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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
2
Gun: an explosion wrecked three buildings and injured a dozen as a bomb shattered doors near Leonardo Melone's grocer shop in the Italian quarter. Police say a black hand letter demanded $5,000 three months earlier and warned of a further blast if not paid.
Mobile Alabama February 19 1914 letter from Mamie E Goldsmith urging theater hat removal to avoid obstructing views and maintain decorum. She supports manager Bianchi request and argues polite hat removal benefits all patrons.
Notice from Jos Bianchi, Empire Theatre manager, stating hats-off policy is for public benefit and to keep the theatre run in a manner pleasing to patrons.
Letter from J T Pope of Mobile Alabama argues that standard bred poultry essential for success in the poultry business. He cites Nashville fair influence, notes his move from Tennessee, and reports his flock from 21 pullets producing up to 18 eggs daily with uniform size and color. He urges buying pure stock and eliminating scrubs to supply northern markets.
The closing session of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday school conference in Hot Springs Ark. featured talks on movements and experiments in Sunday school work. Distribution of literature contributions and church appropriations for Sunday school programs were discussed.
Advertises Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment as quick relief for itching from eczema and other skin troubles. Claims include instant stop to scratching, better sleep, and rapid healing at low cost, with doctors prescribing for over eighteen years and free trials offered from Baltimore Department 45-R.
The Mobile school board granted one Mardi Gras holiday, citing cost and attendance constraints. Commissioner Crenshaw urged two days, arguing the parade and civic pageant offer greater benefit than an additional day of school. The issue divides board members and may be revisited at a special meeting.
Pain sufferers use a k tablets advertisement notes a kinemacolor feature at the Empire Theatre today. It claims Australian beauties, though not as beautiful as Mobile feminine beauties, are in the program. Today only.
A military supper hosted by local militia officers was held at Cawthon Vineyard in Mobile to honor inspecting officers from the Alabama National Guard. Guests included General Joseph B. Scully and Colonels Hub bard DuMont, Quinn, and others, with a menu featuring martini cocktails.
Mrs. M L Cassidy of Thomasville Ga reports her anaemic nervous daughter gained appetite and vigor within two weeks after using Vinol. The remedy blends cod liver oil elements with blood making nutrients to strengthen delicate children and the weak. Money back guarantee. For sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corp Inc Mobile Ala P G Eczema remedy Saxo also offered.
The Mobile Board of Commissioners published its annual report at city hall covering the year ending September 30, 1912, detailing twelve months since municipal reorganize. It includes views of sewer installations, Dauphin Street, city stables and sheds, cotton shipments, steamers at municipal wharves, and the fire and police departments, plus the asphalt plant and other topics.
The notice warns against giving opium cough medicines to children and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for colds and croup. It claims no opium or harmful drugs and lists Van Antwerp Drug Corp and other dealers as sellers.
John Fitch, an 86 year old recluse in Mansfield Connecticut, lived alone on a by road and signaled neighbors nightly with a lamp. When a light failed to shine on Wednesday, officials found him unconscious and he died the next day.
Three young boys aged 8 10 and 12 who fled Industrial Gardens on Wednesday night were found on Fulton Road and returned to the orphanage. Reported to Chief of Police W Crenshaw. Names are John Strouder George Jr and James Adams.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the US court on Thursday afternoon by Joseph J. Lewis of Whistler who listed liabilities of 400 with no assets. He was adjudicated bankrupt and the matter referred to referee R T Envin.
Adjutant General J B Scully and Captain W P Screws will complete inspection of the Mobile Battalion First Regiment A N G Friday night. Colonel G J Hubbard arrives to assist with the inspection and the battalion will drill on the streets with the regimental band. Companies E and M impressed during Thursday’s armory hall inspection. Lieut Col F M Maddox commands Friday’s full drill.
A special meeting for men hosted by the Young Men's Self-Improvement Club at the Emerson Institute on Sunday February 22 at 3 p m features Rev Spencer Snell B D pastor of the First Congregational church. His topic is Reminiscences of My Past Life with a male chorus providing special music. All men are welcome.
An advertising item urges men to combat thinning hair and dandruff with Parisian Sage. The 60 cent bottle is pitched as effective after first use, with gradual regrowth and a scalp cleanse. Van Antwerp's Drug Store offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and the ad highlights the trademark The Girl with the Auburn Hair.
The interstate commerce commission ruled it has no authority to force carriers to ignore tariffs or to approve broad waivers. It noted that adjusting disputes must not leave unjust and widespread discrimination uncorrected. Railroads and shippers sought a four month waiver for loss and damage claims.
Bothered by catarrh bronchitis asthma head or chest colds and more can use Vicks Vap-O-Rub Group and Pneumonia Salve. The preparation uses menthol thymol eucalyptol camphor and pine tar to vaporize through body heat and open air passages. Apply to chest throat nostrils or spinal area and cover with warm cloth overnight for absorption and relief. Three sizes 26 50c 1.00.
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