocery Store

Weather Week Promises Mild, Warm Spells Across Regions

US Weather Bureau forecasts a generally fair week with mild conditions in the Mississippi Valley and east. Cooler spells will be short, then temperatures rise by Tuesday. West of the Mississippi start cold, then warm by Monday or Tuesday. A Pacific storm will move inland midweek, bringing rains to the north Pacific, Northern and Middle states east of the Rockies. followed by cooler air. Gulf and southern regions forecast fair weather. Also reported: fire destroys F L Crown residence in Ashland Place,Ashland. insurance covers loss. several real estate transfers including J H Wilson to O A North, E Labarre to Citronelle Nursery, Bessie Hanson to Abie Brown, and S Sims to H R Luscher.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Mississippi Valley Mississippi River Pacific Middle Plains North Pacific States Middle States Rocky Mountains Gulf States Plateau Rocky Mountain California F. L. Crown Ashland Place Crown J. H. Wilson O. A. Nordin Wilson E. Labarre Citronelle Nursery & Orchard Co Bessie N. Hanson Abie H. Brown Irvington S. Sims H. R. Luscher

Diverse Fleet Moves and Repairs At Local Docks

The port saw multiple vessels in motion including City of Tampico heading to Havana with general cargo and Valentia shifting to pick up cross ties. Bananas and repairs dominated activity with Coritllo unloading 15 000 banana bunches, Banan due with 18 000 bunches, and several ships awaiting or finishing repairs at Pinto Island and Ollinger Bruce Dry Docks.

Tampico Munson Line Havana Cuba Valentia Louisville and Nashville Municipal Docks Coritllo United Fruit Company Barrios Louisville and Nashville Banan Pinto Island Dilia Turner Terminals Ollinger & Bruce Dry Docks San Domingo

VESSELS IN PORT AND REPAIRING AT MOBILE DOCKS

A list of vessels in Mobile harbor with docks and yards named among them the Alma City of Mobile and various steamers pilots and loading points. Vessels include Corinto Barrios Falka Fort Gaines Rebecca R Douglass Carrie A Lane Josephine Wandman Emma Lord Irma Bentley John Quill and Peerless among others bound for master or agent at local yards and river ports.

Corinto Nor Barrios United Fruit Company Banan Falka Swed Algiers Fort Gaines Belize B. H Orr-Laubenheimer Cov Rebecca R. Douglass Ladd Merceries Carrie A. Lane Marston Martinique B. W Josephine Anager York

Traveler Plans Belize Trip Early Thursday Morning

The statement notes departure on Thursday morning at 1 o'clock for Belize, indicating an upcoming travel itinerary with precise departure time.

Belize

Campaign to Abate Illiteracy Fuels Fund Drive

Mobile section reports rising illiteracy and a campaign to fund universal education. Mrs. Erwin C head, chairing the sub commission, praises teachers for giving vacations, teaching on Saturdays, night classes, and adult programs while urging donors to support the effort with money.

Mobile Erwin Chead Alabama Friends of Education Ala Obama

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