Mobile Chamber Proposes Factories Directory
The Ways and Means Committee of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce discussed a proposed manufacturers directory for Mobile. It would list factory employment, capital, payrolls, and products. A general meeting will decide on printing and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Plummer
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Chamber of Commerce
L. W.savage
Bienville Square
M. Holbrook
L. E. Carroll
R. O. Rubel
Savage
William Norville
Mobile
Spring Hill
Alabama
Meder Farm and Foley Plan Big Fair Exhibits
Mr William F Meder owner of the Meder Stock Farm Foley Ala arrives in Mobile to select space for the Foley Fair Association at the fair grounds this fall The Meder farm will also compete as last year in the Individual farm exhibits Both the Foley Fairs Association and Meder Stock Farm won second in their class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Meder
Meder
Foley
Ala
Mobile
Foley Fair Association
Foley Fairs Association
Meder Stock Farm
Glass of Salts Flushes Kidneys Says Authority
An authority advises a harmless Jad Salts drink to flush kidneys and neutralize urinary acids. Recommends four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days to relieve back pain and kidney discomfort linked to meat digestion.
D. D. D. Eczema Remedy Ad Claims Instant Relief
An advertisement touts D D D Prescription for Eczema as instantly stopping intense itching. It promises immediate cooling relief, soothing and healing for irritated skin, claiming a 25 cent bottle proves effectiveness and that the product has long been known as a reliable eczema restorer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D.D
D.D.D
Fraternal Meetings And Theaters Listed In Local Items
Several fraternal bodies meet today at diverse halls including Tus Cahoma Tribe at Moose Hall and Alabama Lodge No 1 I O O F with other groups in Mobile. Local theaters show multiple films and serials across venues Crown Crescent Empire Royal Queen. Court notices include Chancery Court actions for Daisy Robinson versus Harry Robinson and Mattie Rasher versus James Rasher with testimony published and decree sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Hall
Alabama
Odd Fellows
Mechanics
Whistler
Chancery Court
Thos. H. Smith
Daisy Robinson
Harry Robinson
Mattie Rasher
James Rasher
Canterbury Pilgrims to Lead Met Opera Season
Metropolitan Opera plans for next season include an American opera The Canterbury Pilgrims by Percy Mackaye and Reginald de Koven in English, with a twenty three week run and revivals of classic works by Mozart Donizetti Massenet Delibes. New artists announced feature six singers and conductors Bodanzky and Polacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Percy Mackaye
Reginald de Koven
Caruso
Scotti
Farrar
Gadski
Alda
Barrientos
Schumann-Heinek
Taurus
Gluck
Euripedes
Francesca da Rimini
Gabriele di Annunzio
R. Zandonai
Metropolitan
Mozart
Karlsruhe Opera House
Odette le Fontenay
Opera Comique
Paris
Marie Sandelius
Kathleen Harvard
Covent Garden Theater
London
Paul Bender
Royal Theater
Munich
Paul Eisler
Opera
Vienna
Arturo Bodanzky
Giorgio Polacco
Note to Britain sent as protest over mail seizures
Washington May 23 The United States prepared a new note to Great Britain protesting continued interference with American mails. President Wilson refined the language with Secretary Lansing and legal experts at the State Department. The note argues Britain’s policy of seizing neutral mail vessels under its jurisdiction and stresses the need for these practices to cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Great Britain
London
Wilson
Lansing
State Department
France
United States
Carl Sawyer Newest Clown in Majors
Carl Sawyer, the Washington in fielder, rises as the latest major league baseball clown. Though his antics look silly on paper, he charms the fans. He previously played in the Western League, backing Isbell’s Des Moines pennant winner, batting .256.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sawyer
Washington
Germany Schaefer
Charlie Faust
Nick Altrock
Arlie Latham
Sawyer
Russian Farmers Sail to Canada and U S Seeking Jobs
Aboard the steamer Sado Maru which departed May 19 from Russia 85 farmers from Yakutia and other Siberian villages seek work in America amid poor morale and bleak conditions in their homeland. They arrive in Yokohama May 28 en route to Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yohohama
Japan
Canada
United States
America
Russia
Siberia
Fruit Barrel Explosion Sinks Gunboat After Sabotage Plot
An escaped prisoner lured by saviors is made captain of a small banana boat. The Progreso gunboat stops the vessel, discovers a hidden banana barrel, and explodes during lifting, killing or wounding nearly all aboard. The fruit captain is shot for tempting the crew, revealing a revolutionists' plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progreso
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Emerson
A Harpursville New York reader extols Chamberlain’s cough remedy as the only treatment giving permanent relief. The note says the product is used in the writer’s family and remains a staple even during visitors and summer outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamberkite
Emerson
Harpursville
N. Y
The Archer’s Bow and the Gem in the Romanorum Tale
Gerbert the priest enters a hall of wealth and a bronze archer with a wooden bow guards a gem. When he steals a small vase the bowstring releases and shatters the gem. He escapes the ruinous find by night, while the tale links to various medieval versions and later literary echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerbert
Spencer
Sir Gouyon
Bids Sought for Lighthouse Vessels and Dock Use
The treasury department has circulated notices for bids to furnish water for lighthouse vessels, launder ship linen for U S ships at Mobile, and for the use of government docks. Chamber of Commerce members can obtain details and the circulars on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Mobile
Treasury Department
Chamber of Commerce
W. MM. Clemens
Chamber
Eee
Ge-Rar-Dy Tea Promoted For Kidney Detox
An advertisement touts Ge-Rar-Dy Tea as a powerful medicine that cleanses the blood liver and kidneys. It claims hot brewed tea from roots and herbs benefits health and offers samples via Phil P Cresap Co New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. P. Cresap Co., Ltd
New Orleans
Languedoc Sunk by Submarine in the Mediterranean
Marseilles reports the steamship Languedoc of 1612 tons gross was sunk Saturday in the Mediterranean by a submarine. Captain Pierre Battisti was taken prisoner on the submarine after attempting to defend the ship. One crewman was killed and two others seriously wounded while ten were lightly wounded by shell fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
France
Languedoc
Mediterranean
Pierre Battisti
Jersey herd moves through Mobile toward Roberts Farm dairy project
Eighteen Jersey cows and a Jersey bull passed through Mobile en route to Calvert Alabama where a party of capitalists plans a large dairy operation. W A Roberts notes the company intends to bring many blooded cattle south for dairy purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Calvert, Ala
W. A. Roberts
Mobilian Seeks Pythian Grand Lodge Role
The Pythian lodges of Mobile push for representation on Alabama's grand lodge. Aubrey Boyles of Rescue Lodge No. 24 is nominated for outer guard as Montgomery hosts the meeting Wednesday and Thursday. Local Pythians note Mobile has not been represented at the grand lodge in years and a Boyles election could lead to a future grand chancellor role. Each Mobile lodge will be represented by a delegate, including Rescue No. 24 with Aubrey Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Lodges
Mobile
Grand Lodge of
Alabama
Aubrey Boyles Wlre
Outer Guard
Montgomery
Ala
Concette
Rescue Lodge No. 24
Pythians
Grand Lodge
Boyles
Rescue
Aubrey Boyles
Grand lodge attendance noted with multiple lodges
The fragment notes George and others set to attend the grand lodge with references to lodges No. 67 No. 192 No. 132 and Pi. No. 132, indicating a gathering of multiple lodges and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile
C. Mt Rupes
George
Grand Lodge
Poslam Soap Promoted For Skin Irritation Relief
An old advertisement touts Poslam Soap and Poslam products as non irritant antiseptic options for itching acne pimples and skin irritation. It offers a sample request with four cent stamp and lists Emergency Laboratories 32 West York City as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ency Laboratories
West
York City
All ‘Srospae
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C. of C
Ways and Means Committee
Meder Farm
Columbia Theatre
Mr. Jewell
Jewell Sop Ky Players
Lena Rivers
Mary J. Holmes
United American Mechanics—Mobile Council
Dau Phin
Step Streets
Knights of Pythias
Mobile Temple
Ee K
P. Hall
So Lodge
Pythian
Woodmen of the World
Palm Grove Camp
Sir B. A. Hall
Trade Council
Columbia
Jewell- Kelly Stock Company
Crown
Southern Metro Picture Corporation
Hamilton Reveille
Snow
Crescent
Empire
Mr. Se BP Castle
Royal Theatre
Queen Theatre
Edwin Thanhouser
Harris Gordon
Barbara Gilroy
Canterbury Pilgrims
Britain
THE
Binnacle Lamp Club
Bryant
Knoxville
William H. Bryant
Home Telephone Company
Tenn
Massey Wilson
St. Louis
Cawthon Hotel
Mr. Wilson
Grove Hill
Clark County
Cawthon
J. S. Haycroft
Hollander
Amsterdam
Holland
ED Collins
Bernstein
Easterling
Maddox
A. N. G. Collins
Regina Avenue
Texas Streets
W. 8. Poe
Ae W. & Foshee
J. G. McGowin
Chapman
Battle House
RB. V. Wright
New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company
Laurel, Miss
John B. Powell
Greenville
Saint Andrew Hotel
Bayou la Batre
H. L
Milamore
Point Clear
H. Fields
Pineapple
Saint Andrew
G. R. Henning
Fairhope
We Cc
R. Murphy
Decatur
Ill
George Kiel
Brooklyn, Y
the Saint Andrew
Barbara Gilroy and
Gordon Harris
Jersey Herd
Roberts Farm
Mobilian
Hammel’s
On & Play
van Antwerps
Henry Webster
Grace Sartwell Mason
Ethel Hueston
Mary Carty
Booth Tarkington
Better Man
Rob
J. W. Chambers
President Wilson
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