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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1913

Page

5

Clogged Bowels a Menace to Health

Article promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent remedy for constipation and indigestion. It cites a testimonial from Decia Wood of Little River Academy NC and notes the product trains stomach and bowel muscles to work naturally. Offers free sample by mail from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello IL.

Dr. Caldwell Decia Wood Little River Academy North Carolina Aly W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Trial marriages declared legal by New York Supreme Court

Justice Cohalan ruled that trial marriages for girls under 18 are legal in New York when parental consent is given and the wife leaves before turning 18. The decision came in the case of Mrs Iva Mundell Coster suing to annul her marriage to Norman D Coster.

Associated Press New York Supreme Court Cohalan Iva Mundell Coster Norman D.coster

Funston Arrives in Honolulu to Command Jawani Dept

Brigadier General Frederick Funston arrived in Honolulu aboard the transport Sherman to assume command of the Jawani Department, succeeding Brigadier General I. M. Macombe.

Frederick Funston Philippine —Islands Sherman Department of Jawani I. M. Macombe

California to skip state building at Panama Pacific Expo

Governor Hiram W. Johnson announced there would be no California building at the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition due to an empty treasury. He previously warned the legislature that a $1,000,000 appropriation and site plans were unfunded and urged county representatives to combine funds if a building were to be erected.

Associated Press Sacramento Cal Hiram W. Johnson California Johnson

White House Baby Sails for Cherbourg Visit

Miss Josephine Wilson Cothran the White House baby sails for Cherbourg with her mother Mrs P C Cothran and Mrs Annie Wilson Howe the president's sister. They plan a summer in France.

White House France New ‘York Josephine Wilson Cothran President Wilson Cherbourg P. C. Cothran Annie Wilson Howe

Emerson Case Proves Puzzle in Sufferage Inquiry

Officials say U S stance on Zellie Emerson, American militant suffragette in London, hinges on a further London embassy report about alleged cruel treatment. Secretary Bryan to discuss with Chandler Anderson. precedent like the Maybrick case cited in weighing clemency.

Six Strikers Wounded as Police Fire Upon Crowd

Associated Press report from Auburn New York says six people including two women and four men were wounded when police fired into a crowd at the Columbian Rope Company's plant during a strike. A prisoner was taken. the crowd had been fired upon earlier and then the police aimed directly at strikers after seeing the prisoner. One man and one woman died from their injuries.

Associated Press Auburn N. Y Columbian Rope Company

Seven-Year Man Escapes From Connecticut Prison

Curtis Dewey, serving seven years for forgery, escaped from the state prison at Wethersfield by hiding in a packing case believed to contain factory produce. The box was moved to a railroad freight car, where Dewey pried it open and fled. The escape was not found until the van returned to the prison.

Associated Press Hartford

Flood fears rise as Reelfoot and Ohio waters threaten Hickman

Continuous rain and upstream wind push Hickman Kentucky toward disaster as Reelfoot levee reaches danger level. About 2,500 refugees shelter on hills with more tents needed. Ohio River at 54.7 rising, Fourteenth Street sandbags reinforced. Flood relief appeals go unheeded at Shawneetown Illinois and Cahier officials.

Associated Press Hickman Reelfoot Reelfoot Levee Cairo Ohio Fourteenth Street Shawneetown Jil 4Owler Col. Bixby

Dr King's New Discovery touted for coughs and colds

The ad claims neglect of coughs leads to lung trouble and recommends Dr King’s New Discovery. A Muscadine Alabama resident O H Brown testifies his wife recovered from a stubborn cough using the remedy. It’s advertised as best for forty three years, priced 50 cents and 1.00, recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Dr. King O. H. Brown Muscadine Ala

Foss Sees Daughter In Proposed Revision

Governor Foss urged Massachusetts legislators to memorialize Congress in favor of reciprocity as the basis for tariff changes. He warned that Democratic plans could bring non protective revenue tariffs, risking downward revision and harming state interests.

Pepe Boston Foss Massachusetts Congress Democratic Congress

Subscriptions To The Lower Peach Tree Fund

The Chamber of Commerce committee reports new donations to the Lower Peach Tree fund. Contributions include T. M. Perryman of Allentown Alabama two dollars and George E. Stone five dollars, bringing the total to sixteen dollars and twenty six cents.

Lower Peach Tree Fund Baker Chamber of Commerce Committee T. M. Perryman Allentown Ala W. Hills George E. Stone

Fulton’s Renal Compound claimed to cure Brights Disease

An advertisement cites Andrew C. Larsen of Salt Lake City as a Bright's Disease patient who recovered after using Fulton’s Renal Compound. The 1604 case notes water-logged illness and two taps, with March 1905 return to business and a 1911 letter claiming lasting health. The ad urges others with Bright's Disease to try the remedy and offers a pamphlet and supplier details.

Andrew C. Larsen Sorenson& Larsen Salt Lake City Utah Larsen Bright Fulton van Antwerp Corp John J. Fulton San Fran

Senator Amid Moral Conduct Charges Faces Grand Jury

A western state Democratic senator is under investigation after a man seeking federal office accused the senator of improper conduct involving his wife and two men at a hotel. The senator calls the charges blackmail and a political plot. witnesses and parties discussed legal counsel, and the case awaits grand jury action after Congress reconvenes.

Associated Press Washington United States Wilson Congress

Emerson Hunger Striker Treated Like British Offenders

Miss Zelle Emerson American suffragist in a British prison is reported well treated by Irwin B. Laughlin of the American embassy in London. He says the stomach tube feeding during her hunger strike follows standard practice and has drawn no official complaint from her mother Mrs. Emerson. The embassy notes no discrimination against her as an American citizen and observes her case with caution.

Associated Press Washington Ril State Department United States Zellie Emerson London Smerson Laughlin Bryan Chandler Anderson Maybrick Blaine Hay Emerson Zelle Emerison Irwin B. Laughlin Miss Emerson R M. Emerson Mr. Laughlin

Needle Threading Proves Man Can Do It Alone

A lighthearted remark notes men can thread a needle when the sewing must be done and no woman is present, highlighting practical resolve over gender expectations.

Hats Fit 50 Styles This Spring Fashion Note

A fashion note highlights that about 50 hat styles for women are in vogue this spring. The selection offers a range of looks that appear perfectly worn as if with a shoe horn.

Onions Taste Better Says Luther Burbank

Luther Burbank asserts onions deserve tastier preparation and healthier cooking. A noted horticulturist, he recommends methods to improve flavor while preserving nutritional value.

Luther Burbank

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