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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a health focused beauty aid. It attributes female beauty to bowels, warns against constipation, and praises the tonic laxative for women, babies, and the elderly. Free samples offered by mail with guarantee of results or money back.
At Mobile Kerie No. 880 Order of Eagles annual meeting officers for the ensuing year were elected. Alex McKinstry was named president, Jnc A Tardy inside guard, Robt A Sossamari outside guard, A M Forsman president, Wm Williamson chaplain, T F McQuillen secretary, J H Wentworth treasurer, trustees Geo W Adams R Chrisman Cc Wentworth.
A 50 cent bottle Parisian Sage is promoted as a dandruff cure that stops hair loss and rejuvenates the scalp. The ad recounts user testimonies, notes mail order and local drugstore availability, and guarantees money back if results are not seen.
Do not overlook Cash Bargain Day at Weinacker's on Wednesday December 4. See specials in last Sunday's item.
President Taft reviews a year of foreign relations focusing on China open door policy and American capital support. He cites Ukraine events? No. The text highlights Central America, Nicaragua and Honduras, Panama canal interests, Monroe doctrine relevance, and overseas financial rehabilitation. He urges non intervention and protection of American interests while expanding exports and reform efforts. A call to support the Merry Mardi Gras Fund at Crown Theatre follows.
A lawn party is planned at Rev Father Phillips house in Thomas Store precinct on January 20 to benefit St Margaret's Catholic Church. A big program is being arranged for the occasion.
Mrs Pulna Earl Crouse of Plateau died at her home after several weeks illness at 12 30 am She was 27 a Mississippi native and survived by her husband two children and relatives Jackson Edward Jordan 38 of Mobile died Tuesday morning at his Florida Street home after months illness Survived by his wife four children his father W H Jordan six brothers and three sisters plus other relatives
Amber L. Jernigan aged seven died Monday afternoon after pneumonia at her parents’ Monterey Street home, two north of Government Street. She was the daughter of James A. and Pauline N. Jernigan, whose friends in Mobile and beyond read the announcement with deep regret.
Rheumatism sufferers are urged to visit Van Antwerp Drug Corp for Rheuma remedy with a money back offer. George M. Ross testifies after a nine week attack was cured by two bottles, and a local elderly woman also reports relief from long standing rheumatic symptoms. The ad promotes a 60 cent price and a one year guarantee.
St. Vincent's Church hosted a women’s mission led by Fathers McDonald and Molyneaux with congregational singing. Father McDonald spoke on sin, its nature and consequences, urging repentance and fidelity to God. The event preceded a men’s mission planned for next week.
In New York on December 3, Rabbi Louis Levy was killed when a blazing fire destroyed an upper Fifth Avenue apartment building. Seven others were injured as crews battled the flames. initial reports of two deaths were later revised to a single fatality.
Health woes and nervous debility depress many Americans and sap spirits. Physicians note nerve exhaustion as a common issue. The ad claims Tona-Vita, a tonic, can restore health quickly and build both mind and body, sold by Van Antwerp's Drug Corp., Inc.
A Mardi Gras Fund benefit arrives at the Crown Theatre on Wednesday featuring film screenings and musical numbers. Proceeds support the 311-2-3 Fund.
An advertisement promotes Poslam as a modern remedy for eczema acne itch salt rheum and other skin troubles with rapid relief. It notes Poslam soap improves skin color and texture and lists Van Antwerp Drug Corp and druggists as sellers with prices and a free samples offer from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
W T McGowin an applicant for postmaster under Wilson and appointed by P J Hamilton to represent Mobile County at a National League of Democratic Clubs meeting left Mobile for Washington D C on Monday afternoon.
John Taylor age 30 died at the city hospital from injuries from a sawmill accident in Wacar Alabama. His right leg and right arm were crushed when the mishap occurred. He was brought to the hospital early Tuesday after being hurt Monday.
Law and Equity Court notices list dismissals in M and O R R Co v Bailey Iron Works and Rosa Williams v Brown, with a default judgment for McConnell Co. vs Brock. Chancery cases DeGrushe v DeGrushe granted decree pro confesso, and Nicholson Felis v Chatman published testimony. Mobile and Alabama jurisdiction entries include motions to dissolve injunction set for December 4 and additional de crees pro confesso.
The Globe Clothing Store launches a clean sweep sale offering seasonal stock at deep discounts. Shoppers are urged to come fast as the mammoth stock will dissipate in a few days with numerous bargains for all.
An ad promotes Pyramid Pile Remedy promising relief from piles after one or two applications. It claims congested veins return to normal quickly and urges sending for a free trial package to prove effectiveness, with a regular 50 cent package available at drug stores.
A request from a reader seeks a free trial mailing of Pyramid Pile Remedy. The note lists the Marshall Michigan address and asks to receive the treatment in a plain wrapper at no cost to prove its results. The sender includes name street city state blanks.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they restore health by pleasing the stomach liver and bowels. The copy urges readers to act against distress and to buy the pills for 25 cents at druggists.
An advertisement from a Cleveland home article promotes Oyster Loaves by Schimpf using the freshest oysters. It touts excellent taste and a price of five cents per loaf.
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