The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-11-27
Mobile, Alabama.

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The early explorers did well whom
they founded the French colonies,
which were begun under the brothers
de Bienville and d'Iberville.
Mobile lies at the mouth of the
Mobile River, Which is formed by the
junction Of the Alabama and Tombig-
bee rivers. Many products Of the in
terror come down these rivers; cot
ton and lumber in large quantities is
seen. and coal from further north.
Mobile harbor affords accommods-
ton at her wharfs for both CONNER
cial and tourist traffic. The city Of
Mobile is some thirty miles from the
Gulf of Mexico and it is a delightful
sail up the broad winding entrance to
this city-Mobile-which has a popu-
lation Of $4,000 souls.
From the waters edge there is a
gradual rise Of the land which leads
to attractive hills and ravines, upon
which are located beautiful southern
homes-old and new-and the shell
roads are boon to the automobiles.
There are few cities in the world
which possess so many beautiful
streets that might be termed boule-
wards. Some If them resemble
small portions Of Paris, France or
Brussels, Belgium-as it was before
the present devastation from the
European War.
These streets in Mobile are lined
with some Monarchs of a century Of
Natures probationary grand old
elms and water oaks, and not few
are embellished by the hoary gray
hanging moss that sways with the
passing breezes. Government street
is the most imposing, and branching
from il are many attractive park
like streets-made beautiful through
the care Of up-to-date civic coopera-
ton.
There can scarcely be found a
drive more beautifully Natures
own painting-than along Mobile
Bay, by sunset in the summer time,
or at Autumn it is one never to be
forgotten.
Mobile is a city of education, cul-
ture and perhaps interesting conser-
walton, yet it is a city Of true hos
pitality, with touch Of what remains
of the old regime Of French, English,
and Spanish. 1t is a city that has
been "under five flags, and many of
it's people bear the distinctive fea-
lures Of their ancestors, in its many
fine looking and even beautiful
women, and courteous "old school"
men.
Mobile is fast becoming an all
year-round resort, with fine Hotels, !
and all centering around its historic
and beautiful Rienville Square.
Mobile is often called "The Mother
Of Mystics" because she was the first
to originate the "Mardi Gras."
One finds outdoor recreation in
and around Mobile, in abundance.
Small steamers ply between her su-
burban health resorts-beautiful
Battles Wharf, Point Clear,
Springs and other attrac-
tive spots; which are made more |
beautiful by Natures hand, and
where health-giving ozone is freely
given from the Gulf of Mexico.
In addition, Mobile has excellent
golf links. a fine Country Club, plen-
ty Of good fishing, and automobihng
over roads that cannot be surpassed
Old Mobile is unlike any other city
on the Gulf. She has her own at
as well as those Of her sur
rJundings. A few weeks stay there
and mingling with her people cannot
be but well spent. She is also city
Of Clubs, and genuine hospitality. A
Tourist Welcome Club. among others,
welcomes all visitors to this
city Of de Bienville and d'Iberville.
Porter. (adv) !