Rumor of U S Steel plans near Mobile and Cuba ore
A Mobile report cites a New York Commercial article claiming United States Steel Corp bought land near Mobile across the bay at about $800000 to store Cuban ore and ship it by iron barges. The piece notes no Dauphin Island plant and distinguishes from a separate Southern Steel deal.
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United States Steel
Mobile
New York
Ala
Steel Corporation
Son
Cuba
Southern Steel
Cleveland
United States Steel Corporation
Big Steel Company
Dauphin Island
Alabama
Farewell Sermon for Rev. A F Carr Ends Mobile Ministry
Rev Archibald F Carr delivered his farewell sermon after twelve years as pastor of Government Street Presbyterian Church Mobile He left for New Orleans and then Fort Worth to take a new charge His tenure saw 660 new members and a near tripling of annual contributions He called his work pleasant and his future calling larger in Fort Worth and titled his final sermon Going Into Canaan.
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Archibald F. Carr
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Mobile
New Orleans
Fort Worth
Tex
Promas
Carr
Government Street Church
Poll Tax Time Near In Alabama Governor Race Looms
Special to The Item reports Alabama voters must pay the September 1 poll tax by October 1 to be eligible in the 1914 governor primary. The $1.50 poll tax funds public schools and two-year payment is allowed for those who skipped last year. On October 1 tax season opens for realty and personal property, with delinquency and interest starting January 1. Meanwhile Gayfer’s Fall opening showcases bold gowns and couture inspired by Paris and Russian designers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Mother Fails to Save Children in Farm House Fire
Three children aged 7, 6, and 4 died in a rural fire on a farm near Nere Florida. Their mother Mrs Jesse Alumbaugh suffered burns while trying to reach them from the upstairs via a ladder. Her husband Mr Alumbaugh was away at the time.
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Associated Preas
Wellington
Kan
Jesse Alumbaugh
Nere
Alumbaugh
Calude
Cigarette and Cigar Consumption Figures Released
The report states the estimated daily average consumption in the United States as 21,718,488 cigars and 23,736,190 cigarettes. The figures highlight tobacco use levels across the nation and reflect daily per population patterns.
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United States
Feel Headachy Dizzy and Bilious Clean Your Liver Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a remedy for headaches caused by a sluggish liver and constipation. It claims the product stimulates bile flow, clears bowels, and cures headaches by morning with a 10 cent box. It also suggests children use Cascarets.
Public schools open in Mobile county for enrollment
All public schools in Mobile county opened Monday with enrollment and textbook distribution planned for the first two days. Principals and teachers are in place and preparations completed for the new session. Additional room may be needed for overflow, with decisions deferred until after enrollment.
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Mobile County
Have you a Hammer Savings Bank number 1384
A reader asks about a Hammer Savings Bank account number 1384 and the potential dollar prize associated with it. The note suggests checking for the numbered bank and the stated reward.
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Hammer Savings Bank
Luxe gowns and coats dominate the autumn fashion parade
A rich catalog describes plum charmeuse and cloud-grey jacquard gowns with butterfly girdles, ermine corsages, and bouffant hips. Furs, velvets, brocades, and silver fox clasps frame blue and burgundy ensembles plus juniors’ toques and lambs wool coats.
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Jane
Fashion Enthralls with Rich Laces and Crystal Jewels
The description highlights luxurious garnitures of laces crystals pearls and passementeries. It notes Irish crochet duchesse chantilly honizon and others mingling with Carrickma Cross La Mie Lierre. Egyptian robes with jeweled black net and mosaic medallions enhance ready wear.
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Chantilly
Honizon
Carrickma Cross
la Mie
Lierre
For Rent New Stores in Dauphin Area
The modern up to date new stores on N. W. Dauphin and Cedar Streets are large well lighted and ready for occupancy. Rent moderate. Apply Ed D McGraw N Dauphin and Lafayette Streets. Both phones.
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N. W. Dauphin
Cedar Sts
D. McGraw
N. E. Dauphin
Lafayette St
Mardi Gras Ball Gowns Display Delicate Finery
The piece describes white tunics and delicate nets with pearls crystals and elfin motifs. A gleaming gown features a gold fish tail train and V shaped open surplice bodice. It notes thousands of dollars spent on fashion at a leading establishment.
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C. J. Gayfer Company
Gayfer
New York City
Paris
Titania
Mademoiselle Mo
Madame Mere
Local houses and shops listed with rooms and utilities
A real estate notice outlines multiple properties for sale or rent. Cottage at Palmetto hall offers three large bedrooms and modern conveniences. Other listings include a two dwelling on St Stephens road with seven rooms, a Broad and South Street two story with six rooms, an upper flat on Dauphin Street, and a building at Conti and W Ns Streets suitable for horse shoeing or a garage.
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N. W
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SRO
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Fidos
Ellolt
Cess
RON Sha Seles Ays
Een Aan Ag
US. Steel CO
York Commercial
Rev
A. F. Carr
Uilding
Little Ash
Mobile's
Grover
Mobile Mondaines
la Mode
Directory
Lamb
Maury
Unruh
Bretton J. News ‘York
Lidh Street
Busilow
Fililia
Palmetto Hall
St. Stephens Road
North South St
Dauphin St
Morrill & Lyons
ST. Francis ST
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