Dusk Lady Dusk and Navy League Organizers Named
A stream of poetry about Lady Dusk is followed by news that Rhett Goode and Mrs Eugene Bondurant were named to organize the Navy League’s Woman's Section local work. The article notes national support, a fall pageant in Washington, and a prize for best scenario as thousands of women join nationwide patriotism efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhett Goode
Eugene Ee. Bondurant
Navy League of the United Sates
United States
Ambering
William Umming Story
Daisy Mcaurin Stevens
Ie Daughters of the Confederacy
Navy
Jeanne
Washington
Naval League
America
League
Woman’s Movement
National Defense
David Velasco
Julia Marlowe
George Harvey
William Cumming Story
Daisy McLaughlin Stevens
Magical Effect of New Face Peeler
An advertisement touts mer wax as a simple nightly facial treatment to remove worn skin cells and reveal a younger complexion. A second formula combines saxolite powder and witch hazel to smooth wrinkles and improve facial contour with a short two to three minute bath.
September birthday group invited to party at Empire Theatre
The Item congratulates five children Mary Biles Helen Bromberg Florence Gilbert Phillip Wittmann Jr and Henry White born Sept 28 1909 1905 1904 1903 1903 inviting them to host five friends at a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon Tickets mailed October notice requests all September births to send full names addresses and birthdates to Children’s Editor Mobile Item two days before their birthday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Biles
Charleston St
Helen R. Bromberg
N. Claiborne
Florence Gilbert
St. Louis St
Phillip A. Wittmann, Jr
Augusta
Henry White
Lexington Ave
Empire Theatre
Miss Ellinor Madison Hosts Eight Weeks Club
Miss Ellinor Madison entertains the Eight Weeks Literary Club on Thursday at 5 PM. An annual garden party at Infant Home on Broad Street and Spring Hill Avenue on Wednesday October 6 benefits fifty babies. Admission free. gates open 3 PM. Refreshments include gumbo, coffee, chicken salad, sandwiches, ice cream, cold drinks, cakes, candies, and home crafts. A baby show and children’s contest at 4 PM with music all evening.
Numerous Alabama Socials Report Summer Travel and Visits
Residents from Tuscaloosa Daphne and Battles share news of visits and returns. Mrs Aubrey Boyles and children Mary and Aubrey visit Professor Moody at the State University, with Mary joining a trip to Philadelphia. Sydney Prince travels to St Louis to gather family. The Hunter Quarles Goode and others summered at Colorado Springs and Point Clear while returning from summer trips. August Streb leaves Tate Springs for several weeks. Laura Pillans returns from Denver Palmer Lake. Miss Irma Pearce from Dixon's Mill attends Ruth Pearce wedding. Carol Burns visits Killie Krankie Cod en. Nellie Curran resumes studies at Daphne Normal after a Battles season. Barron family returns from vacation with daughters Helen and Elsa noted among Battles belles. Ollingers of Mobile stay at Parker Russell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Boyles
Mary
Aubrey
Vivian Kelly
Mily
Colorado Springs
Joel Goldsbys
Daphne
Laura Pillans
Denver
Palmer Lake
J. G. Thomas
Point Clear
Rhett Goode
Mabel Goode
J P Pope
August M. “‘Streb
Tate Springs
Tenn
Nellie Curran
Daphne Normal
Mrs. Barron
Helen
Elsa
Ollingers
Mobile
Parker-Russell
Prichard Team Enjoys Day in Chunchula with Lunch
Prichard baseball players led by Woodie Brantley Ed Lavett Gus Dixon J C Campbell Marvin Cramer Fred Sanders Sam Ross Charlie Burton Virgie Berry and Walter Blackman with escorts spent Sunday in Chunchula where two games were played and the hosts provided dinner. L M Read of Deer Park League of Postmasters was on league business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prichard Prichard
Ala
Prichard
Woodie Brantley
Ed Lavett
Gus Dixon
J. C. Campbell
Marvin Cramer
Fred Sanders
Sam Ross
Charlie Burton
Virgie Berry
Walter Blackman
Louise Burton
Mary Cramer
Winnie Dandridge
J. E. Dixon
Chunchula
Epworth League
W. N. Kelley
Mobile
W. E. Kirven
Whistler Notes Local Lodge Meeting and Community News
Mechanics Lodge No. 69, I O O F, will meet at 7 30 PM on Carr Street with important business. Local residents visit relatives, Assembly of God camp plans progress, and a shop accident injures Emile Tacon with scalding water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Ala
Mechanics Lodge No. 69
Carr Street
John O’rouke
Mobile
Patrick. Kelly
Joseph J. Harris
Semmes
Assembly of God
St. Louis
Genevieve Hanon
McComb
Miss
Walter Smith
George L. Lambeth
Iran H. Pringle
Stephen J. McCarty
Thomas B. Allman
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
S. J. Davis
A. S. Davis
Co. S. Brock
Panama City
Fla
Joe Nicholson
J. McGhier
Houston
Louis Goodard
Kidnaped and Ransomed Texan Ranch Manager Returns
E. P. Fuller, manager of the Cudahy ranch at Santo Domingo, Forty miles south of El Paso, was kidnapped by bandits and held for ransom before release after payment. He arrived in El Paso and said he would return at once to the ranch. The dispatch notes a remark about facial hair prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
E. P. Fuller
Santo Domingo
Here
Fuller
Home for Orphan Pigs Seeks Girl Piggy for Garden Scheme
A Mobile Gardens Association secretary pitches an orphan pig program to place a girl pig in a home. Surplus garden produce would feed the pig and fund gardens, with a plan to reach 400 families this fall as part of a city campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Q. Norton
Mobile Home,Gardens Association
Home Gardens
Mr. Norton
George A. Maloney
Mobile business leader sails to Tampa for four weeks
Walter M. Higgins, Southern representative of Louisville Varnish Co with Mobile headquarters, departs on Mallory steamer Sabine for about four weeks in Tampa. He recently earned best salesman honors for his house. He has lived in Mobile with wife and young son for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Higgins
Louisville Varnish Company
Mobile
Mallory Line
Sabine
Tampa
Fla
Mr. Higgins
Mobils
Swedish Minister’s Plea Fails to Save Hillstrom
Utah Governor Spry announces execution by firing squad for Joseph Hillstrom on October 1. Swedish minister Ekengren argued for delay due to alleged unfair trial, but the pardons board found the trial fair. Hillstrom was convicted of killing grocer J. C. Morrison and his 18 year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Joseph Hillstrom
William Spry
State Department
Washington
W. A. F. Ekengren
Spry
Hillstrom
Board of Pardons
J. C. Morrison
American Can Company Responds to Anti-Trust Suit
The American Can Company answers the anti trust case in federal court in Baltimore stating it held to published prices while rivals cut rates and that it aided competitors in emergencies. The trial is set to begin October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can Company
Baltimore
Caldwell Lager seeks beer tanks and fountains in Caldwell
Caldwell Lager Beer Tank Company asks the Prohibition Council for permission to build a porcelain lined tank on Caldwell mountain with capacity at least five hundred barrels and to lay pipes under streets to supply homes with beer. It also seeks to install beer fountains in parks and streets with nickel slots. The council referred the petition to the poor committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prohibition Council
Caldwell
N. J
Caldwell Lager Beer Tank Company
Lester Schmidt
Caldwell Mountain
Newark
Council of
Combing Won’t Rid Hair of Dandruff
An advertisement claims four ounces of liquid argon dissolves dandruff overnight. Recommends nightly scalp application until the dandruff vanishes and itching stops. Promotes liquid arvon as inexpensive and effective from any drug store.
Court action to place town on water wagon in Newark
Authorities seek authorization in the Newark court of common pleas to place the town on the water wagon. The petition asks the court to grant orders related to water supply measures and local compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Newark
Farmers Open National Congress at Omaha
The thirty fifth national farmers Congress opened in Omaha Nebraska with about 1000 delegates attending for four days. Key topics include foreign relations amid the European war and rural credit issues. The organization represents roughly three million farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Open National Congress
Omaha
Neb
Farmers’ National Congress
Cardui Restores Health After Rainy Illness in Clio Woman
Mrs. A. L. Snell of Clio Alabama recalls severe abdominal and back pain after a rain soaked illness at age 15. She credits Cardui with restoring strength, color, and vitality after periods of illness and renewed fatigue. She urges others to try Cardui, sold at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clio
Ala
A. L. Snell
Dr. Cardus
Paw-Paw Laxative Pills Boosted By Munyon Ads
The notice promotes Paw-Paw Laxative Pills from Professor Munyon, touting daily natural movement, relief for indigestion and constipation, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It also advertises Witch Hazel Soap at 10 cents a cake from Bienville Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Munyon
Munyon
Bienville
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Goode
Ocal Navy League
Marie Shaffer
Agnes Winston Goldsby
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Miss Shaffer
Etta
Elizabeth Mayers
Rebecca Herndon
Mildred Shaffer
Alice Shaffer
Regina Altice
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Eunice Semmes
Montgomery
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Girtland
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R. B. Wright
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Longfellow
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Cornelis March
Madrene Zieman
Maudie Woot
Nets Roberts
Elizabeth Touart
Tom Grace
Helen* Moore
Tom McDonald
John Parbour
John Baumhauer
Jacob Gillette
Marley Johnston
Joe Sands
Steve Zieman
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H. T. Inge
Harry T. Inge
Greensboro
Carson Sanitarium
Herndon Inge
Pce
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House of Representatives
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National Association
Medill McCormick
Congressional Committee
National Congressional Committee
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A. L. Batson
George Lining
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Hettie Roberts
Leo Drum
Leo, Jr
Carmen
Cora Hanlein
Citronelle
Demony
Irma Pearce
Dixon's Mill
Ruth Pearce
Ethel Berry Willl
Carolinas
Carol Burns
James O. Lawrence
Battle House
C. W. Richardson
Birmingham
H. C. Brown, Jr
Bessie Davis
Ann R. Davis
Florence
A. J. Locklin
Perdue Hill
G. C. Harkins
Grove Hill
C. D. Coe
Adam Freischorn
Foley
John L. Jordan
Chatom
T. J. Pedsaw
W. Roumerell
Ewerth Roumerell
L. D. Roumerell
Richton
Cawthon
H. G. Barclay
G. C. Newitt
A. Foster
J. D. Hawkins
M. M. McKay
Robertsdale
H. Rambury
S. L. Jones
Camden
J. C. Stewart, Jr
Jackson
N. P. Sinback
Oak Grove
Windsor
A. O. Woods
Fort William
Canada
C. H. Williams
Galveston
G. L. South
Ontario
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Columbia
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