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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1913
Page
18
A reflective note urges readers to judge individuals by inner worth God and angels know, not by world gossip. It warns against spreading evil reports, favors restraint, and explains how misunderstandings harm. urges speaking for the good and lifting others rather than condemning.
A Western rural item explains pip as a corn on the underside of a chicken tongue. It guides owners to identify the hard growth, safely loosen and remove it, then feed and observe rapid improvement. Warns against overreaction, notes risk if left untreated, and mocks experts while urging practical care.
An advertisement touts cures for eye conditions such as nearsightedness farsightedness cataracts and pink eye using electro therapeutics and absorbent remedies. It lists multiple graduate titles from Bradley Polytechnic Institute and other institutions and claims to diagnose and cure chronic nose throat ear and digestive issues with office hours from 9 am to 7 pm and Sundays 9 am to 2 pm.
A historic medical testimonial lists cures for lung diseases stomach troubles indigestion constipation nervous ailments rheumatism sciatica asthma skin diseases and other conditions. It mentions genital indiscretion effects kidney bladder glands ulcers dropsy liver and general weakness for men.
The ad lists numerous fabrics and prices per yard including L A YARD Linen Pongees 35c and 36 inch White Rose Suitings 26c. It promotes sale of crepons ratines voiles and silks with values from 8c to 75c per yard plus Hammocks and embroidered handkerchiefs. Also features plain voices and tub fabrics with various colors.
International dispatches report the Ottoman commander Essad Pasha was paid 250000 by the Russian czar to surrender the Scutari fortress to Montenegro’s King Nicholas. The text then digresses into a lengthy, unrelated anecdote about using sand and brandy to treat sick ducks and general farming observations.
Thibodaux Louisiana reports a new city council vote to add one more police officer Oriule Baye reappointed and Anatole Bouderaugv new on force both to serve 12 hours nightly. Plans include mounted patrols and a telephone at the power house to relay crime reports, with officers reporting to the plant at intervals.
New Orleans June 7. Presence of mind saved Assistant Fire Chief Robert Whitaker from death after his buggy collided with an Illinois Central Railroad motorcycle Friday morning. Whitaker spoke on Saturday and described the moment of the crash and his quick actions.
Five New Orleans socialites set sail on the United Fruit Abandarez as waiters for a four month journey to Panama and Europe. They plan to work their way across the 10 000 mile trip and may face duties serving society acquaintances aboard the ship.
The fire chief, badly hurt with three broken ribs after an accident, was conscious enough at daybreak to keep the reins and steer the runaway horse around the cotton yard. Firefighters visited him at the hospital, praising his presence of mind and courage.
On Friday evening June 6 the Plateau Normal and Industrial School colored held closing exercises with seven graduates, three girls and four boys. The three female graduates funded and sewed their own graduation dresses in the school sewing room. The school serves 300 pupils, 80 in the industrial department, and has expanded industrial work across Mobile county under Isaiah J. Whitley and district leaders.
The Old Standard tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the system and acts as a true tonic and appetizing aid. Suitable for adults and children, it claims to drive out malaria and build up the body.
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