Cure for skin troubles with Cuticura products touted
In a 1912 testimonial from Brederick D. Woods of Biggell Alabama the author describes a year of severe itching and scalp infection resembling tetter that damaged hair. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment, used twice daily after warm water washes, with a full two week recovery and softer skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggell
Ala
Brederick D. Woods
Rees
Cuticura
Dept. 'T
Boston
Akin and
Scala
House Tariff Makers Hold Final Hearing
Washington Jan 25 The House Ways and Means Committee held final testimony on the flax and jute tariff schedule covering items from winter ribbons to laces and cuts. Testimony touched on hemp and similar fabrics taxed at six tenths of a cent per square yard. Completion of hearings on this schedule signals the next focus on the wool tariff amid anticipated heated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rockhill Confident as to Constantinople Situation
Ambassador Rockhill in Constantinople says the Turkish capital is quiet after the coup that toppled the ministry and killed Im Pasha. He notes the new government pledges safety measures and expects parliament to reconvene soon with no immediate hostilities likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ambassar Rockhill
Constantinople
Im Pasha
Rockhil
King's Royal Germetuer Promises Quick Throat Relief
An advertised remedy touts King's Royal Germetuer as a fast fix for festering throat ulcers and catarrh. It claims to kill germs, clear pus discharges, reduce hawking and spitting, and improve memory and ambition, with snuffing for the nose and gargling advised. The pitch urges immediate use and cites a Memphis supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Hie
van Ant
Sale of Lay Southern Baptists and ticket details
Fragmentary historical notice mentioning sales from ads 2 3 and 4 via Ohio Railroad to distribute to Lay Southern Baptists. References City Ticket S Royal Street H E Jones 2 Agent Passenger Depart 1 19 15t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
Ohio Railroad
Lay
Southern Baptists
S. Royal Street
H. E. Jones
Fire destroys dormitory at Casenovia Seminary
Syracuse Jan 25 Cal lanan Hall the men’s dormitory of Casenovia Seminary Casenovia was nearly burned down after midnight. About 175 students lived there and all are believed to have escaped. Rady Hall adjoining dormitory was endangered and 100 young women were awakened and marched to the street without time to dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Callanan
Casenovia Seminary
Casenovia
Rady
Girl Swallows Ring During Joy Ride in New York
In Morrisania court, Miss Lillian Rogers 32 confessed taking a 250 diamond ring from Henry Klossenberg 27, after a late Sixth Avenue cafe date. She claimed she swallowed the ring during arraignment before Magistrate Butts and was held on $1,000 bail for further examination.
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New York
Henry Klossenberg
Mount Vernon
Morrisania
Butts
Lillian Rogers
Klossenberg
Sixth Avenue
City Brevities: Minor theft leads to 30 days hard labor
Henry Weims was arrested for stealing a buggy whip valued under 60 cents and sentenced in recorder's court to thirty days of hard labor. A black man suspected of intent to burn a nearby dwelling fled after a struggle with John M Hand, who reported the incident and a bottle of kerosene oil found on the man. A prior arson in the area prompted police to consider a link to that fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weims
Weims
Recorder’s Court
Conception
St. Michael Streets
John M. Hand
St. Michael Street
Suburban Water Rate Case Reverses City Policy
City Attorney Boone withdrew the suburban higher rate stance after supreme court decisions reversing higher charges to non residents. The rulings affect water electric and meter installation fees, with Mobile facing loss of about 3000 yearly and suburban customers reduced from 8258 to 5469 in annual revenue.
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B. B. Boone
Supreme Court
Boone
Henry Chamberlain
Inferior Civil Court
W. B. Herron
Mobile
W. H. Greene
W. R. McDade
City of
Montgomery
Deaths and Funerals Albert Lyons of Herron Bay
Albert Lyons of Herron Bay Mobile county died Friday night after a lingering illness. He was engaged in the oyster business and is survived by a large family. He was well known in Mobile where many friends will read of his death with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lyons
Herron Bay
Mobile County
Mobile
Tranquil Mood Reported in Mexican Peace Talks
Consul Letd er at Chihuahua reports peace negotiations between federals and rebels progressing favorably. Other messages indicate quieter conditions in Northern and Central Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Letder
Chihuahua
Old Fashioned Bed Finally Put In Place In Montgomary County
In Philadelphia Milton Gerhard wins a wife a house and a rare old fashioned bedstead. The bedstead would not fit through doors so he cut a roof hole then hoisted it down into the country home in Upper Hanover township to complete the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Milton Gerhard
James Frederick
Upper Hanover Township
Montgomery County
Frederick Homestead
Gerhard
Turkish capital shaken by quake in Constantinople
A severe earthquake struck the Turkish capital early today. No loss had been reported by noon.
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Constantinople
Wreck Millville Offered for Sale by Captain Smith
The three masted American schooner Millville a 500 ton vessel now ashore fourteen miles east of Fort Morgan is offered for sale by her owner Captain A Y Smith who is in the city. The vessel grounded on January 8 during heavy fog and is well inshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
A. Y. Smith
Officials say pure food board lacks packing-house inspect power
Washington officials state the pure food board cannot place government inspectors in Pacific coast packing houses to examine citrus fruit before shipment despite growers' requests. Acting chief W D Bigelow cites legal limits, noting the department cannot enter packing establishments and that packers determine fruit fit for packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pure Food Board
Pacific Coast
W. D. Bigelow
Bureau of Chemistry
Military to Fill Vacancy in Fourth Infantry Company
Adjutant General J. B. Scully orders an election in Company E Fourth Infantry Decatur to fill the vacancy created by the removal of E. L. Wilds who was first lieutenant in the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
J. B. Scully
E.” Fourth Infantry
Decatur
E. L. Wilds
Prison Escapeer Poitevent Rumored Near Moss Point
Sheriff Palmer received word Saturday that J. W. Poitevent escaped from the city hospital early Thursday. He crossed Dog River late Thursday afternoon and headed toward Fow River, with authorities suspecting he aims for Moss Point as multiple sheriffs in the southern county track the escapee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
J. W. Poitevent
Dog River
Fow River
Moss Point
Afar
Broustout
Senate House Session Deliberates On Immigration Bill
In today’s congressional note, the Senate was not in session while the House met at noon. The conference report on the immigration bill was under consideration as the shipping trust committee remained in session. The passage adds a satirical aside about untutored savages and a similar humor in his cultured offspring.
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Senate
House
Shipping Trust Committee
Freckles from novel drags at Lyric Theatre
Hundreds of readers saw A G Delemater's Freckles at the Lyric Theatre in Friday matinee and night showings. Critics found the drama lacks action and pacing though Perry Golden as Freckles shows some ability amid a stiff, wordy cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Delemater
Lyric Theatre
Perry Golden
Honey Boy Evans at Lyric Theatre This Afternoon and Tonight
The minstrel show Honey Boy Evans and his stars perform at the Lyric Theatre with a matinee at 3 o clock and an evening show at 8 20. Evans, a former printer and reporter, is noted for his versatility and writing, having worked in many newspapers before becoming a theatrical star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Boy Evans
Lyric Theatre
Honey Boy” Evans
George
Lyric
Evans
Battle of Life comes to Orpheum by Higley-Harington
The Higley-Harington Stock Company presents the final performances of The Battle of Life at the Orpheum Theatre with matinee and night shows this Saturday. Next week, four days of performances follow including The Gambler's Wife and The Gambler's Revenge based on the Rosenthal murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
Higley-Harington Stock Company
Society
Rosenthal
Dreamland Closes A Week Of Fine Vaudeville And Film
Dreamland ends a strong week with three vaudeville performances today at 7:15 8:45 and 8 PM plus a children’s matinee this afternoon. Russell and Davis, popular with patrons, will return next week in a new playset. Sunday shows feature motion pictures from 2 PM to 10 PM with a fine film series and Dreamland orchestra.
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Dreamland
Russell
Davis
Dreamland Orchestra
Widows Form Weekly Social Club In Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan twenty widows organized a club to meet weekly for entertainment since they have no husbands to escort them. Dr Dana Cook serves as president and the first meeting was held at Mrs Eva Talbot’s millinery shop. Other widows are eligible.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Dana Cook
Eva Talbot
The Man Who Seeks Work Is Not a Tramp
A newspaper-style philosophic remark notes that generally asking for work shows diligence. It adds exceptions exist for errors in judgment where the seeker may be misjudged as a tramp.
Notes of the Waterfront: Ships Arrive With Cargoes and Passengers
The Swedish steamship August Leffler with lumber for Europe, Kellerman master, arrived from Pensacola and tied up upriver. The Norwegian Fjell brought bananas from Puerto Cortez and discharged at the L and N fruit wharf. The American schooner Robert A. Snyder from Manzanillo awaits loading for lumber to the Indies. The Munson Line Ella and the United fruiter Viatorwere noted on arrivals and departures. Alabama river steamers American and City of Mobile returned with cotton, staves, naval stores, and passengers from Selma and nearby landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
August Leffler
Kellerman
Leffler
Pensacola
Gulf States Shipping Company
Fjell
Hubbard-Zemurray Line
Puerto Cortez
Robert A. Snyder
Selma
Personal notices from Mobile social scene include illnesses and visitors
Mrs. I. T. Keeney remains in dangerous condition after surgery at Mobile Infirmary. Bir mingham couple Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Randolph visit with Blodgett family. Charles N. Crewdson of Outcault Advertising in Chicago stays at Cawthon Hotel. J. H. Patton and Mr. and Mrs. B. Marion Harris and child tour at St. Andrew. A. D. McClain and Pascagoula family shop in Mobile. Merritt Illinois guests at Bienville Hotel plan two weeks in Mobile. J. W. McPherson and wife from Kansas City stop over en route to carnival in New Orleans. R. F. Ormond et al. visit from New Orleans. Elk Hart Indiana visitors arrive for several days in Mobile.
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I. T. Keeney
Mobile Infirmary
Charles N. Crewdson
Outcault Advertising Company
Chicago, Ill
Cawthon Hotel
J. W. McPherson
Kansas City, Mo
Mobile
Crescent City
River Flood Forecast Alerts for Tombigbee and Alabama Rivers
Weather Bureau forecaster Albert Ashenberg warns river stages will rise over the next two days. Tombigbee at Demopolis expected to reach about thirty-nine feet in three days while Alabama River at Montgomery and Selma show rapid rises within 24 to 36 hours. Warning issued for coastal and inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Selma
Demopolis
Weather map outlines high pressure over Pacific to gulf states
A high barometer region spans the Pacific coast to the gulf states bringing fair and moderately cold conditions and freezing temperatures reaching Oklahoma. A low over New England causes precipitation east of the Mississippi while another low in the Northern Rockies brings scattered precip and rising temperatures. Tonight Mobile remains generally fair with a slight drop in temperature as high pressure moves east.
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Pacific Coast
Gulf States
Oklahoma
New England States
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain
Mobile
Albert Ashenberger
Mate and Engineer Applicants for Lighthouse Tenders
United States applicants sought for mate and assistant engineer positions on lighthouse tenders and vessels. Foreign born applicants must submit naturalization certificates. Apply in person or in writing to the lighthouse inspector office Room 320 Custom House Building New Orleans for forms and pay rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Custom House
New Orleans
Shippers' Forecast and Flood Warning Issued
The notice forecasts cold shipping risks with 28 degrees for 386s and hour shipments moving north, east at 38 degrees and west at 34 degrees. A flood warning warns the Tombigbee River at Demopolis rising to about thirty nine feet in roughly three days.
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Tombigbee River
Demopolis
Appending Knowledge: Appendicitis Emerged Thirty Years Ago
The text notes that appendicitis as a disease was identified about three decades ago, marking a milestone in surgical understanding and medical history.
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Rockhill
OLD Bond Linseed
Lwscher & Son
Congress
Savage
GEO. A. Dickel & Co., Distillers
Nashville, Tenn
R. R. Randolph
Birmingham
A. 8. Blodgett
J. H. Patton
B. Marion Harris
Child
Paynesville, Mo
St. Andrew
A. D. McClain
Pascagoula, Miss
Merritt, Ill
Bienville Hotel
T. M. Hardwick
R. W. Simpson
Baby
Louise Leach
R. F. Ormond
H. W. Blair
A.S. Cowardin
Hugo Weidman
J. C. Bass
Elkhart
Ind
Cortez
Fort Gaines
Botaes
Fo. l
William Clift
Limon
N. Schoone
Laura
Brunswick
Hieronymus
Henry J. Smith
G. de Sawyer
Porto Bisel
Mount Hope
G. Haskell
Idieg
Edna Enseene
George A. Lawry
Cuba
Ban Pedro
Iif
Eee
Sis
Cs cd
Joseph C. Cooper
Baya
Tampa
Wwe
Guantanamo
Turner-Hart
Isabel B. Wiley
Fort de France
Ee Marine Way
Robert .A. Snyder
Manzanillo
Domingos Joaquin de Silva
Rio
Sardomene
Ital
Montevideo
Dresden
Rio N
M. & C. Docks Hovding
Barbados
Buenos Aires
Cosa An
Solheim
Aeenee
Breaeene
Rio Teresa
Weather Bureau
Ee Oe
Acerdems Etceres
Cochrane Eerowen
Columbus
Seves
Tuscaloosa
Gadsden
Wetumpka Creee
Montgomery Selma
Rae
Igo
Asheville
Atlanta
Scanise
Augusta
Srcseseerus Sf
Boise
Chicago
Sevbececdetes
Kansas City
Opi Sineceaselins
Little Rock
Louisville
Meridian
St. Louis
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Kaves Ox-Dimeston
Department of Culture
Willis L. Moore
Mobile, Ala
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