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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1913

Page

12

Apostle of Absolute Life Faces Indeterminate Abduction Sentence

Evelyn Arthur See was affirmed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve an indeterminate term of one to five years for abduction. The case centers on See’s "absolute life" doctrine taught in Chicago with Mona Rees and others, involving a 15 year old girl who stayed at their quarters after her parents left for Florida.

Associated Press Springfield Ill Evelyn Arthur See Supreme Court Bridges Florida Mildred Lee Mona Rees

Aged Mexican Official Executed by Firing Squad

Adolfo Basso aged 60 longtime superintendent of the national palace was executed late last night by a firing squad in Mexico City authority announced.

Associated Press Mexico City Adolfo Basso National Palace

Itching Crusted Eczema Cured by Resinol Remedies

Brooklyn mother writes of her baby’s skin healing from a crusted eczema after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. She reports immediate relief, crusts dropping, and lasting recovery, urging others to try the products with samples available from Resinol Co. in Baltimore.

Brooklyn N. Y Baby Katie Markett Ralph Street Dept 5-T Resinol Chem. Co Baltimore Resinol

Poslam the Efficient Skin Remedy and Soap

Poslam is proclaimed the efficient skin remedy by thousands of users with immediate relief from itching and soothing of irritated skin. Poslam Soap benefits skin prone to eruptions and is ideal for babies, offering purity and gentle cleansing. Free samples available from Emergency Laboratories, 32 West 25th Street New York City.

West 25Th Street New York City

ONeal Invited to Speak at Southern Business Conference

Governor ONeal has been invited to deliver two addresses at a Richmond Virginia conference of the Conference for Education in the South. The meeting April 16 18 will discuss rural problems and include merchants bankers manufacturers and farmers from across the South.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal A. P. Bourland Washington, D. C Conference For Education In the Richmond South Bourland Virginia

You Limpers You Need TIZ Free Trial Package

Vintage advertisement claims TIZ relieves foot misery by drawing out poisons and reducing bunions. It promises smaller feet and better fitting shoes after a foot bath and offers a free trial through Walter Luther Dodge & Co. Chicago and a 25 cent box at drugstores.

Walter Luther Dodge & Co S. Wabash Ave Chicago

It Will Pay You to Walk a Mile

Local shop Champion Electric Shoe Mendery advertises shoe repair services with a call to action to visit and test their work. The ad promises customer satisfaction and emphasizes affordable, quality repair.

Triumphs of the Jewish Race Viewed by Madame Pevsner

Madame Bella Pevsner addressed about 600 at Beth Zur Lodge on Government Street, detailing Jewish achievements in arts, sciences, and statesmanship. She urged true charity as self sacrifice and noted historic persecutions contrasted with later openness to a revered Jewish surgeon. Leon Schwarz introduced her. Miss Carol Leinkauf led the organ.

Russia Europe Israel Bella Pevsner Government Street Beth Zur Lodge B'nai B'rith Madame Pevsner Leon Schwarz Carol Leinkauf

Poincare Urges Boost in French Military Might

Paris February 20 Raymond Poincare the new president told parliament that France must strengthen its armed forces. He warned that no nation can be truly pacific if not ready for war and cautioned against reducing forces while others increase theirs.

Associated Press Paris Raymond Poincare French Republic France Pacific

Florence Normal to Observe Temperance Day

Florence Alabama February 20 The State Normal College will observe Temperance Day on Friday February 21 with a short program after devotional exercises Dr John W Abercrombie congressman at large will deliver an address in honor of Washingtons birthday The twenty second falls on Saturday making the address the day before the holiday The college is fortunate to secure his acceptance for the occasion.

Florence Ala Willingham State Normal College John W. Abercrombie Washington Abercrombie

Jones Work excise bill advances in DC appropriation action

The Jones-Work excise bill would cut national capital saloons by about half, expand dry zones around schools, and authorize a presidential appointed excise commission. It was adopted as an amendment to the District of Columbia appropriation bill which passed the Senate yesterday.

Associated Press Washington National Capital District of Columbia Senate

Hair Darkener Secret Recipe Reads Like Patent Remedy

A newspaper fragment promotes using Barbo Compound with bay rum and glycerine to darken gray hair at home. It claims to be cheaper and better than store products, acts as a scalp tonic, and notes dandruff benefits with simple preparation.

Pape's Diapepsin Sold as Fast Stomach Regulator

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid, harmless remedy for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It promises quick relief within five minutes and a money back guarantee with a fifty cent case. It claims broad use for stomach regulation at home day or night.

Pape

Republicans May Hold Convention Plan Gains Support

Washington Feb 20 Republicans weigh a fall or winter convention to revise national delegate rules and Southern representation. Senator Root and Senator Crane back a special gathering to allow state based delegate selection and proportional representation. No call issued yet as factions seek unity this year.

Washington Root New York Crane Massachusetts Chicago

On to Washington suffrage hikers leave Wilmington

Associated Press reports the On to Washington suffrage hikers began their journey from Wilmington moving to Newport where Mrs. Martha S. Cranston hosted them. They planned to continue to Elkton Maryland that afternoon, about eighteen miles away, for an overnight stop.

Washington Wilmington Del Newport Martha S. Cranston Delaware Equal Suffrage Association Elkton

Warrants Issued for Bank Officials in Insolvent Chickasaw case

Memphis dated February 20 reports warrants for the arrest of George E. Neu hardt president of the Chickasaw bank now in receivership. S. L. Parks cashier and T. J. Nelson teller are charged with receiving funds from an insolvent bank. Neu hardt faces receiving funds charges, Parks perjury, and Nelson bogus checks.

Associated Press Memphis

Mississippi River at New Orleans Rises to 18.3 Feet

The Mississippi River at New Orleans rose three tenths of a foot in 24 hours, reaching 18.3 feet, three tenths above flood stage. Levees remain in good shape as authorities monitor rising levels and potential effects on the area.

Associated Press New Orleans Mississippi

County Board Mumbles Inch by Inch to Aid Public Safety

The meeting adopt ed Hartwell resolution and formed a seven member special committee to assess petition signers for relief funds. George Kilmer elected secretary amid plans to circulate subscriptions for legal relief and to hire counsel if needed. The group includes J M Walsh and H T Hartwell with several local business leaders named.

Alabama Joseph M. Walsh Lee Zimmern Hartwell Messrs. J. M. Walsh Charles Cunningham Harry T. Hartwell M. C. Forchheimer H. M. Jarvis Semmes Ala G. T. Jordan W. E. P. Wilson Kilmer L. C. Irvine Hyman Gabriel H. T. Hartwell George Kilmer Co. L. Spotswood J. C. Thompson J. M. Walsh Richard Walsh Ray Fonde J. L. Coleman D. O. McCarty J. E. Hellams J. T. Flock C. D. Cameron Tyler Turner E. G. Rickardy Ashbel Hubbard W. H. Kenopke D. R. Foreman J. B. Jenkins W. H. Roberts G. H. Hillman Estes Baker Mobile C. H. Babcock Chunchula Peter Kenstler Theodore J. A. Devinney Chunchu

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For Colds

The advertisement urges mothers to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children with frequent colds as it weakens lungs and lowers vitality, paving the way for serious diseases. It claims the remedy is famous for cures and pleasant and safe to take, available from all dealers.

King George Donates to Scott Memorial Fund

London reports KingGeorge donated 1000 dollars to a memorial fund honoring Captain Robert F Scott and four companions who perished on the South Pole expedition. The latest subscriptions raise the total to about 100000 dollars.

Associated Press London King George Robert F. Scott South Pole

Snow Delights Los Angeles With First Local Flurry

Snow fell in Los Angeles yesterday for the first time in many years. Only a trace was recorded at the weather bureau, which said the snow was produced by purely local conditions.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Weather Bureau

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by Brooklyn Man

Mr I Kohnt of Ralph Street Ridgewood Brooklyn credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with easing years of nervous trouble and preventing dizzy spells. He reports steady improvement from initial use and says eight years of consumption have done him much good.

I. Kohnt O Duffy Duffy

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Health Boost

An advertisement urges buyers that Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey calms nerves, restores appetite, and improves digestion. It promises stronger nerves, greater energy, and better overall health, suggesting the drink can restore vigor and resistance to illness.

Duffy's Malt Whiskey Sold in Sealed Bottles

Sold in sealed bottles only by druggists grocers and dealers at 1.25 per full quart bottle. If unavailable, write for purchase location. Free medical booklet and doctor's advice on request. The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester NY.

Duffy Malt Whiskey CO Rochester N. Y

Land Suits Compromised Over Oregon Timber Lands

Attorney General Wickersham, authorized by Congress, compromised twenty two suits involving 136000 acres of timber land in western Oregon from the Oregon and California Railroad grant. Innocent claimants who purchased will surrender title to the United States and may buy it back at two dollars fifty cents per acre.

Washington Wickersham Congress Oregon Oregon and California United States

Digestit advertised cure for nervous indigestion claim

A testimonial from H. S. Pickett of Durham North Carolina praises Digestit for curing fifteen years of nervous indigestion. The ad extols Brown's Digestit Tablets and Digestit Elixir as digestive and liver aids with a money back guarantee via the local druggist.

van Antwerp

Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Relief for Sick Children

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough cleanser for children with stomach and bowel distress. It claims the syrup clears constipation and sour bile without harm, highlighting its fig taste and ease of use for all ages with full directions printed on the bottle.

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