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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Jacobs Liver Salt as a liver cleansing remedy. It argues constipation arises from torpid liver, claims 75 percent illness stems from this, and touts the product as preferable to calomel, with guarantees of mild action and rapid relief. Sold by Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta and distributed by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
The frame house of Mrs Alfred Percy widow of the man shot on July 16 burned at Ross and Cottrell streets Oakdale. Firemen fought low water supply carrying hose over 500 yards. Mrs Percy and her children escaped with no injuries. contents destroyed. Loss about 2000 dollars. She stayed with her mother Mrs Gabriel while her brother Ed Gabriel, injured last week, recovered from a crushed leg. Spectators watched the blaze for miles.
Absolute Security promotes safe deposit boxes as protection against theft or fire for valuable papers and items. Boxes available from as low as $3.00 per year. Reminder that unsafe storage in homes or stores can lead to loss of bonds, mortgages, notes, insurance papers, and jewelry.
Reports from Jackson and Mobile recount the steamer John Quill wreck and the Staples capsizing near Coffeeville. Attentive crews, missing deckhands, and injured passengers fill the scenes as officials scrutinize the loss and survivors.
A Victorian era style ad promotes breathing the soothing air of Australian eucalyptus forests as a natural cure for catarrh. The copy emphasizes nature’s own remedy and health benefits.
Get rid of catarrh start today without stomach medicines. HYOMET cures nasal and throat catarrh by breathing it in, with soothing antiseptic eucalyptus properties reaching inflamed membranes. Complete outfit includes HYOMET bottle and inhaler for $1.00, HYOMEL extra bottle 50 cents.
City officials in Mobile debate creating a pension system for widows and children of police and fire department members who die in service Inspired by the death of Fireman Joseph Serda and injuries at the Mobile Theatre fire Mayor Schwarz intends to raise the issue with the city commissioners while legal authority under the city charter is questioned by Commissioner Pillans and Commissioner Lyons.
Remains of Fireman Joseph Serda will be buried Saturday from his South Royal Street home and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with high mass. Interment in Magnolia cemetery. Captain James Stanton on the road to recovery after serious burns from the Mob ile Theatre collapse.
Robert D. Ezell of Russellville has been appointed by States Game and Fish Commissioner Wallace to a new post. The announcement came from Montgomery Alabama on January 10 as part of the commission’s personnel changes.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma proposed an amendment to the Sherman trust law granting states power to enforce it. He said current statutes limit relief to the U S attorney general, leaving states helpless on interstate and trans state traffic matters.
Train schedule announces new Mobile Bay Shore division service effective Sunday January 5 1913. Daily trains depart Mobile at 9 15 am and 4 00 pm with Sunday only 8 35 am and 7 20 pm. Arrivals to Mobile occur daily excluding Sunday at 9 00 am and 2 20 pm with Sunday only 8 11 am and 6 45 pm. City office address 28 South Royal Street. Jones Jr agent.
A Cookeville Tennessee dispatch reports a dynamite explosion near Pomonac during turnpike construction between Crossville and Sparta. George Whittaker, 25, and William Farris, 30, were killed. Rex Taylor Lewis Brindle and Davidson were seriously injured as dynamite thawed and exploded without warning.
A French column clashed with a large Moor force twenty miles east of Mogador Morocco and routed them with about 500 Moors killed. French losses were twelve killed and sixty wounded in the battle guarding southern Morocco's lines of communication.
The Jolly-Wild company headlines the Lyric with Friday and Saturday nights shows and matinees at 3 p m. Sunday pictures benefit the Serda fund via a share of Sunday receipts. Five reels run 3 60 to 10 p m with no intermission and 5 cent admission. Ollie Mack returns Monday in Finnegan's Ball with Meek's strong comic company and popular songs. Seats on sale.
The Dreamland program this week is cited as among the best booked by Manager Pooley. The Six Atlantas impress with skill and grace, delighting audiences. A top black face comedian and various acts keep Mabie audiences entertained throughout the week.
The government case against Mrs Mary Wanda III for alleged white slavery was continued after her counsel said she was ill. A physician's certificate showed she would likely recover enough to proceed Saturday.
Mrs Mary Luke Hamilton wife of O F Hamilton of Shuqulak Mississippi died here Friday morning at 6 oclock at the Southern infirmary after a two week illness. She was a native of Alabama 51 years old survived by husband daughter Miss Ella Hamilton one son and other relatives. Remains with Roche Burke Undertaking Company sent to Shuqulak for interment.
The funeral for Professor Herman Strachauer was held Thursday from the Wig home at 854 Dauphin Street. Rev BD A Planck of Central Presbyterian Church officiated. Athelstan Lodge No 369 AF&AM provided the escort to Magnolia Cemetery and led the Masonic burial service. Pallbearers included Messrs.
William M. Rasmus, Frank J. Korn, F. H. Fleming, George D. Williams, George M. March and Oliver Hume are named in the readable portion.
The piece warns that Bright's Disease often starts as kidney trouble and stresses that inflammation lasting over six months is incurable. It urges early treatment and cites ton's Renal Compound via Van Antwerp Drug Corp as a supposedly effective agent for chronic kidney cases.
An old advertisement touts Danderine for hair cleansing and beautifying effects. It claims the product removes dust and dirt, prevents dandruff, stops itching and hair loss, and leaves hair long strong and lustrous with renewed vitality. It urges use on small strands at a time for best results.
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