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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
10
A sweeping, era-spanning manifesto links the Titanic tragedy to social reform. The author argues for democratized government, socialized industry, and citizen education, praising the Independent Order of B nai B rith as a universal fountain of humanitarian ethics.
An old advertisement at 465 Dauphin St promotes shoe repair with emphasis on restoring old shoes at a small cost. The copy highlights a specialty in ladies shoes and preserves comfort.
A display of toilet articles by Miss Zel ia at the Van Antwerp store attracts many Mobile residents. Miss Hyman promotes Ricker products at the counter, with hundreds of local women buying their toiletries. The event features praise for B'nai B'rith and a call for community unity and humane ideals.
J. W. Poitevant a 37 year old white man was arrested in Bartow Florida on a charge of crime knowledge of a girl under twelve. The warrant sworn by Hiram Phillips was returned to Mobile and Poitevant was jailed after docketing. He proclaimed innocence and said he would prove it in Mobile. Deputy Spencer Newell moved the case forward.
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