Death of Herman Ridder marks loss for German American press
Herman Ridder died in New York City after a long illness. He was a prominent newspaper figure and part owner of the Daily Staats Zeitung and other German papers. A German-born American with strong Democratic ties, he supported democracy, chaired party funds, and played a leadership role in newspapers associations. He was eyed as a potential vice presidential candidate and ambassador.
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Herman Ridder
New York City
Staatz Zeitung
Germany
Europe
Lusitania
East Side
New York
National Democratic Committee
Bryan Fund
Denver
Ridder
Associated Press
Mobiling for the Spanish Trail convention and highway
Mobile hosts the Spanish Trail convention December 10 and 11 with hundreds of delegates. A scouting car tour to map routes aims to spark interest and secure funds for preliminary convention expenses and the east gulf coast highway project, pitched as a national tourist and business boon for Mobile.
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Mobile
Gulf Coast
California roads and their impact on land markets
The piece argues California’s road network explains its land value and growth, contrasting the Gulf Coast. It credits durable roads as a driver of tourism, homeseekers, and higher prices, noting California’s ongoing highway expansion and its outsized effect on development.
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California
Rome
Garden of Eden
Paradise
Gulf Coast
Mobile
America
Cleaning Chimneys From Soot Dangers And Odd Advice
An old column urges readers to maintain chimneys by burning paper to clear soot and prevent sparks. It recalls a Mobile era custom, notes dangers of neglect, and offers a controversial at home method. A separate note mentions a Dothan Alabama salesman, F. H. Bonelli, charged after slapping a newsboy selling papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Dothan
Ala
F. H. Bonelli
Gulf Coast Exchanges Aim to Bridge Field-Store Food Gap
In Mobile area fields masses of cabbages cucumbers and oranges rot while city markets pay high prices for fresh fruit and vegetables. Gulf Coast Produce Exchange and Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange study market conditions and seek to unite farmers with buyers to move products to market at fair profits and prices.
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Mobile County
California
Orange Belt
Mobile
Gulf Coast Produce Exchange
Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange
Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast Fair Draws Visitors and Rail Officials
Mobile and Ohio Railroad agents return from vacation near Citronelle as Gulf Coast Fair attracts over 1000 off line travelers. Local hotel manager notes strong visitor hospitality while out-of-town guests from Meridian and Camelem praise Mobile County agriculture and the fair’s success.
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Gordon W. King
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
Mobile
Citronelle
R. G. Dunne
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Biloxi
Miss
Harvey E. Jones
Mobile and
Bay Shore
Meridian
J. A. Dacovich
St. Andrew
Hotels guest list notes attendees across Alabama and neighboring states
A long, fragmented roll of names and towns from hotels and venues includes guests and residents in Alabama and nearby areas such as Georgia Mississippi and Tennessee. Notable locations mentioned include Vinegar Bend Citronelle Foley Jackson and Chattanooga along with hotels like Battle House and Klosky's.
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Battle House
A. R. Thamerson
Atlanta
L. French
Chatom
Ala
B. P. Franklin
River Ridge
R. McGregor
Citronelle
L. Jennigan
E. H. Turner
Vinegar Bend
W. D. Smith
Ella Laurett
D. O. Bryant
Stockton
Mary Bryant
J. Richardson
N. Burns
Bay Minette
N. E. Turner
E. M. Kilby
Birmingham
W. E. Enson
Main Station
J. T. Wilson
Tensas
B. H. Gems
T. E. Cash
Blacksher
Bienville
John F. Thombhill
Grand Bay
A. H. Chadick
Robertsdale
D. L. Dodge
Foley
William Walley
Jackson
H. J. Peters
Healing Springs
T. J. Jordan
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. H. Jordan
R. M. Wood
W. F. Rach
S. Gray
J. C. Austin
John S. Hablon
New York
N. Y
S. D. Brillian
J. H. Reichart
L. C. Houston
J. W. Hinson
Lewis Hinson
J. Brafman
Perdido Beach
C. F. Jones
Lexington
D. E. White
Montgomery
E. J. White
H. A. Race
Boston
Mass
D. J. Gay
Biloxi
Miss
R. C
Rotary wedding at Fair sparks joyous gulf coast pageant
The First Presbyterian church staged a Rotary wedding pageant linking Miss Gulf Coast Fair to General Prosperity. President Pillans praised the union as symbolic of enterprise and prosperity with readings celebrating community bonds. Names from Alabama towns and beyond are listed among attendees and supporters.
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First Presbyterian Church
President Pillans
Gulf
Gulf Coast Fair
Lady Fair
Why Water Tastes Tasteless Reader Question
In The Item readers ask why water has no taste. The editor explains taste nerves in the tongue are not excited by regular water because it lacks a distinct flavor, though dissolved air and minerals give water some taste. boiling removes air and makes water flatter and tasteless.
General Prosperity Weds Miss Gulf Coast Fair at Mobile
A grand ceremony unfolds as Gen Prosperity and Miss Gulf Coast Fair marry, sealing a pact of lasting beauty, entertainment and prosperity. The Gulf Coast Association and Mobile Rotary Club sponsor a celebrated event amid thousands, highlighting Mobile society and regional pride.
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Gen. Prosperity
Gulf Coast Association
Gulf Coast
Mobile Rotary Club
Mobile
Miss Fair
The
Fair Association
Rotary Club
Well Known Sport Dead
M J Connelly known as Buck Cornelius dies in Pittsburgh at 53 after thirty years attending major prize fights and reputed referee for the Johnson Jeffries bout at Reno.
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Pittsburgh
M. J. Connelly
Buck Cornelius
Connelly
Reno
Thirteen Die in Brooklyn Tenement Fire
A three story brick tenement at 66 North Sixth Street Brooklyn burned early today. Thirteen people all Polish residents including six men three women and four children died from gas and smoke. Fire officials said a lamp left burning caused an explosion in a hall and trapped residents who perished in beds or near windows while others escaped via fire escapes.
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New York
North Sixth Street
River Front
Brooklyn
Special Committee to Meet Again Wednesday
Members of the Chamber of Commerce ways and means sub committee met Monday night to draft a new constitution and by laws. Another session will be held Wednesday night at the Chamber rooms. The committee includes J. Leslie Taylor chairman Erwin Craig head Stewart Brooks W M Clemens and E Q Norton.
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Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means
Chamber of Commerce
J. Leslie Taylor
Erwin Craighead
Stewart Brooks
W. M. Clemens
E. Q. Norton
Price List of Drugs and Perfumery Items
A retail fragment lists several health and beauty products with prices: Merck sugar of milk 35c, Duckarg Tod 27c, Sweet Dreams lic bottle 10c, Vitalitas 85c for 1.00, Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound 85c, Dr W B Caldwell’s Syrup of Pepsin 85c, Horlick’s Malted Milk 3.50, and Honey at 42c. The note reads like a pharmacy display from a bygone era.
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Duckarg Tod
Letis
Sweet Dreams
Vitalitas
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. B. Caldwell
Horlick
Dr. Bell
Fletcher
Colgate
Mennen
Dodson
Cardus
California
Cera
Pond
Melien
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SLEM
United Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
S&s. C
Beckwith
Eeese
Chicago
Tribune
St. Louis
Third National Bank
TELEP
Bell
Society
Bell Phone
Hones Editorial & News
A. B
Auditor's Report
Audit Bureau of Circulations
City Net
Mobile, Ala
Anon
Cullman County
Cullman
Shor
F. M. Scott
George C. Randolph
L. C. Hinson
J. W. Tilford
Fort Morgan, Ala
N. H. Fuller
Magnolia Springs
Baldwin County
John J. Thornhill
J. T. Michael
Camelem
Iowa
Lyric Theatre
Lyric
Rotary
Rage
D. M. Brannan and Son
Silas
B. H. Nall
Atmore
W. M. Nald
R. L
Flemming
Roy
R. Grace
T. B. Pace
S. H. Bugge
Pascagoula
Pascagoula, Miss. Savage—W. H. Pollock, Irvington, Ala.; A. J. Miller
C. W. Floyd
Gordon
J. E. Campfield
Walnut
W. D. Stevens
Harry Carr
I. N. Denest
R. B. Shepard
Mount Vernon
J. W. Besdele
Grove Hill
Frank Soutin
Calvert
P. A. Bryant
A. C. Turner
Leaksville
Miss. Windsor
F. H. Fostenburg
Stapleton
J. M. Richard
R. B. Dennis
Monroeville
John Swetzer
Daphne
R. G. Green
O. W. Bryan
C. H. Williams
Fowl River
S. C. Garnett
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Union Terminal Station
Calvert and
York
Tuscaloosa
Gast
OUR City
Your Bank
National City Bank
Ity of
Resources of Mobile
of Mobile
O-Cedar Maps
O-Cedar
Steve Pipe
Win Ciey Seawlds Aeessate Sieast
Niceut Asletas Ans & Tes
Io Annasa
CRIM
Oncc
Enelinech Eens
Ssanc
Ics
Cineca Anche Easnaves
Vaiba Wens
Eeee
Reece Reeereres
Walia
Senan Yatetere
Merck's
Chamberlain’s
Wees
Ceri
Arm & Hammer
Ee Save Co
Gates Dutch
Morrell
Catherine Sts
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