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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1914
Page
7
An old remedy claim describes constipation as a common cause of illness and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent cure. The letter from Lieut. G. W. Vaughan of Decatur Illinois cites lasting relief after trying other treatments, with guarantees and free sample offers by mail.
At Patmos Arkansas a 12 year old boy shot and killed his 13 year old brother and wounded his two sisters and a neighbor girl when he pointed a shotgun believed unloaded and pulled the trigger. The injured girls are expected to recover.
Laurel Miss Feb 3 The home of Mrs W P Hilbrun near Hebron was burned Saturday. During the fire $1000 in currency left in the house was destroyed after being secured from the bank days earlier.
Navy officers conducted the first hydroplane flights at Pensacola Aeronautical Station. Lt Towers piloted with Ensign Chevalier, then Lt Cmdr Roper joined as passenger, and later Capt Mustin flew with a passenger reaching eight hundred feet. The station plans to open repair shops and build aeroplanes, housing several Curtiss flying boats, Burgess, a Wright water machine, and notable aviator Ensign Chevalier among staff.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore health with a guaranteed liver and kidney remedy. It cites Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa, supposedly cured after four doctors gave up. The bottle is sold for 50 cents or 1.00 with money back promise and safety assurances.
The Alabama Oyster Commission adopted a resolution requiring all oyster bottom lessees to plant at least 10 percent of their bottoms in oysters each year. Secretary instructed to issue notices. Chairman John Craft led the meeting with Commissioner B F Patterson of Baldwin County present. Patterson noted increased planting in Baldwin waters.
Greenville Alabama sees streets buzzing with talk of free mail delivery after July. Officials have not confirmed the plan, but residents hope the post office department will implement it. Local stamp usage last year rose sharply from the year before.
petitions are being circulated for a twelve mile state-aid road from Greenville to Chapman using the Greenville and South Butler route. it would run to near Chapman intersecting Brushy Creek road, linking county seat toward the Conecuh line. in Chapman Georgiana Bolling area about 1,000 to 1,500 subscribed in one day.
Filia Feb. 3 stockholders of the Pensacola Fair Association re elected all former directors. Captain T. E. Wells, president for three years, notified he will not seek the presidency again due to ongoing efforts and workload.
In Brewton Alabama Rev W M Murray urged Arab Women and Girls cautions while W Y Lovelace urged action to curb dances. Judge M F Brooks proposed a rising vote which the congregation granted unanimously condemning the dances and authorizing a petition to city officials to stop them.
The Lyric Theatre hosted Officer 666 on Monday night with strong audience turnout. Edward Evans as Travers Gladwin and Clarance Oliver as Whitney Barnes drew praise, while William Keighley’s performance and the women’s overacting drew some criticism. the farce’s brisk action and humor were still noted as its main merits.
The Orpheum Theatre reopened Monday with a musical comedy A Night in Old Heidelberg featuring Maggie el Clair as America's foremost Irish comedienne and Nina Straw in a dance specialty. The program runs two hours with specialities songs and motion pictures and an expected strong run through the week based on large opening audience.
Norma Friedenwald handles lyrics and stage settings for Traffic in Souls. Ethel Grandon stars at the Lyric Theatre for four nights and three matinees February 3 4 5 and 6 in Universal’s Traffic in Souls. Nazimova’s Bella Donna role praised for lighting and production value.
Nazimova presents Bella Donna to strong audience praise with a performance described as a theatrical triumph. The Hichens heroine is credited with offering the actress unique opportunities not seen in her previous roles.
An old warning explains grip as a dangerous epidemic disease that poisons vital organs. It claims airways fill with bacilli, causing fatigue, and promotes Peruna as a safe tonic with mild laxative qualities while cautioning against cough powders. Personal testimonials praise Peruna's effectiveness against grip symptoms.
In store on Wednesday a free Columbia Grafonola electric phonograph will be given away. The instrument stops automatically and is claimed to be the first of its kind exhibited. The program promises entertainment and enjoyment for attendees.
An advertisement touts Pape s Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the product aids digestion so food won t ferment or irritate the stomach, preventing belching dizziness and stomach pain and promising relief within five minutes after taking a 50 cent bottle from a druggist.
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