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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1913

Page

7

President Kavanaugh Predicts Record Southern League Season

President William Kavanaugh of the Southern League expects a record season after attending the Mobile vs Memphis opener. He praised players Stock and Butler, and noted attendance as encouraging. Also mentions travel through Birmingham New Orleans and a public notice offering travel and health ads alongside local promotions.

William Kavanaugh Southern League Mobile Memphis Little Rock Ohio Birmingham New Orleans Finn Charley Frank

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Claim Constipation Cure

In Hot Springs Arkansas a claimed remedy called Hot Springs Liver Buttons is promoted as the cure for constipation sluggish liver and stomach and bowel troubles. Advertisers tout them as gentle safe liver and bowel regulators with a suggested one dose tonight to replace calomel and harsh laxatives. Available from all druggists at 25 cents and with a free sample offer from Hot Springs Chemical Co.

Hot Springs Arkansas Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Mobile City Ordinance Amends Conductor Rule on Moving Cars

The ordinance amends section 768 to require conductors to keep watch for danger and stop cars promptly. It prohibits women or children from leaving or entering a moving car and sets a fine up to 100 dollars for violations. The measure takes immediate effect upon adoption and publication.

City of Mobile Board of Commissioners

Bargain Day Ad at A. P. Tea Co. Tomorrow

Tomorrow Wednesday features Bargain Day at the A. P. Tea Co. Readers are urged to study the ad in today's issue for discount details and savings opportunities.

A. & P. Tea CO

National Mosaic Flooring Co Seeks Mobile Investors with High Dividends

The National Mosaic Flooring Company offers 2500 shares of $10 preferred stock in Mobile to raise capital for expansion. Preferred stock carries eight percent dividends, a first lien on assets, and is convertible to common stock. a two year surplus is required before common dividends. The firm sells a durable Adamantile floor tile with broad demand and a modern 10 acre plant on the Louisville and Nashville line. Prospects highlight limited competition and strong regional use in major southern cities.

Mobile National Mosaic Flooring Company United States Germany Belgium Italy France Spain Cuba Birmingham Memphis Atlanta Raleigh Richmond Louisville New Orleans Florida Mississippi Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Former Mobile players receive gold watch fobs at season opener

Billy Maloney and Gene Paulet, former Mobile club teammates, were gifted solid gold watch fobs by winter colleagues led by Umpire Billy Hart during the season opening in this city. Recipients thanked their friends afterward with no ceremony.

Billy Maloney Géne Paulet Mobile Club Billy Hart Maloney Paulet Earle Sheffield Joe Nettles Joe Oteri D. Lecharde George Vukers Herry Vass John W. Cornelius L. B. Aycock John Gale Dennis Betancourt George Goodbrad E. R. Duffy

Late Return Prompted by Smithson's Health Talk

A humorous exchange outlines a family delay caused by meeting Smithson. The speaker notes the delay was because Smithson began discussing his stomach trouble and the remedy Chamberlain's Tablets is suggested as the cure. Sold by all dealers.

Smithson Chamberlain

Mobile Bankers Win At Pascagoula Miss

The City Bank team from Mobile defeated the Pascagoula club 3 to 1 driven by strong pitching from Schenker. The report notes the April 14 game location in Pascagoula Mississippi and highlights the visiting team's victory.

Mobile Bankers Pascagoula Miss City Bank Mobile Schenker Von Earsley

Mobile and Memphis Teams Entertained at Dreamland

Players from Mobile and Memphis clubs enjoyed opening performances at Dreamland theatre with front row seats to Empire Musical Come Honey Moon, followed by A Knight for a Day at Lyric. Supper at Cawthon Hotel Vineyard, hosted by C. B. Hervey, with Presidents A. L. Staples and Mike Finn and Memphis manager Bill Bernhard in attendance.

Mobile Memphis Dreamland Theatre

ZEMO Offers Quick Skin Relief for Babies and Adults

A 25c bottle of ZEMO promises immediate itching relief for babies with skin trouble and for adults with eczema and dermatitis. The ad cites a testimonial from F. W. Flowers of Oakdale, VA, and notes ZEMO is sold in sealed 25c bottles with a money back guarantee in Mobile through Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Zemo F. W. Flowers F. W. Flowers, Jeweler Oakdale Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corp

Atlanta Cup Game Opens Season In Rain Soaked Win

Atlanta defeated Birmingham 6 to 2 in the season opener amid drizzle in Atlanta. Smith led the attack with strong hitting and Brady pitched steadily as the crowd reached 8,836 officially and 9,028 total. Birmingham scored two runs in the first and Atlanta pulled away with five hits in the first inning.

Associated Press Atlanta Birmingham Carl Thompson University of Georgia Smith Brady

Major League Ball Scores From St Louis Boston New York

Baseball results list scores by city and team. Key games include Cleveland 4 over 5 to 4 at St Louis 5 2 3 5? The text shows interleague matchups and rain notices with teams Cleveland St Louis Boston New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg.

American Cleveland R. Cleveland St. Louis R.chicago Boston R. New York Washington-Philadelphia National New York R. Brooklyn Chicago R. Pittsburg

Chattanooga Blanks Nashville. Pitchers Earned Rough Night

Chattanooga defeated Nashville 9 to 2 as three local pitchers struggled on a wet slippery field. Gillespie starred with a three bagger while Nashville rallied for two runs. The soggy footing hindered both sides in the April 15 matchup in Nashville.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Chattanooga Gillespie Cissces

One Story Buildings Planned on Royal Street Lot

Nine brick one story buildings will rise on the southwest corner of Conti and Royal streets within three weeks. Col P D Barker and the heirs of Gaylord B Clark announce the project. Merchants have already applied to occupy the spaces, which will feature steel roofs.

Col. P. D. Barker Gaylord B. Clark Conti and Royal Streets Barker

Default decree in U S suit over seized tomatoes

The United States sued six cases of tomatoes seized last June under the pure food and drugs act. A decree of default and condemnation was entered in federal court. The canned tomatoes were consigned to Forcheimer & Co Mobile and shipped by John Boyle & Co Baltimore. A separate suit, Edmund G Jackson v the steamboat James T Staples, was submitted for a merits decree.

United States United States District Court Forcheimer & Co Mobile John Boyle & Co Baltimore Edmund G. Jackson James T. Staples

Habeas Corpus for Alleged Kidnapper Roach Represents Joe Oroso

Attorney Roach filed habeas corpus in circuit court on behalf of Joe Oroso who remains jailed on a kidnapping charge. Oroso was bound over from Justice Adrian de Long in Citronelle to city court on a $600 bond after allegedly abducting 14 year old Henry Thomas from his guardian and taking him to Gulfport Mississippi to work in a turpentine orchard. Deputy Jeffries brought the boy from the Mississippi town to Citronelle.

R. P. Roach Circuit Court Joe Oroso Court of Justice Adrian de Long Citronelle Henry Thomas Gulfport Miss Mississippi Jeffries

Will Demand Paving On Claiborne Street In Twelve Venture

Property owners on Claiborne street east to Royal plan to join the twelfth paving project and will submit a petition through the city engineer. Monterey street sections, north and south of Government, may be included at abutting owners’ request amid strong local sentiment. Maud Durand, a Jamaican-born woman, travels to Kingston on Thursday aboard the Sirdar after being brought to Mobile last year by Captain Chute.

Claiborne Street Royal Monterey Street Maud Durand Mobile Jarmaica Bartholdi Chute Kingston

Jurors Selected for May Term at Selma Court

The United States district court at Selma selected 30 veniremen for the May term. Notices were mailed to jurors from the marshal's office with registry stamps, the only mail matter not sent out of the office by frank.

United States District Court Selma Mashal United States Marshal’s Office Frank

Speeding charge filed against J O Lambert in city court

A speeding case was lodged against J O Lambert of 6 Van Ressen street by Motor cycle Officer Noah Harris Jr. Lambert posted bond for appearance in the recorder's court that afternoon.

J. O. Lambert van Ressenter Street Noah Harris, Jr Lambert Bond Recorder's Court Willie Alias Posey Kelly Hugh Gillis Inferior Criminal Court Dauphin Street Crown Theatre Canal Street

Texas Wonder advertised cure for urinary and kidney troubles

An old notice promotes Texas Wonder as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims a two month treatment costs $1.60 and promises cures with testimonials from Alabama and distribution through Dr F E Hall of St. Louis.

Texas Alabama FE. W. Hall Olive Baron St. Louis Druggiats

Glass color to protect beer from light rays

The text argues beer bottles should be reddish brown to minimize light exposure effects. This color reportedly reduces unwanted chemical reactions and prevents the development of the unpleasant Sonne n g eschmack taste in beer.

F. Schonfeld Illustrated Illustriertes Brauerei Tomek Max Delbruck Royal Agricultural College Institute For Fermentology Berlin G. Beck Zeitschrift Fur Leipzig J. Ness Das Getamte Brauwesen

Alabama Medical Association Annual Session Proceedings

Alabama Medical Association holds its annual session with presentations on septic kidney infarcts cerebrospinal syphilis vaccines and public health topics. Notable speakers include Matas Thigpen Toole Ward Seleirs and Sledge. The program lists clinics by the University of Alabama School of Medicine and officers for 1912 1913.

Thomas “Ford Huey M. D Anniston James Monroe Mason Birmingham Rudolph Matas New Orleans Alfred Stengel Philadelphia A. B. Horn D. D Union Springs Charles A. Mohr Mobile James Harry Tutwiler Inge Martin Luther Mallory Butak Hugh Walter Blair Sheffield J. Norment Baker Montgomery Henry Gaither Perry Greensboro William H. Sanders William Whitford Chicago State Medical Association School of Medicine University of Alabama City Hospital Dr. Acker College Building Genito Urinary Rush Sledge Jackson Cole College Roe Aril Maumenee Harris Association

Mosaic Flooring Company Stock Offering Details

The National Mosaic Flooring Company announces 8 percent convertible preferred stock for sale. The firm previously capitalized at 150000 dollars, with 50000 dollars cancelled and replaced by the new preferred stock. A surplus fund is planned to guarantee interest payments on the stock.

National Mosaic Flooring Company

National Mosaic Flooring Company Expands National Reach

The National Mosaic Flooring Company, six years old with a 4,000,000 square foot annual capacity at Hertel street near the L and N Railroad, plans national expansion after an exam by the Chamber of Commerce and Business League. It aims to extend sales across the United States while maintaining local supply and skilled Mobile labor.

Hertel Street L. and N Cedar—Poetnt-road Manufacturers’ Committee Chamber of Commerce and Business League National Mosaic Flooring Company United States Mobile

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kavanaugh Laz Schwarz Mobiles Butler C. B. Hervey Cawthon Poy C. Z., Colsson Mobile and Ohio Railroad National Good Roads Federation City S. Royal Street H. E. Jones, Jr Discovery World Blackfriars of the University ASA National Mosaic Flooring CO Mobile, Ala Ala Billy and Gene Baby United Medical City Bank & Tru Vol Royal Street Schlitz Brown Waun Hentus Institore Feermentology Fullerton Avenue Alfred Vihlein Alfred Uiblein Robert Wahl The Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology, Inc Lintner Die Mals Und Bierbereitung E. Leyser Brewinghasten Augeburg Stuttgart Richard Liquor Commerce St Front St Alabama Medical Association William Wirst Dinsmore T. Brannon Hubbard George Henry Fox New York City Edgar Patton McCollum Gaston Torrance W. F. R. Phillips James S McLester Edward Simmons Sledge Herbert P. Cole Board of Censors National_Mosaic Flooring Co
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