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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

2

Poslam Foe Of Skin Disorders Advertise Sample Offer

Poslam remedy and Poslam soap are promoted for pimples rash and stubborn skin affections. Claims include overnight clearance of inflamed complexions and rapid relief from surface troubles after one or two applications. Sample available by sending 4 cent stamps to Cy Laboratories in New York City. sold by drugstores nationwide.

Cy Laboratories West 25Th T New York City All Drugsto

Soap Free Hair Care Tip From Adv

A vintage advertisement warns against soaps which contain alkali that dry the hair and cause brittleness. It suggests using pure coconut oil applied with water to create a rich lather that cleanses and rinses easily, leaving hair soft and manageable.

Cardus touted as a tonic for weak spells in woman

Mrs. M. T. May of Biba Alabama writes she suffered awful weak spells after marriage with headaches and chest pain. After using Cardus she recovered quickly and returned to work, praising the tonic as the finest she knows. The ad notes thousands of letters prove Cardus merit and that druggists sell it.

Biba M. T. May Cardus

New Canning Plant Proposed at Biloxi

Ernest Desporte Jr a Biloxi fish and oyster dealer is negotiating with the city for a lease of Back Bay property north of the Central school house to open a canning factory. The lease may be approved at the next city council recess. The Brander ship yard in Biloxi has the contract to rebuild the oyster dredge J D Minor and is building a government cargo boat for New Orleans inspectors. Henry Cook Jr reports catching a 12 inch gold fish in a Biloxi bayou, part of local gold fish folklore.

Biloxi Miss Ernest Desporte, Jr Back Bay Brander Ship Yard J. D. Minor Mississippi Oyster Commission New Orleans Henry Cook, Jr Bayou

Passion of Our Lord sermon at St Vincent's Friday

Rev Father Brevier to deliver the sermon on The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ at a mission service. A large congregation heard Rev Father John McCreary speak on The Christian Family urging unity and parental duty to guard children from evil influences.

Jesus Christ St. Vincent's Catholic Church Father Brevier S. J Father John McCreary

Birmingham Inspection Fee Case Heard in High Court

Attorneys for and against the city of Birmingham argued before the state supreme court Thursday in the fifty cent inspection fee on liquor shipments. The case was continued until Friday morning. The supreme court also handed down Holt Lumber Co. vs Mrs. I. M. Givens, an appeal from Mobile law and equity court, affirming the decision.

Montgomery Ala Birmingham State Supreme Court Supreme Court Holt Lumber Co I. M. Givens Mobile Law and Equity Court

Hangs Self Under Belfry to End Job Monotony

In New York St Pauls chapel the 31 year sexton Philip Walter hanged himself after complaining of the monotony of his post at Broadway and Vasey streets. He used a piano stool placed on a table, a sash around his neck, and tied the cord to the stairs in the belfry.

New York St. Paul's Chapel Philip G. Walter Broadway Vasey Streets

Jewell Kelley Stock Company Opens At Columbia April 10

Interest builds for the opening of the Jewell Kelley Stock Company at the Columbia Theatre next Monday. Mr. Kelley presents his strongest company in years and previews The Price She Paid as the first bill with Miss Rose Morris headlining an all star cast. Each production will be a scenic presentation with daily matinees and one performance each night. Usual Columbia prices apply.

Jewell Kelley Stock Company Columbia Columbia Theatre Jewell Kelley Kelley Rose Morris Mr. Kelley Adv

Birthday Greetings For Mobile Children At The Empire Theatre

The Mobile Item congratulates Jack Turner and other children born in April on their birthdays. Readers are invited to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Birth day Editor at the Mobile Item at least two days before the birthday for acknowledgment and party entertainment at the Empire Theatre.

Jack Turner The Item Empire Theatre Ove AK Been Sirus

Rotary group asks Mobile merchants to close for opening game

Dr J C O Gwynn was named by the Rotary Club to lead a campaign urging Mobile merchants to close for half a day on Friday April 14 so employees can attend the Southern Association of Baseball Clubs opening game against At ta. Club members plan to attend in a body with decorated autos and reserved seats.

J. C. O’gwynn Rotary Club Merchants of Mobile Southern Association of Baseball Clubs Habbe Atta H. T. Inge Rotarians Messrs Reynalds, Parsons Guthrie

Curtis transfers real estate to Head for $342.51

Real estate transfer records show G. H. Curtis selling Section 18, Township 6 South, Range 3 West to J. T. Head for 342 dollars and 51 cents.

G. H. Curtis J. T. Head Township

Druggist Praises Kilmer's Swamp Root For Kidney Help

A druggist from East Lynne Missouri testifies after twenty four years of selling Kilmer's Swamp Root. He cites relief from bladder inflammation and catarrh with two months of prior treatment. He urges readers to prove the product by sending ten cents for a sample and booklet. Regular sizes available at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer J. W. Hanan East Lynne Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Gale

Booker T. Washington Memorial Meeting Held in Alabama

Alabama Colored State Teachers Association held a state memorial meeting in Birmingham with White and Black speakers praising the life and work of Booker T. Washington founder and former principal of Tuskegee Institute. Speakers included H. O. Murfree Marion Institute and W. W. Campbell Macon County Bank, plus Robert R. Moton former Hampton cadet and Tuskegee principal-elect.

Birmingham Ala H. O.murfree Marion Institute Marion W. W. Campbell Tuskegee Macon County Bank Robert R. Moton Caters Hampton Institute Tuskegee Institute Booker T. Washington Tuske

Suits for Divorce

Easter Black filed suit in chancery court Wednesday afternoon against Arthur Black for a divorce on the grounds of voluntary abandonment.

Easter Black Chancery ‘Court Arthur Black

Divorce suit over voluntary abandonment in Alabama case

Eugene McRée filed suit against Delia McRee in Mobile court alleging voluntary abandonment after their 1893 marriage. The article notes their 1911 Mobile wedding and a reformer’s quip about fun versus judgment.

Ment Mobile Eugene McRée Delia McRee

Acid Stomach Treated With Rad Salts Regimen

A noted authority argues stomach trouble stems from acidity not lack of digestive juices. He warns hydrochloric acid causes fermentation and souring, leading to belching, heartburn, and flatulence. He recommends four ounces of Rad Salts and a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for one week to neutralize acidity.

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