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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1916

Page

2

Naval Militia to Have Practice Cruises

Secretary Daniels announced naval militiamen will undertake practice cruises in the South Atlantic with Key West Florida as a staging point. Five older destroyers will be allocated to a naval unit in the South for endurance drills with mobilization at Key West guiding summer maneuvers.

Daniels South Atlantic Key West Fla Pacific Navy Department South Jacksonville West Charleston Orleans Galveston

Professor J Davidson Endorses Vitalitas Remedy

Doctor J Davidson, a Birmingham educator, endorses Vitalitas noting long indigestion history and relief after using the tonic. He praises its natural, nonharmful ingredients and urges those with nervous, debilitated or chronic stomach liver kidney and blood issues to try it at Sutton's Drug Store or any druggist.

Vitalitas Greymont Elyton Ala Sfessor Davidson N. 13Th St Birmingham South Sutton’s

Phillips Furniture Co. Return to Lead Mobile Trade

J W Phillips, famed Alabama furniture dealer, revives Phillips Furniture Co in Mobile by buying Seifert Gower and Walker firms. He serves as president with Percy Dunbar as manager and John A Foppe as secretary, promising a strong regional comeback and staff with deep industry roots.

J. W. Phillips Alabama Phillips Furniture Company Mobile South Phillips American Laundry First National Bank Seifert-Gower Company Walker Furniture Company Seifert-Gower Adam Glass Brswell Furniture Company of Birmingham Percy Dunbar Estlishment Western Packing Company Cudahy Packing Company Omaha Dunbar John A. Foppe Mitchell & Rammelburg Cincinnati Smith & Nixon Piano Company John L. Jones Furniture Company Indiana Kentucky Illinois Foppe William H. Monk Furniture Company Phillips Furniture Co

When Skin Ails Poslam Serves

Poslam and Poslam Soap promise healing for eczema and skin eruptions with overnight relief and soothing cooling effects. Samples offered by mail for 4c stamps from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. sold by all druggists.

West 25Th St New York City

German navy says bombs hit Ramsgate harbor works

German naval staff states that on February 9 aerial bombs struck Ramsgate harbor works factories and barracks south of the Thames. British report notes raids near Ramsgate and Broadstairs with glass shattered and two women and one child injured.

London Reuter Amsterdam Ramsgate Thames Broadstairs

Racing Judges Announced For The Coming Season

New York stewards named officials for the racing season. Judges E C Smith and C H Pettingill start Mars Cassidy handicapper and W S Vosburgh as part of the slate. Col Josiah R King dies in Minnesota at 84. Mobile to get a new jewelry store on Dauphin Street with prize for store name ideas. Dancing contest at Columbia Theatre tonight promises largest yet.

New York The Jockey Club E. C. Smith C. H. Pettingill Mars Cassidy W. S. Vosburgh Mobile Dauphin Street William Kohlhausen Charleston W. Va Kohlhausen Columbia Theatre

Birthday Children Celebrate February Birthdays in Mobile

The Mobile Item notes Katherine Lynch Inez Higbee Virginia Cechsle and Joseph Habeeb born February 11 in 1912 1908 1907 and 1906 respectively. It invites each child to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon with tickets mailed. February birth announcements request full names addresses and birthdates two days before each birthday.

Katherine Lynch S. Dearborn St Inez Higbee Church St Virginia Cechsle St. Stephens Joseph A. Habeeb Dauphin St Empire Theatre Standard Motor Car Co Julius Goldstein

New Trial Requested for Ceci Brown and Henry Spellman

A motion for a new trial was filed in Providence superior court for Ceci Brown and Henry H. Spellman, convicted last week of murder of Dr. C Franklin Mohr. The motion cites alleged legal errors, jury misinstruction, and newly discovered evidence.

Providence R. 1 Ceci Brown Henry H. Spellman C. Franklin Mohr

David Lamar's Last Hope Gone Denied by U S Court

New York Feb 11 The United States circuit court of appeals denied David Lamars motion to reinstate his appeal against his conviction for defrauding J P Morgan & Co A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania was named in the case and Palmer was involved in the fraud scheme.

New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals David Lamar Imperse A. Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania J. P. Morgan

End of Lamar's Fight to Block Atlanta Prison Term

United States District Attorney Marshall states Lamar cannot further shield himself from a two year sentence of imprisonment at Atlanta, effectively ending his bid to avoid the confinement. The remarks tie the case to actions by the United States Steel Corporation and related parties.

Nathan Straus Gives 350000 To Polish Jew Relief

Long Beach California February 11 announcement that Nathan Straus and Mrs Straus of New York have contributed 350000 dollars to relief of Jews in Poland.

Nathan Straus Relief Fund Long Beach Cal

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advert

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to boost digestion relieve constipation and energize the entire system. It promises clear eyes and fresh healthy skin and notes the product costs 25 cents at the druggist.

Dr. King

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Proved Helpful in Distressing Cases

A 1915 testimonial shows kidney and stomach trouble relief from Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. Patients Mendenhall and McCormack report weight gain and improved mobility after use. Notarized statements certify experiences, with an offer for a sample bottle and informational booklet.

J. W. Rhea Jerome H. McCormack Ivy Street Johnson City Tenn Sam T. Millard Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Major Carpenter Dead in Oswego Fire.

Major James E. Carpenter who led relief work during the 1911 Mississippi flood died today in Oswego New York of blood poisoning. He served with the Third U. S. Infantry and commanded Fort Ontario.

Carpenter Oswego N. Y James E. Carpenter Third U. S. Infantry Fort Ontario

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