Henry Ward Beecher Quote on Self Respect
The truest self respect is not to think of self. This reflects Beecher’s emphasis on humility and inner integrity over self-centered concerns.
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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1915
Page
4
Gulf Coast Fair Aims for Glorious, Lasting Success
Community optimism mounts as Mobile prepares for the Gulf Coast Fair opening. Mayor Lyons has declared a half day and local merchants will close to support the event, showcasing South Alabama and Mississippi progress, with exhibits expected to attract visitors and expand facilities for future fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Mississippi
Lyons
Mobile
Rotary Club
German nativity settler leaves Dallas estate
A Dallas resident of German birth, who moved from Galveston twenty years ago, died recently leaving an estate estimated between 25 000 and 50 000 dollars. R Dyckerhoff, the deceased, previously visited the Texas State Fair and donated his attention to a charitable institution housing local boys and girls, though details of the will and heirs remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Galveston
R. Dyckerhoff
Dyckerhoff
City Man Burdens Highlight Urban Self View and Misconceptions
A reflective piece contrasts city men with country neighbors, arguing urban leaders bear financial duties and scrutiny. It notes city dwellers juggle taxes, subscriptions, and public projects while facing stereotypes of luxury. The essay defends the city man’s burdens and seeks mutual understanding.
Advice of a Bishop on Honest Business Practice
Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta warns against bad business, praising honesty and fair dealing. He says big business is fine when properly conducted and urges integrity from sellers to avoid short term gain and long term loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A. Candler
Atlanta
South
University journal Crimson-White gains new editorial family
The Crimson-White announces its first issue of volume twenty two with an all new editorial staff led by J F Rothermel a former staffer at The Item The piece notes local quotes about farming boll weevils hog and cattle raising and concerns over fashion trends affecting driving and markets without explicit endorsement of any party or event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Crimson-White
University of Alabama
J. F. Rothermel
Rothermel
Item
Natchez
South
Mississippi
Eac
Notable visitors and hotel guests in Mobile listings
Lobb y master L H Reed visits Mobile with a stop in the city. W B Nesbitt of the War rant Warehouse Co heads to Mobile for a few days. Former congressman George W Taylor travels from his home to Washington D C via Mobile. Mrs Crawford H Ellis arrives with her husband Mr Ellis in Mobile after staying in New Orleans. The Hotels section lists numerous guests at Battle House and other hotels with many names and cities such as Birmingham New Orleans Chicago and Atlanta reflecting a busy social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Dauphin Street
L. H. Reed
Deer Park
Ala
W. B. Nesbitt
The
Warrant Warehouse Company
Birmingham
Mobiles
George W. Taylor
Washington, D. C
Crawford H. Ellis
United Fruit Company
New Orleans
Ellis
Battle House
W. FP. Davis
Leaksville
Miss
N. Y. Atkins
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. 8S
Newburry
New York City
H. A. Adams
George E. Richton
George E. Cadman
Atmore
John Locnwood
Norwood
E. Bullard
Atlanta
Mrs. Sisserman
Camden
W. E. Watter
Fr. P. Dearing
J. Mallory
Meridian
B. Kerley
Fulton
Belle Hand
Auburn
Bienville
G. L. Pagee
St. Louis
Arthur Cohen
W. Sheppard
J. M. Pitcher
W. L. Hill
J. Titlebaum
R. Bennett
L. D. Lebolt
W. S. Weil
Loderwick Vroon
Joe Michel
I. Bloom
Albert Kuhn
New York
J. C. Valadie
Bogalusa
W. E. McGowin
Jackson
E. Amor
Leslie Callum
Miller
Mike Cohen
Milwaukee
Wis
E. G. Carter
Fred Cameron
Pensacola
Fla
J. W. Donewald
Racine
L. C. Duncan
Pittsburgh
W. Y. Lovelace
Brewton
John L. Williams
Jackson, Tenn
L. KE. Doughty
Kattanooga
T. Steberg
Chattanooga
Tenn
Savage
L. Wedding
Chicago
J. C. West
J. L. Connolly
Dodson
Tex
St. Andrew
R. B. Sergent
Pascagoula
Frank H. Stone
Bay Minette
E. S. Watts
Montgomery
J. W. Backstone
J. F. Jordan
Balto
W. D. Sumter
E. F Mosley
J. Tunklein
R. F. Freeman
Augusta
Guy Cain
Gulfport
H. A. Hopkins
Richmond
A. W. Maples
Windsor
Biloxi Growers Weigh Mobile Exchange Proposal
Biloxi leaders study a proposed affiliation with Gulf Coast Produce Exchange in Mobile to market Harrison and Jackson counties crops. Water freight plans aim to run J J Clark Company schooner Blessy between New Orleans and Biloxi, delivering freight with return trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
L. A. Brown
New Orleans
Mr. Brown
J. J. Clark Company, Ltd
New Oreans
Monroe County Fair Declared a Success in Monroeville
Monroe County's first county fair closed on Thursday after a strong showing despite bad weather and limited advertising. A Wednesday Good Roads rally drew speakers John Craft W S Keller and G N Mitcham. crowd interest in roads and growth prospects impressed organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Monroeville
Ala
John Craft
Alabama Good Roads Association
W. S. Keller
G. N. Mitch
White Wells title bout postponed to Thursday
The ten round contest between Charlie White of Chicago and Matt Wells the British lightweight scheduled for Monday night at Milwaukee has been postponed until next Thursday. White is suffering.
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Chicago
Charlie White
Matt Wells
Milwaukee
White
Confessions Of A Wife In Quiet Domestic Turmoil
A wife reflects on her marriage to Dick, noting his vanity and moral judgments, while she sees through his surface affection. Dialogue reveals their uneasy balance as they discuss Kitty Malram, Spencer, and their fragile happiness amid implied tensions. The piece ends with an assertion of possession and control within marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Spencer
Margie
Kitty Malram
Kitty
Spencer
Mater
Little Fishes
Jim Edie
Empire Theatre Presents Varied Amusement Program
The Empire showcases a diverse program for all tastes featuring the Essanay comedy All Stuck Up with Bud Jamison, Vita graph drama The Third Party starring Lillian Burns and S Franklin Drew, Biograph drama The Tear of the Page, and Mina comedy The Simple Life. Admission five cents.
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the Empire
Everyon
Bud Jamison
Lillian Burns
S. Franklin Drew
Japan officials sail to study U S conditions for friendship
Baron Eiichi an economist and banker sails from Tokio aboard the Shinyo Maru with Motosada Zomoto proprietor of the Tokio Times and others for a tour of America to investigate conditions among the Japanese and promote friendship.
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U. S
Tokio
Baron Eiichi
Motosada Zomoto
Tokio Times
America
History of the pipe organ and early makers
The column notes no business addresses and surveys organ origins to Archimedes around 220 B C and a Alexandrian claims around 100 B C. It traces organ use in churches under Vitalianus, 815 in France, and cites large instruments in Haarlem Seville and Amsterdam. It ends remarking on risky bets by some people.
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X. Ans
Arimedes
Cestibus
Alexandria
Europe
Vitalianus
France
St. Jerome
Jerusale
Mount of Olives
Haarlem
Seville
Amsterdam
Written pledges given to build Jackson highway
Pathfinders visit Mobile county to review progress on the Jackson highway project. State Engineer Keller highlights blue and red map evidence of completed and promised roads, with Lowndes county residents signing pledges and Clarke county solidly aligned. Ferry and bridge options for Washington county noted.
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Jackson Highway
Keller
Alabama
Mobile County
Washington County
Jackson Ferry
Lowndes County
Engineer Keller
W. B. McCurdy
J.O. Thompson
Jackson
Mississippi
Clarke County
W. D. Harrigan
Grove Hill
Fuller Lumber Company
Dallas County
Birmingham
Montgomery
A. G. Ward
Mobile
Thomasville
Country Club
Pathfinders
Pascagoula
Finlay McFadyen
L. G. Adams
H. J Tiarrington
L. C. Irvine
John Craft
Alabama Good Roads Association
Alabama-Mississippi Gulf Coast Highway Association
Bolton and Green
Harry Fisher
W. H. Fitzpatrick
Bruce Hoover
E. D. Sigler
T. J. Duggan
W. T. Goubil
A. J. Roe
Mr. Marshall
Nashville
Retail Merchants and Grocers Association
James A. Emmett
Item
Southern Railway
Travelers Day Plans At Gulf Coast Fair In Mobile
A mass meeting of the Travelers Protective Association and related groups meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Cawthon hotel to finalize Travelers Day arrangements for the Gulf Coast Fair on Saturday October 20. Attendees urged to remit banquet checks and submit parade car information to chairmen H M Hopper and Morris Gardner.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
United Commercial Travelers
Alabama
Mobile
Cawthon Hotel
Gulf Coast Fair
H. M. Hopper
Maorris Gardner
Gace
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