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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
7
Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar Honey is promoted as a pine forest remedy that clears throat and head mucous, with claims of antiseptic healing and new vigor. Advertises 25 cent bottle at all druggists and notes Electric Bitters as a spring product.
Local game billed between the Gulls and Pelicans at New Orleans on Sunday April 25. Special L and N train offers round trip fare of two dollars fifty cents in advance.
A Louisville mother obsessed with cleanliness takes her daughter on a day train. The child, seen chewing gum, points to a clean round spot on a grimy windowsill, shocking the immaculate parent.
Ambassador Gérard in Berlin has been instructed by the state department to determine what reprisals Germany is taking against English prisoners in retaliation for British treatment of captured German submarine crews. Action taken at Britain’s request.
An advertisement claims happiness depends on digestion and bowel health. It urges taking one Dr King’s New Life Pills at night for a full morning bowel movement and improved appetite and digestion.
In Irvington a colored worker argued against a larger European influx, saying the country should be open but he dislikes foreigners taking work from American wives. He warns of job competition amid wartime migration worries cited by the Indianapolis News.
In Mobile Alabama a 1914 attachment issued in the Law and Equity Court of Mobile County against H L Breinig for 1300.00 dollars. Garnishments were served on multiple parties in Jefferson and Mobile counties. an alias attachment followed in 1915. Breinig must appear at the May term to defend the suit.
Special rail offer for Sunday April 25 to New Orleans. See Gulls and Pelicans play. Round trip two dollars and fifty cents with advance purchase.
A father laments the trap of language at home. He explains his children will mock him either way, whether he uses slang or polished speech, highlighting generational tone in family life.
A small henpecked man faces tests for life insurance. The physician questions dissipating habits and the man shyly admits he sometimes chews a little fum, delivered in a tiny piping voice from Collier's Weekly.
Census bureau figures show strong cotton demand with buying lifting prices 3 to 5 points after the open. Spot cotton remains quiet at unchanged levels with 1,280 bales sold for arrival. futures end the day down 9 to 11 points from the prior close. May 9.64 July 9.81 October 10.16 December 10.32 January 10.42.
Cotton prices start steady near unchanged, with early advances of 5 points on stronger mill demand and March census data, then ease 2 to 3 points from intraday highs as traders take profits. May to January futures quoted from 9.80 to 10.90 cents. May 9.84 July 10.09 October 10.52 December 10.72 January 10.77.
Bethlehem Steel sparked a volatile session with a 1,000 share early sale at 128 to 129, spiking to 145 before retreating to 181. Union Pacific Southern Pacific and copper stocks posted solid gains and auto shares rose as 700000 shares traded by midday.
Liverpool spot cotton remains firm with Good middling at 6.1384 and midalling around 5.774. Sales reach 10 000 bales with 2 000 bales for speculation and ad purchases. Receipts total 17 000 bales and futures show irregular values across May to March contracts.
Turpentine firm 451-80 reports receipts of 129 casks rosin firm with 965 barrels. Quotes list B 3.20 D and E 3.25 F 3.30 G 4.37 1 2, H and K 8.50 M 4.15 N 5.15 Wg 5.55 Ww 5.65.
Austro German forces contest every foot of the Russian push from Bartfeld to Stry as battles rage along the front. Uzeok remains in Austrian hands near a pass, while Bukowina and Chotin directions see vigorous efforts to penetrate Russian territory. Germans fortify from Mari Suwalki and clash near Ossowet, with artillery and river maneuvers shaping the campaign.
Weathered OCR text warns against neglecting colds and suggests Dr. King's New City as a remedy. It claims the first dose clears the head and restores strength, urging readers to start taking it today to prevent serious ailments and epidemics.
Charles Wittmer, longtime undisputed heavyweight champion in the Greek Roman style, died at his Cincinnati home today at age 55. He was a renowned figure in local wrestling circles and held the title for many years.
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