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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

3

Convention of Doctors Opens in Mobile at Battle House

The Medical Association of Alabama opened a four day convention at noon Tuesday in the Battle House. President J N Baker led the session with an invocation by Rev O C McGehee. Mayors and local medical leaders welcomed the visiting physicians as reports from senior and junior vice presidents and officers were presented. The day featured the publishing and tuberculosis committee reports and a forthcoming night session.

The Medical Association of Alabama Battle House J. N. Baker O. C. McGehee P. J. Lyons Daniel T. McCall Mobile County Medical Society Abner Newton Steele Anniston Edward Burton Ward Selma Henry Gaither Perry Montgomery James Ussey Ray Woodstock J. A. Kimbrough Thomasville Ala Alabama Medical Association

Notable visitors and locals converge on Mobile

Maxwell Swain special representative of Pathe Exchange and camera artist Joseph Rucker arrived from New Orleans to film Mobile landmarks for a history serial. Guests at the Battle House include Frank and family, Dr. G McCarthy and wife, and others from Camden, New York, Pensacola, and beyond visiting Mobile for conventions, business, or friendship.

Maxwell H. Swain Pathe Exchange, Inc New York City Joseph Rucker New Orleans Mobile America Mr. Swain Battle House Dr. G. McCarthy Camden, Ala The Cawthon J. H. Crandale Poston Mass Geo. Howe Jas. Levy Louis Schwartz F. J. Webb L. C. Falkland Sam Woolf B. L. Wyman Lennox Clifton M. P. Jank J. M. Taylor F. Surridge St. Louis W. A. Densmore Montgomery Ala J. B. Williams Fort Wayne Ind L. M. Wilson Jackson W. W. Whiteside Anniston T. I. ° Crownbaugh Meridian Miss P. M. Anderson Richton C. W. Fielder Atlanta T. A. Thornton Canton Ill M. R. Gayle Chicago Sheldon Oaklin Philadelphia John McDuffer Monieville H. B. Schlitt Louis Ville W. A. Chatterton Fort Worth Tex T. J. Junker Theodore E. B. Ward Selma W. M. Wright Los Ange'es Cal W. Sil. Fert Tenn G. R. Olliphant Havana Cuba F. N. Faulk Leon Gibson Memphis W. C. Tillman Uloveca L. Souser G. Lowsha Pensacola Fla T. N. Cobb Thomasville W. T. Livingston Pecan Hugh McInn Leakesville Hervey McDowell Mt. Olive L. A. Bancroft R. H. Chist K. Rutz Grand Bay Savage W. F. Hart Cincinnati D. Phenniger Rochester N. Y T. B. Collins Newton Wr &. Seeeneee. Co E. Williams Watasuga D. M. Holsenback W. T. Martin Birmingham M. S. White Hamilton T. A. Thompson Boston J. A.kimborough P. P. Diaz W. E. Schumaker D. C. Martin Cleveland, C E. L. Selden M. D. Palmer E. C. Harrison W. P. Roma C. H. Fabia T. V. Summer Indianapolis F. J. Fairley Hattiesburg C. V. Tryant Klosky I. T. Wilson Tensaw J. H. Hancock Anconta W. B. Aeverry Jacksonville J. A. Jackson Bay Minette William Peter Centreville J. B. Bell Ozark St. Andrew W. M. Darner Zanes Ville W. W. Dewitt Fulton A. G CC. T. Reich Calvert R. B. Sargeant Pascagoula Marion Yager H. G. Richmond Gulfport Windsor Powell Kura Hull N. C W. D. Durat Bromiey P. Shirley Chris C. de Laney Fort Morgan W. K. Wadsworth Chatom Henry Mathews M. G. Mathews

Symposium and reports on gynecology and arthritis topics

The program lists reports on uterine hemorrhage during pregnancy and related gynecologic issues by W. D. Partlow A. W. Balls J. L. Bryan L. C. Morris R. S. Hill S. Davie Henry Boxer W. C. Gewin D. C. Donald C. A. Thigben W. G. Harrison Co. W. Shropshire Charles W. Lokey C. L. Salter and C. M. Nice with an adjournment slated.

State Committee On Mental Hygiene W. D. Partlow Tuscaloosa A. W. Balls Gadsden Ala J. L. Bryan Greenville L. C. Morris Birmingham R. S. Hill Montgomery S. Davie Dothan Henry Boxer W. C. Gewin D. C. Donald C. A. Thigben W. G. Harrison Co. W. Shropshire Charles W. Lokey C. L. Salter Talladega C. M. Nice

Oil of Korean capsules for safe weight loss

A promotional note advises readers to take Oil of Korean capsules after meals and before bed to shed 15 to 20 pounds without starving. It claims weekly weigh-ins show this method removes excess fat, costs little, and is harmless, urging a week’s trial to prove its effectiveness.

van Antwerp sven _a_aingie

Hotel guests listed across multiple cities in event roster

A long list of names and hometowns appears, detailing attendees or guests at various hotels and venues. The compilation includes individuals from New York, Boston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Birmingham, and many other U.S. cities, with numerous states represented.

A Single Application Banished Every Hair

An advertisement claims a painless inexpensive method to remove hair using delatone paste. Apply to the hairy area for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, wash the skin, and the hairs vanish. It asserts a single application suffices unless growth is very thick and warns to obtain genuine delatone.

Louisiana voters settle fight for state and parish offices

Louisiana voters were voting to fill a full slate of state and parish offices and both legislative chambers. Democratic candidates for several offices faced opposition for the first time in years from Parker and Broussard aligned with the Progressive Independent Democratic convention, while many legislators faced Republican or Progressive challenges.

New Orleans Louisiana Ruffin G. Pleasant Fernand Mouton John M. Parker Edwin 8. Broussard

Nebraska Holds Primaries Today

Omaha report notes Nebraska primaries concentrate on governor and U S senator offices. Democratic presidential vote had Woodrow Wilson unopposed. Republicans chose among Albert B. Cummins Henry E Estabrook and Henry Ford. Charles W Bryan seeks governor while liquor question dominates the campaign with William J Bryan touring the state in support of his brother and J T Dunn for senate.

Omaha Neb Nebraska United States Woodrow Wilson Albert B. Cummins Iowa Henry E. Estabrook New York Henry Ford Michigan Charles W. Bryan W. J. Bryan William J. Bryan JT. J. Dunn Mr. Bryan

Takes Steps to Relieve Jewish War Sufferers

Isador Hershfield of the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society has returned to Berlin from Vienna and Galicia. He completed arrangements for forwarding letters and appeals for aid to relatives in the United States, mirroring the Warsaw district system under German authority.

Berlin London Isador Hershfield The Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of New York Vienna Galicia Poland Hershfield United States Warsaw

Frisco Observes Date of Great Fire Ten Years On

San Franciscans mark the anniversary of the great fire sparked by an earthquake that lasted a minute and burned for three days destroying $250 million in property. Officials note that fire protection lessons were applied, with rebuilt blocks and widespread national aid shaping the city’s recovery.

Frisco San Francisco United States

Zapata Prepares Sarcophagus for Himself in Yuatepec Region

A spy captured from Zapata lines reports Zapata has a sarcophagus ready in Yuatepec mountains. An Italian sculptor reportedly carved a stone coffin and an equestrian statue of the so called Attila of the South, as Zapata is nicknamed by his followers.

Mexico City Zapata Yuatepec Attila

Wage Raise For Nearly 20000 Lowell Cotton Workers

Lowell Mass April 18 Nearly 20 000 cotton mill operatives will receive a wage advance announced last night effective April 24. The exact amount of the increase was not disclosed.

Lowell Mass

First Baptist Church holds nightly services led by Rev J W Phillips

A series of services at the First Baptist Church began Monday night at 7 29 oclock led by pastor Rev J W Phillips. Tonight’s sermon theme is The Last Words of Jesus on the Rows with services opening at eight oclock and continuing until further notice.

Baptist Church First Baptist Church J. W. Phillips Jesus

Chamber group to visit Southern Ice Plant

The know your city committee of Mobile Chamber of Commerce will tour the Southern Ice & Fuel Company plant on Wednesday. Chairman Joseph G. Espalla invites all to join, meeting at the Cawthon Hotel at 3 o clock to accompany the delegation.

Southern Ice & Fuel Company Mobile Chamber of Commerce Joseph G. Espalla Cawthon Hotel

Holy Name Society Meeting at St Mary’s Church

The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s Catholic church will meet Tuesday night at the school hall at o clock. It is a get together gathering for members and to hear about the recent mission for men. Rev Father Maloney will deliver a lecture on Experiences of a Priest in the Rocky Mountain.

Holy Name Society St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Maloney Rocky Mountaine

Prohibition liquor seized in multiple city raids

Deputies seized prohibited liquors late Monday afternoon at Arthur Williams 253 Canal Street A Morningstar s at northwest Bloodgood and Conception and Jerry Nelby s 1002 Congress Street. Robert Goff Joe Patton S Rayford and W K Clarke were docketed Monday afternoon at the county jail on violation of the prohibition law. Their places were raided and small quantities of liquor found.

Arthur Williams Canal Street A. Morningstar Northwest Bloodgood and Conception Jerry Nelby Congress St Robert Goff Joe Patton S. Rayford W. K. Clarke

Y. M. C. A. Directors to Meet This Evening

A special meeting of the board of directors of the Y M C A has been called for six twenty six this evening. The session will include a portion with Mr G Alexander international executive secretary of Y M C A work in the South.

G. Alexander South

Confessions of a Wife Dick Tells of the Business

Margie learns from Dick that the Selwin Book Concern was damaged by an embezzlement under a former manager. He plans to rebuild the business quietly while ensuring Mrs Selwin receives expected dividends. Margie remarks on her health and their strained emotional bond as she waits for happiness.

Margie Mr. Selwin

Servus Girl Seeks Meetups at Noahs Ark Cash Grocery

The Servus Girl invites readers to meet Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at Noahs Ark Cash Grocery with a coupon savings angle. The message emphasizes saving coupons and local engagement.

Servus Noah's Ark Cash Grocery

Bilious Attack Relief Promised by Chamberlains Tablets

A description of a severe bilious attack with symptoms of headache coated tongue loss of appetite constipation and vomiting of bile urges relief with three Chamberlains Tablets claiming they are prompt and effective and available everywhere.

Chamberlain Ady

Allen's Foot Ease Promises Easy Fit Shoes

One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for feet. Shake into shoes or use in foot-bath to ease tight or new shoes, relieve corns and blisters, prevent sore spots. Advertises 250 price and free trial package by Allen.

Allen

Practice What You Preach Promotes a Health Remedy

A dubious letter from a Greensboro area man extols Grand River tonic claims. It asserts the product cleanses stomach liver and bowels, with no customer complaints and safe, plant-based ingredients. The ad promises a gentle, effective effect and urges readers to ask their doctor for the remedy.

R. I. BE Alexis

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Mayor Lyons van Antwerp Drug Co Tent & Awning CO Bell Phone Charles’ Frank Atlanta Baseball Team Frank H. Jarreau Wife Pat P. FP. Diaz Pensacola, Fla Dan W. McGaughey Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Los Angeles H. W. Taylor Mobile Rotary Club Tourists Welcome Club of Taylor W. H. Sanders Sanders Gene Sullivan Western Union Telegraph Company M. R. Sullivan Conti Street Texas Mexico Northwest Louisville B. I. Wyman Alabama Doc .Wyman Newark Gaines L. Cooke Tie Auditor’s Office Ohio Leslie Hall Baldwin County F. L. Tapia Dauphin JT Britton’s Bell LON City Ticket Office South Royal St. Bell Orman Bell Phone N. Royal St Brother Hever Ee Wrigleys Wrigley Spears Wrigley’s
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