Penny Scrip On Southern Railways Ends Long Fare Battle
The Louisville and Nashville and allied lines reach a settlement after years of dispute over two cent mileage. A penny scrip program, launched with Southeastern Passenger Association, brought in extra business but was not honored by all roads until now. The new legal rate becomes effective from the sale date and remains valid for the transportation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Acto
Louisville Nashville and Controlled
Louisville Nashville and Controlled Lines
Louisville and Ville
Ern Railway
Louisville
Nashville
Wever
Southeastern
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Simple guidance favors plain coconut oil as a gentle shampoo alternative. Apply one or two teaspoons to moisten and rub through hair to cleanse scalp, rinse easily, remove dust and oil, leaving hair fluffy and healthy. Coconut oil is greaseless, inexpensive, and suitable for the whole family.
Sues Her Daughter for Injury by Auto in Beaverbrook
In Beaverbrook a mother sues her 16 year old daughter, Claire Douglas, for 10000 damages claiming injuries from the daughter's auto striking and dragging her. The daughter, heir to 200000, owned the car and was driving it from a yard when the accident occurred. Attorney Samuel Klein defends, contesting the mother's claim of negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverbrook
Claire Douglas
Supreme Court
Nellie Douglas
Charles L. Hubert
Mississippi A and M College Opens With Record Enrollment
Mississippi A and M College opens the 1916-17 session at Agricul tural College in Mississippi with 1200 cadets expected and a record enrollment 300 above last year. President W H Smith speaks as Gov Bilbo and trustees leaders attend. a silver chest gift is presented by Mississippi teachers. Campus enrollment stands near 900 with hundreds more anticipated to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater High School
Mississippi
Smith
J. T. Connell
Gulfport
British trade bank proposed to aid postwar financing
A London committee chaired by Baron Faringdon recommended establishing a British trade bank with a £10,000,000 capital. The bank would bridge gaps between home banks and colonial and foreign British institutions and support large overseas contracts after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
British Trade Bank
Baron Faringdon
Great Central Railway
Office of Shiloh Park commissioner abolished
Efforts to appoint a successor to General Basil W. Duke as Shiloh Park commissioner failed when a new law placed the secretary of war in charge of duties of the deceased commissioner. General Bennett H. Young's letter notes the shift in authority after Duke's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Shiloh Park
Basil W. Duke
Bennett H. Young
U. Co. V
American business faces strong future with federal bank support
Charles Hamlin former federal reserve board governor told the Institute of Accountants at its annual dinner that American banks aided by the fed system will withstand European competition after the war. He cited rising wealth bank deposits and gold stocks and urged conservatism to brace for future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Charles Hamlin
Federal Reserve Board
Institute of Accountants
United States
Hamlin
Federal Reserve
Tam
Dairy Show Travel Sparks Regional Rally to Springfield
Railroads in this territory are coordinating travel to the National Dairy Show in Springfield Massachusetts from October 12 to 21. A low round trip rate is offered by the passenger tariff association as railroad officials seek dairymen planning the trip. The event doubles as a national gathering and a ten day short course in dairying for industry professionals and prospective entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Passenger Tariff Association
Labor Congress Busy in Selecting New Officers
The Southern Labor congress at Emphis Tenn outlines officer elections and next meeting place. A committee reviews books of President Jones and Secretary Puckett and is expected to report morning session finding officials blameless regarding last year’s proceedings. Rumors surface of $6,000 profits from the publication unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Emphis
Tenn
Southern Labor Congress
Jones
Puckett
Shippers Forecast Says Mild Weather for Next Two Days
The local weather bureau issued a shippers forecast noting moderate temperatures for 24 to 36 hours for shipments north east and west. River forecasts indicate the Tombigbee and its branches will not change much for the next two days and the Alabama River similarly remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombigbee River
Alabama
Travel agents and locals gather in Mobile for business and events
Mobile hosts travel agents and visitors from New Orleans and Pensacola. A charity ball at Knights of Columbus hall on Tuesday and a benefit concert by Baby Culliname planned for Thursday support a worthy family. Local notables visit for business, with many staying at the Battle House and Cawthon hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Harper
Minneapolis, St. Paul and
Sault Ste Marie Road
Cincinnati
Mobile
South
Gulf Coast
Northwest
Knights of Columbus Hall
Culliname
M. J. Elgretter
Cawthonotel
W. M. Denny, Jr
Mississippi
Pascagoula, Miss
Cawthon Hotel
J. S. Megee
Fred Cameron
Pensacola, Fla
Mr. A. Soulis
New Orleans
Battle House
Messrs
J. F. Miazza
H. Walther
Local society and travel notes from Whistler and Mobile
Whistler reports Miss Bessie Liversage hosting a dancing class soiree at Mrs. Wicke’s residence with an evening to follow. A Bethany Baptist Church benefit entertainment is planned for October 19 at Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs. Alice Tew training youths. Various residents visit family, travel to Daphne, and attend church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Liversage
Robert C. Wicke
Alice Tew
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Bethany Baptist Church
Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta
Walker
New York City
J. J.thomas
Ruth Holt
Mobile
Margaret Allman
Ross McPherson
Carrie Baumhauer
Rosine
Gulf Coast
Grand Larceny Case of Negro Postponed One Day
The case against Buddie Reese charged with grand larceny for cow hides stolen from Harvey Bros. warehouse was called in the recorder's court and continued to September 22. J Robinson, who fought with J M Simpson over automobile sale commission, was fined 10 dollars or ten days. Simpson was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddie Reese
Harvey Bros
Recorder’s Court
J. Robinson
J. M. Simpson
Simpson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iextra Office
Bank of Mobile
Bell 2904
Reserve Board
U. S
The
U. Ss
Labor Congress
R. H. McCaw
Atlanta Georgian
John E. Rolston
Rolston Hotel
McCaw
Pat Cavanaugh
Spring Hill College
W. F. Cavannagh
H. H. Lee
Emma M. Wood
George P. Yonge
Lucedale, Miss
Messrs. FE
B. M. Atkins
Selma, Ala
J. W. Harris
Jacksonville, Fla
Fred L. Chase
Chicago and Alton Road
Nashville, Tenn
E. E. McMillan
Charles Henderson
Whistler
Soc
Haberdashery
Graham-Rush Clothing Co
Dauphin Street
Southern Bell Telephone
J. D. Andrews
McGill Institute
Mobile Hat Co
Plattsburg
Eckman
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