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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1913
Page
9
The House approved a bill to prevent Washington hotels and taxicabs from raising rates during inaugurations. The 119 to 65 vote imposes a $26 fine revocation of license and requires free board to complainants during prosecutions. Representative Johnston of Kentucky cited a hotel charging up to 150 dollars a day.
An excise commission opinion held that if fixtures in a saloon are furnished and owned by a liquor manufacturer or wholesale dealer, the retail dealer’s license can be revoked or suspended and the fixture supplier cannot claim recovery. The ruling, under Section 28 of the Smith bill, was issued to Governor O Nea l by W C Agee.
The article discusses Codein and Jambul for diabetes and introduces Fulton’s Diabetic Compound as a new treatment that aids hepatic oxidation of sugar and starch. It notes limited effect in young cases but sugar reduction by week three in many middle aged patients, and states the compound does not conflict with prescriptions. The Van Antwerp Drug Corporation distributes it with a pamphlet from John J. Fulton Co. in San Francisco.
President elect Wilson narrows his cabinet prospects with inauguration a week away. William J. Bryan is widely tipped for secretary of state, but no official announcements will be made until the full slate is set. Some candidates may decline, prompting possible reshuffles.
Wichita Falls Texas reports a circulating petition demanding the US government urge all Americans to leave Mexico and punish those responsible for the execution of Francisco Madero.
First performances of the Higley Harrington Stock company's comedy drama The Devil's Lane drew eager crowds at the Orpheum theatre on Monday. The rural York state setting features quaint, witty characterizations by Higley Harrington actors. The bill changes Thursday through Saturday to For His Sister's Honor, a Western play.
A dramatic ad promotes King's Royal Germetuer as a remarkable medicine usable as a drink or topical cure. It claims to heal ulcers pimples and other infections by applying Germetuer to the sore or consuming it like water.
An advertises a bottled remedy named Germetter claiming to soothe ailments from stomach issues and liver troubles to skin conditions, rheumatism, and urinary problems. It guarantees a cure or refunds the $1 per bottle, inviting those with chronic complaints to try the product.
A brief promotional notice claims Royal Germetuer kills disease germs and can replace other medicines. It is sold by druggists at 1 dollar per bottle with home treatment directions, or sent prepaid by express, Elis Lillyheck Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee. Sold in Mobile Alabama by Van Antwerpt Drug Company.
A group led by E M Lamie and J J Billott of Chicago challenges government support for telegraph workers amid a conflict between Postal and electrical unions. The bill cites disruptions to interstate commerce and violence against the English Company as proof.
A parade of visitors travels through Mobile including Delos B. Rogers supreme instructor of the Loyal Order of Moose from Louisville en route to New Orleans with plans to visit Mobile lodge in about ten days. International guests arrive at hotels such as Cincinnati’s Charles and Isabel Phillips and Winnipeg’s C S Sheppard. Local residents report operations and recoveries at the Mobile Infirmary including Leo Marsh and Beulah Crost, while others lodging at Battle House and Bienville mingle with travelers from Wisconsin Indiana Illinois and Tennessee on extended or short visits.
Monday docket items include State of Alabama ex rel Macon and Rowe v Frank A Allen et al on bond increase. Law Side sees grants including new trial in Mobile Register suit and costs security. chancery and circuit cases cover decree pro confesso and guardians ad litem appointment.
Associated Press reports in Vernon Texas on February 24 that the trial of J. B. Sneed for the murder of Al Boyce Jr. opened with the defense describing a net said to have despoiled Sneed’s home. The proceeding moved toward jury deliberation amid questions about a missing evidence string and related items.
The piece highlights Lydia Pinkham and her famed remedy for women’s ailments, praising its long standing influence for over thirty years. It credits Pinkham with offering a recognized tonic derived from roots and field remedies.
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