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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1914

Page

3

Newburgh Clipping Highlights Good Old Mobile Boost

A clipped item from the Daily Times-Press out of Newburgh recounts William Goodale of Middletown and his family wintering in Fairhope near Mobile Alabama. It notes his garden, eggs, and progress after paralysis last summer and that they will not return before May 1.

CN. Y Daily Times Chamber of Comrcé Mobile Newburgh William Goodale Middletown Fairhope Ross the Bay Ala George C. Card Pink Chamber of Commerce

Selma Seeks Revival of Abbott Rifles Interest

In Selma Alabama Colonel Bricken and Staff Officer Hudson spearhead a drive to reassemble the Abbott Rifles, second regiment Alabama National Guard, amid waning youth interest. Majors Atkins and Captain Cothran form a committee to spark activity over two weeks. failure could lead to mustering out, ending Selma’s military presence.

Selma Ala Abbott Rifles Alabama National Guard C. R. Bricken Alabama Guard

Danderine Promise of Beautiful Hair for 25 Cents

An old advertisement claims Danderine nourishes hair and stops dandruff with a 25 cent bottle. It promises immediate softness and shine and, after weeks, new hair growth appears, with claims of soothed scalp and reduced shedding. The pitch urges buying Knowlton's Dandeline from druggists or toilet counters.

Knowlton

Cane Growers Convention and Tick Eradication Meeting

Final arrangements for gatherings of cane growers from Mobile and Baldwin counties and stock raisers. Dr. Cary and Dr. Kiernan to lecture on cattle tick eradication at the Chamber of Commerce venue Friday. County officials and business leaders urged to attend. reports on the syrup pool plan and cooperative cane syrup sales to be presented.

Mobile Baldwin C. A. Cary J. A. Kiernan Government Service Chamber of Ferce John Craft Dr. Cary Commercial Club

Burglars Blow Open Lyerly Bank Vault

The Lyerly Ga bank vault was blown open at midnight and about $4000 stolen. The robbers used barbed wire to force entry and fired revolvers to intimidate locals. Bloodhounds from Chattanooga aided the hunt as authorities scoured the area for the bandits.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Lyerly (Ga

Sure of An Underwood Landslide In Marengo

Captain C. M. Marriott of Marengo county attended the Mobile county Underwood campaign meeting and said his county will overwhelmingly support Alabama Democrat Underwood for U S senator over Richmond P. Hobson. Chairman H. T. Hartwell announced permanent campaign headquarters at the Cawthon Hotel starting next Monday night with the executive committee names to be revealed.

C. M. Marriott Marengo “County Mobile County Underwood Alabama

Use Cascarettes For Constipation Health Claim

A vintage advertisement urges taking a 10 cent Cascarets to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels overnight. It promises relief from headaches coated tongue poor sleep biliousness nervousness backache and general weariness by morning and promotes Cascarets as a safer alternative to salts pills or castor oil.

Quick Justice for Assailant in Mississippi Trial

Jim Norman, a Black man, was found guilty of attacking a white farmer's wife near Corinth and sentenced to 25 years. He was led to Jackson aboard a special train with state troops guarding, after fears of lynching prompted deployment of militia.

Associated Press Corinth Miss Jim Norman Jackson Claude Clayton Norman Booneville

Cyclone Passes Through Santa Rosa County Florida

Reports from Santa Rosa County indicate a cyclone crossed the forests last night leaving a wide path but no loss of life. The worst damage was to turpentined trees with extensive timber losses reported.

Pensacola Sata Rosa County Florida

Short Accounts Charged to Florida Postmaster

William A. Jernigan former postmaster at Beerland Florida was jailed in Pensacola after inspectors charged him with short accounts in his post office. He could not make bond.

Florida Pensacola Fla William A. Jernigan Beerland

Trust Company to Take Over Pensacola First National Assets

In Pensacola Florida on January 30 citizens met to discuss forming a bank and trust company to assume the assets and liabilities of the defunct First National Bank. The trust company plans to organize soon with foreign capitalists showing interest while home-held stock is pursued. A stockholders meeting will be called shortly and the firm is expected to open within thirty days barring obstacles.

Pensacola Fila Bank and Trust Company First National Bank

Pascagoula Merchant and Negress Guilty

Gulfport Miss January 30 found guilty with a negro woman of a serious charge L P DeJean white merchant of Pascagoula and Eva Lewis the woman will be sentenced late Thursday DeJean and the Lewis woman were arrested last Friday night at Long Beach.

Gulfport Miss L. P. DeJean Pascagoula Eva Lewis DeJean Lewis Long Beach

Torpedo Boats Also for Pensacola Mardi Gras

Pensacola is to receive torpedo boats for the Mardi Gras celebration along with the battleship Mississippi now anchored there. A request to send additional vessels and for marines from Culebra to join parades has been granted, ensuring marines will be in the festivities.

Pensacola Fra Mississipi Washington Culebra

A and M College Train To Cover Ship Island Road

Gulfport Mississippi January 30. Early in March the Gulf and Ship Island railroad will operate its second annual train under the auspices of the A and M College. Faculty members will deliver lectures and demonstrations for farmers at each station between Gulfport and Jackson. Last year the road ran a similar train in the state, drawing over 10 000 farmers. this year they hope to reach at least three times that number.

Gulfport Miss Gulf & Ship Island Railroad A. and M. College Jackson

New Vicks Vap O Rub Salve Advertised For Cold Relief

An old advertisement promotes Vicks Vap O Rub Croup and Pneumonia Salve for bronchitis asthma catarrh and head colds. It claims vapors released by body heat reach lungs and air passages to loosen phlegm open passages and stimulate mucous. Directions include inhalation nasal use and rubbing along the spinal column for nerve tension with a guaranteed refund if ineffective. Sold by all druggists in 25c 50c and 100c sizes.

Vick

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York State Martial S. P. Gaillard James Pe Henry C. Meyer Occan DuLivakes W. Dauphin and Scott Sts Lyerly Eae C. J. Gayfer & Co. Mobile Portieres Marengo LYRIC Santa Rosa County Trust Company Pensacola First National Assets Pascagoula Merchant A. & M. College Ship Island Road
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