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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
5
A homemaking column notes weather impacts on pickle crops, price shifts, and home canning methods. It covers washing cucumbers, brining, spiced gherkins, sweet pickles, vinegar handling, and alum and grape leaf techniques for firmness, with practical steps for each stage.
The Women’s Social and Political Union denounces Dublin punishments for Gladys Evans and Lizzie Baker as an outrage. They condemn Edmond de Cladys and the hatchet attack on Premier Asquith, vow to press for release and to persist with militancy until government abandons its policy.
An unidentified woman attacked a Glasgow Art Gallery painting with a hatchet today, smashing the glass case. She fled the scene and remains at large.
Florence Bernstein, 22, stands trial in Chicago for murder charged by her dying husband who allegedly said she shot him without provocation. She pleads not guilty as she becomes the fourth Chicago woman accused of husband killing this year.
About 100 prisoners at the Lake Charles parish jail are to be moved following complaints by Timber Workers' Union members connected to the Grabow mill riots. Dr. Oscar Dowling, head of the Louisiana board of health, found unsanitary conditions and arranged their transfer to the parish jail in Shreveport while a new jail is constructed.
A businesswoman recalls changes in working life and lunch habits. She reflects on mothers preparing lunches in the past, the shift to noon meals away from home, and the rise of inexpensive cafe lunches. She contrasts homemade lunches with modern quick meals and notes personal changes in eating and weight.
The speaker recalls a bygone era when workers took a large noon dinner, forcing mothers to prepare three meals daily and spend long hours at the stove. The tone reflects affectionate humor and a critique of harsh expectations on mothers.
In San Francisco Judge Thomas F. Graham hears testimony from Hachi Uyejima about an incident in which Mrs Corosuka Uyejima allegedly threw pepper mixed with ashes at her husband and wielded a razor. He says scars were caused and that she fled to Santa Barbara while he faced charges of burglary.
In New York on August 16 two young women aided by a boxer, loungers, detectives and an automobilist helped foil an alleged burglary. Katherine McGarry, 19, confronted Joan Raymond near 184 Alexander Avenue prompting his capture at the Bronx police station on charges of burglary and carrying concealed weapons.
The grand aerie of Eagles in Cleveland elects its slate with victories for the organization ticket in all but one race. E W Fuller of Richmond Va won chaplain over W L mn of Savannah Ga. Other officers were Willian J Breti.
Reader questions on winning love proper conduct in relationships and marriage ethics. Mrs Thompson offers guidance on sincerity, fidelity, gifts, and consent. answers cover engagement etiquette, handling multiple suitors, and advice for common domestic concerns.
Miss Lillie Buckelew of Grettatown Mississippi and M. Taylor of Mobile were married by Rev. Dannelly at Government Street Methodist Church in a Gretna Green style ceremony. Buckelew traveled by train from Grettatown and stayed with Mrs Lisnitman before the wedding following Taylor’s arrival from his railroad run as a news agent.
W Dudley and J R Dudley brothers of Lowndes county were indicted in Montgomery for forgery in the second degree over an attempted $10,000 life insurance policy on Benton constable James Bryant. They allegedly used a false affidavit. Both ar raigned and bound over on $750 bonds. They faced potential danger after Bryant’s vigilance against crime. They have ties to the Lowndes arson cases and are witnesses in related prosecutions.
The resort near Cosy Coden offers boating bathing fishing and Southern Cock features for recreation and rest. Reservations may be made through Mr. Woods proprietor.
Morgan Jones chief of the Dothan fire department shot Jeff Woodham a railroad worker near Jones home on Main Street Woodham was wounded by five shots two in the side and one in the face Jones surrendered to officers after returning to the fire station The shooting followed alleged tensions over Woodham s attention to Jones wife and occurred after both men had appeared as witnesses in an arson case at the courthouse
N. J. Gorham, cashier of the Bank of Woodville in Woodville Georgia, reports an acute kidney trouble relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He testimonials the pills relieve back and kidney pains and exceed prior medicines. The advertisement advises trying them and refuses substitutes. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
Western business leaders from Idaho and other states gather in Chicago to pledge support for the Roosevelts as Joseph M. Dixon of the Progressive party speaks. The interviews with Dixon reveal plans for a broader executive committee, with a meeting slated for early next week to formalize the backing.
A vintage advertisement touts Bue Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles and skin irritations. It claims quick relief from inflammation burns boils eczema and bruises and prices the salve at 25 cents.
In Portau Prince Haiti Aus authorities report the fire at the national palace after the death of President Leo. General Taner guste named new president and powers transferred amid military discipline. Fire crews search ruins as explosions damage nearby buildings and debris scatters across the city.
Frisco Railroad fast train known as the Cannon Ball left last night for Dallas. Today near Springdale Arkansas the line baggage and mail cars track and the passenger remained on the track. A fireman was slightly injured. The wreck occurred near Dallas, Texas. Officials blamed a soft track from recent rains.
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