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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1912

Page

11

Cotton futures slip then steady in New Orleans trading

Markets report a volatile session as cotton futures opened down on weak cables and weather fears but recovered to close steady after intraday selling. Prices eased to midday lows before shorts and cover activity steadied the market. October near 10.78, with spot and Gulf values noted as demand remained tepid. Bids for the old snag boat Black Warrior were opened in Mobile, but may be rejected by the chief engineer.

Ot Saan Middle Lands Ng Waplan Gulf United States Engineer Chicago Texas Mark Wisconsin Santas

Cotton Market Opens Firm with Net Decline

New York August 27 The cotton market opened firm at a decline of 5 to 12 points and traded 12 to 16 points lower overall. Futures activity showed initial weakness as prices moved down across the board with selling pressure evident in early trading.

New York

United Fruit Co Passenger Freight Service Schedules

The United Fruit Co operates superior passenger and freight steamers from EANS LA to Colon and Panama every Saturday and midweek from Colon with calls at Belize Cortez and other Central American ports. Weekly routes include Mobile to Bocas del Toro and Costa Rica to Ceiba and Tela. For reservations contact Thomas W. White in Mobile or T. I. Kelleher in New Orleans.

Superior Eans Thos. W. White Mobile Ala Kelleher F. A New Orleans

O Dear and Dogs on It May Not Be What He Said

The fragment hints at expressions like Oh dear and dogs on it and other mild exclamations. It suggests a playful misquote or voice fragment from a speaker noting scatters of phrases. No clear person or event is identified in readable text.

Artillerymen to Camp at Mobile Week of Sept 9

Adjutant General Scully ordered the Alabama National Guard artillery corps to enter camp at Mobile during the week beginning September 9. The move was announced from Montgomery on August 27.

Montgomery Ala Enera Scully Artillery Corps Alabama National Guard Mobile

Stock Market Opens With Broad Gains Across Pacific Issues

Wall Street reports a strong opening with Canadian Pacific and St Paul advancing 2 and 1 points. Pacific issues, active Industrials, grangers, and coppers rise fractionally as Tobacco specialties jump 1 to 4 points. London optimism and crop notes push a moderate forward drift before noon.

New York Canadian Pacific St. Paul Pacific Union Pacific Congress London Can Pittsburg Colorado

Rain Douses Mobile Cotton District With Heavy Showers

Rain swept the Mobile cotton district in the 24 hours ending 8 this morning. Waynesboro Mississippi logged the heaviest rainfall at 2.15 inches, Mobile 1.81 inches, and Demopolis 1.15 inches. Temperatures ranged 67 to 91 degrees, with heat prevailing in the Houston and Oklahoma districts. Rainfell across Alabama Mississippi Tennessee and Louisiana while Oklahoma and Charleston districts reported no rain.

Mobile Waynesboro Miss Mobile Beng Demopolis Houston Oklahoma Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Louisiana Charleston

Nubian To Load for Plymouth England Arrives Late Today

The British steamer Nubian is expected to reach port late this afternoon to load for Plymouth England. The vessel 4067 Laurenson master sails from Tampa and is consigned to Mobile Liners. Also noted are the Sabine with freight and passengers from New York via Tampa and river forecasts for local waterways. A listed derelict, spar buoy and wreckage sightings are reported off the American coast with notices to mariners including a light re illumination at St Andrews Bay.

Plymouth England Colombia Rasmussen Puerto Cortez Honduras Laura L. Sprague Nubian Laurenson Tampa Mallory Line Sabine Risk New York Alabama Armenia Yicatan Pont Molas Cozumel Islaid Brandenburg St. Paul Cedric Rotterdam Ruger Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Halifax Royal Edward Brss Roberta Florida St. Andrews Bay St. Andrews Bar

Indian Killed On Track Near Rochelle Illinois

Indian man dies after lying on a railroad track as an express train passes. The item notes dangers of neglected coughs and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas claiming recovery from a severe cough and weight gain. Trial bottle offered free at druggists.

Rochelle Ill Fast Express Dr. King J. R. Watts Floydada Tex

Modern Home Builder Page Offers Design Ideas

An article showcases a building page full of suggestions for contemporary homes. It highlights ideas for layouts, materials, and finishes, aiming to guide readers in planning renovations or new builds.

John H. Hisgen Visits New Orleans for Pleasure and Business

John H. Hisgen, a prominent New Orleans resident, is in the city on a visit combining leisure and business.

John H. Hisgen New Orleans

Greek fined for assaulting boy

A man named Geralus, described as a large Greek, was fined after an incident involving an attack on a youth. Witnesses reported the assault occurred on a royal street shoe shop setting, leading to his arrest and subsequent punishment.

Gus Geralus Hale Geralus Greece Nick Reaisis Resijis

K E B P Letter from Pensacola Man Claims Cure

R H Littlefield of Pensacola Florida writes he suffered inflammatory rheumatism for years and found relief after using K E B P. He declares himself cured with no trace of disease and praises the preparation as a grand blood remedy. The note ends with a garbled sales pitch urging readers to get well.

R. H. Littlefield Pensacola Fla

For Rent From Noy STORES and Dwellings Listed

Two story brick stores and multiple flats and houses for rent listed by address. Properties include 228 mercen t between Dauphin and Sts, 461-462 Da St between Hamilton and La Sts, 118 mn ment St, 116 Govern ment St, 54 otter St, 457-459 Dauphin St, 154 S. Joachim St, 203 St. Em uel St, and numerous frames on Government, Marine, St-An, Church, St. Francis, New, and other streets. Also ads for a two story rattan tone residence and a call for male canvassers at Room 305 St. Andrews Hotel.

Mercen T Bso Bouch Bs Coe Bat Otter St Bet Dauphin St Hamilton Lawrence Church Government N. E. Pal Marine S. Joachim St S. Church St St. Emuel St S. Theatre New Marine Sts N. Springhill New St. Francis St Jef Tsa &T Marine St Old Shell Ros E. Hallett Case Georgia Ave Springhill Ave W. Margaret St W. Church B. Jackson W Mobile St Monroe Son Old Shell W. LeBaron Ave

Dodson's Liver Tone Eases Constipation Safely

Dodson's Liver Tone is promoted as a safer alternative to calomel for a lazy liver and bilious constipation. The ad claims rapid relief with one or two spoonfuls, a money back guarantee, and warns against imitations that resemble Dodson's Tone.

Dodson

Pool Hall Fight Ends With 350 Fine

In a courtroom a man named Geralus faced a judge after a confrontation with Resijis over a pool game. Resijis bore bruises and a cut lip, and Patrolman Gayle corroborated the evidence. Geralus admitted shoving Resijis but claimed he only fell to the floor.

Resijis Gayle Hale Geralus Resists

Jeptha Chapter Fastern Star Picnic for Robert Morris Day

Jeptha Chapter No 41 Order of the Eastern Star holds a picnic at Monroe Park on Saturday August 31 from 4 to 9 PM. Visiting members of the order are invited to participate.

Ladies of Jeptha Order of the Fastern Star Robert Morris Monroe Park Order

Not the right man released in Harper murder case

A man at Flomaton Alabama was identified as Elijah Tabb, the alleged murderer of Winston Harper, but authorities ruled him not the correct suspect and ordered his release. The report notes ongoing investigation and uncertainty surrounding the arrest.

Olla Flomaton Alabama Elijah Tabb Winston Harper

Rheumatism Hope Promises Relief From Treatments

Many suffer from rheumatism and believe cures are impossible. The message urges perseverance with treatments until relief is found and encourages not to be discouraged.

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