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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1915

Page

4

SACK LENDING PART OF PLAN TO ADVANCE CROP DIVERSIFICATION

Montgomery May 27 Special announces that a Montgomery grocery company has bought 20000 cotton sacks to loan to Alabama farmers. sacks used to ship corn and wheat to mills. flour and meat produced there will return in sacks. Wade calls plan a practical spur for crop diversification and cotton consumption.

Montgomery J. A. Wade State Department of Agriculture and Industries Grocery Company Alabama Mr. Wade Wade

U M S Athletic Day Highlights Close Finishes

Conrad Armbrecht topped U M S field day with 18 points winning discus high jump and broad jump while taking thirds in 220 and 100 yard dashes and the half mile. Ira Keller led intermediate events with 19 points and medals will be awarded at Friday’s commencement.

Conrad Armbrecht University Military School Dauphin Street Armbrecht Haller Ira Keller George Haas W. Tunstall J. R. Burgett Marion Rubira Monroe Park

Cardus claimed to restore Ada Hull's health in six years

Mt Airy North Carolina Ada Hull says six years ago severe abdominal and back pain due to menopause left her weak and near death. After one bottle of Cardus she improved greatly and six years later reports perfect health with no further medicines. Adv says try it at druggists.

Mt. Airy N. C Ada Hull Cardus Cardail Adv

Memorial honors Maj Walthall for yellow fever relief

A Memphis relic from 1873 regarding the Howard Association tribute to Maj W T Walthall of Mobile. The memorial recalls his aid during the yellow fever outbreak, organizing the Walthall Infirmary and aiding the sick, with endorsements from Memphis officials and Association officers.

J. P. Robertson Howard Association W. T. Walthall Mobile Ala Memphis Tenn Wherpas Major Walthall G. W. Gordon ED J. Mansford J. H. Smith John Johnson

DeFillippi v Mastro Valerio et al Court Actions

Chancery Court proceedings include Angella DeFillippi versus Alexander Mastro Valerio et al submitted on bill and decree pro confesso. Mary E. Holmes et al versus Star of Hope Division No. 4 et al testimony ordered published for June 11. Hubbard v Cleron Miller et al motion to amend bill granted with order of publication on amended bill.

Chancery Court Smith Angella DeFillippi Alexander Mastro Valerio Mary ‘E. Holmes Star of Hope Division No. 4 E. H. Hubbard Cleron Miller

Brownstone hair dye promoted as harmless and permanent

An advertisement touts Brownstone hair dye claiming a safe, lead free formula that rinses not and lasts. It promises a range of shades from gold to deep brown and lists Kenton Pharmacal Co as manufacturer with Mobile dealers Bienville Pharmacy and others selling two sizes and colors.

Kenton Pharmacal Co Mobile Bienville Pharmacy Dave S. Bauer L. Braswell

Mizpah Lodge Meets at Odd Fellows Hall In Whistler

Mizpah Lodge No. 222 and Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America hold a 7:30 PM meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Whistler. The event follows a dance night with about forty couples and refreshments.

Dana Mizpah Lodge No Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Wade Lane Johnie Williams Mobile Ohio Birmingham Ala Patterson

Alabama appoints 21 illiteracy commission counties

Twenty-one Alabama counties form subcommissions to stamp out illiteracy. The department of education announced fourteen counties Tuesday and seven more Wednesday, naming officials in Chambers Coffee Cullman Fayette Franklin Washington and Escambia with others to follow. The full roster includes county superintendents, principals and local leaders across Baldwin Clarke Dallas Houston Jefferson Marion Lee Plantersville and more.

Montgomery Alabama Department of Education Chambers Coffee Cullman Fayette Franklin Washington Escambia G. M. Barnett LaFayette G. M. Veazey H. S Milltown S. H. Oliver Halderfield Stroud Mamie Andrews C. H. Byrd Enterprise W. L. Pittman R. C. Conner Claude Riley Elba Kyle B. Price D. W. Smith E. Ledbetter George Stiefelmeyer W. J. Cottingham Oscar F. Fischer Alex. Smith R. L. Reaves A. J. Grimsley Virginia Holliman Mary Stokes Kennedy T. H. Roberson Russellville E. T. Bolding H.S Columbia J. W. Brown Dothan G. H. Malone J. R. Young Dothan Jefferson P. M. McNeil Birmingham C. B. Glenn George Gordon Crawford Brown-Marx B W. L. Murdock Sydney M. Ullman Guin H. O. Sargent A. S Hamilton N&ecy Donald Haleyville Ida Fite Autat L. E. Byrum Jones H. T. Wallace Pal County Prattville C. E. Thomas

Nervous Weakness Relief Found In Vinci Cure

A Hesville resident describes severe fatigue and insomnia improved after using Vinci. She reports lasting health gains and sleep normalization, praising the product. The ad credits Van Antwerp's Drug Corp and leading drug stores.

Hesville Ohio Vinci Anna Lis MILON Beallsville van Antwerp

Mobile Shriners Plan Return Visit to Hamasa

Abba Temple members and a large number of Shriners will travel from Mobile to Meridian Mississippi on Friday morning. They will attend a ceremonial hosted by Hamasa Temple as a reciprocal visit following last Saturday’s Abba Temple stopovers. Meridian is said to be preparing lavish entertainment to surpass past efforts.

Hamasa Abba Mobile Meridian Miss

Needed Legislation for Medical College Interests Rotarians

The School of Medicine faculty at the University of Alabama joined Mobile county legislators and Rotarians in a Thursday meeting at the Cawthon hotel to discuss needed legislation affecting the medical college. Dr Seale Harris presided, and Palmer Pillans, newly elected president, will be installed next Thursday aboard the steamer Cessna during a banquet for Rotarians and families.

School of Medicine University of Alabama Rotary Club Rotary Cawthon Hotel Mobile County Medical College Seale Harris Palmer Pillans Cessna

Naval Reserve Plans to Be Driven by Chamber in Mobile

A Alabama naval reserve committee, headquartered in Mobile, will meet at noon Friday in the chamber of commerce rooms with Chairman A. J. Parsons presiding. The group has been active, with good results expected. The cattle committee under Parsons will meet at 12:30 that day to discuss tick eradication.

Naval Reserve Alabama Mobile Chamber of Commerce A. J. Parsons Parsons

New Fraternal Order to Be Instituted in Mobile

The Order of Orioles, a new fraternal group, will be instituted within eight days in Mobile. Charter members have been examined by lodge physicians and officers report a successful campaign. Supplies and regalia have been bought from Buffalo, New York, and are due late this week. Harry F. Moody and assistants anticipate many new applications as the organization grows, while the group already claims over 97,000 members nationwide.

Memphis Mobile City Hall Harry Pillans W. T. Walthall Great Charitable Organization Peoples Sn Bank and Trust Co Tenn Howard Association of Howard J. H. Smith, Secy Treas A. D. Langstaff Order of Orioles Orioles Buffalo N. Y Harry F. Moody United States

Smugges-Say and Generations at the Conservatory Entrance

Fragmentary notice lists names of county superintendents and principals of education in multiple Alabama counties including Prattville Attalla Guntersville Monroeville Columbiana and Odenville with several accompanying names and titles. The text resembles a directory snippet or roster from a larger county education section.

Lree Conservatory National Monthly RL. Facett Prattville Coater Bullock George Hall James Eadly Cartledge Juliet Hixon Perote R. E. L. Cope Union Springs D. J. Paulk Etowah S. C. McDaniel Attalla J. R. Kimbrough J. A. Barnes Roy G. A. Harris H. S Monroeville C. W. Jackson W. A. Excel Annie McMurphy Vredenburgh Shelby S. P. Williamson Sterrett Route 1 Lycurgus Leftwich Columbiana

Prichard School Grades Entertained with Ice Cream Treat

Fourth to second graders enjoyed recitations songs and games hosted by Miss Nichols Willison and Savage on Tuesday afternoon in Prichard Ala. Ice cream and cake followed as the children expressed thanks to their teachers. Other notes mention Mrs J W Wilson of Mobile visiting the Jones family and a successful Helping Hand Society lawn party with proceeds exceeding expectations. The Ladies Aid will meet with Miss Zula Davis Thursday afternoon.

Prichard Ala Prichard School Miss Nichols J. W. Wilson Mobile Little Daughter Jones The Baptist Church Helping Hand Society Ladies’ Aid Society Zula Davis

Thunder Showers Forecast to Cool Friday Weather

Local Forecaster Albert Ashenberger predicts Friday thunder showers with little temperature change. On Wednesday Mobile hit 88 degrees while Montgomery reached 94 and New Orleans 92. A Montgomery thunderstorm lowered the day’s high to 66 at 7 o clock. The Mobile temperature trend continues to be noted.

Albert Ashenberger Mobile Montgomery New Orleans

Oakdale Community Neighbor Notes and School Program

Sunday visits mark social ties in Oakdale with Mrs P C Buole and others hosting. A Grace Chapel meeting and Oakdale Baptist old ladies convention are planned, plus a school entertainment featuring Cinderella and a Oakdale Quartet drew local residents, teachers, and children together as thermometers showed 84 degrees aided by breezes.

P. C. Buole Raymond Garcia Bisiett H. Garrettson Mertz Station Calhoun Miller Dog River George Walker Goodman L. V. Stone Martin Toulminville Vera Ross Lillian Seifert Berry

Weather breaks May heat records in Montgomery district

May heat records shattered in the Montgomery district as government station notes a record maximum of 106 degrees. The section director announces the event as a new weather history benchmark for the region.

Montgomery Ala

Toulminville Notes and Local Arrangements

Miss Myrtle Leeper visited in Wicises tor Tuesday. Mr Vivian Pritchard of Birmingham is visiting his parents this week. The Ingram family and party will be Fairhope Sunday in their boat Helma. Edward Leeper has gone to New Orleans to work. The Toulminville School Improvement Society met to discuss Bingyville Fair.

Myrtle Leeper Wicisestor Vivian Pritchard Birminghall Ingram Fairhope Helma Jessie Martin Mobile Meeker Memphis Tenn Sidney Meeker

Two Holidays Announced For Next Week

Decoration Day on Monday May 31 and Jefferson Davis birthday on Thursday June 8 labeled state holidays. Federal offices will observe holiday rules both days with one postal delivery and one forenoon oral delivery window.

Jefferson Davis

Imitation Cola Dealer Warned Against Deception

A reader warning describes a dealer selling imitation cola as genuine, cautioning consumers to avoid substitutes and recognize deceptive practices. The message stresses that counterfeit products mislead buyers into thinking they obtain the real bottled ore.

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