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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1914
Page
2
An article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for the elderly to prevent constipation. It cites Mary A P Davidson of University Mound Home in San Francisco and offers 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a money back guarantee. Free samples are available by postal card to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Ola R. Windham a stenographer for Taylor Lowenstein and Company was arrested about 11:30 PM Monday as he tried to open the safe in the Bank of Mobile building. Detective Berge placed burglary and grand larceny charges after Windham was found with $20.45 a watch and a book.
Fire department extinguished a dwelling fire on St Medar street near Davidson due to a defective flue. The home owned by George Strome and occupied by Carrie Armstrong sustained blight. Earlier, a grass fire at Springhill avenue and Lafayette Street was put out by Fire pony No. 12 with no damage.
Earl Huebach of New Orleans and J. W. Turner of Hartford West Virginia were arrested by Patrolman Edward Sheets and a detective as dangerous suspects. Police say they are wanted in New Orleans for several robberies. An officer and the New Orleans arrival then took the pair back. Mrs. Huebach aided the search by revealing the connection to Ruth Watkins, linked to stolen jewelry from a Los Angeles hotel.
John Joseph Hughes ten years old son of Joe Hughes of 203 South Warren street was run down by an unidentified driver at the corner of Government and Hamilton streets. He broke his arm and was cared for at Dr Festerazzi's house before being taken home. Police have a clue and are pursuing the case.
A 7 30 evening concert at the Masonic Temple highlights a $500 Columbia Grafonola operated electrically with automatic start and stop. It is billed as the first of its kind exhibited in Mobile. Performers will include operatic selections and popular records. admission is free. Smith Piano Company invites the public.
Rev Dr Phillips argues eugenics aids race improvement but does not replace gospel. He warns environment shapes character, cites Jukes Edwards pedigrees, Eurasian studies, and calls for limits on unfit marriages while affirming born again through the cross.
A 1905 patient from Haddonfield credits Eckman’s Alterative with recovering from a severe lung cold, pneumonia risk, and weight loss after fall treatment. The ad claims long use proving efficacy for throat and lung affections, bronchitis, and asthma, promising no narcotics or habit forming drugs.
Advertises Parisian Sage as a safe hair tonic that cleanses the scalp, stops itching and hair loss, promotes growth, and adds gloss. Sold for fifty cents with money back at Van Antwerp's Drug Store. Apply sparingly with a sponge to the scalp for best results.
The Mobile city commission discussed an explosives handling and storage ordinance drafted with Inter State Commerce Commission rules. Dupont Powder Co announced a new mammoth depot for local and foreign use, replacing the Birmingham facility. Bills for December totaled 24290 dollars.
Mrs. Thomas Hover of Montague Massachusetts recounts a year of illness with no relief and worsening symptoms. She reports being run down with poor appetite and nerve pain in the right side and shoulder, and credits Peruna with recovery. The notice promotes Peruna products and asks readers to ask for a Peruna Lucky Day booklet for 1914.
Under the name Mobile Optical Company A F Rockwell is manager and directs wholesale optical prescription work. The MOBILE OPTICAL CO solicits oculists and opticians in the territory. Located at 17 N Conception St with Bell phone access.
Mort H. Bixler, publicity man for the Mobile Fair, spoke to the Home Economics Club at the Chamber of Commerce to win support for a big permanent Mobile fair. He urged clubs and organizations to back the project and will address the Central Trades Council and wives next Friday to boost community involvement.
Charley Frank former president manager of the New Orleans baseball club was operated on Monday afternoon at the Inge Bondurant Sanitarium for a hernia. His condition on Tuesday was very satisfactory and he withstood the operation admirably. He will be confined to bed for at least three weeks and more than a month before resuming activity.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to aid the liver and relieve constipation without harming children or adults. It claims a 50 cent bottle price and a money back guarantee if it fails, warning against imitation products.
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