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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1913

Page

7

Battleship Louisiana Sent To Tuxpan For US Citizens Safety

US battleship Louisiana departed Vera Cruz for Tuxpan to protect Americans and other foreigners amid Mexican unrest. Reports say Huerta government and Japan seek calm while rebels retreat north of San Luis Potosi and rail lines reopen east and west.

Tuxpan United States Associated Press Mexico City Laredo Huerta San Luis Potosi Aguas Calientes Tampico Bocas San Luis

Bryan Says No Washington Talk Changes Plans

Secretary of State Bryan reports no communication from Washington to alter his schedule and expects to return to Washington Friday as planned. He declines to comment on international questions at this time.

Bryan Associated Press Chicago Washington

Boy Drowns As Brother Forgets Cistern Cover

In Nyack New York seven year old Winford Smith fell into a cistern during hide and seek with his brother Edward eleven. Edward removed the cistern top and forgot to replace it. Father William F Smith and mother searched the grounds and grappling hooks drew the boy to the surface. Dr Robert E Feller tried for an hour to revive him but failed.

Nyack N. Y Winford Smith Edward Nanuet William F.smith Smith Robert E. Feller Edward Smith

Palmer learns of postmaster spot after death in town

In Washington on July 22 Representative A Mitchell Palmer finds a Pennsylvania constituent seated on a suitcase seeking the postmaster job for his hometown. Palmer notes the current postmaster died last night and the man rushed to Washington to apply.

Washington, D. C A. Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania

Port of Mobile at risk if long and short haul invoked

R V Taylor, vice president of Mobile and Ohio Railroad, challenges Mobile Chamber of Commerce suit before the Interstate Commerce Commission over cotton rates. He warns invoking the long and short haul clause could harm Mobile’s rate position, suggesting the move may be a renewed fight over wharfage and port commerce. He questions out‑of‑state attorneys' motives and the broader impact on Mobile.

Mobile Item R. V. Taylor Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Seattle Interstate Commerce Commission Mobile Chamber of Commerce Mobile Taylor Mobile and Ohio Railroad Mobile Cotton Exchange Chamber of Commerce Montgomery Old Patriotic Commercial Club

King of All Laxatives Dr King’s Life Pills Ad

Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says they are the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia with a 26 cent price and note of recommendation by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. 2av.-27.

Dr. King Paul Mathulka Buffalo, N. Y van Antwerp Drug Corp

Mandamus Sought Against Central of Georgia Railway

The Alabama Railroad Commission has filed mandamus proceedings in Montgomery to force the Central of Georgia Railway to sidetrack freight cars delivered by the Atlantic Coast Line at Dothan. The move enforces a prior commission order requiring necessary switching amid ongoing controversy.

Montgomery Ala Central of Georgia Railway Atlantic Coast Line Railway Dothan Alabama Railroad Commission The Central Railroad Commission

Clouded Brain Clears Up On Change to Proper Food

A Midwestern woman reports brain clarity after changing to a diet avoiding rich foods like sausage and buckwheat cakes. She credits Grape-Nuts and sugar with cream, plus eliminating meat and pastries, citing restored health, clearer thinking, and improved digestion. The ad promotes Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville as guidance.

Wellville Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Union Pacific plan cited to curb oil trust abuses

Texas settles 102 million in oil suits in Greenville as AG calls plan a safeguard for future Texas oil operations. The deal ties Standard Oil NJ to a 500000 penalty and uses the Union Pacific dissolution approach to remove stock control by Standard oil men in Magnolia and Corsicana units. Numerous penalties and fees are listed against executives, banks, and firms with no penalties for some defendants.

Associated Press Greenville Texas Union Pacific Atttorney B. F. Looney Standard Oil Magnolia Corsicana Petroleum Looney Standard Oil Company New Jersey Waters-Pierce Oil Company Security Oil Company Waters-Pierce Security Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Company Curity Standard Standard of New Jersey New York Standard Oil of Corsicana Petroleum Co John D. Archbold John D. Rockefeller L. C. Ledyard Charles M. Prattt C. W. Harkness H. C. Folger, Jr C. N. Payne Titusville W. C. Proctor Corsicana C. Bayne Howard Bayne C. Edwards Norwalk Con Houston Hunt

Youthful Wrinkle Free Skin Prescriptions

An advertisement advises two simple mixtures for a youthful complexion. Mix saxo lite with hazel to form a wrinkle remover and bathe the face to smooth sagging muscles. Apply mercorized wax nightly like cold cream to fade freckles and discoloration for brighter under skin.

Elberta Reid Woman's Tribune

Birth Certificates Could Protect Wealth and Lawsuits

Alabama urges parents to file birth and death certificates with the state health department. The July bulletin explains a statewide index will hold names of all properly filed births and deaths for ready reference, aiding heirs and individuals in legal matters and potential fortunes.

Montgomery Ala State Department of Health Department of Hearth H. G. Perry Talladega Birmingham Alabama

Cure and Treat a Wide Range of Ailments

An old advertisement lists cures for blood poison rheumatism nervousness liver diseases private diseases bladder trouble nervous disorders of women womb trouble ulcers dyspepsia night losses discharges satarrh.

Change Terms of Guatemala Loan

Washington July 22 The Guatemala loan of 25 million will likely be reframed after a direct agreement between President Cabrera and British bondholders to settle their claims. The British refunding was a key feature of the former loan, and the revision will take several months before terms are settled.

Washington, D. C Republic of Guatemala Cabrera

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Boost For Ailing Bowels

Advertisement from Hot Springs Arkansas promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons a laxative remedy for constipation and sluggish liver. It claims quick relief without calomel or harsh cathartics and touts benefits for mood skin breath headaches with nightly use at 25 cents.

Hot Springs Arkansas Hot Springs Chemical Co

Germany Won’t Rearm Artillery, War Office Says

Berlin July 22 The German war office denied plans to rearm the artillery. The rumor caused flutter among taxpayers as such a move would require millions more expenditure atop recent peacetime army funding.

Associated Press Berlin German War Office Militaerisch Politische Korresponent

Saxo Salve claimed to cure child eczema in ad

A testimonial from Mrs EB P Hook of Connersville Indiana says Saxo Salve cleared her daughter's hands after two tubes. The ad touts the product as effective for eczema and other skin eruptions, with a money back guarantee and sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Alabama. It also promotes Vincl as a successful blood tonic and urges care of blood in skin treatment.

EB. P. Hook Elith Street Connersville Ind van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc Mobile Ala. P. S Ady

Specials For Sale Local frame houses with varied features

A list of numerous residential properties for sale including 11 stories of frame cottages, multiple 6 to 7 room homes, lots ranging from 60x106 to 66x150, and prices from $0 to $1,700 with terms such as cash, or monthly payments. Properties span S. Old Shell Road, W Cedar, Spring Hill, Lafayette, Reed Ave, and Hall Place with several in Hall Place and near Monroe and Marine streets.

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