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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
6
An official New York New Haven Hartford Railroad statement from New Haven Connecticut says no sweeping cuts to engineers firemen and trainmen are contemplated though gross earnings for the first half show a reduction and forces have been readjusted to meet conditions.
A newspaper ad touts Vick's Vap-O-Rub as a relief for asthma, catarrh, and bronchitis. It describes inhaling vapors from melted Vap-O-Rub, applying it to the neck and chest, and rubbing the spine to ease nervous tension. Sold in 25c 50c and 1.00 jars with a 30 day trial.
Regulations restricting importation of foreign potatoes to guard against disease were issued by Secretary Houston. Imports from non quarantined countries require notifying the department and subject to strict entry inspection. Quarantine may be imposed on many regions. second hand sacks from Europe are to be sterilized to prevent disease spread.
The 1913 gold value was 455 million dollars and the mint director Roberts notes 1914 first estimate. U S gold production fell about 5 million from 1912 with declines in Transvaal Mexico and gains in Canada and British India. California led U S gold output at 20.1 million, Colorado second, Nevada led in silver.
The Mobile Excise Commission approved 71 liquor licenses at the Thursday meeting, issuing 50 retail, 10 wholesale liquor, 2 wholesale malt, 10 hotel licenses and 7 club licenses for a total of 72 at 1500 dollars each and 300 dollars for clubs, with receipts expected around 110000 dollars after probateFees.
Atlanta in 1913 features a testimonial from Miss E. P. Gaddis praising Resinol Soap and Ointment for clearing pimples and restoring a soft velvet skin. The ad promotes Resinol products, notes prices, and urges avoiding substitutes while offering a free trial from Dept. 36-R, Resinol, Baltimore.
Arthur Bosworth awaits execution by electric chair in Vermont as workmen erect the death house at the prison. He shot Mae Labelle, a 19 year old, at Essex Junction on June 7, 1911. Bosworth, born in England 29 years ago, had been a model prisoner.
Washington reports the American Political Science Association adopts a resolution to form a three member committee to examine liberty of thought and speech and tenure for political science teachers. The drive follows the dismissal of a progressive economist professor. John Bassett Moore was elected president as the group plans to meet in Chicago next year.
Twelve colleges hospitals and charitable institutions in Minnesota receive New Year gifts totaling 230000 from David D Stewart of St Albans Maine. Stewart inherited Levi M Stewart's Minnesota estate and has given away 630000 in the past year, nearly half the inheritance.
An advertisement claims the Texas Wonder medicine cures kidney and bladder issues for men and women, dissolves gravel, cures diabetes and rheumatism, regulates bladder in children, and offers mail shipment if not sold locally.
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