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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
8
Father McDonald spoke Thursday night at St Vincent’s Catholic church on intemperance, citing St Luke and urging self restraint. He warned that overindulgence corrupts virtue and that true leadership comes from denying oneself and using reason as a guide.
A vintage advertisement claims Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound cures diabetes by targeting kidneys and bladder. It promises rapid relief from sugar in urine, thirst, fatigue, and related symptoms, urging sugar avoidance and sale price of $1 per bottle from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Remed y sent by express.
At Veracruz on December 13 a northwest gale delayed events as the U S squadron led by Rear Admiral Fletcher arrived. Battleships Minnesota Kansas Michigan and South Carolina anchored outside the harbor while Mexican authorities offered a tug to land the officers. Fletcher declined and chose to wait for better weather tomorrow.
A sermonistic piece from St Paul extols temperance over coercion, arguing personal freedom and virtue, condemning alcohol abuse as a social ill. It calls for moral suasion, education, and the sacramental system to guide citizens, with women’ s roles and home life cited as supports. The article notes a children’s mission starting Wednesday at 30 o clock, running daily until Saturday December 14 at 7 pm mass.
Dr DeWitte Gordon outlined a dental care plan in Harte auditorium emphasizing morning antiseptic rinse and concave brush technique. He advised silk wax ligature flossing between teeth, followed by brushing and magnesia to neutralize decay forming lactic acid that dissolves enamel and dentine, risking nerve exposure.
A testimonial ad claims Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder issues and restore strength. Mrs Lena Beyer of Auburn New York reports three boxes fully restored her health, with the product promoted by Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
Private Ernest H. Brown of Troop G Fourth United States Cavalry was sentenced to six years in Hermosillo state prison for fatally shooting a policeman at Naco on the Mexican side last September. The Mexican court’s verdict was upheld by Vice Consul T B Bowman who reported the ruling to the state department. Brown testified he was drunk and unaware of the shooting in a dance hall.
An advertisement touts Knowlton s Danderine as a solution for dandruff and falling hair. It claims quick scalp improvement after first use and visible new hair growth within weeks, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores.
Peking reports say Russian Minister Korostovetz warned China a rupture in talks is near unless it stops denying settlement of Mongolia. Mongolian delegates arrive in St. Petersburg to seek full independence recognition. Russia seeks railway links with Siberian lines at Urga and other centers, permanent garrisons, and mining concessions.
In Lockport New York on December 13 1926 the jury found Mrs Mary Hanner guilty of shooting her husband George Hanner with intent to kill. Judge Hickey sentenced her to not less than ten nor more than fifteen and a half years at hard labor. She was overcome and carried from the courtroom after the verdict. The shooting occurred as they drove along the Niagara Falls Buffalo road in September, with Hanner hit in the back of the head and Mrs Hanner accidentally shot in the leg while concealing the weapon.
Edmonton reported Charles Wolcott died after a long illness six days after a 3 000 foot balloon fall in South America. He survived the fall seventeen years earlier by enduring nine inches of spinal surgery during multiple procedures.
William M. Andrews, retiring secretary of the American legation in Panama, sailed for Lisbon after a banquet hosted by Ernesto Lefevre. H. Percival Dodge, the new minister to Panama, will arrive December 17, leaving the U S without a diplomatic representative in Panama.
A household laxative tonic is recommended to ease headaches sleeplessness and colds. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is praised for constipation in all ages, mild pleasant tasting and free from harsh ingredients. Send address for a free sample from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello IL with guaranteed results or money back.
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