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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
10
In Montgomery Oscar W iderwood and Richmond Pearson Hob in fight for Alabama's U S Senate seat nears a decisive April 6 Democratic primary vote. The November 4 election will ratify that primary result as national attention focuses on the contest.
President Wilson, after talks with senate leaders, expects the toll exemption provision in the Panama canal act to be repealed promptly. He has heard of no concerted opposition and anticipates early action.
Representative Hobson, famed for the Santiago blockade, continues a persistent statewide bid for the senate seat of the late Senator Joseph F Johnston. Supporters of Underwood claim Hobson’s Washington absenteeism is proven by a protest from W H Parker who questioned his pay.
Dr. Wickliffe Rose, head of the International Health Commission, said hookworm remains widespread and crippling worldwide. He noted ancient Sanskrit and Egyptian references, cited Rockefeller efforts, and warned the disease affects over 900 million people, with eradication plans extending to British West Indian colonies.
The piece details Hobson and Underwood campaign tensions in Alabama with disputes over prohibition and liquor interests. It notes Underwood's holiday speaking tour in Alabama, limited by Washington duties, and mentions a possible second gubernatorial primary among Comer Seed Kolb Henderson and Wallace with a large field and the need for a majority in the first ballot. It also references a circle contest and a Foley Kidney Pills testimonial.
Jackson Mississippi February 16 there will be no material change in cotton acreage in Mississippi this year according to R 8 Wilson state agent of the United States department of agriculture who is directing the cooperative and demonstration farm work in this state.
Paris announces spring dresses to be loose and floppy with low skirts edged by heavy flounces creating a short crinoline look. Day sleeves are short and easy with loose bodies and high open collars. Evening gowns are sleeveless and decolette with gold and silver brocade. Hats will be small and set forward with one side turned up, trimmed with bright flowers.
Atlanta Ga April 24 1913 a business woman says her face was covered with pimples resisting many treatments until Resinol Soap and Ointment cleared her skin in a short time. She praises the product and notes others asked about the transformation. Resinol products sold by druggists with a free trial offer from Dept 43 R Baltimore Md.
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