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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
12
In Shrill Landing New Jersey Aug F Flannerry a well to do resident here learned his father who died twenty years ago left a twenty thousand dollar deposit in a bank The cashier asked questions about the parental relation and was satisfied the man was the son of the depositor The sum has grown since it was first placed there.
Central relief committee reports after survey of flood districts that fifteen people in the Black River area need food clothing and wine. Some locations show residents with only corn bread and fish. About two dozen people require aid in the Torras district as the committee pushes for immediate distribution of blankets clothing and supplies.
Two things endure forever joy and piles yet Bucklen's Mica Salve vows to banish piles in any case. It soothes itching irritation inflammation and swelling and brings comfort and joy. Useful for burns boils ulcers cuts eczema scalds pimples and skin ailments. only 25 cents at all druggists.
Early returns show Gov W R Stubbs leading over Charles Curtis for the U S Senate with gains in rural counties suggesting a substantial margin. Anthony and Campbell win Republican nominations for first and third districts by smaller margins as governor and senate races tighten with Capper leading Republican gubernatorial contender Ryan.
The I. W. Harpers take a rest until next Sunday week before the next game, opponent not yet announced. John West, returning from a sprained ankle, will rejoin the lineup possibly as pitcher. The Harpers have only one defeat this season.
A fragment discusses a late night food option, praising grain based items for light digestion. It claims such foods supply tissue repair nutrients and support brain function while avoiding heavy indigestible fare.
A note suggests consuming four heaping teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts with cream before bed to improve sleep quality and morning freshness. The guidance emphasizes slow eating and a calming routine prior to retiring.
Local note reports the Gliam Cereal Company transport project at Battiecreef Creek, detailing development and logistics plans for the crew and equipment.
A Mobile meeting of real estate men and the chamber of commerce committee discussed attracting investors to property. Major James K. Glennon chaired as guests debated saving banks, higher assessments, property upkeep, and a public appeal that real estate remains the best living asset. He plans to reconvene the committee soon for action.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate recommended as a refreshing addition to tea or water with sugar. A teaspoonful stirred into a glass creates a cool, revitalizing beverage.
Earl Rogers, chief defense counsel for Clarence Darrow, did not begin a jail term after a contempt ruling. A temporary habeas writ released him pending Monday’s hearing, with bail set at 200 dollars. Judge Hutton had ordered custody until 9 today. Mayer, the key witness, was to be cross examined again.
Peter Nearly, a magazine writer from East Seventy-ninth Street, awoke to his sister Annie Nearly applying a chloroform saturated bandage to his mouth and nose. He resisted and sisters Agnes and Delia freed him. Annie, a theosophy student, urged him to die so he could reach a better life. Annie was detained by police and taken to a hospital for confinement.
Colonel A H Swanson, 84, died early today at Pass Christian Mississippi. He was a pioneer railroad builder in Texas and was connected with Morgan's Louisiana and the Houston and Texas Central lines. His death marks the end of a long career in railroad construction and development in the region.
Forecasts show thunder showers tonight or Thursday for Mobile and vicinity with light southerly winds. Alabama and Mississippi expect local showers, also with light southerly winds. Shippers should plan for up to 94 degrees west, 36 hour shipments. River forecasts indicate little change. Tombigbee may vary slightly while Alabama River trends down to Wednesday night.
A section hand from Clarinda Iowa is arrested as a suspect in the murder of the Joseph Moore family at Villisca Iowa on June 10 Ross Moore says the prisoner matches S A Suard who worked on his brother's farm last year Suard had a small axe and fake police badges and is believed to be demented He was taken to Creston Iowa.
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