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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
8
A speaker defends American women while acknowledging a French critique that their minds lack training. He argues current education favors memorization over original thought and warns that untrained minds bring boredom and disappointment as they mature. He calls for better cultivation of intellect and maternal guidance.
Helen observes the shabby act for charity and notes the old man’s quiet dignity despite poverty. A seventeen year old imitator and a fading crowd prompt Warren to doubt future performances as the manager promises new amateurs next week.
B. W. Hill of Snow Hill North Carolina details a two month struggle with dysentery starting mid July. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he reports permanent relief after two bottles. For sale by all dealers.
A Lipton letter argues Germany should attend the Panama Pacific Exposition and Britain should join. It pivots to admonishing modern women to develop mind and speech, avoid frivolity, and pursue thoughtful observation and imagination to combat ennui and heightened self awareness.
Mrs Helen Hoy Greeley a lawyer and noted suffragist who has travelled nationwide delivering soap box speeches for women's suffrage has for months conducted a class in the art of stump speaking and public oratory in New York.
The American Pharmaceutical Association held sections and a general session in Nashville. Nominees for president and two other national officers were listed, with mail voting to determine the winners.
Fifty years of torment from eczema ended by Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Customer D L Kenney praises the cure after decades of tetter trouble. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and by mail from PFEIFFER CHEMICAL CO.
J Nelson Pelhams long time Cuba consul at Canton will succeed Leopold Dolz as Mobile consul. Dolz becomes consul-general in New York. Pelhamus arrives in Mobile late September and assumes duties October 1. He has prior ties to Mobile from 1897 when he collected funds for the Cuban cause.
By Associated Press from Stockdale Texas August 19 Allie Burris aged 17 and her sister Annie aged 15 leaped into the river to rescue their father who was trying to save Arthur Jackson 16 but the girls and Jackson perished Burris survived with help from passersby
A testimonial notes fast relief from colic diarrhoea and bowel complaints after one or two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer claims it never fails and urges others to try it when in need. Sold by all dealers Ady.
Nashville and Chattanooga scheduled a double header this afternoon in warm clear weather. First game batteries: Nashville Hinton and Noyes. Chattanooga Grimes and Graham. Second game: Nashville Williams and Gibson. Chattanooga Sommers and Street.
The probable batteries for the second game of the series are Conzelman and Chapman for Atlanta and Prough and Mayer for Birmingham. Weather is expected hot and clear as the matchup unfolds.
Governor O Neal, chair of the rural credit committee, sent wire messages to members calling a meeting August 25 at the Antlers hotel in Colorado Springs to prepare a report for the conference. Governors Hadley, Harmon, Mann, Foss, Plaisted, Carey and Johnson were notified. nearly all expect to attend.
Mobile was selected as the site for the 1918 Alabama Good Roads Association convention to be held December 3 4 and 6. Delegates from Alabama counties will attend with speakers including senators and congressmen from Alabama and federal road officials. State Highway Engineer W S Keller will report on highway plans including a proposed north south and east west system linking Chicago to Mobile. Preparations to welcome delegates are planned by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League.
The Lyric presents another lavish Les Miserables program with two daily shows and a night performance. Professor Dunster supplies the music for the film, boosting its appeal. seats are reserved for the 8 15 show and matinees at 3.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Arkansas as a gentle remedy for constipation and liver issues. It claims the pills cleanse the bowels, boost energy and mood, improve skin and sleep, with a 25 cent price and mail orders from Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs, Ark.
The Velvet Beers defeated Fort Morgan 2 to 1 Sunday afternoon in a fast game. Manager Johnny West led his team through a tough struggle as Donovan gave up only one hit. Ramsen pitched for Fort Morgan allowing five scattered hits. Fort Morgan’s shortstop played a great game with the soldiers securing the only two hits in the two days. Manager West has coleeeet.
A terse notice offers bulk shoes for sale at Thang Wholesale, advertising a trial and a street address 60 Government St. Shoppers are urged to look for a street sign to locate the premises.
Associated Press report from Everett Washington details Erwin Tungren lining up five guests at the Gray hotel, robbing them, then shooting Miss Dorothy Dunbar who died. Wounded victims include George Kramer who wrestled for the pistols and George Dean of Seattle, who is dying.
The old building at the northwest corner of Government and Royal Streets will be demolished to make way for a modern structure. One store on Royal Street and three on Government Street will be rented. Plans and specifications will be shown to prospective tenants to negotiate leases.
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