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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1913

Page

7

Baptist Association Chooses Mobile for Next Convention

Mobile ministers return from the Mobile Baptist Association meeting and announce that the next convention will be at Tabernacle Church in Mobile. Debate over Dr. W B Crumpton’s resignation ends with a resolution expressing confidence in the retiring secretary and endorsing his past work at the closing session in Silver Hill Alabama.

Baptist Ministers of Mobile The Mobile Baptist Association Tabernacle Baptist Church W.B. Crumpton State Association Friends of Silver Hill Ala

Dangerous Indulgence in a Household Temptation

A narrative contrasts a well kept city home where a temperamental maid disrupts harmony with two failed attempts at other positions. The mistress warns Annie to curb self indulgence or ruin her life. Annie discovers a lover, strives to reform, but a long wait triggers another burst, ending in a broken engagement and a sobering, hopeful lesson on humility.

Holland Annie Toreet

Playing in Indian Cost Twelve Children’s Lives

Twelve children in Brooklyn have died this summer while playing in fringe adorned costumes. A five year old girl’s death prompted a coroner’s physician to urge parents to avoid flammable fringes in costumes. The Associated Press reports the tragedy highlights costume safety for children.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn

Lincoln's Son Celebrates Seventieth Birthday in New England

Robert T Lincoln son of President Lincoln and former secretary of war turned seventy celebrating with a dinner party in Manchester Vermont. The Lincoln foursome included Horace G Young George H Thatcher and Robert M Janney. Lincoln remains active enjoying golf each afternoon.

Associated Press Manchester Robert T Lincoln President Lincoln Horace G. Young George H. Thatcher Albany Robert M. Janney Philadelphia Lincoln

Police Notices on City Court Discharges and Holds

George Briskol owner of a Royal street shoe shining parlor and pressing club was discharged in recorder's court after arrest for operating without a license. W S Harding painter discharged on disorderly conduct. J P McMillin held to city court grand jury without bond on a statutory offense involving a minor girl. Bryant Burke arrested for assault and battery discharged by Recorder Edington.

George Briskol Royal Street Walter Burch Recorder's Court W. S. Harding Gus Santis Post Office Recorder’s Court J. P. McMillin Ike Kruse Bryant Burke Larry Murray Isaac Blackhawk Edington

Mer' and the Hedge Thorn Wry Reflection

A terse reflection recalls longing for simple living while noting the sting of a hedge thorn. The speaker contrasts wistful nostalgia with a sharp personal moment, using humor to frame a compact meditation on modern ease versus rougher realities.

Adam

Old Racing Spirit Returns to Saratoga Crowds

Associated Press reports Saratoga, New York, swelled with fans for racing after four years. Hotels overflowed and trains ferried extra visitors as every grandstand box sold ahead. Whisk Broom FEL’s absence due to a bad lame condition dampened the day’s excitement.

Associated Press Saratoga N. Y Whisk Broom Fel

Iowans Threaten Lynch Suspect After Assault Attempt

In New Hampton Iowa a mob threatened to lynch David Dyer a black man after he was accused of attempting an assault on a 16 year old girl. Sheriff Russell dispersed the crowd but danger remains.

Associated Press New Hampton Iowa David Dyer Emma Ganske Russell

Chance for Young Man to Enter Annapolis

Congressmen Dent announces a 1914 vacancy from Alabama’s Second district at the United States Naval Academy. One principal and three alternates will be appointed by March 4, 1914. Mental exams will be in Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham on the third Tuesdays in February and April. Physicals occur at the academy after navy department notification.

Montgomery Ala H. Dent Alabama United States Naval Academy Mobile Birmingham Naval Academy Navy Department

Socks on a New Rochelle Street Car

A pretty young woman with a large hat stepped onto a Main Street New Rochelle trolley and revealed black silk open work socks held up by men's stockings. Women nearby gasped and commented while a crowd of men followed. She left at Esplan Heights with a smile, accompanied by two surprised men.

New Rochelle N. Y Main Lawton L’esham Heights

Kidney Trouble Cured by Foley Kidney Pills

J I Hackl of Lincoln Illinois reports a cure for kidney trouble that began with a lame back and credits Foley Kidney Pills with quick and permanent relief. The ad highlights backache headaches sleep disturbance and rheumatism as signs. It also notes the product contains no habit forming drugs and is distributed by Van Antwery Drug Corporation. The ad ends with a provocative line about women voters being manipulated in political influence pitches.

J. I. Hackl Eighth St Lincoln Ill Foley van Antwery Drug Corporation

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