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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
10
The article cites Bishop Thomas F. Gaflor criticizing Protestant Episcopal methods and the generation for overemphasis on material reforms. It argues that representatives of foundations and reformers may exploit enthusiasm to push materialist social and educational changes, affecting society and government.
Jackson Mississippi February 18 More than two hundred women led a protest as a debate on raising the age of consent to eighteen reached a bitter point. Representative Morrison of Grenada attacked fashion immodesty and slashed skirts. The Walker amendment was defeated 60 to 46 and the bill passed with eighteen votes against it.
The advertisement claims Newbro's Hermicide as the original reliable dandruff germicide that stops itching and prevents hair loss. It notes early Sabouraud confirmation of dandruff origin, asserts Herpicide superiority, lists 50¢ and $1.00 sizes, and offers refunds if unsatisfied. Sample request and dealer details are included.
Indiana prepares for first state electric chair execution next Friday at Michigan City Prison. Steve Cherka of Gary and Harry Rasko of Terre Haute face death for wife murder as Governor Ralston rebukes two men and a woman who brought Cherka’s children to plead for clemency. The governor declines further comment before leaving for Washington for a Knights of Pythias jubilee.
A 350 prize sits in The Item's Circle Contest offering 1 500 in total awards. Readers are urged to count circles correctly for first prize and 149 other prizes, with a schoolgirl and public accountant cited as examples of varying results.
Washington reports the electrically driven collier Jupiter achieved 15.1 knots average speed for 48 hours on a trial off the California coast. Its 6,940 horsepower electric propulsion impressed Navy officials, surpassing Neptune and Cyclops in similar builds and signaling potential naval design impact.
Oswego reports a final divorce decree granted to Rena Leary, formerly a New York show girl, from Maurice B Lefty Flynn Yale football full back of 1912. Mrs Flynn receives $20 monthly alimony. they wed January 6, 1913, and she charges abandonment eleven days later.
Elizabeth Boone of Franklin Virginia says after eight years of severe womanly troubles she found relief with Cardus the woman's tonic. She has taken seven bottles and is now able to do housework and laundry and believes the treatment saved her money and suffering. She recommends Cardus to friends and urges others to start now.
Evans minstrels led by George Evans and Honey Boy group headline the Lyric with Vaughn Comfort James Meehan and others. a 14 voice choir and 20 piece orchestra accompany The Girl from Brazil at the Hippodrome for three days starting tomorrow. Real Widow Green closes this afternoon and tonight.
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