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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

8

Far reaching extension of pure food law clarified

Washington June 18 the three secretaries enforcing the pure food law ruled that meat and meat products in interstate or foreign commerce may be seized if misbranded or adulterated. The action expands federal reach from hoof to retailer and requires full compliance with labeling rules.

Associated Press Washington Houston McAdoo Redfield McReynolds Department of Agriculture Bureaus of ‘Chemistry and Animal Industry

Worker’s Testimonial Boosts Foley Kidney Pills

Florence Oregon resident Wm Morris says fourteen years of kidney and bladder trouble kept him from work. After eight months of Foley Kidney Pills his health improved and he now feels fine. Pills claim non habit forming, tonic, and fast acting with safe use for kidney issues within reach of medicine. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation advertises.

Wm. Morris Florence Oregon van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Five Million 10 BF Invested Here in Mobile County

Sidney Lowenstein P B Laurendine and J N McAleer of Mobile were in Montgomery on Tuesday for business. McAleer said New York Life would invest five million in Mobile county to promote farming. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce knew nothing of the investment. Major Ervin doubted the claim.

Montgomery Ala Sidney Lowenstein P. B. Laurendine J. N. McAleer Mobile New York Life ‘Insurance Company Mobile County Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League R. T. Ervin McAleer

Digestive remedy promises easy relief for faulty digestion

Advertisement notes that beautiful women have good digestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for digestion problems. It claims the tablets are easy to take and agreeable, with sale available through all dealers.

Chamberlain

Captain Kolb Satisfied With Turn of Events

Captain Reuben F. Kolb, Alabama agriculture commissioner and governor candidate, at the national convention of food inspection officials, said the Montgomery Advertiser backing Charles Henderson means ten thousand more votes for Kolb. He appeared well satisfied with the turn of events.

Reuben F. Kolb Alabama National Convention of Food Inspection Montgomery Charles Henderson Kolb

Libel Filed Over Salary Alleged in Mary S Blees Case

Captain W J Bethea former master of the river steamer Mary S Blees filed a libel in U S district court claiming 2200 status owed as salary. Captain Henry Wilson owner of the vessel furnished bond and the right to seize the Mary S Blees was waved by the libellant.

W. J. Bethea Mary S. Blees United States District Court Henry Wilson

No Substitute Could Do This Foley Kidney Pills Claim

J F Wallich of Bartlett Nebraska praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing his kidney trouble. He suffered backache and dizziness before using the pills and reports being entirely rid of the trouble. His 93 year old father in law reportedly gained years of life after taking the pills.

Foley J. F. Wallich Bartlett Nebr Van.Drug Corporation

State Dairy Officials Convene on Food Drug Acts

The article describes a Wednesday session of state food and dairy executives with figures like Dr. R. E. Stallings, George L. Flanders, and J. H. Wallis. Discussions cover drug stock inspections, milk inspection methods, antiscrim laws, and federal state standardization efforts with officers to be elected Thursday.

James HH. Wallis Idaho Charles Caspari, Jr Maryland Disc Fritz- Randolph Vo Wersey Mion Guy G. Frary Sov North Carolina H. S. Potter Connecticut Deadwood M. C Fargo N. VC Asheville N. C Buffalo New York Denver Cal Atlantic City New York City Sheepshead Bay Battle House Association of State Food and Dairy Executives M. N. Jaffa California J. F. Tilford Kansas R. M. Allen Kentucky William Db Saunders Virginia Minnesota Joel G. Winkger B. J. Robinson Girls Tomato Clubs Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn American Association of Dairy, Food and Drug Officials Home Economics Ier Robinson C.A. Cantain R. E. Rose Florida L. F. Kéller Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture Washington Baltimore McKinley Illinois Pure Food Commission Lucien P. Brown Nashville Tenn James H. Wallis United States James W. Heime Michigan

Shutting the Door on a Range of Ailments

The article advocates immediate resort to remedies to combat grip pneumonia sore throat bronchitis sneezing snuffling stuffed head aching bones lung troubles and consumption. It emphasizes rapid action and preventive care to curb illness spread.

Chicago Board of Trade Ignores Puts and Calls Bill

Chicago officials decided to ignore a legislature passed bill legalizing puts and calls. Trading will follow a contract system drafted by the rules committee. A committee member says the bill is opposed by the board and that future contracts will be bids left open and offers left open.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade and Trading Rules Committee

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Reader

A Marbury Alabama resident L C Haines touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and whooping coughs in children and claims it works for any lung trouble. The advertisement notes it contains no narcotic and is pleasant to take and is for sale by all dealers.

L. C. Haines Marbury Ala

Last Summer Meeting Of Church Fraternity At Chapter House

The summer meeting of the Church Fraternity of Christ Episcopal Church drew unusually large attendance. Officers and the rector reported on the past month. Five minute talks were given by members. Rev. Thomas L. Johnson spoke briefly. The quartet performed and Dr. Weederic A. Dunster played with Mrs. C. Macartney. Refreshments were served during intermission.

Fraternity of Christ Episcopal Church Thomas L. Johnson All Saints Episcopal Church T. L. Halliwell J. C. Willis Tom Hallett English Cody

Remedy hailed as best for diarrhoea in markets

Claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures all cases. Notes sale through dealers. Then discusses publicizing department frauds and patent medicine fakery to inform newspapers and readers across the state.

Chamberlain

Stearns Electric Paste Promises Cockroach Elimination

An old druggist pitch promotes Stearns Electric Paste for cockroaches rats and mice with a money back guarantee. Sold in 25 cent and 1.00 sizes by druggists or direct from Stearns Electric Paste Co Chicago Illinois.

Stearns Stearns’ Electric Paste Co Chicago Ill

Wilson Nominates Officials for Italy Switzerland and Alabama

President Wilson announced several nominations including Thomas Page of Virginia as Ambassador to Italy Pleasant A Stovall of Georgia as Minister to Switzerland Cato D Glover to be Register of the Land Office at Montgomery Alabama The announcements set the diplomatic and land office appointments from Washington on June 18.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Italy Thomas Page Virginia Switzerland Pleasant A. Stovall Georgia Register of the Land Office Montgomery Ala Cato D. Glover

Williams suit over railroad wreck yields record Alabama verdict

Joseph S. Williams of Marbury obtained $27,000 damages against the Louth and Nashville Railroad in Auga circuit court for a collision that left him with both legs amputated. The state supreme court affirmed, noting the sum is the largest verdict in Alabama in years.

Montgomery Ala Joseph S. Williams Marbury Louth and Nashville Railroad Auga Supreme Court Alabama Williams

Fat 3 oz sample in brown bottle label OZOMULSION

A fragment from an old pharmaceutical label mentions an 8 oz Fat sample and a 16 oz All Druggists bottle for OZOMULSION with a skew line and codings. The text is fragmented but indicates product packaging details and branding.

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Adv Captain Kolb Food and Drugs Act R. E E. Stallings George L. Flanders Abbott Texas Chicago Board of Trade Ado DR. Brown Montgomerian Register of Land Office Capital Autauga J. S. Williams the B.V.D. Company U. S Alabama Corn Mills Company Dauphin Street Britton Dr. F. L. Tapia Mobile Electrical Supply CO Bell North Water ST the Electrical Shop of Mobile Merchants Bank Resources Daupefin ST Ara Kenny Windsor Cafe Coplanes A. Brown Albert E. Reynolds Proprietoes Beecham Beecham’s Pine Crest Park American Securities Co ST. Joseph Street Humanity Prac Mobile Electric Water Street
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