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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
6
Fragmented OCR reads about the Bell Department with numeric codes 98 3135 and a poetic note on words and their power. It mentions health and prosperity themes and a selected quotation warning against negative speech.
An advertisement claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root heals and strengthens kidneys to ease back and urinary troubles. It promotes herbal kidney liver and bladder benefits and offers a sample bottle for ten cents with a note to mention The Mobile Daily Item.
A narrator recalls organizing women into federation linked clubs in country towns, noting their hands reveal aging and neglect. She urges hand care, then asks about licensing for selling homemade cold creams by mail. A reply suggests checking at the license bureau, likely no license required if products are pure.
Mrs C A Allen Mrs C J Willoughby and Miss Daugherty of Magnolia Springs Ala spend several days in Mobile at the Battle House. Mrs M J Brown of Kirkland Ala returns from Mobile after visiting her daughters. Miss Vivian Henderson returns from Brewton. Mr and Mrs W M Williams return from a short trip to Mobile and Bay Minette. James I Robbins and son of Samson meet Miss Robbins in Brewton after her Mobile visit. Mrs Lazette Turner returns from a visit to Bayou La Batre. Mrs H C Daughdrill returns after a week end in Mobile.
The Alabama Gulf Oil and Gas Company reports a pipe for a local oil well arrived this morning. President John W. McAlpine says drilling will begin shortly once the engine and boiler arrive.
The day in Congress began at noon with Senators elect Watson Fernald and Kirby sworn in after Reed failed to refer their credentials to elections committee. Shafroth introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and limit presidents to one six year term. The body met in joint session for Wilson's annual address after recess.
Pope Benedict held a secret consistory with about 30 Entente delegates, announcing ten new cardinals from allied nations. He gave a Latin allocution stressing wartime issues and confirmed numerous prior appointments. He also named Monsignor William T. Russell bishop of Charleston and Monsignor James Coyle as domestic prelate.
Pope Benedict XVI announced ten new cardinals during a secret consistory in Rome. The appointees include La Fontaine of Venice and Sbarretti, former apostolic delegate to Canada, with Bonnanson and Rouen archbishops elevated to new sees. Two more cardinals expected soon. The pope also issued a new code of canonical law and praised Cardinal Gasparri for leading the project.
The English liner Vesna landed eighteen crew members in Lisbon from the Portuguese steamer Sao Nicolau, formerly the Dora Horn, sunk by a submarine. The fate of the rest of the crew is unknown. The vessel, 2,679 tons gross, was built in Rostock in 1906 and owned by H. C. Horn of Lubeck, last reported at St Vincent, Cape Verde islands.
An old medical advisory warns regular meat intake can strain kidneys and cause backache and urinary issues. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts nightly for a few days to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and restore kidney function.
Chicago reports on a two week test where all but one of the diet squad members gained weight as they live on forty cents per day. The test records a net 25 pound weight increase and lists daily meals including breakfast and dinner menus. Dr. John Dill Robertson, city health commissioner, says the cost may run about thirty cents per day per person. Jimmy Johnston promotes Tom Cowler as a rising heavyweight.
For over forty years Scott's Emulsion has helped mothers feed a weak child with thin blood. It changes thinness to plumpness and richens blood, claimed as ideal for growing children whether they are weak or not. Ensure you use the genuine product. Fees may apply.
The Cherniavsky Trio will perform at the Lyric theater on Wednesday December 13 under the Mobile Music Lovers Association. Russian-born Leo Jan and Mischel play piano violin and cello with pianist Alex Czerny as accompanist. Seats go on sale at Smith Piano Company next week.
The supreme court will hear January 8 a case on possession of the German prize ship Appam at Newport News Virginia. British claimants also asked for concurrent hearing on ownership of the Appam's cargo. The Association will meet with president Mrs Kate Hagan at 8 PM Tuesday to finalize Cherniavsky concert plans and season arrangements.
An 1 ounce creolized wax product promises to revitalize worn skin by absorbing the devitalized surface and revealing a youthful white complexion. Marketed to refined women seeking true natural beauty, with usage directions included.
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