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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1915
Page
16
Mayor Harry Pillans was badly bruised and cut in a Sunday automobile crash. An infirmary report on Saturday said his condition was very good and he would resume duties as Mobile's chief executive in less than a week.
Mounted Police Officer William Mc Carron on duty in the city’s west was accidentally thrown from his horse around 1 a m Saturday and rendered unconscious for nearly an hour. He was taken to city hospital with a nasal contusion and shock but expected to go home Sunday. The horse shied at an object causing the fall.
The Government Street Presbyterian Church hosts a January 24 to 31 Bible conference with national speakers led by Rev. Charles R. Erdman D D of Princeton Theological Seminary. Other leaders include Rev. J S Lyons D D and Rev. Egbert Watson Smith D D with a large choir and soloists. The event is non denominational and aims to exalt the Holy Scriptures.
Mobile hosts Universal Week of Prayer with a program led by Young Men's Christian Association secretary Frank W Evans. Rev H W Dubose delivers opening address Waiting for Power at Harte Auditorium Sunday 3 30 p m. Other speakers include Dr E A Donnelly and Rev P H Hensley through Friday with closing address by Dr Matthew Brewster. Public invited.
A man describes a ruptured condition cured without surgery after using a method he found. He claims years of relief with no need for trusses or time off work and offers full information by writing to a listed address in New York. He warns others against waiting for operations.
Members and friends of the Holy Name Society planned a 3 PM street procession after mass. They would meet at 2 15 PM at their churches, march to the Knights of Columbus Hall, proceed along St Joseph Street Dauphin Hamilton Government Claiborne to the Cathedral. Benediction followed by a sermon by Father Cummings of Spring Hill College.
During the Silver Anniversary of Mobile Lodge No. 67 Knights of Pythias held November 10 in the Battle House a souvenir book was announced and issued. It highlights member likenesses living and deceased a lodge history charter members rosters and a full record of the anniversary with generous addresses.
An old advertisement touts GROVES Tasteless Malaria Tonic as a general strength booster for adults. It claims to relieve weakness and loss of appetite and to act as a reliable tonic.
The U S Chamber of Commerce reports Secretary Bryan says Britain considers placing resinous products and turpentine on the contraband list. London’s wording mentions resinous products caphor and turpentine oil and spirit and the department will question if resin proper is included. Field secretary Mark Prentiss was in Mobile when the list was raised and discussed it with local officers and the national organization.
First Lieutenant J Farrow MRC must report for duty at Fort Morgan. He will stay at the reservation until late February then head to San Francisco to sail March 5 for the Philippines. He has served at several Southern stations recently.
Domestic petroleum production last year rose to an estimated 292 million barrels, a gain of more than thirteen percent over 1913, according to preliminary figures from the geological survey in Washington.
Conkey's Poultry Tonic claims to boost vitality in hens with no filler, rout roup with Conkey's Roup Remedy, and offers dosing in water. Available in pails or packages priced 25c 50c and $1 through hardware and supply stores in Mobile and elsewhere.
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