Community fairs showcase Gulf Coast exhibits across Mississippi Alabama
NIFY FAIRS coordinated with the Gulf and acting as feeders for us furnished them with $3 to pay premiums. The first year of the Gulf Coast fairs proved successful and the added experience promises greater success this season. Exhibits from Mississippi and Alabama highlight town life with Fairhope drawing crowds and Jackson, Alabama and Bay Minette fairs demonstrating regional industry. Despite a poor season in some areas, officials expect a strong public display across Baldwin and Choctaw counties and other communities.
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Gulf
Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Alabama
Fairhope
Jackson
Addion
Bay Minette
Baldwin County
Thomasville
Clarke County
Gilbertown
Choctaw County
Lisman
Citronelle
Foley
Mroeville
Brewton
Wilmer
Free Trial Offer for Uric Acid Remedy Bottle
A damaged notice promises a free 50 Cent bottle of an alleged treatment for excessive uric acid and related pains. Readers are told to mail name and address to a department in Hampton to receive a one bottle trial with no litigation and limit of one per household.
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Mi Ot
Hampton
Sweden Cannot Break With Germany over War Trade
Swedish foreign minister K A Walldners said Sweden is in a difficult position due to coal and supplies from Germany. He stressed neutrality since the war began and noted some industries profited while many suffered. He expressed hope for improved trade relations with Britain if the war ends.
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Associated Press
London
Sweden
K. A. Wallenders
Stockholm
The
Chronicle
Great Britain
Germany
Better Babies Contest Headed for Gulf Coast Fair
Arrangements are complete for the Better Babies Contest at the Gulf Coast Fair with high interest expected again this year. Entries close Saturday and prize winners will be announced November 12. Examiners include Drs L L Duggar D T McCall and G C Kilpatrick. A rest room for mothers and a Mader Studio photograph of each first prize baby are planned.
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Gulf Coast Fair
G. J. Crossland
L. L. Duggar
D. T. McCall
G. C. Kilpatrick
Mader
Jacksonville rate case denied by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed a complaint by St hao W. Acosta of Jacksonville Florida challenging Merchants and Miners Transportation Company loading charges. It found through freight rates on fire brick from Parral Ohio to Wilson North Carolina unreasonable only where Richmond and Suffolk Virginia to Wilson exceeded the rate for other brick.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
New York
Ohio
Michigan
North Atlantic
Jacksonville
Parral
Canal Dover
Wilson
N. C
Richmond
Suffolk
Carriere to Move for New Trial in Sheriff Swords Murder
Attorneys for Helaire Carriere announced they would file a motion for a new trial after his July trial for the murder of Sheriff Marion L. Swords of St. Landry Parish. The jury found him guilty of murder without recommendation, a verdict carrying the death penalty under the statute.
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Associated Press
Opelousas
Helaire Carriere
Marion L. Swords
St. Landry Parish
Carriere
Pavy
Young Atlanta businessman dies in auto crash
Fielding Smith, a well known young Atlanta businessman, was killed in an automobile accident near Atlanta. Miss Nell Waldo, a niece of former Governor John M. Slaton, was fatally injured in the same crash. The incident occurred at the home of Supreme Court Judge Atkinson near here. Maybelle Ct
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Money Plentiful but Luxuries Scarce in Russia
An Associated Press report from Stockholm describes Moscow as prosperous yet hampered by housing shortages and transport woes. Wages are high, luxury demand is strong, but fuel, coal, and petroleum are scarce and prices soar.
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Russia
Associated Press
Stockholm
Itvi
Moscow
America
Empire
Germany for War on Norwegian Shipping in British Press
London editors blast Germany’s submarine campaign against Norway noting Norway has lost about one seventh of its merchant fleet and higher tonnage loss than Britain. The Times decries a neutral power attacked and claims motive is to cripple wartime trade for German shipbuilding. The Daily Mail suggests broader aims to prompt conflict with Sweden.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Norway
Great Britain
Times
Korres
Holland
Sweden
The
Daily Mail
Recruits Sought at Gulf Coast Fair Booth
A recruiting booth opens in the Agricultural building of the Gulf Coast Fair to enlist for the Alabama National Guard and the United States Army. Captains Hutchison and Holt will be present to recruit, with volunteers choosing between the guard or regular army. Posters and Nogales border camp reports boost interest.
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Alabama
National Guard
United States Army
Hutchison
Regular Army
David Holt
Nogales
Re- Sruians
Norwegian Sailing Ships Sunk by German U-Boat
The Norwegian sailing ship Regina of Skien was fired upon and sunk by the German submarine U 34 while bound from Norway to England. Two crew members drowned and ten survivors were rescued by the Dutch steamer Hector at Ymuiden after being transferred from the U 34. The Hector arrived carrying the Regina's captain and ten crew members.
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Associated
London
Regina
Skien
Norway
England
Reuter
Ymuiden
Holland
Hector
German sub arrives at Honningsvaag with Polo crew
A Christiana dispatch via Overseas News Agency cites Afterposten reporting a German submarine reached Honningsvaag with 23 crew members from the British steamer Polo. The Polo, carrying 3,560 tons of coal from Newcastle to Alexandrevck, was sunk 30 miles off North Cape.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wireless
Sayville
Christiania
Overseas News Agency
Afterposten
Honningsvaag
Polo
Alexandrevck
Newcastle
North Cape
Governor Henderson Arrives With Party for Gulf Coast Fair
Governor Charles Henderson of Alabama and a small party arrived Sunday afternoon to attend the Gulf Coast Fair opening. They inspected exhibits and races and watched Miss Katherine Stinson’s airplane flights. Accompanying him were John P. Moffatt, C Brooks Smith, and De Troy, a prominent attorney.
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Charles Henderson
Ala
John P. Moffatt
C. Brooks Smith
Serene
de Troy
Henderson
Katherine Stinson
Moffatt
Mobile
Montgomery
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Wallenberg
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U. S. and
LEA & Perrins
Hubert Street
New York City
Studebaker
W. H. Kemp
Narcissus
Campernelle
Crocus
Jonquille
Spencer Sweet Pea
van Antwerp Seed Store Mobile
State
Fearn
Fair Association
Irving L. Simon
Battle House Bldg
Battle House
Mother
the Battle House
S. H. Peck
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