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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1913

Page

8

Clogged Bowels a Menace to Health and Remedy

Clogged bowels are linked to many illnesses from colds to headaches. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a permanent, gentle remedy that trains digestion and can be bought at drug stores with a money back guarantee. A testimonial from North Carolina mentions relief and improved sleep after use. Free samples offered by mail from Dr W B Caldwell.

Dr. Caldwell Mocia Wood Little River Academy North Carolina W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

British official backs Canadian Industrial Disputes Act

Sir George Askwith, chair of the British industrial commission, favors the Canadian Industrial Disputes Act in his report after his Canada visit to study its potential adoption in Great Britain. The London inquiry assessed the act's effectiveness in handling labor disputes.

Associated Press London George Askwith Industrial Commission Canada Great Britain

Board of Trade Discusses Conciliation Act Aim

Sir George notes the spirit and intent of conciliation as the valuable portion of the act. He argues that an act on these lines would be suitable and practicable for Great Britain even if restrictive features delaying a stoppage of work were omitted.

Board of Trade Great Britain Sir George

Dissolution of merger may gain attorney general approval

Washington Web. 7 Attorney General Wickersham said he would not issue an official statement until the draft dissolution plan for the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger is received but he believes it would meet his approval. He added that news dispatches and his conversations with officials indicate the plan aligns with his weeks of work.

Associated Press Washington Wickersham Union-Pacific-Southern Pacific

Missouri panels back women's suffrage bill

Jefferson City reports both senate and house committees agree to report the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote after a lengthy day of debate. The decision comes late Thursday, reflecting strong support from supporters and ongoing legislative consideration.

Associated Press Jefferson City Senate House

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief

An advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm claims instant relief for nasal congestion and head cold symptoms. It promises open nostrils, reduced catarrh, and faster recovery, urging readers to buy a small bottle from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. as agents.

Ely

Pendleton Satisfaction Grounded Off Cape Haytien

The American schooner Pendleton Satisfaction sails from Mobile January 8 with lumber and dynamite for Hayti railroad work. She ran ashore at the entrance to Cape Haytien in a precarious condition, dynamite aboard, yet no casualties are reported. Discharging cargo into lighters has begun and abandonment may follow. Captain Kneeland commands the vessel, a frequent Mobile visitor.

Mobile Pendleton Satisfaction Cape Haytien Hayti Pendleton Kneeland

Hanging Garden Plan Is Launched In Mobile

At a Mobile Flora and Horticultural Society meeting on Thursday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms the group announced a plan to grow plants in windows with Mobile Electric Company buildings as the starting point. A committee was named to control future sign placements to curb sign board nuisances and to study establishing a city nursery for live oaks with expert care for streets.

Mobile Flora and Horticultural Society Chamber of Commerce Mobile Electric Company Mobile M. F. Kirkbride Emma Langdon Roche Virginia Thomas City Commission George Fearn, Jr J. W. Weiss Garrett van Antwerp H. P. Loding Society John Douglas Loding Lay Minette Conley Dew Fortune Nerv

Civil Service Examinations Announced At Local Custom House

The United States Civil Service Commission lists examinations to be held at the local customs house. Dates include February 24 lithographic transferrer male February 26 examiner of surveys male assistant in forest management male assistant in xylotomy male mechanician male engineer and plumber male March 3 8 meat inspector male March 5 topographer aid temporary male first class steam engineer male junior topographer male March 12 13 aid coast and geodetic survey male.

United States Civil Service Commission Aid, Coast and Geodetic Survey

The World We Live In on Parties and Society

A narrator and companion discuss a child’s party invitation and a society in which dancing and sociability matter. The piece criticizes party avoiders, highlights the value of shared enjoyment, and offers anecdotes on manners, dress, and hosting. The tone reflects early 20th century social commentary.

Diabetic Compound Claims Mixed Results by Age Groups

Advertisement from Fulton Company promoting Diabetic Compound with age based claims. It asserts encouraging recovery for 60 plus, variable results for 50s and 40s, limited success under 30, and rare pediatric recoveries with physician involvement and liver support. Product available via Van Antwerp Drug Corp with pamphlet and no prescription conflicts.

Fulton van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc John J. Fu Fulton Company

Ships Will Pass Canal This Year

George K. Mead told the Y M C A audience that landslides in the Culebra cut will delay full canal opening to commerce in 1913, but ships will still pass through the Panama Canal this year. He spoke on Panama Up To Date with illustrated slides, tracing canal history and the three routes once considered by the United States.

Mead Panama Goethals Gorgas Culebra Panama Canal George K. Mead Big Ditch Canal Zone Panama Canal Project Méad United States de Lesseps

Johnny Dobbs Arrives and Gets to Work with Billikens

Montgomery Alabama February 7 Special to The Item manager Dobbs and Mrs Dobbs arrived to begin work with the Billikens He notes no major player changes except signing the Twins and says Kutina is under contract with his club and will report March 1 He plans to secure infield strength and may scout further players in training camp

Montgomery Ala Dobbs Billikens Twins St. Louis Kutina Il Louisville

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