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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1913

Page

3

Alabama to Host Dairy Officials Convention in Mobile

Governor O Nea l has accepted an invitation to welcome delegates at the American Association of Dairy Food and Drug Officials convention in Mobile starting May 17. C H Billingsley led Alabama's efforts, with City of Mobile welcome from Mayor Laz Schwarz and Mobile Chamber president William H Armbrecht. Secretary Houston of the U S Department of Agriculture, and Dr Dowling of Louisiana will speak.

Montgomery Ala O’neal American Association of Dairy, Food and Drug Officials Mobile C. H. Billingsley State Pure Food Department Alabama Seattle Wash Laz Schwarz William H. Armbrecht Mobile Chamber of Commerce Houston United States Department of Agriculture Dr. Dowling Louisiana

Chamberlains Liniment for Rheumatism Relief

For rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlains Liniment. Try it and see how quickly it gives relief. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Major Poindexter Named Special Agent in General Land Office

Major George Poindexter, uncle of Senator Miles Poindexter, was appointed by Interior Secretary Lane as special agent in the General Land Office in Washington. He and his wife have wintered in Montgomery, Virginia-born, and have lived in Washington for weeks.

Montgomery Ala George Poindexter General Land Office Washington, D. C Miles Poindexter

Rail tickets sold for Good Roads event in New Orleans

Tickets sold April 22 23 and 24 via Mobile and Ohio Railroad good for return until April 30. National Good Roads Federation event information and sleeping car reservations available at City Ticket office 23 S Royal Street or with H E Jones Jr General Agent Passenger Department.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad National Good Roads Federation S. Royal Street H._E. Jones, Jr

Lanett Firm McClendon Mercantile Bankrupt

The McClendon Mercantile Company of Lanett Alabama has filed for bankruptcy. Liabilities are listed at 17 837 55 and assets at 22 676 59. Debts are largely owed to Birmingham and Atlanta wholesale houses. A tornado is mentioned obliquely as not returning.

Montgomery Ala McClendon Mercantile Company Lanett Chambers County Edddings, Mobile Fredbediia Birmingham Atlanta

Disposition of State Hospital Lands Discussed in Montgomery

Governor O Neal and Col Sam Will John of Birmingham conferred on disposing of overflow and swamp lands owned by Alabama insane hospitals. Col John, Birmingham trustee and former legislator, helped craft Alabama's jury law era policy.

Montgomery Ala Alabama O'Neal Sam “Will John Birmingham John Comer

Dry kiln fire at Atlas Lumber caused heavy loss

Sparks from a saw mill ignited the Atlas Lumber Company dry kiln in western Montgomery yesterday causing damages estimated over 10000 dollars. Principal owners James Willer W. W. Lyman and J. C. Fischesser plan immediate rebuilding.

Montgomery Ala Atlas Lumber Company James Willer W. W. Lyman J. C. Fischesser

Supreme Court Faces Wilkinson Rehearing Request

Horace C. Wilkinson of Birmingham asks the Alabama Supreme Court for rehearing in the Lane ouster case. He contends the court erred in labeling Lane's office as judicial and in upholding the governing law as valid. Wilkinson argues the decision harms Birmingham self-government and seeks to correct what he calls an inadvertent error.

Montgomery Ala Homer Horace C. Wilkinson Birmingham Supreme Court A. O. Lane Lane W'lkinson Wilkinson

Americans Driven Out of Cananea by Mexican Mob

The Cananea Consolidated Copper Company vice president S Douglas was forced to flee Cananea with his secretary as a 2000-strong mob of idle miners and smelter workers demanded departure. The incident followed mine and smelter closures and left conditions in the camp described as the worst in its history. Douglas and Applewhite crossed into the United States after the mob threatened to strip workers of their jobs.

Associated Press S. Douglas Cananea Consolidated Copper Company Cananea Douglas J. N. Durago Arispe Alvarado Sonora S . P. Applewhite United States

Alabama Teachers Exam Under County Superintendents

Teachers in every Alabama county began examinations yesterday under county education superintendents. The test will run through Wednesday with 55 white applicants reporting in Montgomery.

Montgomery Ala Alabama

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Sore in Four Days

For bruises, burns and all skin diseases Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as the quickest cure. It claimed L. H. Haflin of Iredell Texas was cured in four days of an ankle sore that kept him from walking. Only 25 cents. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

L. H. Haflin Iredell Texas van Antwerp Drug Corp

Testimonial on Lydia E Pinkham Remedies From Texas

Adrian Texas woman describes relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for years of painful cramps chills sickness and hemorrhages. She gained weight from ninety six to one hundred twenty six pounds and urges others to seek confidential guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Adrian Texas Lydia E. Pinkham Jessie Marsu

Half Million Blaze Tears Through Lumber Plant

Fire at the Atlantic Coast Lumber Corp. plant in Georgetown, D C, caused an estimated half a million dollars in damage. Mill No 2 burned as eleven million feet of lumber and two mills were consumed. The Dupont wood alcohol plant was saved after a long struggle. Eleven hundred employees will be kept on part time while the mills are rebuilt. no lives were lost.

Associated Press Georgetown D. C Atlantic Coast Lumber Corporation Dupont Powder Company Dupont The Lumber Corporation

Omaha Orleans rate on grain restored

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that restoring Omaha to New Orleans grain rates removed discrimination and that Omaha to Chicago rates were not shown to be unreasonable. It did not determine the relation between Omaha New Orleans and Omaha Chicago rates on the record.

Associated Press Chicago Board of Trade Illinois Central Railroad Omaha Chicago New Orleans Interstate Commerce Commission

Business Men's Lunch Special Advertisement

Try our Business Men's Lunch from 12 to 2 30 o clock. We cater to the trade and serve all short orders with quick dispatch. Everything the best the market affords. Enjoy DeBriere s Famous Java Coffee the best in the city for six cents.

DeBriere

President Wilson asked to answer on Mexico actions

Senator Mark Smith of Arizona introduced a resolution asking President Wilson to explain damages to Americans in Mexico, presented claims, government actions to enforce them, citizens held for ransom, and redress offered or demanded. The measure was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Associated Press Washington Mexico Wilson Senate Mark Smith Arizona Foreign Relations Committee

Norris After Coffee Trust Dismissal Probed by Senate

Washington April 22. Senate hearings sought all facts connected with the government suit against the coffee trust. Senator Norris introduced two resolutions asserting the coffee monopoly failed a bona fide sale of stored coffee as agreed to cause the suit's dismissal.

Associated Press Washington Coffee Trust Senate Norris

Kreptor Lenses and Sharon Mountings a Specialty

A. F. Rockwell Optometrist and Manufacturing offers specialized Kreptor lenses and Sharon mountings. The ad highlights tailored vision solutions and precision components for eyeglass fitting. Local residents are urged to consult for custom lens options and frame compatibility.

A. F. Rockwell Optometrist and Manufacturing

Montgomery Golfers Invited to Birmingham Tournament

Members of the Country Club of Montgomery invited to participate in the invitation amateur golf tournament at the Birmingham Country Club from May 8 to 10. It is expected several of the citys best players will join the event. The Montgomery team roster will be announced later.

Montgomery Ala Country Club of Birmingham Country Club

White man to face Georgia court trial over mortgaged property

J. M. Parrish, a white man arrested in Montgomery Alabama on charges of selling mortgaged property in Bainbridge Georgia, will return to Georgia for trial. He was detained by local police and initially resisted but agreed after requisition papers were discussed, and was escorted to Bainbridge.

Montgomery Ala J. M. Parrish Bainbridge Alabama Georgia

Hardware men to visit Montgomery on May 4

Montgomery Alabama prepares to host one hundred members of the American Hardware Association on May 4. The Business Men's League invites Charles J. Graham as chairman to lead a committee that will meet the train and guide visiting executives through the city and county en route to Mobile for the convention.

Montgomery Ala American Hardware Mobile Charles J. Graham Business Men's League

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Els the Bell Neal Lanett Firm Mobile Electric Co N. Royal ST Omaha-Orleans Debriere's South Royal ST. the Kreptor Lenses Sharon Mobile Gas Company Beacon Shoe Counhiisy Om Sowie F.M. Hoyt Shoe Co. Makers N. H Union S Beacon Shoe Store Dauphin ‘St Reynalds Music House Dauphin St Mobile, Ala North Joachim Street Quality Printing House Y. L. Powers Ira T. Powers Powers Printing Co
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