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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
9
A series of short reader inquiries cover love conflicts and family history with blunt guidance. Topics include choosing between two devoted lovers, tracing a unknown mother, age appropriate relationships, finances for a home, and hair care remedies.
Miss Isa Morgan returns to her parents' farm after a physician advises outdoor life. She established a marsh pond operation to raise bullfrogs, guarding tadpoles through growth, and selling mature frogs for food at one to four dollars per dozen, with choice specimens to laboratories fetching up to three dollars each.
Mrs. Betty Nock of Cedar Rapids Iow a visits her sister Mrs L T Rush in Mobile. F L Yarborough wife and baby of Opelika Alabama are registered at the Cawthon Hotel. William R Pratt a resident of Washi C with his wife is in the city. T G Hibbler merchant of Pascagoula Mississippi is in Mobile today on business.
A newspaper ad argues backache signals serious trouble such as kidney disease or female disorders. It touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable remedy to reach the root cause and relieve symptoms, claiming forty years of success in conquering female ills.
Miss Lucy Price, noted newspaper woman and secretary of the Ohio Opposed to Woman Suffrage, sparks a heated campaign. She campaigns, issues literature, and supervises cartoons while suffragists press for the constitutional amendment granting women the vote, leaving the outcome uncertain.
At the Loyal Order of Moose twenty fourth annual convention in Kansas City delegates from across the U S gather for a week long session. David B Shew of Boston is a leading candidate for supreme dictator while Moose Industrial University at Anderson Ind looms in debate. Winnipeg Mobile and Cincinnati are contenders for next convention honors.
District Attorney Alfred C. Fatch of Richmond borough was seriously wounded by a woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, as he headed to his office in Stapleton Staten Island. She fired three shots, was arrested, and her motive is linked to recent family troubles. Fatch was hospitalized in serious condition.
Notice states none of the Rokeby's master owner or signee are liable for any Geboits contracted by her master D M Hoc at 8:19 to 8tp.
The Associated Fraternities of America begin their three day annual session in St Paul Minnesota with delegates from fraternal orders across the United States and Canada present. Secretary W Donnovan of Detroit reports protection in force exceeds $5 and annual death and disability benefits paid total $6 000 000.
This excerpt urges readers to vary meals by omitting meat one dinner weekly and substituting a Faust Spaghetto dish. It promises a high flavor profile with essential meat elements in a digestible form, inviting readers to request the recipe book.
Society pages chronicle Queen Mary expanding royal art pursuits in London, Spain's Queen visiting, and Mrs. Guinness reentering elite circles with a grand masked gala. A cautionary note follows on a leprosy-linked death tied to a misinformed costume purchase and fashion craze led by Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.
New York August 19. Helen Clay Frick daughter of Henry C. Frick runs a summer colony for girls at Beverly farms in which thirty young wives join the self styled Adamless Eden. Girls pledge no gossip, flirting or fashion and live simply with the gardener and minister nearby.
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America anticipate a one day convention session at Woods Pavilion in Battles Alabama Sunday. The article notes a business meeting followed by social events and hints at a strong single taxer and Henry George disciple.
A guide on camp life and outdoor cooking emphasizes using a sturdy stove, improvised stone ovens, and durable utensils. It covers selecting pots, planning provisions, and cooking methods for birds, corn dodgers, potatoes, and beans over hot coals, with practical tips for flavor and efficiency.
Edna K. Wooley argues that rich investors charging high retail prices for farm goods do not reflect realities for average farmers. She urges teaching farmers to farm scientifically with practical, affordable prices so more can succeed.
Delegates from across the state arrive Saturday and board the James A. Carney for a coastal meeting. The program includes swimming races diving seats boating contests and land events for men women and children. A big barbecue dinner in the grove near Beach Hotel and Moose band entertainment mark the day.
Washington August 15 The Newlands resolution to form a joint congressional committee to confer with President Taft on tariff regulation failed in the senate. Smoot objected to the measure.
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