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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1913
Page
2
A local druggist issues a strong statement praising Dodson's Liver Tone a purely vegetable liquid that eases liver issues without calomel sells a large bottle for fifty cents and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The note warns buyers to seek genuine Dodson's Liver Tone from reputable druggists to avoid imitations.
Alabama State Horticultural Society begins its two day convention at Bay Minette with 400 invitations by federal agent George A. Maloney. The program lists talks on Marketing Vegetables Insects on Ornamentals peach growing pecans and citrus insects with speakers from Auburn Huntsville Knoxville and Robertsdale and Bay Minette officials hosting events.
About one hundred people gathered at Duncan Place on Monday afternoon to watch Crenshaw's clerks mop up a Greek pool hall near Royal Street. The event featured improvised guards, a wooden club, and a chaotic raid ending with arrests for gambling at the pool room.
Mrs. Mary T. Godau was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the state penitentiary after a fatal shooting tied to the death of her husband William Godal. The case involved co-defendant Mrs. Theresa Virginia Wasserleben and other alleged helpers, with appeals and further court actions noted. Both women expressed guarded optimism for pardons and future relief.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as an effective malaria remedy for all ages. The label claims quinine and iron are the active ingredients in a tasteless formula, offered at 50 cents.
In court Tuesday orders' include decree pro confesso for O M Rowan and others to amend bill by changing Eighteen to Twenty-eight in land description Section Twenty eight T4S RSW. John G Wiklund v Bessie Wiklund testimony ordered. Dickens v Clements decree pro confesso. Blalack v Blalack decree pro confesso. Henry Kelly v Pittman partition with commissioners. fiduciary funds annual report January 1913 confirmed.
In Iola Kansas Mrs D H Brown writes of suffering through a long change of life. After trying three doctors with no help she reports bloating and pain easing after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises its effectiveness and urges others to consider it. She notes she used twelve bottles and regained strength to perform daily tasks.
Federal Judge Toulmin postponed sentence for Mrs. Wanda after questions about where she should be imprisoned since Atlanta prison has no female facilities. United States Marshal Deans sought guidance from the attorney general as to the designated prison. Mrs Wanda, alias Marie Evans, was convicted under the white slave traffic act for immoral use of her daughter Juanita Wanda.
Tuesday’s docket lists McDonald Lumber Company v McGowin Lumber and Export, Annie Smith Doe v Ed Roe, Single ton v W H Monk Jr v Crowl, William Douglas v Ed Morningtor. Wednesday calls include Barney Cavanaugh v Mercantile and W H Lewis v M Rattread Company in Citronelle.
A brief vignette shows Uncle Jim comforting young Bob after a bump on the head. He scoops the child into his arms and reassures him with a kiss, suggesting the pain will fade as they share a quiet moment of care.
Mrs Ella Irwin administratrix sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad for 25000 damages over the death of her son J S Irwin at the Bay Minette Alabama crossing on March 11 1912. Trial before Federal Judge Toulmin concluded with a jury verdict after brief deliberation.
Erl Thompson received thirty days hard labor after admitting to an act preventing him from returning home. Lillie Woodson and Leslie Anderson each got thirty days for acting disorderly. Lillie claimed Leslie attempted to choke her. Mose Franklin fined 51 or thirty days for gun toting. J W Thompson sought jury trial. Robert Cunningham held to $250 bond over coat possession while M Hoffman claimed ownership. Tax rhetoric ends note on where taxes go.
The Bank of Mobile re elected its officers at noon today for the coming year. Joseph H Lyons heads the board with M J McDermott as president, Sidney Lowenstein as vice president, J O Connor cashier, and R W as assistant cashier.
An ad promotes a product marketed to reverse gray hair and aging effects. It promises visible hair darkening and revitalization with simple daily use, referencing a company and a drug store connection.
A Springfield Ohio reader reports a near death from acute indigestion last January. After using Brown's Digestit, relief came by the third day and three bottles restored strength, with widespread recommendations. The ad touts Digestit tablets for digestion and gas relief, with Elixir for constipation and liver support, and offers money back if not needed.
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