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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1916

Page

5

Richard Hines Re-elected Secretary of School Board

The school board met yesterday and re elected Richard Hines Jr as secretary a four year incumbent. Elizabeth Broun was named board stenographer and a part time clerk will assist Superintendent Murphy. A playground superintendent may be hired pending funds. The board approved $400 for an assistant superintendent vehicle and set a Wednesday meeting to finish survey reports and elect officers.

Richard Hines, Jr Hines Elizabeth Broun Murphy Vigor J. T. Belue F. M. Manning Mobile County Axis I. Brannon Dawes Alexander Mr. Vernon Simone Creola Ivulich Russell Bailey Semmes Nelson Leinkauf Whitehead

Dr J E Cannaday Promises Eczema Cure Trial

A Sedalia Missouri physician claims a guaranteed cure for eczema after treating nearly half a million cases. He offers a free trial treatment by mail and invites sufferers to write today, asserting dramatic relief and lasting comfort. References to Third National Bank and the address 2036 Court Bik appear in the notice.

J. E. Cannaday Court Bik Sedalia, Mo Third National Bank Sedalia

Fresh Citrus Prices Offer Mix of Satsumas and Oranges

An advertisement lists Satsumas at 15 to 25 cents per dozen and Florida new crop oranges at 25 to 40 cents per dozen along with Florida grapefruit at 5 to 10 cents each. It promotes fresh ripe stock described as good flavored and juicy for health at reasonable prices.

Florida

Carnival Meeting to Reorganize Mobile Association

A meeting is set for 7 30 Friday night in the colonial room of the Cawthon hotel to reorganize the Mobile Carnival Association. All subscribers to the last carnival fund and in the association are invited. A committee of Co W Soost George B Rogers M J McDermott J Paul Wilson and D Ek Barbee will nominate twenty five businessmen to run carnival affairs.

Mobile Carnival Association Colonial Cawthon Hotel Messrs. Co. W. Soost M. J. McDermott J. Paul Wilson D. Ek. Barbee

Negro Chauffeur Fined For Speeding Past Street Car

Willie Steward, a negro chauffeur, was fined $10 for reckless driving and speeding in violation of traffic law after arraignment in the recorder's court. He gave notice of appeal to the city court and posted $200 bond. Complainant attorney Rhett Smith testified Steward ran by a street car Wednesday night at high speed as Steward and another person escaped injury by jumping. Steward and his witness denied the charges. Officers Wetherly Carroll and Hillman paid $2 for violation of traffic law.

Willie Steward Recorder’s Court Steward Rhett Smith Wetherly L. E. Carroll G. D. Hillman

Butcher Fined for Uninspected Meat Sales in County

J. D. Neely a county butcher operating in the western area was fined 10 by Recorder D. H. Edington for violating the meat inspection ordinance. Dr. G. E. Taylor a city health board official said Neely sold fresh meat not first inspected at the abbatoir and the fine was paid.

J. D. Neely D. H. Edington Neely G. E. Taylor City Health Board

Hughes S D Suffrage Fight In Doubt

Hughes carried South Dakota by about 10 000 votes the suffrage amendment is in doubt and the prohibition amendment was adopted by 25 000 according to returns from Tuesday's election Peter Norbeck Republican leads Democratic opponent by 20 000 on nearly complete returns from the state.

Associated Press Sioux Falls S&s. D Hughes South Dakota Apoe Peter Norbeck

Their Married Life Continued From Page Four

A scene unfolds in a bar as Helen and Steve share cocktails while a diverse group drifts in. A dark woman laments Sundays and a divorce anniversary, debating life choices as others offer casual consolation and discuss plans for the dance tonight.

Helen Warren Steve Carl

Leaves Forming Food Through Chlorophyll in Autumn

The text explains how leaves draw water and nutrients, then release vapor, with chlorophyll giving the green color and enabling photosynthesis to turn air and soil into plant food. It notes chlorophyll diminishes in autumn with cooler, lighter conditions, causing color changes and leaf death after frost. It emphasizes leaves as the world’s primary food makers.

Bargain flood of ladies wear and home goods sale

Large sale offers up to $3.50 items for $1 including hair switches dresses kimonos lingerie and rompers for children. Household goods such as brooms enamel cabinets toilet paper laundry gear cookware and furniture polish offered at $1 with numerous patterns and sizes.

Gingham School

Bargain Day Sale Highlights Wide Range of 1 Items

A crowded sale catalog lists vast discounts on clothing and home goods. Princesse Garment Shields lamps and nets, Omega Carpet Cleaner, lawn shirts, leather bags, and numerous linens priced at $1 to $2.50. Also offered are brassieres, corsets, stockings, gowns, curtains, silks, and house dresses with limited quantities for tomorrow only.

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Richard Hines Satsumas R. O. Harris Cawthon Erefore Revenue and Road Commission Tommorrow Red Cross Universal Food Choppers Rosiles Seer Omega Mobile Royal Society Fords Ford Jay Madras
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