One Killed in Mobile Car Crash on Hall's Mills Road
A mobileian, J Li. Locke, died when the Peck car overturned on Hall's Mills road six miles from the city. Six others were injured, four women, with varied injuries, and all were reported improving by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Li. Locke
S. H. Peck
Hall’s Mills Road
Abbie Bathrick
Petoskey
Mich
H. W. Taylor
Mobile
H. D. Clayton
Montgomery
Ala
Society Girl Wins Fame In Play At Mobile
The piece notes a fatal accident involving Mr Locke in Mobile and the ensuing rescue efforts. It describes witnesses and hospital conditions, Judge Clayton’s arrival, and Mrs Clayton’s brave demeanor. It also mentions preparations for the 1916 season and a large opening game crowd.
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Chicago
Mobile baseball opens with confident roster and parade
A large crowd awaited Mobile opening day as manager Schmidt announced three pitchers Perry Lafittle and Wilson for the opener with Perkins or Neiderkorn set to catch. The team pledged full effort and no slackers as a downtown parade led to Monroe Park with autos donated by Ford and Mayor Pat J Lyons to throw the first ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Rotary Club
Spring Hill College
Manager Schmidt
Page
Perry
Lafittle
Wilson
Perkins
Neiderkorn
Frank
Schmidt
Monroe Park
Atlanta
Peter Burke
Mobile
Ohio League
Ford Company
L. G. Adams
Government Street
Pat J. Lyons
Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Poslam and Possum Soap as effective treatments for pimples eczema rashes and skin inflammation. It urges testing on a small area overnight with morning improvement and offers samples for 4 cents postage via Emergency Laboratories New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Laboratories
West 25Th St
New York City
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Tip for Hair Care
A method promotes using malsified cocoanut oil as a pure greaseless shampoo. Wet hair, rub in oil to form ample lather, rinse to remove dust dirt and oil, leaving hair silky and manageable and coated hair with cheap, long lasting supply.
French Air Forces Sink Five German Planes in One Engagement
Paris April 14 French infantry and artillery push to block Verdun while their air service gains air superiority. Adjutant Navarre, credited with seven German planes, logged 24 hours in three days and reportedly fought five Fokkers single handed with bold maneuvers to keep his “baby” plane under control.
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Paris
Verdun
Navarre
Child’s Severe Eczema Masks Her Face
A caregiver recalls a young girl suffering intense eczema that covered her forehead and nose, with eye swelling. The condition produced clear blisters that spread, causing burning and itching and constant distress at night. The child cried, stayed awake, and grew irritable.
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair Prospects
A home brew of sage tea with sulphur and alcohol darkens gray hair, but a ready to use Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores offers an easier method costing about fifty cents a bottle. Apply with a sponge to strands to achieve natural looking, glossy, youthful hair without curing disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wreth
Reward Notice For Alleged Train Bandit Webb
A circular offering a 331000 reward for the arrest of H Grady Webb, alleged train bandit, was received by the local post office. Webb is wanted for the March 8 robbery of a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad train at Central Station West Virginia, with a large stash of unsigned bills taken. France reports it holds documents naming the submarine commander and the vessel number that torpedoed the Sussex.
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H. Grady Webb
Webb
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Central Station
West Virginia
Swamp Root Promises Backache Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician approved remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims quick results in thousands of cases and offers a sample bottle for ten cents. The ad urges purchasing at drug stores for $1.00 and to mention the Mobile Item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kitmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ely's Cream Balm Relief For Congested Noses
Advert shows a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm relieving head cold and catarrh by soothing swollen nasal passages. Claims instant relief with open nostrils and clear head, reducing headaches and snuffling for sufferers.
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Ely
Asheville Woman Credits Cardui For Health Return
Mrs W F Rhoades of North Carolina writes that after five years of monthly abdominal and back pains she used Cardui and Black-Draught. She reports steady improvement, urges others to try Cardui, and notes it cured her and keeps her well. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
W. HF. Rhoades
Cardus
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Help
An old newspaper ad touts Eckman’s Alterative as beneficial in early tuberculosis stages. Emphasizes diet rest and fresh air, claims the product is nonpoisonous and non habit forming, and lists R L Braswell and druggists as sellers with the Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Sinc Eckman
R. L. Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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J. L. Locke
Ditch
Turtle
Peck
Battle House
Cohen
Taylor
Dr. Taylor
Mr. Peck
Mr. Locke
Mrs. Clayton
Mrs. Peck
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Bathrick
Locke
Vitalitas
Sutton
C Ah, Hoeebn
638Th St
Birmingham
Paramount
Marguerite Clark
Crucible
Dauphin Stre
Dauphin Street
Peek
McDermott
M. J. McDermott
Bank of Mobile
Lebeau
Cleveland
Henry D. Clayton
HH. Peck
W. H. Taylor
Lockes
Fernway
New Hamilton Street
Pfeninger
Hart
Alicel Gerstenberg
Ady
Adjutant Navarre
Teutons
Mara Nicholson
Neptune, Tenn
1915
Cutharn
Dept. T
Bosta
Ena
Fokkers
France
Sloan
FEAR
Howard M. Mitchell
Peggy Burke
Justus
D. Barnes, Robert Walker
Ghichester's
Norman Roane
Mobile Electric CO
COX Electric CO
City Electric CO
Mobile Electrical Supply CO
Schenher-Alidor Electric CO
HAW Electric CO
BANK
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