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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a direct inhaled treatment for catarrh and germ infections. The sleeve claims quick, drugless relief that does not upset the stomach and offers a refund if ineffective. A complete outfit costs $1 with extra bottles at 50 cents, sold by Van Antwerp Drug.
A mortgage for 200 000 dollars was filed in Mobile county probate court on Tuesday by Ervin and McAleer for the Lyon Development Company. The bonds are 6 percent gold and payable to Union Trust Company of Chicago with John K. Lyon as trustee. The mortgage covers land in Alabama Mississippi and Florida. The privilege tax was 300 and recording fee 27. Emily C. Lyon of Chicago is president Robert W. Hamill secretary treasurer and Major R T Ervin of Mobile is vice president.
Jeff McMillan and Scrap Benjamin were jailed on a multi.mus issued by Justice of the Peace Anderson of Axis Alabama charging highway robbery. Sam Madison says two men held him at gunpoint Saturday night and took $3.65. The pair stood trial Tuesday and were held under $1,000 bond to await the June grand jury.
Address CG H Rowan Drug Co Chicago Dept 11 appears in a brief notice. The fragment notes an organizational contact point and department designation for correspondence or formal action.
In Spring Hill a young woman returns a five dollar bill she found behind the painter Parkis in a car. Parkis praises her honesty and notes the tale mirrors a long forgotten loss from two years prior.
Chicago reports falling supplies amid a national meat shortage. Arthur G. Leonard, president of Union Stock Yards, explains lower cattle hog and sheep numbers and a 200 million pound shortage, while the National Housewives League presses for answers to rising beef prices in Mobile and nationwide.
Chicago report quotes Arthur G. Leonard of Union Stock Yards and Transit Co on a severe meat shortage nationwide. He estimates six to seven years to rebuild cattle-raising capacity, with per capita meat consumption down a pound monthly last year. The outlook ties to farm consolidation and irrigation, urging conservation and growth in cattle supply. Frederick R. Burrows also contributes to the discussion.
A Washington woman testifies to relief from chronic eczema after trying Resinol Ointment and Soap. She endured years of itching cracking skin, slept poorly, and spent hundreds on treatments before achieving complete cure. She notes free trials and invites inquiries.
A 1904 1906 case story extols Eckman’s Alternative for throat and lung troubles. The testimonial from Arthur Webb claims dramatic weight gain and recovery from typhoid pneumonia and consumption after using the remedy. Sold at Braswell’s Drug Store with a Philadelphia lab behind it.
The National Packing Company urges citizens to economize on meat consumption amid a serious shortage. They note receipts have declined for years and cheap meat has vanished from the market.
An advertisement cites Dr King’s New Discovery as essential for colds and coughs. A testimonial from H Brown of Muscadine Alabama claims it saved his wife from an obstinate cough. Known for 43 years as the best remedy for coughs and colds. price 50 cents to 1 dollar. recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
The document outlines a long set of circuit and city court settings for April and into May, listing case names such as Har deman vs Blake, McGuire vs City Delivery Co, Shelmut vs Dorrity, and Hale vs Cameron with scheduled dates from April 15 to May 2. It also records court actions from Tuesday’s game law verdicts to crimes like petit and grand larceny, vagrancy, and weapons charges, plus Law and Equity Court calls and multiple judge-led dockets.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a science based remedy that penetrates kidneys to remove uric acid and toxins. It claims relief from backache neck and side pains and promises that most kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles will disappear with a few doses. The ad notes a full refund if Croxone fails.
Major Henry from Atlanta conducted the annual inspection of the U S A artillery battalion at Fort Morgan this week. Dress parade proceeded under Major Burgess, while Captain W R Doores was sent to Lower Peach Tree Alabama. In Wilcox county a tornado struck and relief work is underway with injured housed and supplies distributed.
The body of Birdie Stevens, believed to be the drowned woman from a launch disaster in Mobile River on Easter Sunday, washed ashore on Little Dauphin Island and was buried there on Sunday. Mourners wrapped the coffin in canvass and placed it in a grave marked for later relative claim.
The case of Hardaway Young former president of the Southern Hardware and Supply Company is continued to Thursday to determine whether offenses occurred in Mobile or New York City. Charged with embezzling 45000 dollars of company funds and forgery in the second degree the indictments followed a February grand jury. State Solicitor Clarke said investigations continue and a large amount of evidence must be reviewed.
H. C. Brownlow became inspector in charge of the U S Immigration Service in New Orleans, arriving from New Orleans Tuesday. He succeeds Captain Peter H. Stratton and was previously assistant to the immigration commissioner at New Orleans, 8 E Redfern.
In the law and equity court Tuesday afternoon Sweetie Brown filed suit against the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows colored for 500 dollars alleged to be due as payment on a life insurance policy of Jerry Scott. 2 relative.
A card certifies druggists will refund money if Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound fails to cure a cough or cold. John Bennet of Tell Wis credits the product after five years of use and calls it indispensable for children due to its pleasant taste and lack of opiates. Refuse substitutes. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
John Smith alias Brock faces city court trial on Thursday as the state alleges he killed Clarence alias Pork Chops with malice aforethought last December at Wilkinson and Canal streets.
Mobile resident Mrs. W. E. Brogley of 108 Madison Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured kidney backache and other distress from kidney complaint after using them in 1908. She bought the remedy at Fan Antwerp's Drug Store and urges others to try it, noting the medicine's effectiveness and availability from Foster-Milburn Co. as sole U S agents.
Notice that Bishop Candler will preach at the Broad Street Methodist Church at 7 30 this evening and urges all Methodist people to unite in the service.
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