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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
2
An editor shares his experience with the D. D. D. prescription and D. D. D. Soap claiming complete eczema relief after four bottles. Local druggists Van Antwerp and Albright & Wood recommend the soothing liquid and offer a full size bottle guarantee.
William H. Ball international physical director of the YMCA arrived Tuesday to inspect city public schools and assess equipment recess hours and facilities for physical education. He will address teachers at 4 30 pm and later speak to Leaders Club members at 6 20 pm on physical education.
James Neese of Cottage Hill Mobile County was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Lee on a charge of threatening to kill his wife.
A barge from the Alabama New Orleans Transportation Co. knocked down the head channel beacon after contact near the light. Harbormaster Norville and lighthouse officials are arranging a temporary pole light until a new beacon is erected. Nearby vessels include the Norwegian steamer Ravn with 16 000 banana bunches docking at Mobile and several other ships loaded with sisal and cargo forColon, Aarhus, and other ports.
A marriage license was issued by the probate court on Monday afternoon to Emmett Thompson and May Totton marking the start of their union.
A. J. Ames of Mobile, formerly Sioux City, recounts a Bronx City Iowa hotel boom in 1894 and a $5,000 race featuring Robert J. and Joe Patchen that crowded seats and fed thousands. He argues a Mobile fair would attract farmers, boost hotels, cafes, and merchants, and stimulate regional wealth.
Readers discuss prize distribution rules for circle contest with ties and multiple solutions. Subscriptions and payments credited. time of receipt not a factor. prizes awarded by merit. readers in Robertsdale and Bay Minette addressed.
Dr G H Fonde spoke to the Home Economics Club on housing, urging sanitary offices and dwellings in Mobile. He reviewed city conditions from two decades of practical experience, and the meeting drew a large turnout with substantial club business at its close.
The Boykin Brothers versus Vivian case was called in U S district court Tuesday morning and taken off the docket by order of Judge H T Toulmin. No other cases were set for hearing and nothing further was done.
Police Chief Crenshaw arranged charity travel for Ida Hartley and two children to Beaumont Mississippi after destitution claims tied to cotton mill work. Mrs Bouchillon and three‑month‑old baby head home to Greenville South Carolina as illness prompts assistance. Local donors funded relief via The Item and Mrs Belle Daly, aiding a separate case.
Local Knights of Pythias mark the semi centennial jubilee with a February 19 ceremony at Pythian Castle hall starting 8 30 o clock. The program includes an overture The Fire Fly a selection by the orchestra under Mrs Ignatius Fried, and opening ode by the Assembly followed by an invocation by Very Rev Gardiner C.
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