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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1925

Page

3

British Outlook in Industry Far From Brilliant

New York May 22 Ambassador Sir Esme Howard told the American Iron and Steel Institute that Britain must expand markets in the United States to reduce its debt burden. He warned that without a sustained trade balance and renewed purchasing power in Europe, Britain cannot continue heavy U S buying and debt payments. He urged a firm peace in Europe and a sense of security through a Franco British Italian German Belgian pact to ensure lasting stability and restore world commerce.

New York Association Press Great Britain United States Ee Po Esme Howard Iican Iron and Steel _ Institute England United Tes Aeriel America Europe Sir Esme France Italy Germany Belgium

Optical Society to Meet in Mobile

The Alabama Optical Society will meet in Mobile next year, announced by J. W. Stack after returning from the Birmingham session. Mobile members invited the meeting, backed by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Harry T. Hartwell, with about 100 delegates expected.

Alabama Optical Society Mobile J. W. Stack Birmingham Mobile Chamber of Commerce Harry T. Hartwell

Two Sick Women Regain Health in Georgia Letters

Valdosta reader Mrs. L.O. R F D 4 Box 14 reports severe female weakness with pains and swelling. After four treatments of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she feels better and urges others to try the remedy as a tonic for run-down women.

Valdosta Georgia Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. L.O. Er R.F.D

Crossword Puzzle Word List From a Historic Page

Puzzle entry lists many clues and answers in horizontal and vertical sections. It includes multiple common and obscure terms such as to braid to assist rooms just below the roof instrumentations and many others likely from a dictionary themed crossword.

Heat Wave Blasts Eastern States Across Midwest

May 23 report shows a rapid May heat wave sweeping the central U S with Duluth holding cool as Omaha to Michigan records fall. Minneapolis and Fargo hit 99 while Chicago tied a May day record at 94 and Danville Illinois reached 103 degrees amid forecasts of cooler weather and thundershowers.

Chicago Ill Associated Press Mercury Middle West Duluth Minn Nebraska Michigan Minnesota Minneapolis Fairmont Plains Milwaukee Danville

St. Marys Students Receive Diplomas

Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen presided at St. Marys School graduation in the school auditorium. Diplomas were awarded to Corinne Leigh Mary Augusta Doody Rose Brady Edith Murphy Frances Leatherwood Louis Kearney and Catherine Cazalas. Rev Thomas J Eaton gave the address urging religious instruction in education and character formation. Sisters of Mercy run the school.

Edward P. Allen D. D Mobile St. Mary's School Corinne Leigh Mary Augusta Doody Rose Brady Edith Murphy Frances Leatherwood Louis Kearney Catherine Cazalas Thomas J. Eaton St. Mary’s Church Sisters of Mercy St. Mary’s School

Weak yarn market hits Gaston county mills

Markets show continued weakness as Gaston county mills report light sales from small lot orders. Indications point to possible partial production curtailment to avoid stock buildup amid scarce long staple cotton and firm spot cotton prices affecting fine combed yarn costs.

Gastonia N. C Associated Press Gaston County

Broadcast Halted As Clemenceau Reports Propeller Loss

Radio broadcasts halted for about thirty minutes as the British steamer Clemenceau reported the loss of its port propeller while en route from Havre to Kao Lack. Naval authorities resumed voice traffic after ensuring ships at sea learned the vessel’s position and potential distress. The S O S message had just been received at the station. King James I is linked to a game anecdote traced to Queen Mary.

New York Associated Press Clemenceau Havre Kaolack Naval Communications Ea Game of Niet London James I Queen Mary

Proposed Traffic Laws For County

County officials and representatives of the Automobile Club and local Chambers of Commerce outlined new traffic regulations at a meeting yesterday. They will be submitted to the board of revenue at its next session on Monday June 1. The group recommended prohibiting indefinite stopping of motor vehicles on the roads.

Automobile Club Chambers of Commerce Board of Revenue

King Albert Faces Dilemmas After Vote in Belgium

Brussels May 23 Dissolution of parliament new elections or a cabinet formed outside parties. King Albert considers options after Premier Alloys van de Vyvere’s ministry fell to a lack of confidence in the deputies. A cabinet from Catholics Liberals and Socialists is under discussion.

Brussels Associated Press Albert Alloys van de Vyvere

Leonardis Elixir for the Blood Advertisement

The ad urges weight gain and treating underweight with LEONARDI S ELIXIR FOR THE BLOOD claiming it increases appetite and builds up the blood. It directs readers to buy from yellow pack druggists and Van Antwerps Drug Corp and all drug stores.

Leonardi Leonardis van Antwerps Drug Corp All Drug Stores

Legal Fishing Crackdown and Memorial Address at Spring Hill

Alabama game wardens enforce license laws in bay waters while nets and seines disturb Nigger Lake area. Clarence Herbert of New Orleans will eulogize the late Father Albert Wagner S J at Spring Hill College, recalling Wagner’s 18 years on the faculty and his Jesuit burial in New Orleans.

Alabama A. Z. Oberhaus Nigger Lake Clarence Herbert New Orleans Father Albert Wagner Spring Hill College Herbert Father Wagner Spring Hill

Coley- Blacksher School to Close in Vocation Alabama

The Coley Blacksher School for Boys and Girls at Vocation Alabama ends a record year as it prepares final exercises. Commencement sermons are planned for Sunday with Dr P B Wells delivering the sermon. Congressman John McDuffie will award diplomas at 7 30 Tuesday.

Coley- Blacksher School For Vocation Ala J. M. Shofner P. B. Wells Government Street Methodist Church Mobile Epworth League John McDuffie

Prominent Pickens County Citizens Face Prohibition Warrants

Warrants charging violation of the federal prohibition law were sworn out in Greenville for four Pickens county figures including two officials. F Van Clayton county superintendent of education B B Laboon state constable Harvey Laboon and R E Bruce described as prominent business men were named. Quantities of whiskey were found in their quarters. Investments in street railway electric light and power and other public service ventures in the United States total about fifteen billion dollars equating to roughly 136 dollars per person.

Greenville D. C Pickens County Lloyd B. Grandy Grandy F. van Clayton B. B. Laboon Harvey Laboon R. E. Bruce Ee Street Railway Electric Light and Power United States

Bryan blasts modern education and religion clash in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio William Jennings Bryan told an audience that higher education yields intellectual ships without a rudder. He cited burglar arrests by graduates and a Chicago trial of two college students for a savage crime. He urged a fusion of intellect with spirituality and condemned atheistic claims.

Columbus Associated Press William Jennings Bryan Massachusetts Chicago Bryan General Assembly The Presbyterian Church

Fatality in Dallas jail assault during mob action

Dwight Stewart died after being shot during a mob attempt to seize Frank and Lorenzo Noel from Dallas county jail. Five men were wounded. the others are recovering. Authorities deem further mob action unlikely as the Noels face murder and criminal assault charges.

Dallas Tex Associated Press Dwight Stewart Frank Lorenzo Noel Stewart

Walther League Holds Regional Meeting at Grace Church

A regional Walther League gathering is being held at Grace Lutheran Church with visiting delegates from Pensacola, the Mississippi coast, and southern Alabama. Edward Konatanzer presides as the meeting runs through Sunday.

Walther League of the Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church Edward Konatanzer Pensacola Mississippi Alabama

Changes Planned at Federal Building

Alterations on the first floor of the federal building will start soon, announced by A. R. Noble collector of customs and custodian. Plans are complete and bids will be invited in the next several days as the project aims to divide the space.

Federal Building A. R. Noble

Cigarette Tax Average Cents Per Pack Noted

An average shows six cents for every 15 cigarettes. The line item highlights tobacco pricing and tax convention in the period.

Perfume Minature Purses and Personal Care Items Ad

A vintage advertisement lists tiny perfume miniatures, cold cream, hair tonic, eye antiseptic and eye bath, plus a Symbol fountain syringe and rubber tubing set. Items include Rexall Cold Cream 59c, 50c, Harmony Quinine Hair Tonic 39c, and Klenzo Bath Spray. Prices shown for household personal care products.

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