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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1913
Page
15
Mobile experiences spasmodic semi tropical heat with averages around 82.4 degrees and only rare 100 degree days. Forecaster notes cool spells are unlikely before mid September, with gradual temperature declines typical from mid August into October.
Colonel N F Thompson, now based in Birmingham, leads preparations for the Alabama State Land Congress second annual session in Birmingham November 4 5 6. The four day program covers all Alabama soils with expert reports on crops plus topics in agriculture horticulture citrus fruit nut growing stock raising and truck farming. Prominent speakers include Governor Emmett O Neal Mayor Culpepper Exum of Birmingham Congressman John L Burnett and several railroad and agricultural leaders. The aim is to raise land values through development and immigration and to attract Northern farmers to Alabama while benefiting all residents.
The Panama celebration committee design for Government street features an ornate arch at each end and a columned route, with architect John A. Wetzel of Mobile and designer George B. Rogers drafting plans. Governors will be invited as Mobile hosts, with Governor ONeal attending Denver meetings and Senator Fletcher addressing the Congress.
P A Bud Renaud a Mobile native and famed turf figure spent youth in Mobile then built a wide racing and gambling network in New Orleans. He shot Ike Jordan in a street confrontation, later backed Crescent City Jockey Club, printed silk race programs, and hosted social galas at the track before dying and being buried in Mobile.
City Engineer Wright Smith reports rising building line as permits issued for August weekend. Warrant Warehouse Company begins remodeling its Water street warehouse for 10,000 dollars after deal with Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company. Julia F Russell plans 2,000 dollar remodeling at St Emanuel and Eslava corner. Additional permits include a temporary shed at St Anthony and Royal for 200 dollars, a two room cottage at Seneca for 200 dollars, and a two story garage on George Street for 400 dollars.
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a fast corn and callus remover. It promises relief in about two seconds with no digging tools, and claims safety for healthy skin while removing corns warts and bunions. Sold in stores or by mail order from EF Lawrence & Co of Chicago.
Beginning this Sunday The Item will publish full details of all pictures shown each week by Mobile’s leading motion picture houses. It will feature photos of top actors and actresses and locations and times to view them. The houses thank Mobile readers for prior support and pledge ongoing cooperation with The Mobile Item for exclusive news. The hookworm remark remains an aside.
A newspaper ad touts a freckle treatment promising free trial if ineffective. Purchase ethinedouble strength from Van Antwerp Drug Co with a money back guarantee for a clear complexion after a few applications. The ad notes rarely more than one ounce needed and urges asking for the doubly strength othine.
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