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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1913

Page

10

Resinol Soap and Ointment Ease Winter Hands

In St. Louis Missouri on October 24 1912 J A Bruffee reports chronic winter chapping eased after first use of Resinol Soap and Ointment. He praises relief after a month of treatment and notes continued protection with regular use. The ad claims Resinol treats itching burning eruptions pimples dandruff burns old sores and piles and offers free samples from Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore MD.

State Mo J. A. Bruffee Aubert Resinol Chem. Co Baltimore

Burger Chairman of Orphans' Board in Alabama

At the first Mobile meeting of the State Orphan's Board Improved Order of Redmen Jacob Burger of Birmingham was elected chairman Moreland Marsh of Mobile as vice chairman and R B L Niel of Selma as secretary The board will collect lists of state orphans previously aided by the Great Council of the United States and about twenty orphans are cared for in Alabama.

Great Council Alabama

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestive Relief

Thousands report relief from flatulency heartburn and dyspepsia with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets which aid gastric juices and digest food. The tablets act quickly and safely like nature, resting the stomach and restoring digestion. sold at 50c a box and widely stocked in drug stores.

Stuart Nature

Farrell Tells Of Many Crimes Confessed by Janitor

John Paul Farrell a discharged janitor in New York confessed to killing Mrs. Bernard Herrera Sun day night with a bomb he made and claimed he caused the death of Mrs. Helen Taylor a year earlier and tried to kill Judge Otto A. Rosalsky. He spoke of robberies in Brooklyn and a home invasion in the Bronx and gave details of bombs made in East Fourteenth street.

Associated Press New York John Paul Farrell Bernard Herrera Helen Taylor Otto A. Rosalsky Court of General Sessions Farrell Herrera Dougherty Joseph Harvey Sing Sing Harvey Peter Johnson Bronx Taylor Grace Walker Johnson Home Harry Hartman New Jersey Trenton John McDermott Liverpool Jack Jersey City Maitor Ireland Danville Rosalsky and Taylor East Fourteenth Street

Alaska Needs More Railroads to Open Resources

The Alaska Railway Commission reports to President Taft that several coast to interior routes exist and more than one extensive railroad is needed to develop Alaska’s resources. No specific route is recommended yet. the president will forward the findings to Congress.

Associated Press Washington Alaskan Railway Commission Taft Alaska Congress

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Restores Voice Says Patient

Mrs S S of Kings ton New York reports strong relief from bronchitis and laryngitis after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. She says her voice returned and she has recommended the remedy to many others.

Woman credits Cardus tonic for recovery after cuspidor fall

Mrs. J. L. Johnson of Duffield Virginia describes a fall over a cuspidor that left her weak and nearly ill with suspected consumption. She credits Cardui the woman's tonic with restoring health and urges other women to try it. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. offers instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.

Cardus

Trial Nearing End In Leach Slashing Case At Aiken

The prosecution nears completion of its circumstantial case against Frederick O. Leach charged with attacking his wife in Aiken South Carolina. Witnesses describe screams heard from the Beach premises the night of February 26 and a late door rap with a male voice claiming this is Beach.

Associated Press Aiken S. C Frederick O. Leach New York Wyman Beach Marion Wyman Hastings Wyman

Governor O'Neal names Lee County register

Governor O'Neal appoints M. A. Scott Jones of Opelika to the Lee County register post. The appointment was announced from Montgomery on February 5.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal M. A. Scott Jones Opelika Lee County

Dr Burkhart Vegetable Compound Offer Promises 25 Cent Cure

A historical drug advertisement touts Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound with a 25 cent trial. It promises relief from stomach and liver issues and guarantees a money back if not satisfied, urging readers to visit a local pharmacist.

Peterson Confesses Fabric Fire Set By Accident

Harold Peterson confessed to accidentally starting the Berquist upholstery blaze in Chicago. He claimed to have staged a beating by two Black men to hide his guilt, then injured himself with a milk bottle and rope restraints before alerting authorities as flames grew. The fire began from a dropped cigarette in excelsior with minimal damage.

Associated Press Chicago Harold Peterson Peterson

ORRINE Promises Drunkenness Cure At Home

An advertisement touts DRUNKENNESS as a curable disease and promotes ORRINE as effective, offering two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills. It claims absolute confidence, secret treatment at home, no sanitarium costs, no work loss, and money-back guarantee if no benefit. It invites readers to come in and discuss.

Carnival Best in Many Years at Mobile Mardi Gras

The Mobile carnival near its peak featured a dramatic 3:30 pm fire response with Chief Powell and Meridian units. 10,000 filled Bienville square for the Order of Myths parade as crowds enjoyed floats, music, and a grand ball. Police arrested two attendees at the public ball. motorsport results followed, with multiple class winners and protests pending at 6:30 pm Wednesday.

Mobile Fire Department Government Wilkinson Streets Powell Meridian Fire Department Myrick St. Joseph Street Bienville Square the Order of Myths

Cascarets Promise Quick Night Cleansing for Constipation

An ad touts Cascarets as a nightly laxative to cleanse a torpid liver and clogged bowels. It claims undigested food festering causes illness, with a 10 cent box said to keep stomach liver and bowels regulated for months, urging use for adults and children.

Isle of Spice shines in musical comedy run

Mr. Jake Wells presents B. C. Whitney's The Isle of Spice a smashing musical comedy success. A splendid company and a chorus noted for grace and beauty perform the show with a bright score. Week Mon Feb 10 at The Sunny Side of Broadway.

Jake Wells B. C. Whitney Isle of Spice Broadway

Sick Minister Kept in Ignorance of Losses

New Brunswick New Jersey February 5 Lying seriously ill from an operation in a hospital last night Rev Isaac S Schenck a retired minister of Highlands Park New Jersey was not told that a son Willard a student at Rutgers College died Wednesday and that his wife shocked by this happening passed away yesterday Physicians feared that the news of the two deaths would result fatally for the clergyman.

Associated Press New Brunswick N. J Isaac S. Schenck Highlands Park Willard Rutger’s College

Auto boom in New York as registrations rise

Albany reports a steady auto business with 107000 registered owners in 1912, up 22900 from 1911. Revenue for the year reached 1050000 dollars, 130000 more than 1911, signaling robust growth in the state's motor trade.

Associated Press Albany N. Y New York State

Boat racing results across classes with multiple winners

In Class E-Pleasure boats under 6 hp on a 4 mile course Lotus won first prize 17.50 in 24 23 with Dana taking second in 29 07. Other finishers included Barbara Quetzal Willie N Elma Cecilia Roy Effie. Class E Pleasure battle It won by It in 32 52. Maricopa county Arizona to charter Class G-Working boats 8 to 25 hp, 4 mile run off Nellie first 27 93 in runoff dead heat with Victor 27 07. Other starters J H Remy Florence. Class F-Working boats over 25 hp first prize 10 won by E C Grace (only entry) time 20 24.

Carnival Committee of Mobile Ewing Browne Violette Lott Nellie E. C. Grace Emerson Lotus Marine Supply Company A. D. Davis Dana Barbara Quetzal Willie N Elma Cecilia Roy Effie Kid Mar- Maricopa County Ariz Victor J. H. Remy Florence

Women End Catarrh Pact with Hyomei

Women reject excuses and embrace Hyomei to banish catarrh, urging regular use and the complete outfit sold for 1.00 with extras at 50 cents. Directions simple with no stomach dosing and a booklet offered, available through Van Antwerp Drug Co and Booth's Hyomei Co in Buffalo New York.

Booth Hyomei, Co Buffalo N. Y van Antwerp Drug Co

Bromine Quinine Cures Colds Headache Claim

Advertisement notes a product titled Bromine Quinine as a cure for colds and headaches. It mentions a single formulation branded Bromo Quinine and instructs readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

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Resinos Orphans’ Board Orpheum THE Higley-Harrington Stock Co Barry Ple Case W. 8. Barkhart Helen Ll. Longstreet General Longstreet Gainesville Roosevelt Weber and Fields Weber and Fields Music Hall Frank Daniels Bessie Clayton May Boley Flavia Arcaro Walter Lawrence Arthur Aylsworth Edouard Durad Weber-Field Tora Yellowstone Reigns Taylor & Williams Distillers Louisville, Ky van Antwer Farrow Coal Go Royal and Canal Home Bell the Peoples Bank State of Merchant’s Bank ST. Francis Sts J. M. Walsh Walsh Stevedoring & Contracting Co Louis Forchheimer M. Forchheimer & Co D. P. Bestor Bestor & Young L. D. Batre Thames & Barre E. F. Ladd Cashier L. C. Fry
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