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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
2
Emily Colson writes in Home Queen about a facial treatment that revived her appearance after weeks in bed. She used melted merco wax as a cold cream and a saxolite hazel lotion wash to soften skin and erase lines, enabling her to attend her friend's wedding with a youthful complexion.
Mobile delegates in Huntsville have urged securing the next Alabama Sunday School Convention for Mobile. The matter goes before the state association Wednesday at 4 p m with strong local effort and a formal invitation from Mayor Laz Schwarz.
James H Nelson a Royal street newsdealer was fined 100 dollars or six months in jail for operating a game of chance. A appellate appeal was noted by Nelson who posted 300 dollar bond. His store used a board where customers picked names matching stickers to win candy prizes. Nelsons attorney challenged the case but the fine stood.
The Wednesday session drew about four hundred Alabama physicians and guests, with hotel rooms taxed for out of state delegates. Notable talks included Jerome Cochran lecture by Dr L L Hill and papers by Crile, Peterson, and other experts on shockless surgery, diverticulum, dysentery, pertussis, typhoid diet, malarial reproduction, and constipation. An Elks Home reception with dancing closed the day.
The Lutheran Synod of Missouri Ohio and other states meets at St Francis street Lutheran Church Mobile beginning Wednesday night with 47 delegates from Alabama Florida Mississippi and Louisiana. D J Wegener presides with opening sermon by F Pfotenhauer. Morning and afternoon sessions discuss Genesis fall of man and church needs through next Tuesday with many named attendees.
The last Abba Temple ceremonial prior to the Imperial council in Dallas will be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Mobile Alabama next Wednesday April 23. The schedule includes a 6 pm business session, 7 pm ceremony, and a 10 pm banquet. An urgent call urges nobles to attend and participate vigorously with strong measures if needed.
The alien land holding bill passed by the California lower house is seen as harder for Japan to oppose. It closely follows the alien ownership act enforced in DC and territories for a decade. Officials note a Senate vote, possible conference, and governor action will determine final form and any protests.
A letter received by Mayor Laz Schwarz from Louise Short at Evergreen Alabama notes Mobile Boosters sent 70 dollars raised on a special train from Montgomery last week. The gift supports the Baptist Widows and Orphans Home and expresses deep gratitude to Mobile citizens.
John T. Bauer of Mobile County appoints delegates to represent Mobile at the National Good Roads Federation meeting in Birmingham on April 24 and 25. Delegates include W H Del Champs Steve A McCarty George A Dorlon M L Campbell G B Toulmin Henry Shields Charles Wheeler and others.
Orval Overall left today to join the Chicago Nationals pitching staff. He reported losing 20 pounds of overweight in the last two weeks and said he was in good condition to play.
Mrs G T Foster seeks her nine year old son Herman Foster missing since October from Irondale near Birmingham. She plans a cross state search, tracing two boys from Irondale and the Jones family, while working at Barker Cotton Mills in Prichard.
Floral Park New York April 16 John Dunning a Long Island Railroad mail clerk was yanked from his car by a wire from a passing freight train. The wire broke saving him from death. He suffered a broken leg and severe lacerations.
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