American Films In Demand Grow Worldwide Despite British Efforts
The article notes strong global demand for American films, with Britain importing over $1,000,000 feet of U.S. cinema last year valued near 0.5 billion dollars. British, French, Italian and German producers struggle to dislodge U.S. films as global audiences seek American productions and cinema industry influence grows in Parliament.
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Britain
Great Britain
France
America
New York
United States
Ohio Republicans Close Convention With Platform Adoption
In Columbus on June 20 the Ohio Republican state convention completed its final session after adopting a platform and selecting two presidential electors at large as part of its business agenda.
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Columbus
Repubstate
Prodigy 10 Year Old Enters High School in Michigan
Carol M. Hart, age 10, daughter of W. H. Hart, passes Michigan eighth grade exams and enters high school by special tuition. Her older brother, three years her senior, tops his class and ranks second among 160 Macomb county graduates. Sale ad text appears at end.
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Armada, Mich
Carol M. Hart
W. H. Hart
Michigan
Macomb County
Half Completed Concrete Ship to Be Sold by Emergency Fleet
Bids will be asked for the partly completed concrete steamer at the Fred T. Ley Company plant in Frascati by the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The hull is 54 percent complete and the Ley plant workforce has been laid off while clerical staff finish details. The Selma may be moved to Mobile for repairs after grounding near Tampico. Hotels in Mobile report a first-time weekly decline due to heat and national politics. Rural mail carriers from Mobile county plan to attend the Alabama Federation of Letter Carriers convention in Birmingham on July 5 and 6.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Fred T. Ley
Mobile
Fred T. Ley Company
Frascati
The
Ley Company
Selma
Tampico
Mexico
Mobile Hotels
Alabama Federation of Letter Carriers
Birmingham
Real Estate Man Finds Health Through Tanlac in Florida
A Florida trip failed to ease illness until Tanlac was tried. George Z. Walker of Hillsboro Tampa reports appetite, digestion, and energy improved after one month, with relief from night sweats and cramps. He praises Tanlac and notes all druggists sell it.
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Florida
Tanlac
Reiy
George Z. Walker
Hillboro
Tampa
Holiday Closure At Conti And Royal Ticket Office
On account of July 5 a holiday the consolidated railroad ticket office at Conti and Royal streets will be closed all day Excursionists are urged to secure their holiday tickets on Saturday.
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Consolidated Railroad
Conti
Royal Streets
Montgomery Men Travel to Coden for Ten Day Fishing Trip
WG Thompson T C Smith H L Tucker and eight Goldthwaite business men of Montgomery Alabama travel by auto to Coden for a ten day fishing excursion. Navy recruits station Mobile sends F Dris coll and Chief Gunner's Mate Harry Marshall to Birmingham for a state recruiting conference on the new pay bill and related matters. J W Egan of Grand Bay to assume duties as board of school commissioners business manager July 1, with Egan taking over from retiring E L Cotting. Derby building summer school enrollment totals 445 students with about 93 percent attendance. session runs until July 16 and includes many new graduates and trainees for fall positions.
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WG. Thompson
T.C. Smith
H. L. Tucker
Birmingham
F. Driscoll
Harry Marshall
Mobile
J. W. Egan
Grand Bay
Board of School Commissioners
E. L. Cotting
Egan
Derby
C. F. Vigor
Limits on Ships Speed Through River Channel Issued
An order from the harbor master limits river traffic. Vessels over 590 tons must travel faster than 40 miles per hour, while smaller craft except launches must not exceed six miles per hour from the river mouth to One Mile Creek. The rule takes effect immediately. Edward Sperger of the YMCA plans to attend a Blue Ridge conference beginning July 1. Frank Pitton will follow next week.
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Blue Ridge
Edward Sperger
Mobile
N. C
Industrial Workers
Frank T. Pitton
Blue Hidge
Miss Elizabeth Marbury and Mrs Mumford Named to Democratic Committee
San Francisco June 30 Miss Elizabeth Marbury of New York and Mrs Beverly Mumford of Virginia become the first women chosen by state delegations as members of the national Democratic committee under the rule adopted at the convention yesterday.
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San Francisco
Elizabeth Marbury
New York
Beverly B. Mumfod
Virginia
National Democratic Committee
Baptist Ministers of 3 Counties Organize
The Organization of the Baptist Ministers association of southwest Alabama was perfected at Bay Minette by ministers from Mobile Baldwin and Escambia counties. Washington and Clarke may join later. Rev. B. D. Monroe of Mobile was elected first president and Rev. Charles H German of Bay Minette chosen secretary. A committee led by Rev. W B Kimbrough of Mobile and Dr I N W Bosdell of Flomaton will draft a constitution and set the next meeting.
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Baptist Ministers’ Association of
Alabama
Bay Minette
Mobile
Baldwin
Escambia
Washington
Clarke
Macy
8. D. Monroe
Charles H. German
Bay .Minette
W. B. Kimbrough
Car ownership gap widens Britain to U S
London reports one motor car per 120 people in Great Britain versus one per sixteen in the United States. Sir H P Maybury of the ministry of transport notes 750 000 British vehicles to 6 146 117 in the U S from last year census. Motorcycle inclusion could alter Britain totals.
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London
Great Britain
United States
H. P. Maybury
Reatals
Ministry of Transport
Luft Off Corns Dries Painlessly in Minutes
A vintage patent-maintained ad touts Luft Off Corns as a cheap, quick remedy that promises relief with minimal discomfort. The copy markets ease and cost efficiency, urging readers to try this inexpensive solution.
Maj R S Thomas Transferred to Fort Leavenworth for Exam
Maj R S Thomas United States engineers in charge of the Mobile district will report to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for examination for promotion. He will take 30 days leave before reporting to the school and it is believed the transfer will be permanent. He was made a colonel during World War I and previously worked on Mobile harbor and Alabama waterways.
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R. S. Thomas
United States Engineers
Mobile
Leavenworth
Kan
Army Post
Thomas
Mobile Harbor
Alabama Waterways
American Missionaries Paul Nilson and Wife Reported Safe
Constantinople June 36. American missionaries Paul Nilson and his wife, taken by Turkish bandits near Tarsus in Asia Minor, have been moved to Silvisk. A message from Mersina dated June 26 says the Turkish general in command has promised their immediate release.
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Constantinople
Paul Nilson
Tarsus
Asia
Minor
Silvisk
Mersina
Wool growers may hold clip as prices stay low
Natrona county Wyoming wool growers move to store their 1920 clip amid high clothing costs and as prices for woolen goods remain depressed into next fall and winter. The Natrona center of the nation's largest wool producing region rumors indicate growers have agreed to hold back their wool.
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Casper
Wyo
Natrona County
United States
Allen's Foot-Hage Advertisement Claims Easy Shoes
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller and shoes last longer after using Allen's Foot-Hage anti septic powder. Sprinkled in the shoes or foot-bath, it eases tight or new shoes, relieves corns and bunions, prevents blisters and calluses, and sore spots. A bold comfort claim from an advertisement.
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Allen
Wool Growers Seek Better Prices After Market Lull
At a recent meeting wool growers were assured by leading banks that raw wool may fetch much higher prices. The discussion focused on mitigating losses from prevailing low prices and proclaims plans to stabilize supply and promote market confidence.
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