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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
3
An Athens dispatch quotes Vice Admiral du Fournet, head of the allied fleet in Greek waters, saying he will insist on meeting his demands and will land French British and Italian detachments if needed. He adds he will avoid bloodshed but fully carry out his mission.
Mrs Ralph Girvin reports long struggle with run down health including stomach trouble constipation and poor circulation. After seven bottles of Cardui the nervous wreck condition and numb spells stopped and weight returned toward normal. Cardui touted as the enduring tonic for women and available at druggists.
In Rochester Mayo Clinic researchers Dr E G Rosenow and associates Dr E B Towne of Boston and Dr G W Wheeler of New York report isolating a germ believed to cause infantile paralysis. They plan experiments on a vaccine or serum to fight the disease.
The admiral stated he would land large detachments if Greek troops do not surrender the guns, and would not re-embark until demands are met. He claimed ample forces and superior artillery to enforce quiet surrender.
Large Thursday night gathering at Ooth Street Temple with many denominations. Rabbi Alfred G. Moses delivered the invocation. Henry Hess welcomed visitors and voiced warm remarks. District President Bernstein introduced and spoke on the mission of Israel and the benevolent aims of B nai B rith. He praised charter members as a living example of the order's fifty year heritage in Mobile. Bernstein read a letter from Captain Leon Schwarz celebrating patriotic service in Arizona.
Brief remarks by Sigmund Haas and Simon Strouse of Mobile and Alex Klein of Meridian opened the program. Dr Rudolph I Coffee led the Chi cago based social service talk on Judaism and social service. Music featured Pearle Schwarz on piano, violinists John Chapman and C Lichtbach, and soloists Mabel Heustis and Aria from Puccini. Prof F A Dunster was organist.
Captain Charles P. Plunkett told the House naval committee that the Atlantic fleet improved target practice by 20 percent last fall at short range. He noted 99 percent crew readiness and 1 percent material for target practice, but blamed 35 percent annual turnover for training gaps. The Navy plans 30 000 yard fire factors and kite balloons for spotting at 15 miles with Oklahoma and Nevada due for balloons by February. European navies pursue similar balloon spotting systems.
The House of Glass comes to the Lyric for matinee and night shows tomorrow Saturday December 2. Margaret Case a young woman with a criminal past is pardoned by the governor after a tale of crime and forgiveness unfolds as her husband the railroad official wrestles with his views.
Mr. Irwin Cappertine and wife and Mr. Charles Judd from Bradford and Woodstock Illinois have reached Mobile for the winter. They say Mobile county will host more Illinois residents this season, making the winter colony larger than in prior years.
Mr Morris Gardner will leave Mobile Sunday night for Chicago to attend the Western Confectionary Salesmen Association convention to be called to order Tuesday and run three days. Mrs Arthur Johnson and Miss Nannie Christian of Pensacola Fla are in Mobile visiting a son at Spring Hill College. Mr and Mrs A G Rhodes and Mrs B M Jones of Atlanta Ga are in Mobile on a visit and staying at the Cawthon. Mr Peter W Pocase has joined the United States Navy and left yesterday for New Orleans to proceed to California. Mr and Mrs Irwin Copperreene of Bridgeport NJ are among tourists registered at the Cawthon Hotel. Mr C R Murphy of Decatur US is in Mobile for several days.
D. Langhorne files deed in Albemarle court to convert his estate into a trust fund for his children, each to share equally. Notable heirs include Mrs. William Waldorf Astor of London Mrs. Harry Phipps of Boston Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson of New York and Mrs. Phyllis Brooks of Albemarle county. Estate valued at $1,132,175.
Rotterdam Times correspondent reports certain German figures with international ties reaching the Netherlands to contact pacifist propagandists. Daily Mail correspondent notes these propagandists are politicians from various countries seeking influence.
A Berlin dispatch reports the first clause of the German home army bill, adopted by the main committee, has passed its second reading in the Reichstag. All amendments were rejected with socialists and labor members voting against.
The article promotes Mercolized wax for facial peeling to remove disfiguring skin, pimples, freckles, and blotches. It claims an ounce from any druggist yields a spotless face with daily skin shedding and minimal temporary blemish. It also cites saxolite solution to treat wrinkles via facial baths.
London reports Major General F B Maurice says the Romanian forces remain intact as German advances threaten key targets. He warns that further German gains would signify meaningful progress and could reach the corn belt and oil regions, while Russia moves and Romania fights to extricate from a dangerous salient.
Ophelika Alabama December 1 Special General George P Harrison commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans has been very ill at his home He was able to sit up yesterday but remains seriously ill His advanced age is feared to count against him
A provisional brigade formed of the First Mississippi Infantry Second West Virginia Infantry and Third District of Columbia Infantry prepared to depart Camp Wilson for Leon Springs next Monday for two weeks of target practice and field training. They were the last to arrive in San Antonio and have missed the summer training given to other units.
A historical notice promotes a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It urges readers to obtain Parmint and sugar syrup, mix with hot water, and take four times daily to restore hearing, claiming ninety percent of ear troubles stem from catarrh.
Modern science links boils pimples and skin blotches to diseased blood. Bad blood worsens eczema scrofula and rashes. Wash out the blood strengthen and stimulate it with S S S, a vegetable purifier that leaves skin clear. Write Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga for details and help.
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