Pencil Day Pleases Mrs Torrey With Strong Turnout
Mrs C J Torrey president of the Mobile Infirmary Association reports Pencil Day exceeded expectations with a robust volunteer force in Mobile Citronelle Spring Hill and Lucedale. Receipts in Mobile topped 500 and additional pledges from other towns are awaited with full amounts announced in Sunday papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Torrey
Mobile Infirmary Association
Mobile
Clitronelle
Spring Hill
Lucedale
Woman Finds Health With Lydia E Pinkham Trade Tone
Mrs Frank Clark of Richmond Pennsylvania recounts relief from internal troubles and nervous prostration after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says sleep returned, headaches diminished, and overall strength improved, praising the product after years of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Am
Frank Clark
N. Tulip St
Lydia E. Pinkam
Prodigal Son Tale Emerges From 2000 B C Babylon Tablet
Yale scholars debate a 2000 B C Babylonian tablet that may underpin the prodigal son parable. Professor Albert T Clay notes a fourth law bansishments a son may claim his portion and leave, with family banishment justified for prudential reasons and to protect other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Albert, T. Clay
Clay
Orr-Laubenheimer Steamer Dictator in Distress Off Belize
Vice President J. B. Dortch of the Orr-Laubenheimer line left for New Orleans to aid the Norwegian steamer Dictator reported adrift sixty miles northeast of Belize in the Caribbean. Three passengers were landed at Xcalak Mexico after the April 29 departure from Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dortch
Orr-Laubenheimer Steamship Company
New Orleans
Mobile
Belize
B. H
John 8. Shietas
Resinol Soap and Ointment Offer Skin Relief
Quick relief for itching burning eczema ringworm and other skin troubles through a warm bath with Resinol Soap followed by Resinol Ointment. The medication soothes heals and clears eruptions including stubborn cases. Sold by druggists and prescribed by doctors for 20 years. Avoid imitations.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
An old time remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is marketed to darken hair, reduce gray strands, and improve scalp conditions. A downtown druggist notes its popularity and easy use with a dampened comb for gradual, natural looking results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Webb Kenyon liquor law validity argued in Supreme Court
Supreme Court heard the first constitutional challenge to the Webb Kenyon liquor law aimed at depriving interstate liquor shipments of their effect when used to violate state laws. The Kentucky case centers on carrying liquor by express into dry counties, with related suits from several states noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Kentucky
West Virginia
Oregon
Delaware
Mississippi
Tennessee
Iowa
Texas
Alabama
Kansas
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Recorder Court Hears Multiple Violations And Fines
Henry Fenderson and others faced continued cases for license and horse safety violations. Wetherspoon and Broadus were fined $2 or four days for parking and crossing infractions. John Shell jailed five days for petty larceny of twine. Levenia Hartsfield bound over to city court on grand larceny charge with $150 bond. WJ. W. Phillips fined $25 or fifty days for passing a street car. Remley also fined. Judge Edington to raise minimum fines to $25 after May 2 due to frequent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fenderson
Recorder’s Court
Joseph Wetherspoon
Dauphin
Conception Streets
Base
B. Broadus
Pennington
John Shell
B. Muirheid
Levenia Hartsfield
Malinda Brown
Hartsfield
WJ. W. Phillips
Edington
Henry T. Remley
Vessels Bound for Mobile Fleet Includes Steamships and Ships
A list of vessels bound for Mobile and Caribbean interests includes steamers and sailing ships such as Nubian Laurenson Tarpon Polstad Androsson Waldimir Sawin Albanian Signe San Juan Lampasas Sabine Gansfjord Fort Gaines Dictator Edna V Pickles Ship Transatlantic Bark City of Mobile Brkt Stranger Catherina Schooner Springfield W Mills Rosefield and others with ports of origin and destinations including New York Liverpool Havana Puerto Cortez Trujillo Progreso Cadiz and Genoa reflecting a busy transatlantic and regional traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nubian
Laurenson
Liveryew
England
Tarpon
St. Andrew and Gulf Steamship Ine
Polstad
Androsson
Scot
van Heynigen
Waldimir Sawin
Copenhagen
Den
Albanian
Liverpool
Eng
Mobile Liners, Inc
Incs
Span
Huelva
Spain
van Heynigen Brokerage Company
Signe
Munson Line
San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto Rican Steamship Co
Lampasas
New York
Mallory Steamship Company
Sabine
Bodo
Puerto Cortez
Hon
Chamelecon Line
Gansfjord
Nor
Hubbard Zemurray Steamship Company
Fort Gaines
United Fruit Company
pDictator
Belize
B.H
Orr-Laubenheimer Steamship Company
Edna V. Pickles
Havana
Cuba
Whittney-Bodden Company
Transatlantic
Gulf States Shipping Cong
City of Mobile
Trinidad
Whittney-Bodden, Company
Brkt
Stranger
San Fernandino
Whittney-Bodden Co
Catherina
Springfield
Genoa
Italy
J. M. Scott & Bros
W. Mills
Progreso
Mexico
Rosefield
Cadiz
Deaths and Funerals in Mobile area
Miss Mary Agnes Lancashire of 210 Marine Street dies after a lingering illness. Also listed are death notices for Samuel A. Woodward 68 who died at 6 Monterey Place. Miss Alice Otis of John B. Otis. and Junius Ardoyne who is buried Magnolia Cemetery. Funeral services held at 2:30 p.m. from 8 South Claiborne Street with Rev. Hackett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius Ardoyno
Junius Ardoyne
H. P. Betrix
South Claiborne Street
E. J. Hackett
Magnolia Cemetery
Messrs
J. Phillips
J. Curtin
George Lyons
Marsena J. Antonio
Donovan
R. A. Lewis
Andrew M Kerr Dies At Age 70 In Alabama
Andrew M Kerr, 70, native of Tennessee and resident of Mobile County, Alabama, died at home after a long illness. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A H Sturdivant, and other relatives. The notice also references Elizabeth Ann Cassidy of Covington and details about the Cassidy family including James L Cassidy and three daughters and three sons with connections to Texas and Ocean Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Woodward
Mobile
W. W. Gill
Monterey Place
Lawrence
Kan
Gill
Indianapolis
Ind
Dixon & McKay
Andrew M. Kerr
Tennessee
Mobile County
Ala
A. H. Sturdivant
E. A. Cassidy
Elizabeth Ann Cassidy
Covington
Hootie
Dock
Washinton
Avenue
James Li. Cassidy
E. P. Eberle
C. M. Ellis
Leila Cassidy
Joseph H
George H
J. G. Cassidy
Texas
Ocean Springs
Harbor Movements Highlight Pensacola to Mobile Freight Flow
Large seagoing barge Thomas Clooney arrives from Pensacola to unload lumber for McGowin and awaits orders at Pier 2. The Earnest twin barge is being loaded by McGowin, with tugs Sea King and Nellie set to haul both barges this week. Several ships including Verdna, Tana, Fort Morgan, and Louisiana head to or from Cuba and Central America, while the Munson Line-chartered Falk sails for Caribbean ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clooney
Pensacola
Pier
McGowin Lumber’and Export Company
Earnest
Sea King
Nellie
United Fruit Company
Verdna
Tela
Fort Morgan
Nafr
Porto Barrios
Guat
Tana
Nor
Puerto Cortez
Louisiana
Cuban Molasses Company
Progreso
Mexico
Northwestern
Cuba
Falk
Munson Steamship “Line
Carbarien
Cuban
Munson Line
Mobile
Seeberg Line
Verona
New Orleans
Bellucia
Munson Steamship Line
International Marine Engineers’ Magazine
Blossburg
Pratt Consolidated Coal Company
U. S
R. S. Wentworth
Bay Minette Notes on Socials Fire Drill and Visits
Mrs S L Leake entertained at the home of Mrs Orrigan C Hall Jr on Hand avenue in honor of Mrs Larkin of Brewton. Sewing circles met with refreshments served. Bay Minette volunteer fire company met and adopted by law and constitution with a drill for future work. Miss Lillie M Wetzel county agent returned from a county tour visiting tomato club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Ala
S. L. Leake
Orrigan C. Hall
Larkin
Brewton
Bay Minétte Volunteer Fire Company
Miss Wetzel
Lillie M. Wetzel
Girls’ Canning Clubs
VESSELS IN PORT AND SHIPS LISTED AT DOCKS
A historical record lists multiple vessels with origins and destinations. Names include Maria, Anda, Hildegard, Ethel Clarke, Lucinda Sutton, Albert P D Mills, Margret G, and Oscar G among others, with Pier 7 to Pier 8 and Pier 1 to Pier 6 entries. ships at Kansas City Docks and Turner Terminal Docks are shown as bark, barkentines, schooners, and dry docks repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Stream
Kansas City
Noo
River
Barkentines
sHenderson Dry Docks
Olinger-Bruce Dry
Shipping News Briefs From Key West and Tampa
Ports report arrivals at Key West and Havana on May 6. Vessels Olivette Sabine Massette and Georgia D. Jenkins sailed for Tampa Genoa with routes via Havana New York and Pensacola. Henry M. Flagler vessel operated between Havana and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stre
New York
Mobile
Tampa
Key West
Mallory Berry Company
Wayne County A H Ss Ends Successful Term at Clara
Clara Mississippi May 7 The Wayne County Agricultural High School closed its most successful session with diploma awards to four graduates Billie James Jourdain Willie Stanfi Roy Trigg. Commencement featured an operetta and play performances by the New Era Literary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Wayne County Agriculty High School
Billie Ae
James Jourdain
Willie Stanfi
Roy
Trigg
New Era Literary Society
Rev. Cawley
Enterprise
J. D. Autheree
Quitman
Miss
Pantry Shelf Canned Meats and Condensed Deals
A shopper guide lists assorted canned meats and pantry items with bulk pricing. Highlights include various brands of corned beef, deviled ham, chili con carne, beef hash, veal loaf, tongue, foie gras puree, Vienna sausage, and chicken pâté priced per dozen tins or bottles, plus mayonnaise and picnic beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp
Beef Underwood
Libby
Sfc
Durkee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lydia
America
Troy
Bisurat
Orr-Laubenheimer
Dictator
WWOR
Nelson & Bailey
Royal ST
TSN
Teles
Recorder’s Court News
Mary A. Lancashire
Mary Agnes Lancashire
Emily
Benjamin Lancashire
Marine Street
Charles Delhomme
Peter Smith
Mildred Lancashire
Frank
Mmile
Leslie Lancashire
Alice Otis
Alice -A-Otis
John B. Otis
John Pippin
Viewville Hotel
Marine News
Jacksonville
Fla
Van
Miami
Katahdin
Boaston
Suwanee
Philadelphia
Marnegro
Savannah
Sehr
Esther
Ann
Baltimore
Bay Minette Department
Mrs. Leake
Sewing Circle
Ota Eno
Cocsesess Gana
Wageroeors
Marga
Ieacess
Vance
Bennesvet
Parchim
Sylfid
Ganges
Maria
Orig
Anda
Hildegard
Ethel Clarke
Lucinda Sutton
Albert PD. Mills
Margret.g
Margret
Oscar G
James W. Paul, Jr
Buenos Ayres
A. R. Barrios
United Kingdom
Weat Indies
Toad Harbor Progreso
Charles E. Cessna
Eslava Street
Beaver
Municipal Docks
Apollo
Ollinger
Bruce Dry
T James A. Carney
Pleasure Bay
Murray & Peppers
Daphne
I Fairhope and Mag
al Ly
Dauphin St
Mazda
Roml
Wayne County
A. H. Ss
Athe
Atae
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway
Union Terminal Station
Calvert
York
Meridian
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
East
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