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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
2
A health notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe reliable digestant. It claims to aid digestion liver and bowels and to train them to normal function. The ad cites Mr J Quinn of Chicago and offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
Officer Henry Weilf reports R M Bridges shot and killed a large tail hewt wildcat near One Mile Creek at 6 30 am using a double barreled shotgun and finished it with a club. The cat measured 37 inches long 18 inches high and weighed about 60 pounds and had a trap scar on one foot.
Government reports show a drop in livestock, so economize by buying a full pound of meat with bones and waste removed. Steam roasted Hoyt's meat promises flavor and savings, reducing freight by buying exactly what you need.
Confederate Memorial Day will be observed in Mobile on Sunday, April 27, instead of Saturday, April 26, to boost turnout at Confederate Rest. Volunteers are preparing wreaths for more than 1100 graves at a vacant building on Joachim and St. Francis streets. The event is hosted by multiple Confederate organizations, with a street parade, guardsmen, bands, students, and memorial services at Magnolia Cemetery concluding with taps.
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and colds claiming relief from the first dose and a cured cough. A Muscachine Alabama resident cites his wife s obstinate illness as proof. The remedy is priced at 50 cents and 1.00 and endorsed by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Jose Rosales a Honduran from Puerto Cortez fell asleep aboard a fruit steamer and drifted to sea unaware. Immigration Inspector Henry Preys ordered his exclusion after a Monday hearing. Santiago Castro a 15 year old Honduran stowaway from the Livingstone also faced detention.
An advertisement recounts a family illness where watery blisters and running sores disfigured children, relieved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. It touts Cuticura as pure medicated skin and toilet soap, with a free sample offer and a shaving stick promotion, dating to 1912.
Repair service highlights expert work and quality materials. It promises fair pricing and convenient home calls by dialing Home 1201 for service.
The Higley Harrington remake of The Gambler's Wife drew full houses at Monday matinee and night shows at the Orpheum. It will run again Tuesday and Wednesday night with matinees, as patrons anticipate Lena Rivers from Mary Hale.
Dreamland patrons enjoy a lively production titled A Trip to Coney Island with a strong cast led by Margaret Livingston and Eddie Donlin as comic stars. The Playograph baseball display debuts today for Gulls versus Billikens, touted as Mobile’s top attraction.
Claude Samuel Cameron applies to Mobile Alabama Excise Commission to move his retail liquor business and transfer the license from 64 and 66 South Commerce Street to the two story building at 262 Spring Hill Avenue corner Pine Street and Spring Hill Avenue. The notice is dated April 22 to May 6.
Arrangements were completed for the annual convention of the Southern Poster Advertising Association on May 19 20 and 21. William V McDermott will host 200 delegates with automobile and boat rides plus a banquet. Officers are James D Kurbridge president W A Sheets vice president and C R Collins secretary.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as curing headaches sour stomach indigestion and biliousness by purifying blood and restoring vigor. Claims every pill helps every box and guarantees satisfaction. Price 25cc recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Sydney Bobe John Bogue and Charlie Hannon were discharged when arraigned in the recorder's court. They were arrested early Sunday as dangerous suspects after R L Williams claimed he was held up and robbed at Dauphin and Dearborn streets. Williams, facing drunkenness charges, was likewise discharged. police found no evidence of the alleged hold up.
Isadore Waters a Negro chauffeur was arrested Tuesday morning by Motorcycle Officer Noah Harris Jr on a warrant charging him with vagrancy by abandonment of family. The warrant was sworn by Lorena Waters his wife. Waters posted bond for appearance in recorder's court.
The fourth trial of Dr. Clark Hyde for the murder of Col. Thomas H. Swope in Kansas City was postponed at the state's request until September 8.
Co. W Steiner, baker at 889 Dauphin Street, appeared at police headquarters and was docketed on a charge of violating the bakers ordinance requiring delivery wagons to prevent contamination. Dr F R Harsh of the health department swore to the warrant. A stray line about a cow appears in the text.
A charge of selling milk below legal standard was docketed against John Brown a dairyman living at Jefferson and Church streets Tuesday morning. Brown was arrested on a warrant from Dr. R F Harsh health department. He gave bond for his appearance in recorder's court Tuesday afternoon.
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