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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1913

Page

2

Mardi Gras Day Parade Schedule in Mobile

Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile list a full day of events from 10 a.m. to past midnight. Highlights include the Parade of King Felix viewing from a moving throne, Knights of Revelry pageant, Comic Cowboys parade, and the Order of Myths balls. Hydro-aeroplane flights on Mobile river and street masquerades accompany concerts in Bienville Square and the Battle House ball.

Biennié Square Drago Higdro Knights of Ry Felix Mobile River Knights Iry Bienville Auburn The Knights of Revelry Order of Myths Bienville Square Fred Parker Battle House Carni Auditorium St. Francis Street

Cler k M Kee's body found in the river

A long distance message received in Mobile on Sunday night by W T West agent of the Staples line of steamers states that the body of a man identified as Clerk M Kee was found in the river with details not fully disclosed in the report.

M’kee Mobile W. T. West Staples Line

Fulton’s Renal Compound Promoted Amid Name calling

An advertisement extols Fulton’s Renal Compound claiming it can prove Bright’s disease is curable by natural reaction. It touts picric and citric acids testing albumen levels and urges readers to contact Antwerp’s Drug Corporation or John J. Fulton Co. for supply or documentation.

Nature Bright Fulton Antwerp John J. Fulton Co

McKee Found Floating After James T Staples Explosion

W C McKee second clerk aboard the steamer James T Staples was found floating in the Bigbee river near Baxter's Bend Sunday morning. He was brought to Bladon Springs for burial with his family there. Relatives were notified by Mr West. McKee died in the Poe's landing explosion on January 9 while in the cabin with other officers.

W. C. McKee James T. Staples Bigbee Baxter's Bend Bladon Springs McKee West Staples Poe's

Federal official impersonator jailed after Florida arrest

A man calling himself J W Atherholt, claimed to be a United States official, was arrested Sunday by federal officers at the Southern Hotel and placed in the county jail. U S Commissioner Jones set bond for a preliminary hearing, which Atherholt could not meet. The arrest reportedly involved special agent S M Alred from Washington, with the alleged offense in Southern Florida. Atherholt had been in Mobile two days prior to the arrest.

United States Florida J. W. Abherholt Southern Hotel Jones Atherholt

Resinol Ointment Helps Boy With Eczema

Mrs. M Whiteley of Newark recounts relief for her one year old from eczema using Resinol Soap and Ointment after five months of unsuccessful remedies. She notes the rash improved from the first application and the hair growth returned. Free samples offered by Resinol Chem Co Baltimore.

Newark Rome Menthel Zema

January Weather Summary for Mobile by Weather Bureau

The Mobile Weather Bureau reports January as poor for Mobile with high barometer variations and a wide daily temperature range. Temperatures peaked at 74 degrees on January 21 and dropped to 86 degrees on January 28, while precipitation reached 4.29 inches and a 24 hour total of 150 inches on January 26 27.

Mobile United States Weather Bureau

Wheeling Heads to Mobile for Mardi Gras Sail

The gun boat Wheeling, sent from Vera Cruz to protect U.S. citizens, sailed to Mobile to take part in the Mardi Gras festivities. Vera Cruz conditions are reported improved.

Vera Cruz Mobile Associated Press Washington Wheeling Mexico

New York Show Captures Attention With Roadster Sales

The New York Show drew strong demand as eight car loads were telegraphed for immediate shipment after the event. The 660 Roadster shipped for display sold upon arrival, touted as one of the year’s snappiest roadsters and easy to sell to buyers of this style.

New York New York Show Room

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