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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1913
Page
4
Secretary of State Bryan urged Faith is badly needed at Christian Endeavor meetings in Washington. He said there was never a time when belief in God self fellowmen and government was more essential to accomplish worthwhile work and to improve government.
An 19th century ad touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a universal kidney remedy. It claims rapid kidney relief, backache relief, urinary regulation, nerve and eye symptoms, and prevention of Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold in Mobile by Van Antwerp Drug Corp with mail orders offered.
The Monday morning session of the Lutheran Synod of the Southern District at St. Francis Street Lutheran church focused on home missions and church extension. Rev. Manning preached in German, while Rev. Kuss spoke in English on home missions, with Pfotenhauer addressing synod needs.
In Washington on April 21 the senate women suffrage committee met to hear opposition to a universal suffrage amendment. Anti suffragists had two hours Saturday to present their case while suffrage leaders attended and pledged to respond with general and specific refutations.
An advertisement touts King's Royal Germetuer as a fast acting remedy for catarrh and mucous throat infections. It claims immediate relief from hawking and spitting, foul breath, and pus discharge, with pills and nasal snuff, urging use before meals after meals and at bedtime. The copy notes a $1 price per large bottle and lists Memphis and Mobile drug vendors.
The Aqua tania, largest steamship built in Britain, was launched on the Clyde today. The double shelled Cunard liner carries boats for 4,500 passengers and crew and has about 47 000 tons gross displacement.
An old time advertisement promises Hay's Hair Health revives grey hair, restores natural color, and eliminates dandruff. It cites druggists' high sales and offers a 50 cent or 1 dollar deal with free Harfinia Soap at listed local druggists including Van Antwerp Drug Corp and Braswell's Drug Store.
A promotional health item targets adults nearing forty, urging them to overcome perceived aging with Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. It cites a Lake Chavies resident’s claim of regained youth and promises a money back guarantee if not effective, plus an ad for Saxo Salve to stop itching.
Lyric presents The Honeymoon Trail this week starting today at 4 PM with praise for its acting and a large chorus. The production features popular prices, 10 AM ticket sales, and includes new rag numbers among a long list of song numbers. A rerun of The Gambier's Wire from Orpheum Theatre engagement will play Monday to Wednesday, with Lena Rivers on Thursday through Saturday, a Mary J. Holmes tale adapted for the stage.
Empire Musical Comedy Company presents A Trip to Coney Isle at Dreamlana with a new bill not seen in Mobile before. The troupe, praised for humor and singing, showcased last week during An Irish Honeymoon and at a Chamber of Commerce banquet. Matinees daily at 3 pm. evening shows 7:30 and 9:15 with three reels of first run pictures.
Delegates from over 500 women’s organizations descend on Washington for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs annual convention. Rev Henry N Couden gives the invocation as Mrs William E Andrews welcomes attendees. Mrs Percy V Pennypacker of Texas presides, housing reform paper by Albion Fellows Bacon read, White House greeting by President and Mrs Wilson planned for tomorrow. The event runs through the week with Baltimore hosting Thursday.
C H Grant of 230 Waverly St Peoria Ill reports relief from backache congested kidneys fatigue and floating specks after using Foley Kidney Pills. He persisted until he was entirely freed of trouble and suffering and recommends the product. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation follows this claim.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon introduces a joint resolution to abrogate the Hay-Pauncefote and Clayton-Bulwer treaties to resolve issues over free passage for American ships in the Panama canal. The move aims to clarify administration stance on exemption of American shipping from canal tolls amid ongoing diplomacy with Great Britain and Russia royalty.
Major Henry L Higginson announces in Boston that he will bequeath 1 000 000 to the Boston Symphony Orchestra he founded to cover annual deficits and sustain the ensemble for the public good his plan aims to benefit all people and ensure the orchestra's perpetuation after his death.
Franklin Kentucky April 21 Judge I H Goodnight magistrate of the police court died from injuries after a shooting affray at the fairgrounds Saturday night. He and James Taylor were wounded along with others when William Taylor was killed. Goodnight said the bullet in his abdomen came from James Taylor son of William Taylor. The clash stemmed from a dispute between Sheriff J R Dossett and Hobby Taylor William Taylor’s youngest son. Other injured are not believed to be in serious condition.
A plea urges women who found relief from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to tell neighbors suffering from backache dizziness headaches irregularities and nervousness that they can also find relief in this natural remedy used by thousands of women.
The weather bureau reports river stages at 7 am with changes in the last 24 hours. Cairo Tl 46.4 feet down 1.2, Memphis 41.0 down 9.6, Vicksburg 51.6 up 0.2, New Orleans 19.1 up 0.1, Baton Rouge 39.0 up 0.3, Natchez 51.4 up 0.3, Donaldsonville 33.0 up 0.4.
The main building of the American Lead Pencil Company's plant in Lewisburg Tenn. was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin about 7 PM Sunday. The machinery in the building was ruined with a total loss estimated at 20 000 dollars, fully insured. The warehouse office and dry kiln were undamaged.
Henry Detreaux former president of the United Singers and a noted figure in German American circles died at his Philadelphia home after an illness of more than a year. He was 65.
TOKIO reports Admiral Count Heihachiro Togo, famed naval hero of the Russo Japanese war, was promoted today to be admiral of the fleet. The announcement elevates the long serving officer to the highest naval rank as Japan honors his leadership.
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