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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1916

Page

2

Tanlac Brings Full Recovery to Rheumatism Sufferer

A Mississippi man reports dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac. He describes weight gain of about 30 pounds in six weeks, improved appetite and sleep, and relief from rheumatism. G. F. Willis, Southern Tanlac distributor, touts the tonic as a constitutional treatment addressing digestive and renal issues to purge impurities.

Gwin Taniac Tanilac G. F. Willis Tanlac Mobile Spge Antwerps Drug Corporation

Vinol Promises Strength in Weak Women Testimony

A testimonial touts Vinol as a sure remedy for weak run down people. It claims cod liver extractives without oil plus pepton iron and beef peptone restore appetite and strength. A user named Sarah from Van Antwerp reports regained energy and housework ability. The ad promises money back if Vinol fails and directs readers to local Vinol drug stores.

Vinci Sarah van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Vinci Drug Store

Alabama Tennessee and 7 Northern Railway Passenger Service

Train service D connects Alabama and Tennessee with routes to Ullom Bladon and Healing Wings. Direct connections available to Tuscaloosa Merida Birmingham and other points.

Alabama, Tennessee & 7 Northern Railway Ullom Bladon Healing Wings Tuscaloosa Merida Birmingham

Coden plans big fish fry and town improvements

The Coden Improvement Association organized a fish fry for April 29 with bay boat rides and speckled trout catching for nearby towns. The group also approved building a public wharf and boat landing, plus highway work and a bathing pavilion at Rolston Hotel and a long-needed garage as summer travel rises.

Coden Ala Coden Improvement Association Rolston R. H. Wynings Birmingham Alabama T. J. Haltowell Meredith Jarvis John Jossen T. K. Bodden Joel Pettus Rolston's HUNT Villa

Comment on Carranza note and US forces in Mexico

April 14 Mexico City reports note widespread press reaction to Carranza calling Washington to withdraw American troops. Dailies mock the punitive expedition as a failure, praising Villa’s resilience and predicting Americans cannot catch him amid harsh desert and climate.

Mexico City Carranza Washington Mexico Accion Mundial Villa

Gomez ready to lead 2500 into Chihuahua near Sonora border

General Arnulfo Gomez commanding the de facto Mexican government troops says he is prepared to move 2,500 cavalry and infantry through Pulpito Pass into Chihuahua at any request. He claims his column is provisioned and expects Obregon's War Ministry order to arrive soon to pursue Villa’s trail.

Douglas Ariz Arnulfo Gomez Sonora Chihuahua Pulpito Pass Gomez Obregon Villa

Wilson Urges Americans To Be Ready For War If Needed

President Wilson at a Jefferson Day banquet urged readiness to act for American interests amid Europe and Mexico crises. He framed leadership as non partisan service, praised Democratic gains, criticized Republicans, and noted ongoing preparation despite shunning war. The address drew repeated cheers and forewarned Congress and party colleagues of future duties.

Washington Wilson United States America Democratic Party Hecht T. R Mexico Senate House Common Counsel Club Hollis and Walsh Representative Glass Wash

Pershing Disarms Mexicans Along Border Route

Report from Columbus New Mexico on April 14 states that many Mexicans along the U S Army march route in Mexico have been disarmed by American forces. General Pershing considers the action necessary to protect his command as he has received word that Villa loyalists are scattered along the route.

Columbus N. M Mexico Pershing Villa

Mexicans estimate 30,000 U S troops in Mexico

Columbus New Mexico April 14 Colon ia Dulban is being built as a major base in Mexico. Semi circular trenches conceal artillery and machine guns. Natives worry about many truck trains moving south and the 30 000 figure is cited for American troops in Mexico.

Columbus N. M Colonia Dublan Mexico

El Paso Anticipates Fallout From Washington Action

El Paso residents faced a tense wait as speculation swirled over Washington's next move. Separate dispatch notes that local business groups sent another trainload of supplies to Casas Grandes along the Mexico Northwestern line amid ongoing frontier developments.

EL Paso Texas Casas Grandes Mexico Northwestern

Adequate Force Available For Mexican Emergency, Stone Says

Senator Stone states the United States could mobilize adequate forces quickly for any Mexican emergency. He argues for a navy strong enough for offensive action on the high seas and criticizes current forces as insufficient though expandable in a brief time. The discussion centers on the army reorganization bill and Mexico policy.

Stone United States Washington Mexico Carranza America Senate Senator Stone Foreign Relations Committee Wilson Warren Senator Store

Carranza Moves Capital to Mexico City

Washington reports Carranza plans to restore the seat of government in Mexico City to show he leads the nation and ease unrest from U S troops on Mexican soil. A Parral incident between American soldiers and Mexican civilians likely hastened the decision after Huerta's downfall.

Washington Mexico City Carranmza United States Parral Huerta

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Liver Action

Advert says Dr Kings New Life Pills aid liver function and digestion with a bitter taste masked by sugar coating. Claims gentle bowel movement without griping or nausea and urges readers to try a bottle for better feeling. 25c at Druggists.

Dr. King Dr. King’s

Carranza Establishes Headquarters in Vera Cruz

The text notes that Carranza set up his headquarters at Vera Cruz and remained there until last fall, during which time the capital was occupied at different periods by Zapata, the so called convention government, and Carranza forces.

Carranza Vera Cruz Zapata

Riots Reported After Parral Clash Involving Soldiers

At El Paso Texas on April 14 reports describe a clash between American soldiers and Mexicans at Parral followed by serious rioting not involving U S troops. The incident prompted tight security and local inquiries.

U. S el, Paso Texas Parral

Riots in Northern Mexico Spark Food Shortages

Rioting over food shortages spreads through northern Mexican cities with Aguas Calientes reporting the worst unrest. The message from a mining firm notes large mobs protesting, with no American soldier involvement cited beyond isolated incidents.

Chihuahua Mexico Aguas Calientes Aguas’ Cafientes

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