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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
3
Examiner H. Y. Brooke in Montgomery plans a 15 month statewide probe comparing Washington deserters lists with Alabama pension records. He expects to uncover deserters drawing pensions and says action will be swift, with county by county checks spanning weeks and rail travel between counties.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad bought the Sloss Company slag pile in central Birmingham, estimated at 150,000 square yards. The pile will be removed within 90 days and used on the new double track between Birmingham and Decatur.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide with a liberal free sample offer and a 32 page book. Men who shave and shampoo with Cuticura Soap are urged it is best for skin and scalp.
In Montgomery Alabama the Exchange National Bank acquired all deposits of the Montgomery Bank and Trust Company yesterday, while the savings deposits moved to Union Bank and Trust. About 300000 dollars changed hands. Michael Cody leads Exchange National and Union Bank. Montgomery Bank and Trust becomes a stand alone trust company under T E Lovejoy. He and associates also gained control of Manhattan Life Insurance.
A hair product claims to nourish and cleanse the scalp, remove dandruff, and improve hair overall. The tea colored liquid is sold in fifty cent bottles by G. Van Antwerp & Son with a refund guarantee if not satisfied. The ad features the Girl with the Auburn Hair on the package.
Books and accounts of Prof. A. S. Ford president of the fifth district agricultural school Wetumpka and Prof W. B. Crumpton president of the ninth district agricultural school Blountsville are correct according to reports filed with Governor O Neal by Examiner Charles L Townes. At the former school there was a balance of 184.70 on hand March 31 and the latter the balance was 191.74.
The well known Montgomery woman Mrs W K Pelzer died Sunday night after several months illness. Her remains were sent to Charleston, South Carolina for burial. She was 53 and survived by her husband and three daughters Mrs Dave Whetstone Mrs John H Blue and Miss Ethel Pelzer of Montgomery.
Federal Judge McCall appoints J. W. Brown receiver for the Lesser-Ely Cotton Company after its bankruptcy filing tied to the Bank of Tunica failure Leo Lesser, president, is missing but sighted in New Orleans. Brown begins asset liability appraisal while an injunction blocks firm members from moving cotton and assets.
A dinner anecdote recounts a tardy arrival after a chat with Smithson about his stomach trouble. The joke hinges on recommending Chamberlain's Tablets as the remedy, sold by all dealers.
Sufficient steel has been purchased to lay twenty miles more of track and two large locomotives have been ordered to expand Gulf Florida and Alabama Railroad service to Pine Hill Alabama. Grading advances toward Jonesville with steel rail due within thirty days and rail laying to begin. Completion to Pine Hill expected by July 1 followed by a river crossing. Roy C Megargel reports plans for a new passenger depot and train sheds in Pensacola as the line extends toward Jasper Alabama.
On Monday evening at Pythian Castle Hall Rescue Lodge No 24 Knights of Pythias presented Dr Harry T Inge and Col A S Lyons with twenty five year jewels for long membership. Deputy Grand Chancellor Aubrey Boyles led the ceremony with tributes while Grand Chancellor PD B Dobbs Laz Schwarz and G C Tucker spoke. A large turnout attended.
Coughs and colds if neglected lead to serious lung trouble. Dr King’s New Discovery relieves from first dose and cures the cough. O H Brown of Muscadine Ala notes his wife was saved from a severe cough by the remedy. Known for 43 years as best cough and cold remedy. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
The Item reported a surge in cotton exports for April with over 430,000 more bales than last year. Shipping Illustrated notes Mobile Liners, Inc. has added steamers to export April cotton, about 25 percent higher than April exports last year and nearly a quarter of the period September 1, 1912, to March 1, 1913.
Joseph Donjuan, refused permission to play, fired his revolver at guests in Dayton Pennsylvania, wounding four with three fatalities. He fled and state police pursue him as a homicide investigation continues.
The piece promotes ready to cook delicacies from Home Meat Preparing Company with Chop Suey and Hoyt's Meat Delicacies praised as clean safe and appreciated by the public. It notes government inspectors supervise production and urges readers to ask dealers for these products.
Rev. J. M. Barnes prominent Montgomery minister and educator died at his Cloverdale home from injuries suffered in a Friday automobile accident. A Bethany College Va graduate, he was 77 and longtime Christian Church pastor. Survived by his wife four sons and seven daughters, all but one daughter in Montgomery.
Decatur Alabama plans to host the Alabama Bankers Association next year. The invitation will be extended by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce city council and the five banks of Decatur and Morgan counties. Probate Judge William E Skeegs will deliver the invitation on behalf of the banks. Decatur boasts strong hotel facilities and ready capacity for a large gathering.
A state official warned the Alabama National Guard would suffer without an officers school this summer and urged accepting a government offer to hold it at Fort MacPherson. Governor O Neill indicated no state funds would be released for regimental encampments due to treasury strain, though defense leaders hope a last minute shift may occur.
The Southern conference on women and child labor opened at Meridian Mississippi with delegates from nearly every Southern state. Welcome addresses were given by Rabbi Max Raisin and Attorney General Ross A Collins, Jackson. President Miss Jean Gordon of New Orleans delivered the keynote on women’s work and child labor.
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