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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
2
Tex reports the bodies of Lieut Boyd and seven troopers of the Tenth Cavalry were moved to El Paso by train after a clash with Carranza forces. Nine bodies were recovered, with some missing, and officials hope some may be alive while most are presumed dead in the desert.
At the National Education Association convention New York city officials advocate a 20 year curriculum on preparedness and war lessons for youth. US Commissioner of Education Phil P. Claxton argues against military training while Secretary Redfield emphasizes vocational education as a safety factor. Homer S. Serley calls for strong cooperation among states to educate citizens for national efficiency. Dr H B Frissell discusses education of the Negro and cites Booker T. Washington and Robert R Moton promoting self help and education.
The Rev. A. D. Burroughs known as the Marrying Parson dies in Bristol area at age 63. He long resided on the Tennessee side where consent of parents was not required for underage marriages.
West Danby New York resident Mrs Dewitt Sinnebaugh reports nervous trouble and female derangements improved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says it steadied her and helped her ten year old daughter and oldest daughter, enabling her to work on a farm with four girls. The advertisement touts the remedy as a tonic derived from native roots and herbs for female health.
Calcium's value as a tonic and remedial agent in tuberculosis is under study by scientists and physicians. Eckman's Alterative, using calcium chlorid, has been tested for over two decades with beneficial results in thousands of cases. The preparation is designed for easy assimilation and aims to assist Nature in recovery.
News from San Diego reports 21 Mexican soldiers killed and 25 wounded in the Mazatlan June 18 clash with U S bluejackets aboard the gunboat Annapolis. A Korean lieutenant fatally wounded Boatswain's Mate I M Laughter. the Mexicans fired along the wharf as sailors replied. Captain H Anderson of Jim Butler saw Wright attacked at Santa Rosalia but rescued by officers. the port commander apologized later.
During impeachment hearings against P M Daniels sheriff of Russell county, deputies testified liquor was disposed of openly in Girard and surrounding county before raids. M M Jower of Girard admitted bootlegging and paying a weekly collector, noting payments rose from 1 to 2.60 dollars weekly. His bootlegging premises were robbed of liquor, and he did not prosecute or appear before the grand jury.
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as fast relief for fall colds and persistent coughs. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed airways, stops the rasping cough, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. A user testimonial from W C Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire endorses keeping a bottle on hand.
Returning from Coden, B C Rendell of Mobile and Alabama Railroad reports all persons safe. He rode Bay Shore relief train and says conditions were not as bad as expected though there is property damage and no casualties.
Field dispatch from Chihuahua dated July 2 reports 300 Presidencia Calvarymen attacked a scouting party of 20 Seventh Cavalry under Lieutenant Horace M. Hickam north of Guererro. The American detachment sheltered in a rock-walled trench and escaped as the Mexicans rode past unaware.
Mr. Frank L. Roche of Lafayette Street reports several fine pecan trees on his property toppled by a Wednesday afternoon wind. A large tree fell on his horse, causing damage to the front and roof area. The wind was described as freakish around the Roche property with many trees uprooted on nearby Dauphin Way and Spring Hill Avenue.
A lone bandit on a motorcycle stopped five motor coaches entering Yosemite Valley at Wawona. He forced passengers from the road, extorted about 400 dollars in cash, warned no jewelry, and fled on his bike. Among victims were several Southern Pacific Railroad officials from the East.
A Lexington man says Tanlac cured chronic rheumatism and fatigue after ten weeks of illness. He reports better sleep, appetite, and strength. another Lexington resident claims Tanlac relieved stomach trouble, rheumatism, and neuralgia after two to three weeks. The ad notes Tanlac sold in Mobile by local druggists.
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