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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1913
Page
7
A writer observes a child making mud pies to illustrate self reliance planning and patience. The piece argues adults should study the child’s method, choosing materials wisely, pursuing a clear life plan, and discarding worthless traits to build character through steady, purposeful work.
J R Wells of Floydida Texas writes that Dr Kings New Discovery cured a terrible cough and cold and helped him gain 15 pounds. The ad promises a money back guarantee if it fails to cure and urges purchases at all druggists.
The first detachment of the Cleveland American League club left for the Southern training tour. Manager Birmingham, Lajoie, Turner, Graney, Steen, Blanding and Betts head the party with O’Neil expected to follow. Pensacola will host the initial training stage before a later stay in New Orleans.
F. X. sross and Sam Brown were fined $1 each for violating the citys anti spitting ordinance in the first arrests under the rule in months. Rabbi Alfred G. Moses began his fifth term as spiritual adviser of the Jewish Congregation of Mobile with a Friday sermon. The S J D No 2 was libeled for supplies to the boat. Frank Roche’s residence at 115 North Lafayette was damaged by a Friday night fire aided by Truck No 12.
Prominent Washington women presented President Taft with a pearl scarf pin and Mrs Taft with a diamond necklace as farewell remembrances. The informal White House event in the Red Room was led by Miss Mabel T Boardman of the American Red Cross who organized the gift fund.
Mrs. Lucinda S S McGowan died at home 919 Church Street Mobile after lingering illness. She was a Catholic worshipper at St Josephs. Survived by daughter Annie and relatives. Mrs Catherine McAndrew died after illness at Toulminville. Survived by sons James Thomas Martin PH McAndrew Chicago and daughters Mrs Frank Tuite Mrs M T Kearns Miss Aimie McAndrew. Member of St Xaviers church in Toulminville.
Mrs J J Thomas Jr of Sheridan avenue died this morning at 12 45 Funeral at Selma Alabama tomorrow afternoon on arrival of Southern train McGowan died February 22 1913 at 4 45 am Lu cinda S McGowan widow of P C C McGowan died in her 86th year Funeral from 19 Church street tomorrow afternoon at 1 39 o clock and from St Josephs Church at 2 oclock Interment Whistler cemetery at 3 20 pm
The notice states an appeal to the supreme court in the case of W. H. Louiseil versus Western Union Telegraph Company. The circuit court verdict favors the plaintiff for $400, rendered Friday.
Berlin February 22. Actors and actresses in Germany face an awkward dilemma as they conceal their ages. The article notes cultural pressures and perhaps state scrutiny influencing public perception of performers.
Petitioning the federal council through the German Stage Society the players request an amendment to release them from the current constraint. They argue that guarding birth dates is not vanity but essential for bread and butter, noting many women rely on youthful appearance to obtain engagements.
Vice President elect and Mrs. Marshall return to Indianapolis from Arizona and prepare to depart for Washington next Wednesday. He works on his inaugural address while she supervises packing in a gingham apron. He opposes U S intervention. she clarifies she is not a suffragist.
Soothes irritated throat and lungs aims to stop chronic hacking cough and tickling throat. Claims it tastes pleasant and should be used as directed. Sold at all druggists.
Washington's birthday festivities continue at the Lyric with three performances of the musical comedy Running For Congress. Maggie Le Clair as Mrs. Schultz, Mae Cahill as an adventuress, and Gladys Jackson as Kitty Schultz are featured in lively vaudeville style numbers. Performances at 3, 7:45 and 9:15.
The melo dramatic farce Officer 666 by Cohan & Harris plays next Wednesday matinee and night at the Lyric. Thrills come from police and cracksmen characters across three acts. seats are on sale for both performances.
President elect Wilson watched a Broadway musical last night and showed clear pleasure. He sat with William F. Mel Comba and Col. B. M. House, laughed at political jests and songs lampooning Taft Roosevelt Wilson and Bryan. The crowd cheered when the band played the Star Spangled Banner before Wilson's departure to Princeton.
Petitions to commute Walter Jones sentence to death are circulating in Lowndes county and planned for transmission to the governor. A hearing date will be set. petitions may also circulate in Montgomery. Jones, a white man, was condemned for killing Sloan Rowan, Benton merchant, at Union station in Montgomery last June. the Supreme Court recently affirmed the conviction.
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