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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
7
A guaranteed cough remedy uses Pine extract and sugar syrup marketed as a popular home treatment. The ad claims rapid relief, notes a money back guarantee, and directs readers to buy through their druggist or mail order from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
The Dixie dinner and Colonial ball of the Southern Society of New York featured the first public use of colored wigs. South ern beaus and ladies wore vivid hues including blue roses purples mauves and greens alongside the simple white powdered wig. The display highlighted new hair fashion as brightly colored dresses gain emphasis.
One hundred cases containing 36 000 eggs arrived in St. Louis from China yesterday. They were imported by a local commission dealer who said he could sell the eggs to retailers at twenty cents a dozen and still make a profit. Eggs for the last weeks have been quoted here around 25 cents.
Former New York governor Sulzer seeks a writ of mandamus to force Comptroller Sohmer to pay his full salary. The case centers on impeachment action and legality of the proceedings. The appellate division and court of appeals are to hear parts of the dispute as Sulzer aims for U S Supreme Court review.
An army biplane wrecked near Wittering yesterday killing passenger F. T. Haynes and seriously injuring civilian pilot Ronald C. Kemp of the Royal Flying Corps.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for stuffed nose and catarrh. It claims the product opens nasal passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and provides immediate relief from head congestion and nasal discharge.
Rep James M Curley the Boston mayor also serving as a U S representative faces a push by Rep Ledger Mann to declare his seat vacant. The resolution says the mayor and congressman roles are incompatible and urges the judiciary committee to decide. Underwood backs sending the measure to committee.
The Standard and Daily Telegraph condemn Sir Edward Grey for a too mild line against the United States over the Benton killing. They argue Britain must protect its nationals and not tolerate the crime, urging Wilson to condemn Villa’s backing.
Lieutenant John Cyril Porte and Lieutenant John H. Towers arrived for a conference with Rodman Wanamaker on the planned trans Atlantic flight. Glenn H. Curtiss is overseeing the flying boat’s development, with plans fifty per cent complete and six engines built. testing to begin soon.
Cincinnati capitalist Charles P Taft who bought the Chicago National Leagu club last Saturday has received numerous offers for the stock and is listening to proposals. Belhan of Chicago and a syndicate are among potential buyers as conferences in Cincinnati loom and a decision on the Cubs presidency is unlikely soon.
Chicago reports veteran umpire Henry O Day will stay on as manager of the Chicago National League club. Secretary Taft instructs O Day to continue as if nothing had changed while Tampa camp details unfold. Rumors of a new manager followed the club's sale last Saturday.
Cure claims include relief from itching and discomfort in six to fourteen days. Advertisement notes PAZO Ointment as a remedy and price details appear in the message.
Eddie Plank, veteran pitcher for the Philadelphia Americans, has accepted Manager Mack's terms. He will join the squad which departs March 7 for Jacksonville Florida for spring training in Florida.
In New Haven Connecticut the body of Miss Elizabeth A Evans aged 31 a trained nurse was found frozen in harbor ice at City Point. She had been missing from her home since February 17 after suffering a nervous breakdown. A fisherman recovered the body as two hundred boy scouts had searched since Saturday.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest, safest cure for indigestion and upset stomachs. It claims nearly instant relief from sour, gassy, and fermenting food with a large case priced at fifty cents.
A newspaper item highlights two women praising Peruna for health gains including relieved swollen limbs bloating and breath shortness. Miss Nettie Bogardus and Mrs D Robinson share headaches improvements and urge others to read testimonials and contact Peruna Company for remedies or tablets.
In San Francisco on February 24, Theodore A. Bell supporters defeated suffragists at a state Iroquois Clubs convention. A clash erupted when anti-prohibitionists mocked grape juice drinkers, requiring sergeant-at-arms intervention. The assembly then adopted a resolution for nationwide equal suffrage.
In St. Petersburg Florida Branch Rickey said Rivington a shortstop purchased from the Southern League club was turned back as an overage for his team and was expected for spring training today. His name appeared among players claimed by major clubs and he was awarded to the Indianapolis team of the American Association.
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