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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1915

Page

5

Rejected Lover Ills Young Bride in Willow Springs

A coroner's jury in Willow Springs Missouri returned a verdict of murder and death by suicide after the shooting at a hotel. Charles Perkins killed by Mrs. W J Hicks wife of less than a week and Perkins then killed himself. Hicks and her husband testified Perkins had pursued Hicks, formerly Ina Aldrich, leading to a rushed marriage last Saturday. Perkins, a friend of Aldrich, telegraphed he was coming to settle matters before the tragedy.

Associated Press Willow Springs Geath Charles Perkins Kansas City W. J. Hicks James Shipley Hicks West

Dr Swan Liver and Kidney Remedy Advert

Miss Mary Peters of Hill Louisiana says after thirteen years of paralysis doctors could not cure her she used three bottles of Dr Swan Liver and Kidney Remedy and now can eat and sleep well. The ad promotes relief from dyspepsia biliousness and tired limbs by stimulating liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Also touts En Ar Ce Oil as a 30 year old Japanese oil for stiff joints and sore muscles.

Dr. Swan

TIZ Foot Bath Promises Quick Relief for Ailing Feet

An advertisement extols TIZ foot bath claiming to relieve pain from corns callouses and bunions. It promises numb comfort, smaller shoe sizes, and joyful dancing feet after using a 25 cent box. The copy urges immediate purchase at drug or department stores.

Elderly man fined for beating his daughters

Jim Johnston an elderly Black man was arraigned before Recorder D H Edington on Thursday charged with defeating his daughters. He was fined 15 dollars or thirty days in jail. The daughters said he beat them mercilessly whenever he saw them on the streets.

Jim Johnston D. H. Edington Johnston

Calomel Danger Warned in Liver Tone Ad

A historical ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe herbal alternative to calomel for bilious symptoms. It claims calomel is mercury and dangerous, urging readers to try the vegetable remedy with a money back guarantee if not improved by morning, and notes it is gentle for children.

Dodson

Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Advertised Relief in Ohio and Pennsylvania

Testimonial style ad from Cleveland Ohio and Hanover Pennsylvania touts Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound easing side pains and female trouble. Customers report avoiding surgery and regaining energy with continued use. Letter promises confidential, woman reader responses.

Cleveland Ohio C. H. Grirrits Hanover Lydia E. Pinkham Apa Walnut St

Spring Hill Beats Y M C A In Easy 60 to 20 Victory

Spring Hill College’s basketball team lost 60 to 20 at the Y M C A gym as the Y M C A squad dominated with fast play. Mackin led with four long-range shots, while Martin Cunningham and Steber contributed most of the Y M C A points, combining for 52 of the 60.

Spring Hill College Mackin Martin Cunningham Steber Y. M Co. A Crawford Ewe Olinger F. Speeseveresaee Ash Doyal Pee Wrens Socceveresees Baumhauer Gibsen Earned Waters Wibe G. Eee Denne S. H. College Murray Ee Ceerebes McQuillan Sco Newbury Morere Gillespie Fundanorea M. C. A

When Croup Comes Treat Externally

The article advocates external treatment for croup using Vicks VapoRub applied to the throat and chest. It claims the old stomach medicines are wrong and harmful and notes a bedtime application priced at 25c, 50c, or $1.09.

Reduced Rentals Listing Of City Homes And Lots

A catalog of rental properties includes several two story frame and brick residences on Government St near Michigan Ave and other streets such as St Anthony Joachim Hamilton Mon tauk Dauphin Julia and Augusta. One story frame cottage northeast Dauphin and Julia. Includes large lot near Michigan avenue and various addresses and corners.

Government St Michigan Avenue St. Anthony and Joachim Sts S. Hamilton Church and Montauk Hallett Gear T Avenue Our Dauphin Julia Sta Augusta St Washington Ae Square Leblayne Ee Margaret Spring Hill

Mobile medical school fight sparks Alabama debate

In Montgomery on January 28 a heated session reviewed moving the state medical school from Mobile to Birmingham. Trustees argued over class status, hospital facilities, and costs, with Mobile officials urging klinical access to retain a Class A school. Debate highlighted funding, facilities, and political pressure as the plan stalled.

Montgomery Mobile Senate John of Tuscaloosa The Alabama Authority Rex University of Iho Bill Getanbe Denny University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medical College Tom Stevens Bondurant Alabama City Commission of Alabamba Saunders Hartwell

Part of Citrus Fund Sought for Florida Alabama Mississippi

Secretary G G Card of the Chamber of Commerce urged that a 35000 dollar citrus fund for Florida be shared with Alabama and Mississippi. Senator Frank S White sent the bill copy noting the money covered all three states and offered to seek additional funds if needed.

Alabama Bill Florida Senator White Card G. G. Card Chamber of Commerce Frank S. White Mississippi Jcitrus White Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Tennessee Seeks Stricter Prohibition Enforcement

An ouster bill by Senator ER A Elkins to strengthen prohibition enforcement by state county and city officers passed the Tennessee house. A proposed amendment to limit complaints to ten or more freeholders was defeated. The measure proceeds to Governor Rye.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn ER. A. Elkins Kansas Tennessee House of Representatives Rye

Mandot and Brown to Meet in Feb 26 Boxing Bout at Superior

Joe Mandot of New Orleans and Hal Brown of Minnesota have been matched for a ten round bout in Superior on February 26. Terms are agreed and articles sent to principals. The weigh in is set for 2 o clock.

Superior Wis Joe Mandot New Orleans Hal Brown Minnesota

Funeral Notice William Hackmeyer 40

William Hackmeyer died Thursday January 2 1915 at 10 40 p m aged 40. Friends invited to funeral from 600 Marine Street Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock and from St Josephs Church at 3 30 Interment Magnolia Cemetery

Hackmeyer William Hackmeyer Marine Street Tomow

American Association Raised to Major League Standing

Chicago January 29 The American Association won its bid for recognition as a third major league in organized baseball. The national commission granted it territory in cities now served by the American or National Leagues and allowed a large pool of players.

Associated Press Chicago American Association Chivington National Commission

Cline Defeats Schaefer in Bay Area Billiard Match

In Green Bay at the Elks Club last night Cline beat Schaefer 300 to 291 in the Billiard Players League. Cline posted averages of 12 and a high run of 4 percent while Schaefer had 11, 16 25 and a 79 high run.

Cline Schaefer Green Bay Wis Elks’ Club

Acute Articular Rheumatism and its Uncertain Cause

The exact cause of rheumatism remains unknown though linked to possible blood factors. Many remedies have been tried with limited consistent success and no universal cure. Multiple methods claim relief, but effectiveness varies and no single treatment is universally proven.

Draft Lift May Elevate American Association to Major Status

James C. McGill president of the Indianapolis club announced the draft had been lifted for the association. Chivington refused to specify included cities or those remaining in the circuit. Cincinnati January 29 The lifting of drafts would automatically raise the American Association to major league standing though the national commission has not yet acted on lifting drafts in any minor league.

James C. McGill Indianapolis Chivington Cincennati American Association Herrmann National Commission

Put to a severe andor Felix V Saucier life saved

Felix V Saucier of Hall's Mill road Mobile Alabama describes a twenty year illness including catarrh liver troubles and severe digestive symptoms. He reports buying six bottles of Quaker Herb Extract for $35 after spending $1 000 on remedies and claims notable improvement.

Felix V. Saucier Hall's Mill Road R. R. Box Mobile Ala

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