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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1913

Page

2

Mobile Boosters Tide Meridian in Trade Drive

Mobile representatives urged Meridian merchants and citizens to aid Mobile in securing railroad rates and boosting southern commerce. The Meridian Progressive Association hosted the Mobile delegation with Mayor Parker of Meridian welcoming the effort. Chairman William T. Kelly praised the day’s work, noting strong fellowship, distribution of Mobile literature, and plans to cement business ties between Mobile and Meridian.

BTAFF Meridian Miss Mobile Mobile Boosters Chamber of Commerce and Business League John W. Parker Boosters Mississippi Parker Kelley William T. Kelly Trade Expansion Committee Kelly Boosterd Schwarz Irvine Alabama Drago Schwarg Deer Park Warz Ward p _Blay

Husband Testifies For His Wife Cardui Endorsement

Loray North Carolina notice features Mr W S Potect confirming his wife’s recovery after three years of illness using Cardus the women’s tonic. He cites a neighbor who paid $30 without lasting relief and urges others to try Cardui noting its 50 years of success and inviting letters to Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page booklet.

Cardus N. B Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn

Boosters Visit Mississippi Towns Conclude Talks

Continued report notes secretary Card assured Mr. Campbell the issue would be addressed immediately with the steamship and railroad companies at Mobile. The discussion centers on accommodations and transportation for boosters visiting Mobile.

Mississippi Mobile Card Campbell

Stop at Shubuta curtailed to reach Waynesboro for booster visit

The Shubuta stop was shortened to keep to schedule for a planned reception in Waynesboro Mississippi. Chairman Kelly received a telegram from Waynesboro confirming a large turnout and a big feed in honor of the Boosters arrival.

Shubuta Miss Waynesboro Boosters Kelly

Waynesboro Backs Mobile Boosters Trade Mission

Several hundred greeted the Mobile Boosters at Waynesboro depot as D. M. Tay welcomed Mayor Schwarz and Chairman Kelly. A luncheon followed and talks outlined plans to boost Waynesboro trade. Stops included Winchester Robinson Junction Buckatunna and State Line with State Line extended.

Waynesboro Miss Mobile Boosters Wayne County Schwarz Kelly Mobile Boosters J. B. Saxon Winchester Robinson Junction Buckatunna State Line Chamber of Commerce and Business League

Electric Bitters Promise Strength and Health

Dramatizes inability to stop work due to fatigue and weakness and promotes Electric Bitters as the quick solution. Claims tone and vigor will be restored from the first dose with guaranteed satisfaction. Available for 50 cents at druggists.

Gan’t

Funeral Notice Ducournau Ducournau

Malizer Ducournan widow of Julius Ducournau Sr dies February 26 1913 aged years at 9 30 am at home. Friends invited to attend funeral from the family residence 904 He Street.

Ducournau Malizer Ducournan Julius Ducournau He Street

Taft Sends First Budget Message to Congress

President Taft submitted the first budget message urging a unified budget system tying expenditures to expected revenues. He outlined plan aims, sinking fund to retire debt, and a commission to oversee finances, with a sweeping reclassification of civil service and post office savings.

Congress Taft Washington United States Secretary of the Treasury Finance Committee Senate House Ways and Means Committee Comptroller of the Treasury Post Office Department

Mobilians named to National Child Labor Conference

Montgomery officials announce thirteen delegates chosen by Governor O Nea l to attend the National Child Labor Conference in Jacksonville Florida on March 18 16. Named from Mobile are H P Cole Miss Elizabeth Fonde Leon Schwarz and from the state prison department Dr W H Oates J D Amas and P Hudson plus others.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal Jacksonville Fla H. P. Cole Elizabeth Fonde Leon Schwarz Mobile W. H. Oates J. D. Amas P. Hudson State Prison Department

Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement

Urges avoiding damp feet to protect internal organs and kidneys. Promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney disorders bladder irregularities backache and rheumatism with no habit forming drugs. Sold by Van Antwerp and Corp Mobile Alabama.

van Antwerp Ang Corp Mobile Ala

Grand Central Terminal opens as city heart of New York

New Grand Central Terminal in New York City marks a monumental facility for the New York Central Lines. The multi level complex features 33 miles of tracks, 49 acres for through traffic, and spaces for suburban lines, with electric propulsion keeping it smoke free.

Grand Central Terminal New York City New Grand Central Heart of New York Central Lines New Terminal New York Hudson

Skirmish at Agua Prieta over disarming Madero volunteers

An attempt to disarm former Madero volunteers at Agua Prieta near Douglas Arizona sparked a sharp skirmish before dawn. Local reports describe quick exchanges of fire as authorities moved to enforce disarmament amid tensions in the border area.

Douglas, Ariz Madero Agua Prieta

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