Foundation for first pier under preparation at state docks
Dredge Alabama began pumping sand into the low area to form the pier foundation at the state docks site. The 1600 by 500 foot pier will have concrete work bid soon. Sand will fill marshy land to 3 5 feet as sections are prepared. Piling for the Hallett Manufacturing plant foundation will start, and L N railroad rails were laid between One Mile and Three Mile creeks as plans for a passing track proceed. Arch Federation to Meet at Y M C A to close year’s activities.
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State Docks
Alabama
Hallett Manufacturing Company
One Mile Creek
Telegraph Road
Dock Board
Hallett
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Three Mile Creek
Traffic Club to Resume Monthly Meetings in October
The Mobile Traffic and Transportation Club restarts its monthly meetings after a summer pause on Thursday October 15. H. J. Curtis of Atlanta serves as president of the Associated Traffic group.
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Mobile Traffic and Transportation Club
H. J. Curtis
Atlanta
Associated Traffic
Clubs to Speak at First Cawthon Hotel Dinner
The club announces a speaker for the first meeting and dinner at the Cawthon Hotel at six o'clock. The event will feature remarks by the guest and a brief address to attendees.
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Cawthon Hotel
Palmer outlines lay activities work for Methodist audience
H. E. Palmer, district lay teacher, delivered a talk on The Work of the Board of Lay Activities. He announced a follow up address at Crichton Methodist Church Wednesday evening to continue the discussion.
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Board of Lay Activities
H. E. Palmer
Methodist
Crichton Methodist Church
Service League to Meet at St Johns Episcopal Church
The Young Peoples Service League of St Johns Episcopal church will elect a president and discuss league business at 7 tonight. Officers elected last meeting will be installed at Sunday morning service.
Bids Sought for Post Office Exterior Washing Contract
Postmaster Henry G. Reiser announced that bids will be requested as soon as specifications are assembled for washing the exterior of the postoffice building. Exterior painting of wood and metal is currently in progress.
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Postoffice
Henry G. Reiser
Merchants Institute Set for November Dates
The merchants institute will run November 16 to 20 under local merchants auspices. The retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce approved the plan with sessions twice daily covering all merchandising aspects. Dr Dunbar H Ogden of Government Street Presbyterian Church has returned from Knoxville after delivering the sermon at the dedication of the new First Presbyterian Church there.
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Merchants’ Institute
Chamber of Commerce
Ogden
Dunbar H. Ogden
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
First Presbyterian Church
Paris Tourists Turn to Canes in Style This Season
Paris shopkeepers report a boom in walking stick displays as tourists trend toward canes for men. Malacca wood dominates with ivory tops and silver bands, curved handles popular, some canes feature pet shapes. Ebony and dark woods offer versatile, dressy options for formal wear.
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Paris
Malacca
Bealle Accepts Crichton Pastorate After McLeod Resigns
Reverend Noble T. Bealle of Newton Alabama will lead the Springhill Avenue Baptist church in Crichton succeeding Reverend R T McLeod who moves to Abbeville Alabama. McLeod departs today to begin his new assignment.
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Noble T. Bealle
Newton
Ala
Springhill Avenue
Crichton
R. T. McLeod
Baptist
Abbeville
McLeod
Meeting to discuss river rates planned
Mobile shippers and carriers plan a joint meeting to review a report from J H Alldredge of the Alabama Public Service Commission on river packet freight and passenger rates. The report grew from a prior hearing held here weeks ago.
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Mobile
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Alldredge
Alabama Public Service Commission
Small hat is smart for fall says Paris influenced designer
New York designer Henri Bendel argues the small felt hat will dominate morning and sport wear, with couture affects for afternoon looks. He notes Paris modistes oppose standardization, urging distinct, well fitting hats with minimal trimming and bold trims like jeweled pins.
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Paris
Henri Bendel
New York
Sara Sothern
Fighter Returns From Farm To KO Opponent After Losses
Marcel Nilles, who had fourteen knockouts against him, spent two months on a farm and then returned to defeat Omaha’s Jack Taylor last night. The brief item also notes other scattered city briefs from New York Philadelphia and nearby locales.
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Paris
Marcel Nilles
Jack Taylor
Omaha
New York
Colonel Tillinghast L’ Hommedieu
Huston
Htaly
New York Yankees
Aly
City Traffic Code Ready for Public Distribution
The city Commission completed the new traffic code books for drivers of autos trucks motorcycles bicycles and horse vehicles. Books are available at the police station or from traffic officers. Bernard Grace died from a shotgun wound received aboard a launch in the Mobile river during an accidental discharge while handing the gun to another man. Detective William Moody investigated the incident.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Broadway
Harlem
Philadelphia
Meta van Hedencamp
Bernard Grace
Mobile River
Grace
William Moody
Police Department
Multigenerational Century Woman Dies in Kentucky
Waldred age 103 dies leaving 202 descendants after a birthday jig memory. At a New York traffic court a motorist learns to respect cops and spouses as a $2 fine is remitted, while in Laton ta Ky ex jockey Chris Kirselbaum dies by his own hand after losing his horse in a claiming race.
Community meeting in Birmingham teachers group
A Sunday gathering drew several Mobilians including Mrs J C Millwood and Mrs R A Wallace for an elementary department meeting in Birmingham. Attendees discussed local teaching matters and school activities led by Mrs McAuley and Mrs Joho.
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Birming
J. C. Millwood
M Ling
R. A. Wallace
McAuley
Joho
Freckles Cream Promises Quick Improvement With Refund
An advertisement touts a freckle preparation claiming noticeable fading of freckles and a clearer complexion. It promises a money back guarantee and notes refunds at department stores if results are not satisfactory.
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Central Fire Station
Jett-Quill Construction Co
Dauphin Way Baptist Church
J. Me
P. G. Barter
First Baptist Church
G. A. Chamblin & Son
Saint Joseph’s School
J. E. Paterson Lumber Co
Tacon Stations
Bell
First National Bank
Arenic
R.R
Ringling Bros Et Ly Se Ieee
Circus L
van Antwerp Drug Co
Dauphin and
Royal Sts
Pensacola
Gulf Beach
Interforest
L. & N. Excursion
Eens Mobile
L. & N. City
South Royal, Street
Alice Langelier
International News Service
Bealle
England
Zanesville
Earl H. Larson
Los Angeles
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N. Y
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Ime
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