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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
5
The article notes Rev Pathor McCreary conducting services at St Matthew’s Church with strong attendance. It covers themes of death, fate, and moral leaning, citing a sermon on closing scenes in life and the saying as a man lives so shall he die. It mentions confessors beginning after masses and Pope Pius X’s urging frequent sacraments.
In Little Rock Arkansas on February 25 an exchange was announced sending Baker and McLeod from the Little Rock Southern club to Nashville in return for catcher Gibson.
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts or Rad Salts as a kidney flush to prevent rheumatic and bladder issues. It claims meat consumption clogs kidneys with uric acid and suggests a daily tablespoon in water before breakfast to keep kidneys active and blood pure.
Los Angeles City Council outlines jitney policy with fixed routes approval from Utilities Board for changes. Drivers to pass safety exams and front seat limit to the driver and one passenger. Non skid rear tires required. Venice licenses jitneys at 100 dollars per bus, noted by the San Francisco Chronicle.
A New and modern store at W.S. Royal on 2 N Government Street features large windows. A three story brick building at 62 Dauphin Street will be improved to suit a good tenant. A two story brick building at 6 Dauphin Street is in good condition and suitable for store or warehouse.
Birmingham readers testify Vitalitas cured ailments and improved sleep. Mrs Frost of Aldrich Birmingham and L T Alen of Ensley report lasting relief after taking Vitalitas, praised as a spring tonic. Sold at Sutton's drug store and by all druggists.
The column lists numerous visitors in Mobile, many registered at the Cawthon, Battle House, Windsor, St. Andrew, Bienville, and Klosky’s hotels. Names include Miss Lessie Friedman, Miss Bertha, Mr. John, W. B. Allen, J. R. O'Hara Jr, H. H. Jarrett, F. R. Wise, A. N. Carey, J. Fred Carey, E. G. Parks, R. J. Goose, E. F. Jart, and others from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Ohio.
The Canadian Lawn Tennis Association announced there would be no Davis Cup challenge this year due to the war and the absence of several leading players. In other action, Harry Cline beat Al Taylor 300 to 265 in a Billiard Players' League match in Buffalo. New Haven reports a baseball schedule listing games for early April including Georgetown vs Washington and other matchups.
Leonard R. Dobard of Algiers Louisiana, the Mobile Southern League shortstop, agreed to join the Gulls after initially refusing due to a lower salary. Secretary Frank T. Parker received his contract in the mail on Thursday, with other Mobile lineup players Calhoun Northern and Burke expected to follow before Parker’s opposition to the holdout wanes. Meanwhile a FOX TERRIER was named best dog at Westminster Kennel Club in Madison Square Garden.
Special to The Item Brewton Alabama February 25 Bud Nearer held for killing Sam Clement near Roberts two months ago is taken to Mobile for safe keeping. Efforts seek 500 dollars to supplement a government grant for a county demonstrator. Fire alarm at Deer street Ed Davison home. fire quelled with buckets. Brewton Motor Co receives Ford cars mostly pre-sold. Bay Minette's Frank Nihart praises local improvements. Agnes McConnell and Kate Douglas attend a dance in Riverdale.
Havana reports strong probability of a world heavyweight title bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard set for Havana early in April. Johnson, after missing a March 6 Juarez fight, stays in Havana and eyes a Willard arrival for the match.
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