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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1915

Page

2

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Advertised for Women

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a natural cure for backache nervous exhaustion and womanly disorders. It claims to relieve pain irregularities and hot flashes and promotes health without alcohol or narcotics. The ad notes ingredients printed on the wrapper and offers liquid or tablet forms with Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a complementary aid.

Pierce Dr. Pierce

Aged Beggar Seized By Police at Battle House

Detectives Burch and Pearson arrested Charles Crawford on a Thursday afternoon at Battle House. The known beggar, labeled dangerous and unscrupulous by the police chief, habitually stays at hotels and solicits alms on the streets. He carried $19 when taken into custody.

Charles Crawford Burch and Pearson Ag &Gerous Crawford

Yankees Report Training Camp Start March 1 at Savannah

Donovan of the New York Americans ordered players to report in Savannah for camp on March 1. Sale of Outfielder H High and First Baseman ae: the Yankees was completed with President Nat Detroit reportedly receiving about $5,000.

YANKS York Donovan New York Americans Savannah H High Yankees Nat Detroit

Taking Care of Your Bowels With C Cary Carets

An old ad touts Cascarets as a quick cure for a bad cold and upset bowels. It claims a 10 cent box cleanses the stomach and liver overnight, removing sour undigested food and poisons, with results by morning.

Gulfport May Not Get Pro Rata share of road funds

Special to The Item Gulfport Mississippi Feb 5 A Harrison County supervisor said Gulfport and other municipalities would deplete the county road fund by seeking pro rata portions since the total road fund is about 30000 dollars. If paid out the county would lack funds to continue road work.

Gulfport Mias Harrison County Board of Supervisors Brown Galloway Charles Galloway Jamaica Wilson The Progressive Union

Chronic cough cured by Vinol testimonial from Jackson

Jackson Mississippi carpenter John L. erg recounts his struggle with grippe related chronic cough and weakness. He says Vinol improved his condition after two bottles, restoring energy and health. The ad claims cod liver oil components rebuild tissues, with iron and wine aiding blood oxygen distribution.

Jackson Miss Vinci John L.erg Lynd’ Street van Antwerp Deve Corporation, Incorporated Mobile Aia

Veteran Minstrel Show Delights Mobile Audience

A real minstrel show with song and dance thrilled a Jasii audience on Thursday night hosted by the Knights of Columbus entertainment committee. Charley, business manager for Honey Evans Minstrels, praised the performances by Albert, Giblin, Gunnison, Gass, Gaynor, and O’Rourke, with notable monologues by Giblin and Touart. The program featured vibrant singing, clever dancing, and a strong chorus, with the Rowley Orchestra providing music under Mrs. Senter-Rowley. the event received strong audience praise and professional polish.

Entertainment Committee Columbus Jasii Ees Singers of the Sential Mobile Charley Honey Evans Minstrels Albert Gabe Chamberlin Marshall Groom William J. Gibtin William Gass N. Vickers Michael“O’rourk Leo Gaynor Lawrence Lauretta al Downey O’rourke Gunnison Gass Gaynor Mr. Giblin Vance Gunnison Denis Alvarez Louis Rittelmeyer Dale Touart Happy Hill John Potter Dixie Land Caroline Albert Treadway Mississippi Cabaret Michael V. O'Rourke Garden of Gabe Chamblin Leo J. Gaynor J. L. Lavretta James Allen Allenbach B. F. Alvarez N. P. Boulet E. Jordan F. Kelly W. Kirchdorfer J. Monahan R. C. Brown W. McDonnell John Calametti A. R. McKenzie Carlisle M. C. Neely John E. Deegan John Nelson F. Dooley H. L Cawthon Hotel Hardee Senter-Rowley

Deaths and funerals in Daphne and Mobile area

Mrs. Kate Leonard Major 62 native of Jersey City died at home in Daphne after moving from Chicago five years ago. Survived by husband W J Major two sons W W J Major Jr and Carrick Major five daughters and other relatives. Interment in Daphne Saturday. Mrs. Sarah McKevith Murray 66 died in Mobile infirmary after short illness. Survived by two daughters one son and a sister. Funeral Saturday from 551 South Conception Street. Burial of Mrs Lillian A Foxworth conducted by Rev Guy Hurlburt at Dixon McKay parlors and Magnolia cemetery. Pallbearers named H G Dodds L B Baker L L Rogers WW C Burton.

Kate Leonard Major Jersey City Daphne E. R. McGrath Homer V. Hogan Chicago, IL Sarah McK. Murray Sarah McKevith Murray Bernard Murray Mobile B. F. Kerks Rosalie Murray H. Murray Henry Bolling South Conception Street L. A. Foxworth Guy Hurlburt Lillian A. Foxworth Dixon & McKay Magnolia Cemetery Messrs H. G. Dodds L. B. Baker L. L. Rogers Ww.c. Burton

Birthday list of Mobile children in February

The Mobile Item lists Henry McGinnis Jr Leif Lewis Ruby A Brown Clarence Crist Louis Perez Katherine Konstanz er Mildred Falligard as February born children and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon. Boys and girls born in February are urged to send name address and birthdate to the Children’s Editor two days before their birthday.

Henry McGinnis, Jr W. Franklin Leif Lewis Ruby A. Brown Church St Clarence & Crist Augusta Louis St Francis Mildred L. Falligard S. Franklin the Item Empire Theatre

Committees Ready to Report Carnival Details

Committees report Mardi Gras carnival plans progressing with final tasks to be completed this week. Aiming for a full report at next Monday night’s association meeting, the last regular session before the celebration. Parades are in the final planning stages with Mystic Krewe committees close to finishing preliminary work.

Bankrupt Merchant Pruitt Mercantile Case Filed

In the U S district court Judge Pruitt of Farnsdale Marengo county presided over a voluntary bankruptcy petition by the Pruitt Mercantile Company. Petition shows liabilities about 12.40.78 with assets of 5 700 mortgaged. Referee Campbell in Selma to hear February 25.

United States Routiie Pruitt Farnsdale Marengo County Pruitt Mercantile Company Ana Campbell Selma

Heavy Midnight Rainstorm Hits City Briefly

A brief storm swept the city Thursday night with thunder and strong winds. Rain totaled 1.28 inches, winds reached 40 miles per hour around midnight, followed by torrential rain shortly after. In Tampa a warning of a southeast storm moving east from Texas was received from Washington.

Tampa Fia

Natona Tablets and Salve Promote Digestive Relief

Chronic diarrhea and dysentery are described as catarrh in the bowel membranes. Natona tablets and Tonics claim to cure and improve water changes, promoted as a natural remedy. Natona Antiseptic Salve is advertised for external use. Available from The Natona Co. Mobile, Alabama, with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.

Natone Co Mobile Ale

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