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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
8
A vintage styled ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion dyspepsia gas heartburn and sour upset stomach. It claims pain vanishes in five minutes with a harmless regulator and offers a hundred dollar refund if unsatisfied.
An inquiries column shows readers describing fatigue headaches and weight concerns with urged self care and drugstore remedies. Several letters request weight loss and stomach relief while mentioning tonics and tablets sold through druggists.
Marion Brettel wins second prize for her popular ork in Empire Theatre contest. Jeannette Boudousquie takes first prize of 300 dollars for her strong performance and popularity.
A hundred fifty Chicago men who rose to social professional and financial distinction sold newspapers again to raise funds for the unemployed. Receipts were promised to be large as no change would be given to customers.
Readers submit health questions and Dr. Lewis Baker prescribes home remedies and tonics. Advice covers dandruff hair loss kidney bladder symptoms cough catarrh and pelvic catarrh with suggested remedies and dosages.
In Rome and Milan discussions show Italy remains neutral, with the government and king opposed to war against Austria. Observers cite nonintervention as likely, while business and intellectual classes fear economic strain and prefer stability.
In North Mobile a party at G W Taylor's residence is noted with visits from Alfred Teague and others. A theft at George Goliman's stable ends with a milch cow killed and parts of the animal taken along with the horse and buggy. the carcase and hide are recovered later. A baby boy arrives to the Grose family, and Robert Henry Allman recovers from fever.
Theresa Nelson McBroom will be arraigned in city court on March 11 for murder in the first degree in the December 17 1914 killing of her husband Reuben A McBroom. The state contests self defense while aiming to prove cold blooded murder. Numerous other cases set for trial include forgery grand larceny arson false pretenses and drug sale appeals with dates ranging February 22 to March 27.
Philadelphia February 18 Billy Sunday rejected any proposal to compensate saloonkeepers or brewers if prohibition or local option passes. He spoke after a letter from D Clarence Gibboney proposing a compensated ban. Sunday addressed 15,000 at his tabernacle, with 2,800 children signing up, bringing total professed faith to 18,835.
Mt Vernon residents note Mardi Gras attendance with hospital staff, teachers, and physicians visiting nearby Mobile. E L McCafferty travels to Carrollton for a brother’s illness. Local workers and officials, including Dr W L Heard and Mr Mack, are mentioned amid community updates.
The Laymen's Missionary convention of the Presbyterian churches of the South in Charlotte discusses Home Base themes. Edwin F. Willis presents on foreign mission resources followed by Flynn on dividends and church roles. Speakers include Douglas Shane White Dobyns and Smith as the event heads toward Dallas next week.
Special to The Item reports a Monday meeting in Coden Alabama to form a truck growers and fruit planters association. John Pritchett led the session and a by laws committee was appointed. Enthusiasm and cooperation mark the group with hopes to ship produce to Northern markets from Gulf Coast land ready for cultivation.
Observers note public opinion soured after six months of fighting with Belgium Poland and northern France in ruins Italy reluctant to join active combat. Italians face heavy costs including aiding earthquake victims and replacing losses estimated over 40 million dollars while leaders weigh future commitments.
Mrs. S C Mucklerath died Wednesday at 5 30 PM at her daughter's home west of Government Street Loop in her seventy seventh year. She lived in the area most of her life. Survived by daughters Mrs Hudnall and Mrs G W Day two sisters Mrs Joseph Bowen and Mrs John Clasby and other relatives. Funeral services set for Whistler Friday morning with burial in the family plot there.
Mrs Adelia Demuth widow of James T Demuth died Wednesday at 5 pm at her daughter Mrs L P Curtis 350 Selma St after a lingering illness She was a native of the city 10 years old a devout Franklin Street Presbyterian and a worker among her family Survived by daughter and grandchildren Funeral held Thursday at 3 30 pm with interment in Magnolia cemetery.
The American Society for Psychical Research announces a new headquarters at 15 East Fortieth with a 400 seat hall and a moved depository from 619 West 149th. Endowment reaches 100.0 with $8,000 yearly for extension work guaranteed by Miss Theodote Pope of Farmington Connecticut as E W Friend joins as under secretary and Harvard Princeton influenced scholar.
London reports that Berlin authorities plan further restrictions after appeals fail. The police issue an order effective tomorrow banning sales of heavy intoxicants to soldiers and closing all afternoon cabarets and vaudeville teas, with virtually all drinks except beer included in the ban.
A tonic ad promises thin people can gain 10 pounds or more by using Sargol tablets with meals. It claims to boost digestion and fat absorption, filling cheeks and adding firm flesh. The ad cites Van Antwerp Drug Co and other pharmacists, offering a guarantee and refund if gains are not realized.
The Mobile Mining and Milling Company is formed with capital of 8000 dollars. Founders include Howze Bavard Mose Point A S Dean Douvilie and Denny, Moss Point Mississippi, with affiliations in New Mexico and Alabama.
Germany's reply to the joint note of the Scandinavian powers on the war zone question has been received, but no announcement regarding its contents has been made.
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts as a kidney cleanser. It claims the kidneys filter blood and remove acids, advises drinking lots of water, and suggests taking a tablespoon before breakfast to prevent bladder weakness. It promotes Jad Salts as inexpensive and harmless.
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