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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
2
The report notes S. H. Brown of Oxford North Carolina visiting Brewton. It mentions East Brewton Mobile area activity and that Union cemetery committees hope to complete improvements this week inviting interested visitors to see the enhanced city of the dead.
Brooklyn Wisconsin resident H Reed describes a chronic cough from chest cold and bronchial catarrh improved by Peruna after trying other medicines. He notes relief after taking a few bottles and claims Peruna helped the condition.
Bay Minette department work proceeds with new business blocks planned by Loxley leader Loziey for a northern town area. A school season boosts attendance as farmers expect sessions. a bird exhibit draws crowds. New orange and pecan orchards are expanding in the Dyas region with ten acres of potatoes planned and a complete farm of forty acres. James A Blue moves into a new home and plans an orange orchard immediately.
Community updates from Dyas including fruit shipments and plantings by The Gardens Land Company. Local visits from Jack Presley and carnival attendance in Mobile. Changes to Knoll church Sunday school hours and upcoming entertainments to support school and community groups.
Dr W F Badler of Montgomery Ald asserts Vitalitas tonic is a harmless, beneficial treatment for a wide range of ailments. He claims it has sustained him for thirty years and recommends it for stomach issues and general debility. Sutton's drug store markets the product as a reliable corrective in medical care.
A new and modern shop opens at 8 Royal Street near 2 Government Street showcasing large argé windows and updated storefront design.
Greenville notices report officers elected for Company 1 of the fire department led by Porterfield and Pierce. The Alabama Baptists campaign workers held a Butler county meeting at Georgiana with speakers from different churches. Obituary notes Jane Thomas died at age eighty near Greenville, survived by her sister Amanda Thomas.
Mrs Sib ley Ho and daughter Corinne of Atlanta visited Crichton Alabama after carnival festivities. The Crichton Baptist Church carnival on Government street raised a large sum for church benefit funds. Local teachers and visitors including J G Gaston and Miss Myrtle Anthony attended social events while The Falkville News announces a new weekly paper with editor Atidis West.
A diversified crop camp opened in Talladega County this week with notable speakers drawing a large crowd. The event drew anticipation at twenty three locations nationwide on the first day.
Mrs. Will T. Lawdon of Cartersville says persistent head and back pain confined her to bed for days. After three bottles of Cardui she reports vast improvement and a decision to continue, noting the relief she felt by the third bottle.
Local notes report Mrs. W. F. and Mrs. Stratton speaking on prohibition in the schoolhouse. Greer entertains at a new home on Bt 8 road. Sunday school class gifts. Mabel Toulmin celebrates a birthday. Mrs. Stratton to Emanuel Methodist for a union meeting then Evangelistic work in Florida. Teachers home for Mardi Gras. Miss Helen Greer ill.
Moore of Meridian visited friends Sunday in State Line. T J Lucas spent a few days this week in Vicksburg. Pattie O Flynn and Maimie Odom returned to Waynesboro after a visit here. Ruth Ramey and B Sigler returned home Monday. J A Ramey of Waynesboro was in town Sunday. Rev Sutherland preached at the Methodist church Sunday and returned home Monday. M Lankford from Vinegar Bend visited Monday. L Brigel Wieiten and E S Briggs spent Sunday in State Line.
Local items from Wilmer Alabama list visitors from Evergreen Mobile and Lucedale. F M Snow sold his home and moved to Mobile. Several residents report illness recovery and family visits to see relatives and attend a funeral.
A man from New Augusta suffered severe burns to neck and head after falling into an open fireplace yesterday morning. A neighboring resident, Hugh McCurale, was shot by bird hunters last week and remains in critical condition. County officers’ court terms and official listings are announced for the upcoming session with names including T. Dennis and C. Hinton among others.
Special to The Iter from Leakesville Mississippi reports on prize awards at a school event, a birthday party hosted by Mrs. J Z Allums, and community improvements. Street Commissioner Bae Cote coordinates ditch cleaning and new access work while residents engage in local gatherings and decor.
Cattle committee completed details for placing Shorthorn bulls in allotted communities. Ten allotments made with two more to be announced as preparations finish. Committee chaired by A Parsons with James L. Bull as part of the group.
Secretary Frank Parker announced Mobile Southern League Club secured Outfielder William McGill from Mobile after three seasons with the club. McGill, from Newark New Jersey, developed as a good fielder but struggled at bat in tryouts. Parker said Hogg Perry Odell and Cobard likely would be signed at the Little Rock meeting while Calhoun Miller and Northen would not return this season.
In San Francisco on February 18 the abolition of professional boxing in California shifts attention to four round amateur bouts. Major amateur championships loom at the fair, with the national event set for May 5 to 8. The Amateur Athletic Union in California plans to handle registrations and fees for amateurs as the Pacific association adapts to the new regime and prepares for international competition.
State department notes confusion over yesterday’s claim that Mexican forces evacuated from the capital. The exact retreat point or extent of the withdrawal remains unspecified as officials seek clarification.
The Monroe Park baseball diamond has been upgraded with a fast surface and filled in low areas. Charles Schaffer led two months of improvements including a plank walk, expanded grand stand exits, rain checks for reserved seats, and telephone access under the stand for game updates. Tickets will be sold at Van Antwerp's Burke's Bauer's Sutton's and Albright Wood's stores.
Boston reports Carl W. Mays, former Providence Inter nationals pitcher, signed with the Boston American Club yesterday. The move follows Mays leaving the Providence team and aligns him with Boston for the upcoming season.
An ad touts a cure named Switam for uric acid troubles including rheumatism, stiffness, and kidney discomfort. It promises dramatic relief after taking the product and claims benefits without expenses. The text imitates a wartime period ad with dubious medical claims and a discount price of 50 cents per bottle.
Railroad service updates announce direct connections from Meridian to Tuscaloosa Birmingham and East via Calvert York and Intermediate Stations outlining expanded travel routes and accessibility for passengers.
The score lines show 6-2 8-6 with Pell and Behr defeating King Smith and A Cragiff, and A M Levi-Vond with Dr William winning in the second. The date Monday 15 was announced as the start of the Women’s national indoor event.
An ad-like piece touts Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets as a simple, harmless remedy to regulate upset stomachs and aid digestion. It claims faster relief from heartburn gas and indigestion and offers a refund if not effective, with a sales pitch pointing to Var tWérp's in Mobile, Alabama.
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