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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
12
Mrs. W H Edgerton of Goldsboro North Carolina reports her daughter’s eczema began in the ears and spread to sores. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for four to five weeks the skin fully healed. The ad claims Cuticura heals pimples rough skin and hair issues and offers free samples by mail from Boston.
In Columbus Ohio on December 5 a jury convicted Senator George K Cetone of taking 200 dollars for his vote on an insurance bill. Sentencing was deferred. The Bribery trials have already sent Rod ney Diegle the senate sergeant at arms to a three year term. Three state senators have been convicted and a representative has confessed. Two cases have been appealed and Cetone’s will follow. Witnesses testified money was paid to a detective and delivered in a hotel room via a telephonic device used to record conversations.
The Mobile Library Association plans a Friday meeting led by president Mrs James K Glennon to discuss accepting the Carnegie offer and the rotation of the library program. Opposition in labor circles is not viewed as serious.
Home Economics Club after a Wednesday meeting plans a household exhibit at the Mobile Food and Household Exposition. The event runs December 16 to December 22 with foods prepared and showcased by Mobile women. Managers propose one day of receipts shared with the club. Future meetings move to the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
The Montgomery Typographical Union endorses Willis L. Moore, chief of the U S Weather Service, for secretary of agriculture to succeed James Wilson. Moore plans to seek appointment from President-elect Woodrow Wilson and was formerly a printer.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid cure for indigestion sour stomach and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case for home use. It emphasizes safety and effectiveness.
The Democratic national committee spent 1 159 448 to carry the ticket and filed a final contributions and expenses report. Heavy donors included Charles R Crane 40000 and Cleveland Tr Dodge 35000, with many smaller gifts from 89854 contributors.
Howle's Iconoclast Publishing Company based in Birmingham is incorporated with $7500 capital. J S Brown J D Evans and J D Thomas are corporators. Central Alabama Construction Company of Wetumpka with $8000 capital also formed with J R Gamble among others. Bessemer Normal and Industrial School of Bessemer enters incorporation led by J Frank Reberson and others for educational purposes.
Washington December 5 The largest single financial transfer in U S history occurred when Carmi A Thompson new U S treasurer handed Lee McClung his predecessor a receipt for 16192859085723 dollars representing money and securities in the treasurer’s custody at Clung’s retirement on November 21 The total includes 166 728 090 silver dollars 2 196 000 in gold coins 279 885 000 in paper currency in reserve 8237 647 000 in bonds and securities and 22 819 000 in national bank notes in redemption process.
Montgomery Alabama December 5 W T Robertson president of the Montgomery county board of revenue and J F Stuckenberg county roads superintendent fought in a corridor near the city court. Both were fined 25 dollars for contempt before Judge Brown. Robertson apologized but said he would appeal though no appeal exists.
Promotional copy touts TIZ foot bath as a universal remedy for sore feet including corns bunions and callouses. It claims to work by sweating out acids and poisons and offers a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. at 1228 S Wabash Ave Chicago Ill. with a 25 cent box purchase option.
Deputy Sergeant at Arms Richard White delivered subpoenas to witnesses slated for Monday’s opening of the money trust inquiry before the House Banking and Currency Committee. The list includes McCandless of the Pittsburgh Clearing House, and bank presidents from Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Experts under Samuel Untermyer study interlocking directorates and depositor influence as the panel prepares to draft currency reforms early next year.
A 1.00 mail order remedy claims to treat gravel diabetes back and rheumatic kidney bladder irregularities in men women and children. One bottle provides two months’ treatment and testimonials from other states are promised. Address Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO Lola by druggists.
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