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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
2
Six Miller and two young white boys were bound over on forgery charges by a judge Monday afternoon under a $500 bond. They allegedly forged the name Chazook to a $26 check at Bank & Trust Company, with a warrant sworn out by a local detective.
The meeting at Government Presbyterian Church will be led by Charles R. Hyde of Chattanooga pastor-supply. He will discuss the church's responsibility and what they need to depart, with a large attendance expected.
A vintage advertisement extols PoDoLax as a quiet remedy that releases the bile from the liver, avoiding griping and nausea. It urges taking a full dose at bedtime at first signs like bad taste, bad breath, or coated tongue and promotes a household bottle for regular use. It frames ancestors using May-apple remedies and contrasts with harsh purgatives.
Ruth B. Bush assignee of James E. Sherman mortgagee announces sale for cash on February 6 1914 in front of Mobile County courthouse at 12 noon. Property described as Southeast corner Government and Stocking streets lot 350 feet deep along Ty street to Church street and back to Government and Stocking starting point. Conducted by Webb and McAlpine attorneys.
A Southern railroad under receivership shows how foregone plans and lack of sustained development hurt earnings. The author argues lumber cutover lands in Mississippi and Alabama must be cultivated to drive tonnage and growth. He suggests Mobile's fair could spark farmer-led development of cattle, crops, and dairy, pulling industry to the region.
The Item launches a theatre ticket contest for The Spendthrift at Lyric Theatre with 200 free tickets for correct missing word entries. Entries come from Mobile and seven Alabama counties plus Meridian and West Florida. Submissions must reach The Item by 6 p.m. February 11. winners announced February 12.
Artists are paid 32000 weekly as the carnival payroll climbs to 2500 weekly for Mobile workers. Six white horses will draw Felix II through Mobile streets after arrival Monday. Carnival auditorium work on the water front begins soon with elaborate electrical decorations planned for docks. The finance committee reports progress and the public ball and coronation events will restrict ticket sales to fund subscribers only.
R F Erwin of Peru Indiana reports an attack of indigestion followed by biliousness and constipation a year ago. He states ee tablets helped him recover and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy.
Klimt and Gazzolo present The Spendthrift at Lyric after five months at Hudson Theatre. Edmund Breese and Thais Magrane star in a domestic tragedy about a working husband crushed by debt as his wife seeks luxuries, sparking dramatic, relatable harm.
Montgomery Lodge No. 11 A F and A M will mark Washingtons birthday with a program at the Masonic temple February 28. A social period with music precedes a Master Mason degree and banquet featuring James Orr vaudeville and a talk by O T Keenan as part of the annual tribute.
An analysis argues that charitable efforts conceal underlying misconduct by the institution. Critics say the system hides malfeasance while claiming reform and accountability remains distant.
Testimony from Jake Co. Indiana recounts a mother-in-law recovering from catarrhal pneumonia after taking Eckman’s Alterative. Affidavits claim rapid improvement, weight gain, and renewed health. The ad asserts effectiveness for severe throat and lung troubles and invites inquiries to the Eckman Laboratory.
The New Orleans Picayune reports Bisso brothers reject a settlement to abandon Mobile plans as Mobile Towing Company fails to pull back. The Independent remains stuck offshore in rough seas while Bisso vows to honor Mobile contracts and expands fleet with a new $25,000 tug for local duties. Captain Bisso says no change in plans and efforts continue to secure additional sailing lines.
Adjutant General J B Scully of Alabama and Captain W P Screws an inspecting officer of the United States army notify officers that the inspection will be held of the various commands in the city on February 19 at 5 pm.
A 10 cent Faust Macaroni dish with bread and butter offers a nutritious family meal. The ad touts easy preparation, savings on meat bills, and a recipe book. Faust Macaroni comes in 5 and 10 cent packages from Maull Bros of St. Louis Missouri.
Jackson Feb 10. The treasury watchdogs began scrutiny as the blind institute appropriation bill was debated. The budget, already trimmed, reduced the superintendent Dr. R. S. Curry salary from 2000 to 1750 dollars and a proposed 250 dollar clerical aid was rejected. Debate suggested possible relocation of the institution by the legislature.
Mrs J E Fleming of Choctaw Bluff and Mrs P A Mason of Manila are in Mobile visiting and staying at the Bienville. Monroeville businessman John McDuffie is here on a social visit with business. G C Robinson of the Southern Railway travels to Atlanta for a passenger traffic conference. Tourists at the Battle House include May and William Tanner of Sykesville Missouri and others from Minneapolis Chicago Providence and New York City plus Mr and Mrs Wegnan of New York City and Gulfport visitors at the Cawthon hotel.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a 25 cent box of Hot Springs Liver Buttons to cleanse the liver and bowels, improve digestion and energy, and purify blood. It claims relief from headaches, constipation, pimples, blotches, and a tired feeling, with a free sample offered from Hot Springs Chemical Co in Hot Springs Arkansas.
A telegram states A J Parsons president of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce will represent Mobile at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Washington at the New Willard Hotel. E Oliver Fowlkes urged representation. Fowlkes cannot attend due to personal business.
Smith Piano Co invites the public to a Wednesday concert at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. The Columbia Electric Grafondo will be showcased with its steady tone and no winding required. A releasing program of operatic classical and popular records will be performed and instruments may be examined before or after the concert.
An advertisement urges quick treatment for catarrh using Hyomei. It claims rapid relief without stomach dosing and offers a money back guarantee. The ad notes the product is sold by Van An Drug Corp and priced at $1.00 with the co outfit.
A city vignette contrasts residents who modestly conceal their talents with those who stage bold displays. Local observers note the varied approaches to sharing skill and presence in public life.
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