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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

2

Towboat Fleet Expands to Unite New Orleans Mobile Ports

Bisso Towing Company announces expansion linking New Orleans and Mobile trade. Capt A Bisso reveals purchase of the William K. Kavanaugh from St Louis for about 25000 dollars to serve as Bilso fleet flagship, replacing the Independent which sails to Mobile. The deal aims to restore favorable harbor rates and unify port cooperation with lines including Ry Line and Munson.

I Bisso Towing Company Orleans Captain Media Ain Bisso Comyn Picayune New Orleans Mobile Captam A. Bisso O Towing Company St. Louis Iain Bisso William K. Kavanaugh Interstate Car Transfer Company Kavanaugh Independent Bisso Vanaugh Atern Tabhe Cap‘McLaughlin Sunay Mobile Bay Mas Gulf United Goverment Ile Towing Company Imship Lines Mien Mh Mobile Cap- Bisso Ry Line Munson Séeeberg Elmer-Dempster Atlantic and India Steamship Company South

Just Apply This Paste And the Hairs Vanish Beauty Note

An old beauty recipe claims a delatone paste removes facial hair in two minutes. Mix delatone powder with water to form a paste and apply briefly. After rubbing off, skin should be free of hair with better results suggested by a brand sold in a package.

AID TO BOY OF THE FARM BY BEAT L BIXLER

A discussion on farm life and education argues for national reform via fairs and schooling. It notes Roosevelt’s commission, USDA outreach to farm women, and the need to elevate farming as honorable work while expanding rural prosperity and infrastructure. It highlights 4 wealth gains from soil and the value of farm youth achievements at fairs.

Beat L. Bixler Roosevelt Pse United States United States Department of Agriculture Bill

Frohsinn Hosts Dutch Dansante With Rowley Orchestra

The Rowley Orchestra and Rudolf the tenor join Mobile Frohsinn at German Relief Hall for a cabaret style Dutch lunch dansante. Florence Kelly Betty Brown Hendrée and Florence Hamilton perform tango and arias as Frohsinn voices and chorus respond with lively numbers.

Rowley Orchestra Mobile Frohsinn Rudlolf Florence Kelly Hendre Florence Hamilton Cawthon Hotel Rudolf Maennerchor Miss Kelly Frohsinn Betty Brown Miss Brown Hendrée Miss Hamilton Frohsian Father Bloch New York H. Shaffer The

City of Mobile Civil Docket Heads To Trial Next Week

The Mobile city civil docket dates twenty suits for trial next week before Judge O J Semmes. Actions listed include City of Mobile vs Weinacker Ice & Fuel Co. City of Mobile vs BE Hj B O Shaw and E W Hanson. City of Mobile vs Belle Vickers and others. and State of Alabama vs Garfield Smith and Rayford Sanders. Some cases were dismissed for want of prosecution.

City of“Mobile O. J. Semmes City of Mobile Weinacker Ice & Fuel Company B. O. Shaw E. W. Hanson Belle Vickers John M. McVoy Luther Sprouse Sam Hyland Robert Mallett R. H. Riggs R. Ward C. Borner Thomas Burden J. W. Cowart Joseph Mahler BE. J. Fletcher Frank Henderson Horace Turner Alia James

Tow Boat Plans by Mobile and Ohio Line Captain

Captain Bisso said towing will begin with two tugs the Independent and the Leo to assist Mobile service. A third tug will be added if needed. Captain McLaughlin sails on the Independent and hails from Mobile after a decade with the Mobile Towing Company. The Independent has 1000 horsepower.

Ern Railway and Mobile and Ohio Railroad Bisso Mobile Independent Leo Hoe McLaughlin Mobile Towing Company

Local man injured after fall from moving car

R. F. Rogers of 113 Government street was thrown to the ground while attempting to board a moving car at Government and Conception streets. He suffered back and hip injuries and possible internal damage per Dr. O H Harris. Willie Covington, 12, of Universal Printing Co, had his left hand mashed and his third finger amputated by Dr. C H Harris. Covington lives with his father at 758 New Jersey street.

R. F. Rogers Government Street Government Conception Streets O. H. Harris Willie Covington Universal Printing Company C. H. Harris Young Covington W. M. Covington New Jersey Street

Hassenpfeffer Night At Moose Home

Loyal Order of Moose holds Thursday meeting with a German style Hassenpfeffer feast and new rituals. Remodeling contract awarded to W D Smith, work to begin immediately. Several candidates to be initiated and Diamond Moose Button to be awarded. Entertainment committee promises new stunts.

Loyal Order of Moose Hassenpfeffer W. D. Smith

Bonifay Physician Killed After Dance Row

In Bonifay a local physician Dr. Lewis was shot dead at a community dance near town. Joe Barnes, a well known young man, is alleged to have fired the fatal shot and fled before capture. The incident occurred as guests began leaving, following a quarrel between the two men.

Pensacola Fla Bonifay

Local Drugstore Promotes Adler-i-ka Remedy

A Mobile druggist advertises Adler-i-ka as a simple buckthorn bark mixture for stomach issues and gas. The ad claims the product once cured appendicitis and promises quick relief from sour stomach and flatulence with one dose.

Braswell

How Twin People Can Put On Flesh With Sargol

Advertises Sargol tablets as a method for thin people to gain weight by taking one tablet with each meal. Claims 5 to 8 pounds of fat gained in two weeks and 10 to 26 pounds per month for some users. Promises blood rejuvenation and easy digestion with a guarantee or money back from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and local druggists in Mobile.

Boya Corn Club van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile

Questions and Answers in Circle Contest

Readers discuss prize amounts tied to subscription payments and how ties are handled. The chart explains second puzzles only in case of ties, with prizes awarded on merit not receipt time.

Irene S—V Mobile Washington TheodoreYour Meridian Miss

Havre Grain Importer Visits Mobile on Business

Ivan Bunge of Havre France toured Mobile during the last week on business. He represents Ernesto I Bunge and G. Borne grain importers of Antwerp Havre and Buenos Aires, who shipped the first grain cargo via Mobile on the steamer New lands. Quarantine delays on the ship are cited as a possible reason for his visit. Subsequent grain cars were routed through New Orleans.

Ivan Bunge Havre France Mobile Mr. Bunge Ernesto I Bunge G. Borne Antwerp Belgium Buenos Aires Argentina Newlands Bunge New Orleans

Promising Benn for Mardi Gras King in Mobile

A 1914 Mobile cablegram invites Arthur Shirley Benn to attend Mardi Gras and aims to elect him carnival king if he comes. The message, sent by local citizens, honors Benn with a London coronation style invitation.

Arthur Shirley Benn Mobile M. P Ala

J H King Heads Campaign Committee for Cazalas

J H King was named general chairman of the Cazalas for sheriff campaign committee formed after a meeting at 56 North Royal street. Bruce named recording secretary Laws assistant secretary as ward committees to be named soon.

Frank Cazalas, Sr North Royal Street J. H. King J. H. Bruce J. H. Laws

Harte Joins Round Table Debate On Efficiency

A. C. Harte attended the Round Table meeting Tuesday night and was added to the honorary roll when he left for India. He praised the club as unmatched and spoke of them during his India sojourn. Stewart Brooks proposed the topic That the practice of efficiency at schools.

A. ¢. Harte Round Table Harte India Stewart Brooks

Neighborly Kidney Relief Lives Free Of Pain

A Mobile Alabama resident recalls severe kidney and rheumatic pain in 1911. After trying various doctors, Doan's Kidney Pills from Braswell's Drug Store relieved the back hip and limb pains and restored kidney function, costing 60 cents at dealers. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from FosterMilburne Co Buffalo NY.

St. Mobile Als Doan Braswell

Hydroaeroplanes to Highlight Mobile Carnival Demonstrations

The Mobile Carnival will showcase the first hydroaeroplanes on Alabama waters February 23-24 with rivals and famous demonstrators. Julius Lopez of Biloxi arrives with a premier fast motor boat noted for winning races against passenger trains. Over sixty motor boats and warships will enter aquatic events along Mobile river and bay.

Alabama Mobile Julius Lopez Biloxi Gulf Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Talks Made to Negro Farmers in Plateau Conference

Prominent Mobile residents spoke at the final session of the Negro farmers and truckers conference in Plateau. George A. Maione and Laz Schwarz headed discussions on agriculture in schools and sanitation among colored people, with lectures by Dr. W. Cawthon Dr. Toulmin Gaines Superintendent S. S. Murphy and others. The program covered pig and cattle raising farming topics and concluded with evening talks on district needs and community reports.

Conference of Plateau George A. Maione Chamber of Commerce Laz Schwarz W. Cawthon Toulmin Gaines S. S. Murphy Wm. Beard Moffetville T. M. Campbell Fourtry Br. BE. We Cawthon H. H. Bolton Mr. Jarrett Southern Railway Smalls W. 8. Buchanan Rev R. Rodgers D. D Mobile Alabama J. L. Sibley C. H. Crawford

Retail men elected officers at association meeting

The Retail Clothing Association named on Tuesday B. G. Dreaper as president Ed Schwartz as vice president and H. Friedenthal as secretary treasurer in a routine officers election.

Retail Clothing Association B. G. Dreaper Ed. Schwartz H. Friedenthal

Hyomei promised relief for catarrh and colds

Hyomei claims instant lasting relief for catarrh head colds and related symptoms. The remedy is inhaled through the nose with stomach dosing and sold as a complete outfit for $1.00 by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

van Antwerp Drug Corp

California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Harmless Laxative

An old time remedy praised for cleansing liver and bowels in children. The ad urges mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for babies and kids, noting it is loved by children and harmless, with directions and cautions about counterfeits.

Arthur B. Leopold New Orleans New York Societies For the Prevention of Leopold Republic Theatre Settlement Workers Vice Crusaders Philadelphia California

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Lubin Charles Klein Earle Williams R. F. ’ Rogers Moose Home A. S. Benn Thenus Cazalas Lopez Nazimova Moore J. D. Moore Lyric Theatre Martin Behrman Moving Picture Madam. Nazimova Crescent City Greenwall Theatre Behrman Reynolds Greenwall Captain Cape Newman Daly Bros Angelo Myers Imperial Cabinet Kinsey Special Old Schuylkill,” Etc Johnnie Walker the Wine List W. and A. Gilby Gilby Vin Dubouett House of Eschenauer & Co Bordeaux Daly Bros. Grocery Co., Inc
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