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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
3
Tak Wing Yew says officials should target organizations to end tong warfare and that China would cooperate with U S efforts to disband tongs. He describes tongs as originally benevolent family groups now linked to bad acts and pressured merchants into membership. The inquiry probes a murder tied to the tong conflict.
A vintage home health note promotes Mothers Salve for skin eruptions, chaps, cold sores, pimples and eczema as healing and antiseptic. It includes a sugar syrup and gallol mixture for plumpness, plus hair care with Mothers Shampoo to combat parasites and hair loss. Also advises magnone witch hazel skin toner and Delatone for facial hair removal with safe results.
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as a simple solution to grey hair, promising rapid restoration of color and a youthful look. It cites druggists and local drug stores including Van Antwerp Drug Corp Braswell's Drug Store and Sut ton Bros as sellers.
The Montgomery grand jury investigated the convict department scandal with witnesses like Solicitor W T Seibels and examiners Frank V Evans and R B Evins present at the capitol inquiry. Former convict board president James G Oakley faces a postponed preliminary with an $20 000 bond, and likely action is expected by April 18.
Germantown Tennessee resident Mrs. Laurel Jenkins recounts years of illness and bed rest due to womanly trouble and nervous spells. After using Cardui, she says she can walk and go anywhere, praising the tonic as a life saver. The advertisement touts Cardui as a fifty year old vegetable remedy with steady yearly sales and invites readers to write for instructions and the Home Treatment for Women booklet.
A testimonial from John Welbert of Foster California credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble and related rheumatic symptoms. The advertisement claims the pills regulate urinary irregularities and restore normal action without habit forming drugs, distributed by Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
Horace Benson Dennis Miller and Frank Westbrook were held to the federal grand jury in Montgomery on charges of stealing 92 from a registered mail pouch in Tallapoosa County. Westbrook posted 500 bond. Benson a former mail carrier lived in Benson Alabama. The crime allegedly occurred on Easter Sunday and the trio were captured in Chicago before being brought to Montgomery for processing.
The building committee of the Alabama Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home will meet in Montgomery to award a contract for two ten room cottages flanking the main building. Each will house aged men and women, cost about 15000 dollars, and aim for rapid completion. Ground work has begun three miles from Montgomery. committee includes Lawrence H. Lee Ben M. Jacobs and W F Aldrich.
The Brazilian government cabled recognition of the new Chinese republic and flag displays were shown over government offices in Peking. Rumors of Li Yuan Hung’s assassination were denied as false while both leaders remain guarded against plots against them.
The Chamber of Commerce chairman Estes D. Baker lists multiple acknowledgments for the Lower Peach Tree fund including Coreite Geatomare five dollars, Misses Gaillard and Havard one dollar, Mobile Towing and Wrecking Co five dollars, and W K Linscott two dollars plus cents.
A historical print touts King's Royal Germetuer as a universal remedy that kills disease germs and heals ulcers and pimples. It claims rapid results and health renewal, urging sufferers from catarrh to rheumatism to take the tonic and promises refunds if untrue.
An advertisement promotes Royal Germeteur with a plan to kill germs of disease. It touts home treatment directions and is sold by Wills-Lillybeck Drug Co and Van Antwerp Drug Co in Mobile Alabama, with bold claims and express prepaid terms.
Testimony in Montgomery shows James G. Oakley allegedly favored Bernard Frank & Co. over Steiner & Lobman for 10 ounce convict cloth at 23 cents a yard versus 22 cents bid. Lobman testified he bid 19 cents later, contract noted as given before April 4 1911. Bernard Frank admitted knowing rival bids. A probe session drew sharp interest.
A rainfall of one and a half inches was recorded in the fifth Louisiana levee district last night, spanning from the Tensas La basin to the Red River mouth and extending about 35 miles. The New Orleans and Northwestern Railroad is tying its tracks from Ferriday to Florence as overflow protection.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on April 10 nearly an inch and a half of rain fell Wednesday afternoon. A weak spot is reported in the Ben Lomond levee and an appeal will go to Governor Brewer for help. Vice President W L Park of the Illinois Central praised the Beulah levee and said a large force is working to keep lines open.
C H Grant of 230 Waverly St Peoria Ill reports relief from backache and congested kidneys after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says after three days his pains lessened and he was able to stop suffering, becoming entirely freed of trouble. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation endorses the product.
Alabama seven examiners of public accounts report totals due to state and counties under Governor O Neal. From 1911 to 1913, $179,667.18 is due the state and $265,038.41 due the counties, with portions paid or set aside and balances remaining. Mobile county shows state due $10,759.49 and county due $50,307.58, with most unpaid.
Montgomery Alabama April 160 Judge William H Thomas of Montgomery Alabama an authority on criminology has accepted invitation to chair the Penology section of the Alabama Sociological Conference meeting April 22 24 in Birmingham He will speak on the Psychology of Crime Also on program Dr William H Oates state prison inspector participates Thomas is a former Montgomery city judge and has earned national distinction in crime study He will address the conference on April 24.
P A Debardeleben, Arlington Hotel proprietor in Montgomery, was acquitted of operating a disorderly house after a short jury verdict. The case followed a police raid in which several women were arrested and pleaded guilty to vagrancy, with defense arguing the charges were aimed at oppressing him.
Florida Texas Oklahoma Kansas Arizona announce their appointed delegates to the National Good Roads Federation meeting in Birmingham Alabama on April 24 and 25 1913 with assurances they will attend. Leaders pledge strong regional representation and active participation at the convention.
The ad touts Wild's Parquet Inlaid Linoleum as the ideal parquet flooring. It highlights inlaid patterns, long wear, lower cost than hardwood, quiet performance, slip resistance, no joints to trap dirt, and no refinishing ever needed. Buyers are urged to ask their dealer and verify Wildy Linoleum stamped on the back.
A late Wednesday fire at the Citizens' Compress in Meridian destroyed a compartment of the plant and partially burned about one thousand bales of cotton. Damage is estimated at 50,000 dollars. The cause remains under investigation.
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