Many Desires to Sell Books for Alabama Schools
Sixty five representatives from book and supply houses will attend the state text book commission meeting at the Alabama capitol to present texts charts and maps for public schools. About fifty book men and fifteen agents will bid over minutes allotted per subject as the commission selects books for five year use starting September first with contracts near a million dollars and Governor O Neal named chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Text Book Commission
Capitol
Alabama
O'Neal
Enlist Young Women in Work Urged by Union
The Woman's Missionary Union executive committee urged enlisting young women in the church for the missionary movement. They called for this year’s contributions to exceed any previous apportionment by at least ten percent. The convention also heard reports from missionaries in the home field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Woman's Missionary Union
Southern Baptist Convention
Notable members of the educational board listed
The group includes Henry J. Willingham as State Superintendent of Education and secretary, with professors J. W. Watson Jackson, E. M. Shackleford Troy, E. S. Pugh Union Springs, T. W. Palmer Montevallo, J. M. Pearson Alexander City, J. J. Doster University, H. T. Wallace Fort Payne, W. H. Harrison Florence, and A. M. Spessard Uniontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Willingham
J. W. Watson
Jackson
E. M. Shackleford
Troy
E.S. Pugh
Union Springs
T. W. Palmer
Montevallo
J. M. Pearson
Alexander City
J. J. Doster
University
H. T. Wallace
Fort Payne
W. H. Harrison
Florence
A. M. Spessard
Uniontown
Resinol Promises Quick Relief For Skin Itching
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as fast acting for itching and skin eruptions including eczema ringworm pimples and blackheads. It claims safety for delicate skin and babies and invites readers to request a free trial by mail from Baltimore Maryland.
United Fruit Do Not Yet Indicted
After more than fifty witnesses the federal grand jury in New York was excited today subject to call in the United Fruit Company monopoly case. A recall of one or two witnesses next week was possible before closing the case, with no definite word on indictments. Most witnesses were officials from subsidiary firms including Fruit Despatch Company. higher executives and directors were not subpoenaed to avoid immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Grand Jury
United Fruit Company
Fruit Despatch Company
Mobile excise panel to hear liquor license transfers
The Mobile excise commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday May 19 to hear Henry M. McGinnis requests to transfer his retail liquor license at 116 North Commerce Street to William J. McGrath and William Flanagan’s transfer at 422 South Royal Street to Peter F. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excise Commission of
City of
Mobile
Henry M. McGinnis
North Commerce Street
William J. McGrath
William Flanagan
South Royal Street
Peter F. Martin
Charges Filed Against General Huerta for Conspiracy
In Mexico City on May 16 formal charges of conspiracy usurpation and assassination were filed against General Victoriano Huerta provisional president of Mexico by Heriberto Barron former commercial agent of the Madero government in the United States. Barron now in New York City read the charges at an executive session of the chamber of deputies and asked for the president's impeachment. The charges were referred to a committee and are expected to be reported to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Herbiberto Barron
Madero
United States
Barron
New York City
Chamber of Deputies
House
Nunnelee Leaves Montgomery for Tuscaloosa to Run for Secretary of State
Hon. James H. Nunnelee, recently retired as recording secretary to Governor O Neal, sold his Montgomery home and will move to Tuscaloosa. He plans a vigorous campaign for secretary of state from his new base, telling friends he will return in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
James H. Nunnelee
O'Neal
Tuscaloosa
Railroad Rumors Stir Selma Inflow to Birmingham Route
Selma Alabama May 16 speculation on new rail lines continues. Locals expect a Cahaba valley link to the Birmingham area and a second Louisville and Nashville line into Selma possibly from Helena to save Cahaba river bridge costs. If built the route could feed Birmingham heavy tonnage to Pensacola and world markets. The L&N plans remain unconfirmed but widely believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Cahaba Valley
Birmingham
Louisville and Nashville
Louisville
Nashville
Helena
Cahaba River
Pensacola
Lorgisville
Dance Partner Jealousy Quip Reveals Troubled Marriage
A witty exchange exposes a strained relationship as one woman hints at infidelity while her spouse remains absent. The other party notes the wife has left, though not definitively for good, implying ongoing marital tension.
Henry Simon Returns After Accident at Castle
Henry Simon the renowned Pythian leader was seen out yesterday for the first time since his accident two weeks ago and received a warm greeting at the Castle last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Simon
Doctors Discourage Patient Then Cure with Fulton’s Compound
In Pueblo Colorado a man with fifteen years of chronic Bright’s Disease was told recovery was impossible and advised to go home. After a local physician also said no recovery, Fulton’s Renal Compound was given and within ten days he sat up, in twenty walked, and regained weight to 190 pounds. His wife Mary Gaden of Center Colorado attests to the dramatic improvement. The ad promotes Ewes F and a pamphlet on Bright’s Disease.
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Place
Pueblo
Colo
Bright
Gaden
Center
Fulton
Mary Gaden
Celo
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Pright
Clarke County Centennial slated for April 19 start
Advices from T. L. Head superintendent of education report the Clarke County Centennial will begin April 19 at Grove Hill. The celebration was moved up from May 10 with events including Barton Academy Class Day at 4 30 pm in Harte Auditorium and a sex hygiene lecture by Dr A E Thayer at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
T. L. Head
Grove Hill
Barton Academy
Harte
Lee Byrne
Academy
A. E. Thayer
Flag Day Observance By Mobile Lodge 108
Mobile Lodge No. 108 BPOE celebrates Flag Day June 16 at Government street home with music and oratory. Special committee chair Frank Stoll and members L W Savage A R Minnis. Arthur R Blue of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co and wife in Mobile visiting Superintendent C M Erdman. Blue praises Mobile after watching local team vs Nashville and jokes about a swap with Finch's Little Giants.
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Mobile Lodge No
Benevolent Protective Order of Biks
Government Street
Frank Stoll
L. W. Savage
A. R. Minnis
Arthur R. Blue
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
New York
City
C. M. Erdman
Mr. Blue
New Orleans
Mobile
Gulf City
Nashville
John McGraw
Finch
Nttle Giants
Adjutant General Scully Issues Military Commissions
Montgomery May 16 Robert Joerg Jr of Buthuia has been appointed adjutant of the first battalion Fourth Infantry on the staff of Major B F Noble. A commission has been issued to the new adjutant. General Scully has issued a commission to William H Carpenter as first lieutenant of Battery B First Field Artillery Montgomery He was
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Robert Joerg, Jr
Buthuia
Scully
Fourth Infantry
B. F. Noble
Toilliam H. Carpenter
First Field Artillery
Johnny Wise at Lyric: musical tabloid in three acts
The Lyric presents Johnny Wise a musical tabloid with clever songs and an attractive chorus. Matinee today and Saturday at 3 PM and night shows at 7 45 and 9 15. Children’s week next with Pinafore and 25 youngsters in the cast. Audience reception after Tuesday matinee on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Wise
Soldiers Guessing About Encampment At Montgomery
Interest grows in military circles over a possible summer encampment for three infantry regiments at Montgomery Alabama. Some militia men hope for camp but others fear no camp due to a tight state treasury. No decision has been announced by Adjutant General Scully or Governor O Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Scully
O'Neal
Vinci touted by druggist as cure for bronchitis and coughs
Mrs. Frank H. Uline of West Sand Lake New York credits Vinci with curing a severe bronchitis attack. She reports improved cough, weight, appetite and strength after use and urges others with bronchitis or chronic coughs to try it. The ad promises money back if not effective and highlights cod liver oil free formula and tonic iron components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Uline
West Sand Lak
N. Y
Vinci
Twerp Drug Corp
Mary A. Burke Funeral Notice in Los Angeles
Entered into rest May 16 1918 Mary A Burke wife of John W Curry The funeral tomorrow Saturday morning from residence 69 Palmetto street at 9 o clock and from St Vincents church at 9 30 o'clock Interment Pine Crest cemetery Los Angeles Cal papers please copy
Carlen Child Dies in 11th Year Funeral Schedule
Edward Carlen son of Edward and Marguerite Carlen died Friday morning May 16 1913 at 6 25 a m at age eleven. Friends are invited to his funeral from his grandfather John G Carlen residence at Rickardy and Dauphin street tomorrow Saturday afternoon at 2 and from St Marys Church at 3 with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlen
Edward
Marguerite Carlen
John G. Carlen
Rickardy
Dauphin Street
St. Mary’s Church
Catholic
Ge-Rar-Dy Kidney and Backache Remedy Ad
A historic ad touts Ge-Rar-Dy Kidney and Backache Remedy promising kidney cleansing and restored body functions. Drugstores stocked at 60 cents per bottle.
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Baptist Missionary Union
B.V.D
U.S
the B. V.D. Company
Dauphin St
Bell Phone
Edward M. Bailey
Title Insurance
Ps Title Insurance Company Capital
St. Joseph Street
Dept. 22-S
Resinol
Baltimore
United Fruit
W. H. Cooper
Bank of Mobile Building Mobile
Rie
Pine Crest
Park
American Securities Co
Bell
Gen. Huerta
Nunnelee
Castoria
ESN Tltl
Palmetto Street
Rapier Avenue
Thames & Batre
Over the Bay
Ness
Morrill & Lyons
St. Francis &T
Humanity
Sition
Mobile Electric Supply Co
Water ST
J. P. Hanks
John Dowling
Enterprise
Miss
Mobile County
J. H. Brown
ADJ
United
Superior
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Coloa
Limon
Bocas
Belize
Barrios
Cortez
Ceiba
Tela
Central
South America
Costa Rica
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
T. O
J. J. Kell
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