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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement touts Digestit as a quick permanent remedy for indigestion. It claims over eighty million Americans suffer from indigestion and promises near instant relief, reduced fermentation, and prevention of post meal distress, with a returnable trust guarantee through Van Antwerp's Drug Store.
More than two hundred persons enjoyed the second moonlight excursion of the season by Mobile Verein Frohsinn on the steamer Pleasure Bay. The party left the docks about 7 o clock, rode the bay and river, returning about midnight. Excellent instrumental music and Frohsinn chorus selections entertained guests who brought lunch while Frohsinn provided refreshments. Edward H. Shaffer served as master of ceremonies.
A wireless report to New Orleans claimed General Luis Mena, Nicaragua revolutionist leader, was imprisoned by Liberal party members in Leon. US Consul Juan Zavala labeled it semi official and uncertain, with local supporters doubtful and noting rumors of Liberal uprisings and possible leadership shifts in Nicaragua.
A fragment notes an absent faction leader in Costa Rica and suggests Mena’s imprisonment by Liberals could signal Irias’ return or arrival in Nicaragua. The piece warns the possible reawakening of the long standing conservative versus liberal conflict with Irias and Diaz as opposing leaders.
Patent medicine advertisement claims Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles and diabetes for men and women, also regulates children's bladder issues. One bottle provides two months' treatment. mailed for $1 if not available locally. testimonials requested. Dr. E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO. Sold by druggist.
Special to Tr Montgomery August 22 Governor Woodrow Wilson Democratic presidential nominee will not visit Alabama this fall nor Montgomery as guest of the Alabama State Exposition in October. He cites campaign duties and other speaking engagements. He regrets missing the Montgomery fair and renewing acquaintances.
Mobile lost the bid as Cincinnati, Ohio was chosen as the 1913 meeting place of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World. Delegates led by J. Thompson and James A. Carney rallied strong support against Mobile among other cities including Dallas New Orleans Winnipeg Toronto Milwaukee and Philadelphia. The supreme lodge later set the dictator's salary at six thousand dollars annually. The parade drew five thousand marchers ten floats and fifteen bands.
An upcoming major furniture auction by SAS will begin Monday with an eight day sale. Details on dates and items are to be announced in the period’s notices.
A low barometer area over the upper lake region brings summer heat and scattered showers to the eastern half. A high pressure system dominates the west with generally sunny days and cool nights. Mobile may see thunder showers tonight and Friday. Albert Aschenberger, Weather Bureau local forecaster.
President James K. Powers of the Normal College argues the institution should keep its charter name The State Normal College at Florence and questions whether a 1912 act repealed or altered the charter He cites deeds policies and land purchases as evidence and seeks clarification from the Alabama Board of Trustees for White Normal Schools in Montgomery.
Letter from Mrs. John S. Jones of Granville New York testifies that Swamp-Root cured a floating kidney and restored health, with an eighteen pound gain and improved vigor. Notary confirms oath of truth dated July 28 1909. Advertisement urges trial bottles from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mentions available sizes at drug stores.
An electrical storm swept Mobile yesterday collapsing rain and wind. Lightning struck a horse belonging to Thomas P. Martin at 307 Charleston Street, killing it instantly, while Cary W. Butt's residence on Government Street was struck and a fire quickly put out. Rain totals reached 1.8 inches.
Six hundred babies in go carts and doll coaches parade before Governor Woodrow Wilson in Asbury Park. The governor greets contestants including a child on a bullroarer and a little fireman, with queen Hazel Manners and Olympic themed entrants. The crowd fills half a mile of stands as Wilson’s party watches.
Mr Samuel A Seal of Route 2 vie way Tennessee reports severe stomach catarrh left him bedridden. After using Peruna for days he improved enough to work on the farm and praises the medicine. KA TAR NO is offered by the TAR NO Company Columbus for a free booklet.
In California Governor Johnson ordered the sentences of seven condemned murderers carried out after a large effort to halt executions failed. Reprieves were granted for some but the law stood, and executions were set to proceed next month at San Quentin and Folsom.
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