Will Soon Decide North and South Alabama Rate Case
The three federal judges David D. Shelby W I Grubbs and H C Niles will issue a decision after October 18 on the state versus railroad rate case. Briefs are due by then after October 4 Birmingham argument. A ruling is expected by month end with odds favoring the state. The case questions whether a 212 cent passenger rate injunction against an Alabama railroad order should stand. The Louisville and Nashville decision influences expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
North Alabama
David D. Shelby
W. I. Grubbs
H. C. Niles
Birmingham
Louisville & Nashville
Railroad Commission
Alabama
Bama
Southern Girls to Visit Capital
Washington October 17 Fifteen girls each from a Southern state will visit the capital probably on December 11 as a reward for first place in the girls canning club state contests. Women agents of the canning club will assemble. about 25 000 girls enrolled in Southern clubs this year. Each girl completed gardening on a tenth-acre plot growing tomatoes and other vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canning Club
Department of Agriculture
Department
Seven loan men indicted in Pensacola
Seven heads of money to loan companies were indicted by a grand jury in Pensacola Florida charged with usury. Named defendants include L E Gentry J B Waddell C M Wilson Jr J A Wilson C E Gentry and R J Owens. Bond set at 500 each they were released to appear November 10 as jurors continue sessions and officials offices face investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
L. E. Gentry
J. B. Waddell
Cc. M. Wilson, Jr
J. A. Wilson
C. E. Gentry
R. J. Owens
Pensacola Shows Marked Progress
The assessor figures for Pensacola Florida show total city property valuation at 15 636 321 up from last year. Real estate leads with 11 755 755 while personal property totals 3 109 800 and railroads and electric light firms 697 040 and telegraph companies 73 680. Personal assessment drops about 500 000 due to a court ruling taxing bank stocks to individuals rather than banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fia
Retired Commander Charlies Brand Shoots Self in Colchester
Colchester Conn Oct 17 Commander Charlies A Brand U S N retired committed death by his own action by shooting this morning. His act was believed caused by ill health prompting his retirement from the navy three years ago. He was 47 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Conn
Charlies A. Brand
Navy
Healthy sleeping habits for newborns and infants
The article argues a healthy baby sleeps 22 hours daily in early weeks and stresses warmth, food, and sleep. It advises training to sleep, using quiet feeds, avoiding waking the baby with petting, and maintaining a dark, well ventilated crib. It warns against unsafe sleeping with adults and highlights gradual sleep pattern development.
Plan for Birmingham Montgomery Macadam Highway
Citizens meet at Clanton to discuss financing a proposed 100 mile turnpike from Birmingham to Montgomery. State Highway Engineer W S Keller will advise at the non political conference. Shelby Chilton and Autauga counties would fill a missing sixty mile gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Clanton
W. S. Keller
Alabama
Jefferson County
Elmore
Shelby
Chilton
Autauga
Eczema Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
Ad claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment penetrates skin to clear impurities and stop itching. It guarantees speedy healing of eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions and is sold by druggists or by mail for 60 cents from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Grandfather Clause Before Supreme Court In Oklahoma
The Supreme Court heard oral argument today on the validity of Oklahoma’s grandfather clause, challenged for disenfranchising African American voters who cannot read or write. The case centers on whether the provision effectively bars eligible citizens from voting and raises constitutional questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Resinol Soap and Ointment Cure Pimples Claims
Miss E P Gaddis of Atlanta says Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment cleared her pimples in weeks, leaving skin soft as velvet after constant use. She notes friends were amazed and plans to continue using the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
E. P. Gaddis
South Pryor St
Dr Sun Yat Sen Arrest Reported in Japan
The Associated Press reports Dr Sun Yat Sen was arrested in Japan as of October 17 in Victoria British Columbia. He is charged with misappropriating about 160,900 dollars from the revolutionary party funds. Passengers aboard the Empress of India confirm Sur Lad traveled on the Awa Marum and landed at Kobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
Sun Yat Sen
Japan
Revolutionary Party
Sur Lad
Kobe
Progressive Eclectic opens second bank in Eclectic
State Superintendent of Banks A. E. Walker opened the Bank of Eclectic at Eclectic this week with a paid in capital of 15000 dollars. Officers are B. L. Gaddis Jr president and Lee Hornsby cashier. This is the second bank launched in Eclectic in twenty months as Elmore county area grows with the Birmingham and Southeastern railroad expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
A. E. Walker
Bank of Eclectic
Eclectic
B. L. Gaddis, Jr
Lee Hornsby
Elmore County
Birmingham and Southeastern
Salts Salts for Aching Kidneys Warned Against
A health note touts using Salts to flush kidneys with four ounces in water before breakfast for several days. It claims Jad Salts made from acid of lemons and lithia cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders.
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Railroad Commission
Capital
Texas
Anna Steele Richardson
The
Woman’s Home Companion
Conference For State Highways
Birmingham-Montgomery Road
DR. Sun4s
China Revolt
Progressive Eclectic
Second Bank
Columbia Records
Columbia
Victor
Masonic Temple
Haminom
Hammel’s
Art
You
Vay
Manchester Chambrays
Regal Price
Rgierree Cent
Eve
E.O. Zadek
Butterick Patterns and Publications
Harmng WA
New York
W. B
Hammel
Onyx” Hosiery
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!