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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1913

Page

3

Burglars Steal $100 in Home Goods at Spring Hill

Burglars forced entry into the home of J. P. Heim at Spring Hill between 9 AM and 3 PM while occupants toured Mobile. Jewelry and household items valued at over $100 were taken. No clues left, investigation by T. T. Palmer. Previous Spring Hill burglary, $150 jewelry and clothing taken from Thomas Garden.

J. P. Heim Spring Hill T. T. Palmer Spring Hil Thomas Garden Sneak Thelves

Sooners and Jayhawks Clash in Tenth Meeting Here

Norman Oklahoma October 31 The University of Kansas and the University of Oklahoma football teams meet for their tenth annual clash in Norman this afternoon. Oklahoma rides momentum after winning the last two games but faces a faster Kansas lineup seeking an upset. Kansas has not defeated this year.

Norman Okla of Kansas University Oklahoma Oklahoma Kansas

Vanderlip Proposes Government Controlled Central Bank Plan

Frank A. Vanderlip, president of National City Bank of New York, advocates a government controlled central bank of issue. The plan envisions presidentially appointed 14 year boards, designed to keep politics out of management and make the bank a people’s institution with no banking voice.

National City Bank of New York Washington Vanderlip

Spain elated at elevating legation to embassy

The first United States ambassador to Spain Col Joseph E Willard was received by King Alfonso in Madrid and later met Premier Dato and Spanish royal family The Madrid press praised the cordial relations and the upgrade of the American legation to an embassy

Associated’ Press Madrid Spain United States Col Joseph E. Willard Virginia Alfonso Ambasador Willard Dato

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

An old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur is promoted as a grandmothers remedy for darkening gray hair. Ready-to-use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sells for about 60 cents a bottle and is applied with a comb or brush to darken hair and add luster.

All Drug Wryeth

Real Estate Listing Fragments Show House Details

A fragmented OCR item lists a 2 story residence with 6 rooms hall kitchen bath and large yard on No 10 St Stephens priced at 22.50. A convent on East Broad at 2 North South Carolina Store asks 25.00 with cottage four rooms reception hall bath kitchen on East Garnett Ave 2 North Old Shell read 15.00.

St. Stephens East Broad North South Carolina East Garnett Ave North Old Shell

Opening of Canal to Bring Big Trade to America

Pacific trade is set to surge with the Panama Canal opening. The 1912 imports into Pacific ports exceeded 2.33 billion dollars as consuming power nearly doubled in a decade. US share remains steady though growth concentrates on manufactured goods. Japan and China buy raw cotton. trade with Central and South America grows.

Associated Press Washington Panama Canal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Today Pacific Ocean Pacific United States Japan China Central South America

Lincoln Highway Inauguration Night Across States

New York reports dedication of the Lincoln Highway a toll free direct route through thirteen states. Markers will identify the highway with LY insignia and readers learn of commemorative plans, fundraising, and official appointees for state committees. Arbor Day trees will adorn the route from 1914 onward.

New York Premier Company Indianapolis Indiana F. E. Edwards Chicago Automobile Club Northern Illinois C. L. Newcor», Jr Denver Chamber of Commerce Colorado W. F. Coan Clinton National Bank For Town H. E . Frederickson Omaha Nebraska

Adjutant General Chase to Enter Strikers Colony

Adjutant General Chase announced plans to enter the Ludlow strikers colony in Trinidad to disarm more than a thousand armed men after the mine strike. Automobiles and soldiers are expected to drive them from the camps.

Chase Associated Press Trinidad Col Ludlow

Oates Elected Commander Of Camp Holtzclaw

Special to The Item. Montgomery October 21 Members of Camp Holtzclaw Sons of Confederate Veterans elected W W C Oates as commander for the year. A donation was made to Gilmer's Yellowhammers to aid a Shockley's Escort Company monument. Reports were read and officers listed including Tullis Ligon Stevenson Washburn and others.

Montgomery Holtzclaw Sons of Confederate Veterans W.W. C. Oates

Brig. Gen. Crozier Weds Mary Williams in London

Brigadier General William Crozier chief of ordnance of the United States and Miss Mary Williams of Washington were married today at St George's Church Hanover Square London.

Associated Press London William Crozier The United States Mary Williams Washins Day St. George's Church Hanover Square

Seven States Heard From at Southern Education Meet

The Southern Educational Association held a morning session at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. State superintendents Barksdale Hamlett Kentucky L B Evans Georgia W N Sheats Florida J M Gwinn Louisiana spoke on topics from six year elementary courses to school community outreach. Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart Kentucky Moonlight Schools joined the program along with Bradford Knapp of the Agriculture Department. An evening program featured a discussion on a state textbook by D J Goggin of Ontario and an address by Dr J L McKrien of the U S Bureau of Education.

Nashville Tenn Southern Educational Association Vanderbilt University Southern Educational Commercial and Economic Associations Barksdale Hamlett Kentucky L. B. Evans Georgia W. N. Sheats Florida J. M. Gwinn Louisiana Cora Wilson Stewart Kentucky Moonlight Schools Bradford Knapp United States “Department of Agriculture D. J. Goggin Ontario Canada J. L. McKrien United States Bureau of Education

Virginia to face Vanderbilt in key Southern clash

The University of Virginia football team prepares for tomorrow’s game against Vanderbilt in Charlottesville. Coaches focus on the forward pass after a strong showing against Georgia. heavy work and a fast signal drill finish the final prep.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Football Eleven Vanderbilt University Virginia Georgia Atlanta

Dodson's Liver Tone Promoted as Safe Calomel Alternative

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, reliable remedy for liver ills and constipation, claiming it replaces calomel in the region. The copy asserts the product has pleasant taste, no harmful after effects, and a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver, urging readers to switch from calomel today.

Dodson Son

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