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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1913

Page

4

Laughlin Not Dismayed by Suit on Railroads

The Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans railroad plans completion into Mobile within ninety days and start of actual business by July. President Henry McLaughlin announced after a federal court order for examining the books of the Pensacola and Perdido railroads and the P A and T railroad from 1892 to 1903. Executor Edward Davis led the stock inventory in the suit filed against McLaughlin and others.

Pensacola Edward Davis McLaughlin F. W. Marsh Mobile

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic General Strengthening Medicine

An advertisement promotes Quinine and Iron as a powerful general tonic branded Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It claims 30 years of recognition, bitter yet tasteless due to insoluble ingredients, and guarantees satisfaction through a local druggist for ten cents.

Grove

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Promoted

Thousands of families know this remedy for wounds burns sores ulcers and many external diseases with claims of healing and pain relief. The ad notes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil and lists uses while promising guaranteed quality and a brominated laxative product with E W Groves signature on boxes.

Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Various Ailments

Poslam products claim rapid healing of acne tetter psoriasis piles skin-scale salt rheum and itch with immediate results from a nightly application. Poslam Soap touted for tender skin and dandruff relief, with druggists selling Poslam and soap and free samples available from Emergency Laboratories New York City.

West 25Th Street New York City

Pensacola Sees New Trade Boost From Mobile Link

A track-laying machine capable of one mile a day could yield a conservative estimate for a ninety day project. the plan would bring a powerful commercial impulse to Pensacola as trade with Mobile begins. The text also mentions a poor citizen unhappy about income tax worry.

Pensacola Mobile

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mobile Customer

A Mobile resident from 288 Lafayette St. testifies the remedy cured kidney and back pain after heavy lifting. She bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Van Antwerp's Drug Store, endorses the product, and notes five boxes produced a full cure. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is sale agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Ellis Lafayette St Mobile Ala van Antwerp Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Illicit Stills Destroyed Across Alabama Raids Reported

Deputy W I Nabors and a posse raided multiple illicit distilleries in Alabama towns including Dothan Geneva Coffee Henry and Houston counties. Arrests were made at Garrett Keyes Trotter McGee Johnson and an elderly woman, with bonds set or grand jury actions pending. 200 gallons of beer and large stills were seized along the operations.

Internal Revenue W. I. Nabors Alabama Houston County Alex Garrett Garrett Dothan Geneva County J.T. Keyes Keyes Coffee County Ben Alsee Joe Trotter Enterprise Ala Richard McGee Nabors Henry County Mobile John J. Johnson Johnson

Synod of Missouri Ohio Meets in Mobile Final Session

The bi annual session of the Lutheran Synod of Missouri Ohio and others ends in Mobile at 2 pm with delegates calling this the most successful gathering yet. Crescent City hosts next in 1915 as Dr Boeder finishes Fall of Man reading and committees’ reports fill the remainder. An address is given by General President F Proftenhauer.

Lutheran Synod of South F. Proftenhauer

New York Progressives Shut Out in Empire State

Attorney General Carmody rules that statewide vote totals govern election official appointments, denying Progressives in Erie County the right to name officials despite local strength. He says the statewide result of Democratic and Republican votes decides appointments.

New York Empire State Associated Press Albany N._Y Carmody C. J. Hamlin Erie County Attorney-General

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed By Druggists

A certified notice states druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar Compound fails to cure a cough or cold. John Bennet of Tell Wisconsin commends its five year track record, noting it works for children and has a pleasant taste with no opiates. Refuse substitutes.

Foley John Bennet Tell Wis van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Two Hearts Introduced As Evidence In Trial

In Springfield Colorado April 23 the heart from Mrs Florence Caviler Smith is shown in court as her husband Dr Arthur B Smith faces trial for alleged murder The heart of a man who died of myocarditis is also produced Physicians testified no condition in Mrs Smith heart explains sudden death and chemical tests indicate poisoning

Associated Press Springfield Florence Caviler Smith Arthur B. Smith

Cane Mills to Be Made in Mobile Plant

A new factory to produce twenty five complete cane mills daily will operate with the Mobile Stove and Pulley Works. Chairman A J Pasons announced at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. A canning factory for Mobile is planned for June to aid local farmers as well as a syrup factory already established by Bienville Syrup Company.

Chamber of Commerce and Business League A. J. Pasons Manufacturers’ Committee Chamber of Commerce Mobile Bienville Syrup Syrup Company Parsons Mobile Stove Armbrecht

Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Ailments Quickly

Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns bruises boils sores inflammation and skin diseases. Claims L H Haflin of Iredell Texas was cured in four days of an ankle sore that crippled his walking. Priced at 25 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen L. H. Haflin Iredell Texas van Antwerp Drug Corp

Atlantic Fleet to Honor Maine Memorial Dedication in New York

Washington April 23 All available ships of the Atlantic fleet were ordered to join the May 30 dedication of the Maine memorial monument in New York. Mobilized battleships include the Wyoming Florida North Dakota Delaware Vermont South Carolina New Hampshire Kansas Virginia Georgia New Jersey and Rhode Island. Secretary Daniels said the naval academy midshipmen would not attend due to exams.

Associated Press Washington Maine Memorial Monument New York Naval Station North River Wyoming Florida North Dakota Delaware Vermont South Carolina New Hampshire Kansas Virginia Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island Daniels Naval Academy

Rheuma claims fast relief for rheumatism

An advertisement touts RHEUMA as a near magical cure for rheumatism noting rapid joint pain relief after starting the pills. It promotes a 50 cent bottle and a money back guarantee, and includes a testimonial from Prof. H. H. Kolling of Richmond Indiana dated Oct. 10, 1912.

van Antwerp Drug Corporation H. H. Kolling S. Ninth St Richmond Ind Qet

Land and Property Bargains Near Mobile and Baldwin County

30 000 acre good land sixty miles from Mobile on M and O railroad. Sell in small parcels or entire tract. Government street residence with large grounds. Broad street property near Government street with two two story houses and two cottages. Georgia Avenue home two stories three rooms large yard outhouses near car line. Only 5000 dollars. 8350 acres best Baldwin County land partly timbered accessible. See 401 City Bank Building.

Mobile Government Street Broad Street Georgia Avenue Baldwin County

Seven room house on Palmetto Street near Rapier Avenue

A seven room house on Palmetto Street near Rapier Avenue is described as a comfortable home in a good neighborhood and a first class investment at the asking price. The brief notes the property as a fine residential or investment option.

Palmetto Street Rapier Avenue

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Laughlin E. W. Groves Amet Mobile Electric Co N. Royal Alabama Iron Works Commerce Street D. R. Dunlap J. M. Walsh George W. Marquis L. Merkel Secy Treas J. M. * Walsh P. J. Lyons H. T. Inge John Cowley Murray Wheeler Deputy Nabors SYNOD New Orleans Atlantic Maine Otto Jake Wells Over the Bay Ness Morrill & Lyons St. Francis St Ozo Mullion Cawthon Rowley Orchestra DR. Adams Dauphin St Bienville Square F.M. Maddox & CO Real Estate and Insurance City Bank Building Bell Nore Ay City Bank & Trust CO Mobile’s Perpetual Care Pine Crest Park American Securities Co ST. Joseph Street the Peoples Bank State of Ady Dauphin Street Britton Dr. F. L. Tapia Thames & Batre Bell Phone W.H. Cooper Bank of Mobile Building Hitman
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