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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1916

Page

2

Gulf Coast Fair Exhibits Highlight Local Agriculture

Readable displays show a strong agricultural show with diverse county exhibits. The Luce gleaty display dominates on the west side while county stands from Jackson, Clarke, and Butler present crops, canning, indigo dye, and home demonstration items. The Escambia Girls Club and Miss Carter’s exhibit receive praise for creativity and quality across floors.

Frione Luce~ Gleaty Lauce Jack Mississippi Los Angeles Lewis Jackson Cain County Alabama W. T. Neal Brewton Escambia Carter Butler Mty Butler

Foley exhibit wins most prizes at Baldwin county fair

The Foley exhibit on the second floor at the Baldwin county fair drew top prizes with a diverse display from Meder Stock Farms including oranges grape fruit and farm products. The Kuhn and Ruhr displays followed as standout sections with 276 articles shown. Fairhope's miniature representation and Organic School pottery work also drew attention amid a busy, varied exhibit.

Brunson Meridian Jackson, Alabama Foley Baldwin County Meder F. Kuhn Ruhr Fairhope Organic School

Vice President Marshall Addresses Class Disputes in Campaign

In Philadelphia on November 2, Vice President Marshall warned the nation faces new conditions. He urged peaceful settlement of class disputes or costly conflicts of the past. He cited trusts and tariff issues as examples and claimed Pennsylvania becomes a swing state with next day’s results.

Associated Presa Philadelphia Marshall Conio Ee Ns Ceeneet United States Steel Corporation Theodore Roosevelt Aneewncen Tennessee Iron and Coal Company Taft Washington Palmer Pennsylvania

Wilson greeted by factory workers for eight hour day

President is met by thousands of Endicott Johnson & Co shoe workers in Johnson City New York as the eight hour day is celebrated. He praises the eight hour policy as proof capital and labor can be a single business family and thanks the crowd for the warm reception.

Johnson City N. Y Endicott, Johnson & Co Victrola Caruso Destinn Farrar Gadski Gluck Hempel Homer McCormack Melba Ruffo Schumann-He Nora Bayes Raymond Hitchcock Mizzi Hayes Victor Victor Talking Machine Co Camden N. J

Wilson to address business leaders at New York lunch

President Wilson will speak at the Wilson Business Men's League luncheon in New York on policies affecting business. Other speakers include Secretary Houston and Charles R. Crane, with 16-state delegations and notable attendees such as Governor Fielder and Colonel Edward M. House.

Wilson New York Wilson _Business Fielder New Jersey Edward M. House Walsh and Douglas Massachusetts O'Neal Alabama Mitchel

Wilson Declines Boston Speaking Invitation

President Wilson will not speak in Boston before election day. Secretary Tumulty notified Mayor Curley that the president cannot undertake any more engagements between now and the opening of Congress.

Wiigon Boston Wilson Curley Joseph P. Tumulty Congress

Wilmer Leads Gulf Coast Ag Show With Notable Exhibit

The exhibit lineup features Jones County Agricultural High School training displays furniture design and workmanship. Gulf Coast Bee Keepers Association and Boys Corn Clubs showcase, while A. T. and N. Railway presents farm products along routes. Wilmer community shines with a mosaic corn front and corn doll display. Citronelle and Foley displays highlight local crops in the large building. Perry and Monroe counties contribute strong agricultural sections.

Jones County Agricultural High School Manuel Gulf Coast Bee Keepers Association Boys Corn Clubs A. T. and N. Railway Wilmer Gulf Coast Itronelle Citronnelle Perry Monroe

Timber experts depart to inspect Pine Belt timber

Government representatives led by William H. Parry and Dr. Wilson Compton of the federal trade commission leave New Orleans for Lake Charles to study the pine timber belt. They earlier visited Bogalusa to examine methods for turning waste timber into pulp for paper and will continue the investigation into the Southern lumber industry.

Associated Press New Orleans William H. Parry Wilson Compton Federal Trade Commission Henry 8. Graves Federal Forestry Service William Parker A. H. Oxholm Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Lake Charles Louisiana Bogalusa

Four Die in Philadelphia Apartment Fire

A fire on the third floor of a three story Philadelphia building killed Charlies Meeney age 50 his mother Mrs Mary Meeney 738 and Mrs Nellie Howard 60 and seriously burned two young women. The blaze destroyed the third floor in the early hours of the morning.

Associated Press Philadelphia Charlies Meeney Mary Meeney Nellie Howard

Remarkable Endorsement for Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Mrs W F Frantz of New York praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds coughs and hoarseness noting it always gives relief and has been recommended to many friends who likewise praise it. The letter highlights repeated use over two to three years and firm satisfaction with the product.

Chamberlain Waikinto Ramane Spienalan Mre W. F. Frantz Nn.y Ady

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