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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
7
In Lusville Pennsylvania February 15 rising rye prices force Pennsylvania whiskey plants to cut production. Several major facilities may suspend operations next month with others at reduced capacity and one plant already closed.
A five year old child from 114 Avenue vanished from the lawn and prompted a two hour neighborhood search. Inmates of the home and many neighborhood children scoured the house and yard before a glance under the front steps revealed the child sleeping, ending the alarm.
A local advertisement touts Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe calomel substitute. It claims the vegetable liquid cleanses the liver without causing sickness, salivation, or bone damage and promises quick relief from biliousness constipation and headaches.
Nazionale reports Prince von Buelow will offer Italy a concrete plan to join Germany by late February. Italy would gain frontier land to Izonzor river and protection for Mediterranean interests, in exchange Italy would attack British forces and back Turkish rule in Egypt. Trieste would not be ceded.
Two reel features entertain at the Royal Theatre with The Exploits of Elaine in progress and Black Roderick completing the bill. Mo bilians show strong interest as the clutching hand mystery nears resolution. Tomorrow’s carnival bill is expected to draw large crowds.
An old advertisement touts A-K Tablets as a cure for headaches claiming they relieve pain and emphasize their availability from druggists. The copy argues doctors often cannot find a cause and prescribes common pain relievers, while the tablets promise prompt relief for frequent sufferers.
Eastern Shore visitors arrive by bay steamer Apollo with nearly one hundred Fairhope residents on Monday morning. Names include J J Sherman J G Timney J Foster T F Stephens A G Tuthill Miss Susana Walderman Miss Florence Wilkins Ray Peterson Rev G C Simpson Dr George Sheldon W H Brown and many others.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and addresses for Henry R. Hewes Co candy wholesaler 669 Deuphin Street and printer and binder Michael, with Conception and St Louis Streets and Bell 1812. Also notes Realty Co Inc at 68 NM and misc phones and streets.
City prepares for visiting dignitary His Majesty Felix with tightened parade rules. Police warn against theft indecency intoxication and blocking streets during the Mardi Gras parade. Gloves banned while masked, strict arrest for violations, urging citizen cooperation for orderly festive events.
An advertisement from Thompson at 707 Savannah Street promises 16 percent savings on construction costs and estimates for new homes. The notice highlights practical builder services and a schedule time 2:14-71p.
Law and Equity Court with Judge Berney handled cases including Hamilton versus McAlpine on paper pay demands Weights include New York Plate Glass Insurance Company versus J M Brown where motion to set aside verdict and grant new trial was refused plaintiff excepts A N T Reach versus W M D with motion to set aside non suit refused and plaintiff excepts The court adjourned until Thursday morning February 13.
Browne judge notes busi ness transacted on Monday with Rosengrant versus Lowyer on trial and adjournment to Wednesday morning at 9 o clock. Equity side shows Ludlow case set for February 22 for relief from execution with adjournment to Thursday morning at 10. Readers listed include Keffer Jenkins Koester Kuter Turner Nudi and Becknet among others.
The Mobile County Commissioners invite bids for printing, stationery, and office supplies. Specifications available at the clerk's office. Bids will be opened February 22. OCTAVE ALVAREZ, Clerk. Dr. A. G. Ward, 1:26, 2:1 8-16
Edwin H. Kimbrough president of Central Auto Company dies Saturday night. Rev. St. Francis Methodist church conducts burial service. Also Mrs. S. E. Shaw, 68, of Cottage Hill dies after illness. survivors include sons George S. Shaw and Garry W. Shaw. Funeral at 4 p.m. Monday from 661 Augusta Street. interment Magnolia Cemetery.
Mrs. G M Smith aged four years died Monday morning at 1 26 o clock at her Arlington residence after illness. A native of North Carolina she had lived here with daughter in law Mrs C M Wilkins for many years. She is survived by her niece Mrs J A Brown of Mobile and six children Mrs W H Orr Mrs M C Stall etc.
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