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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1912

Page

11

Magnificent colonial residence in Government street area

This newly completed colonial residence on Government street in Fle Claire Mobile sits 150 feet from the city boulevard amid a park. It offers all modern conveniences in a premier neighborhood and is available with reasonable terms. an open invitation to view and use our automobile for visits.

Old Shell Road Reed Avenue Kirk Wilson Fle Claire Government Street Mobile Trie Ean Springhill Ave

Small Boy Recounts Travels With Blind Beggar

A 14 year old boy told the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children about led travels with a blind beggar, known as Blind Charley, over Philadelphia Buffalo Newark Manhattan and Coney Island. He said he was paid four dollars weekly to guide and describe events to the man during their month long scheme. The boy’s mother reportedly consented to the arrangement and authorities plan to verify the tale.

New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children Fourth Avenue Philadelphia Buffalo Newark Manhattan Coney Island Queens Street Children’s Society Wall Alterco Ce Charles Berkowitz Charley Wishinsky Hoyt Children’s Court Delaware Avenue Niagara Falls

Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims to Heal Piles and More

An old promotional note touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for piles and a range of skin afflictions. It promises quick relief from itching irritation inflammation and swelling and advertises a 25 cent price at druggists.

Bucklen

Boy nearly trods car trolley as horse runs loose

Four year old Benjamin Weishos held the reins of his father's horse attached to a light runabout on East 102nd Street. The horse running onto Second Avenue struck a northbound car and threw the boy inside unharmed. A physician found no injuries as the horse returned to its stable.

Benjamin Weishos East 102d Street Benjamin Second Avenue New York Herald Jacob Weishos 194Th Street

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

The Texas Wonder medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder problems including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for both men and women. It says it regulates bladder troubles in children and offers mail order with a one dollar price.

Texas Louis

Governor R. S. Vessey at Bull Moose Chicago Convention

Governor R. S. Vessey of South Dakota is a leading figure at the Bull Moose convention in Chicago. He serves on the first national committee of the third party and predicts the National Progressives will capture Republican machinery in South Dakota.

R. S. Vessey South Dakota Chicago Vessey

Whitman Tells Stage Story Over Rosenthal Case

New York District Attorney Whitman recalls riding in a Fifth Avenue stage when a young woman, apparently his wife, and her mother debated his honesty. The woman later wrote to apologize, saying she had spoken in haste and believed him dishonest earlier. Whitman kept the name private and forgave her.

New York Dstrict Whitman Jt Rosenthal Fifth Avenue Whitman Mr. Whitman Panenit

Majestic Candy Kitchen Ad Sells 25 Cent Candies

An old advertisement from the Majestic Candy Kitchen promotes home made and high grade candies priced at 25 cents per pound. It emphasizes value and variety for shoppers seeking traditional confections.

Majestic Candy Kitchen

Deaf Beauty Seeks Missing Husband in Cincinnati

A distressed young woman, described as exceptionally pretty, asked Cincinnati Detective Chief Crawford to locate her husband Dudley C. Spannow, 24, connected with the navy in Washington. The couple, newly married, recently lived at the Empress Hotel on Vine Street after coming from Springfield, Ohio. Major Crawford and Detective Sergeant Crim are actively searching.

Cincinnati Crawford Navy Department Washington Empress Hotel Vine Street Springfield Ohio Dudley C. Spannow Crim

Electric Bitters Prove Helpful Says Peebles in Henry Tenn

In a testimonial from Henry Tennessee, T J Peebles describes stomach liver and kidney relief after taking six bottles of Electric Bitters. He asserts the remedy restored appetite, energy, and well being, claiming it benefits everyone from the first dose. Available at druggists for 50 cents.

T. J. Peebles Henry Tenn

Saturday Gulf Coast Excursion Passes Only a Dollar

Advertises a Saturday round trip to the Gulf Coast for one dollar. Direct readers to the L and N ad in today’s paper for full particulars and departure details.

Gulf Coast L. and N. AD

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