Shipload of Cayman Brac relief sent from Mobile
A charity drive in Mobile raised 223.50 for Cayman Brac hurricane victims. The steamship Freda carried 81 barrels flour 350 pounds bacon pounds dry salt meat 600 pounds beans 100 pounds red kidney ice plus two cases dry goods and clothing from H M Czenthal and others. The committee's letter thanks the Item for publicity and support.
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Freda
Carib Steamship Line
Mobile
Cayman Brac
H. M.edenthal
City
R. H. Parsons
Egg Hen and Henry Get All Messed Up in Tar
An egg laying scene unfolds as a brown hen climbs a tar barrel near 315 St. ph street on a sunny Saturday. Henry Johnson, a local youth, witnesses the hen cackling and preparing to hop. The odd incident draws attention in the alley behind the building.
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Henry
St. Ph Street
Enry Johnson
Hen Rescued After Tar Bath Ends in Egg Trouble
From a rural scene, Henry the brave lad waded into tar to rescue a brown hen and her egg. He freed the hen as A. T. Middleton aided, but the egg remained stuck and burst in the awkward rescue attempt.
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Henry
A. T. Middleton
Humane Society
First October Days Like Indian Summer in Mobile
An atmospheric sketch from Mobile discusses an early October feel like Indian summer with faded cab rides and a tropical hurricane’s distant chill. A real estate tale about a hay protein spiel is recounted, ending with a quip on fair Sunday and northeast winds.
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Uncle
Bienville Square
Jeremiah
Lake
Mobile
Rocky Mountains
Mobile County
Whatiell
U S Trade Agent Sought for Mobile Port
Mobile seeks a branch of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce to boost exports. The Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and cotton exchange back the plan to establish the U S trade office, with New Orleans already hosting a branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
U. S. Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Tropics
Washington
Gulf Coast Territory
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
New Orleans
Rotary Club
Cotton Exchange
U.S. Department of Commerce
City Engineer Grants Week Ending October 1 1915 Permits
The city engineer issued permits for the week ending October 1 1915. George T Stanard on Georgia avenue between Government and Selma builds a two story residence valued at 4000 dollars. M N Armour at 202 St Joseph street constructs a garage for 100 dollars. James Penny at southeast St Emanuel and Honroe streets opens an oyster shop valued at 100 dollars. Mrs Mary Pratt at 155 South Jefferson street adds a two room addition and gallery costing 300 dollars. Medical Society Meets. The Mobile County Medical Society held its regular weekly session at Conception and St Michael streets. routine business only discussed.
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George T. Stanard
Georgia Avenue
Government
Selma
M. N. Armour
St. Joseph Street
James Penny
St. Emanuel
Honroe
Mary Pratt
South Jefferson Street
Medical Society
Mobile County Medical Society
Conception and
St. Michael Streets
Columbia Theatre Opens Monday With Merry Mary
Columbia Theatre launches a new season Monday with Merry Mary an adaptation from Broadway and previously at Mobile Theatre. The company led by J B McGeorge features vaudeville acts and Empire Trio and dances. Lessees Laurendine Touart emphasize comfort, ventilation, and three daily shows with popular pricing.
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Columbia Theatre
Mobile Theatre
J. B. McGeorge
Columbia
Dreamland
Suits Filed Saturday in Law and Equity Court
Palm Oil Company sues Cadillac Company for breach of agreement seeking 800 dollars. Texas Company sues Motor Machine Company on account for 899.96 dollars. Minnie C Richards sues Norwood A Richards on account and money loaned totaling 21151.92 dollars. What causes people to believe that a contributor to a magazine would make a good congressman.
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Law and Equity Court
Palm Oil Company
Cadillac Company
Texas Company
Motor Machine Company
Minnie C. Richards
Norwood A. Richards
Sister of Charity Leads Russians to a Victorious Charge
Mira Savanova, a Russian Sister of Charity, fought in a September 22 battle near the front. She stayed on the field aiding the wounded despite heavy fire, rallied her unit after officers were killed, and led a charge that drove the German line and captured a trench, dying of mortal wounds at the moment of victory.
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Sister of Charity
Petrograd
London
Mira Savanova
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GM Dodge
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington, D. C
Dodge
J. W. Wilson
Delaware
Strouse & Brothers
Baltimore
Prochecie i
Strouse & Bros
Imoae, MO
Acobson
U. S
Grove
Reiss
New York
Sea Island
Madras
Ena
Reiss Mercantile Co
Mobile’s
Style Center
Western Electric Co
Schneder- Alidor Electric Co
ST. Emanual
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern Railway
Union Terminal Station
Calvert
York
Meridian
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
East
Car Een
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