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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
5
In Huntington West Virginia on June 21 a horse thwarted a planned elopement by neighing at a bedroom window scene. Angel Spurlock aged 16 aided by ladder and a horse from the Spurlock barn prevented the marriage to Albert Price. The pursuing father believed thieves had stolen his horse and halted the couple before a minister could be reached.
A guide promotes three firm daily knocks as a quick remedy to stop sneezing and coughing. The instruction emphasizes a simple routine aimed at alleviating cold symptoms with minimal effort.
An ad for Ozomulsion promotes the tonic as a wholesome food that beats a cold and prevents sickness. It claims to help those thin in flesh or poor in blood and offers a free 3 oz sample bottle by mail from 548 Pearl St New York.
Alfred Jones a 16 year old in St Louis has undergone successful brain surgery to relieve skull pressure on the memory center. Surgeon Dr Francis William Kirsch removed a three inch skull section at Christian Hospital and untwisted twisted nerves. Postoperative signs include the end of epileptic fits and improved alertness though full mental restoration remains uncertain. The boy’s mother Mrs Anna M Jones hopes he may recover fully.
Seventeen year old Michael Beeman in New York attempted suicide by gas after two months of unemployment and two days without food. A passerby alerted authorities, detectives questioned him, and a hotel operator offered work and transport if discharged in court.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on June 21 a local dairyman offers each customer a free kitten to stimulate milk consumption. He reportedly started a cat farm to boost orders as customers question the gifts. The delivery boy explains the motive behind the unusual promotion.
London society tightens around Queen Mary after she refuses to return Princess Patricia of Connaught’s manuscript. The princess’s book recounts Canada and United States experiences and impressions of notable figures, but Queen Mary’s objections remain undisclosed as Princess Pat declines interview.
At Bergen Beach New York on June 21 Edward Adams sixteen of Brooklyn and Raymond Piret of Ridgewood Heights drowned while learning to swim ten feet from shore. Piret tried to rescue Adams as the younger boy panicked and they both were swept into Jamaica Bay. Riordan of Evergreen and Bergen Beach Yacht Club officers recovered the bodies with help from a motor boat救.
Rural Carrier John P. Carey reports thousands of small worms on the ground along Kreiss Summit near Narrow Gauge tracks after heavy rain. He says worms appeared to fall from the heavens during showers and were found by residents as he returned to town.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure for diarrhoea. It promises universal care and lists sale through all dealers.
William Dean Embree investigates a mysterious steamship named the Evelyn tied to the Musica family in the United States Hair Company invoice fraud. The vessel, kept in commission for over a year, ferried farmers from New Bedford to Cape Verde Islands under the control of Philip Musica, with Captain Frederick Alessi and ally Porpuro involved. The Evelyn’s purpose and voyages suggest use in fleeing during the company’s collapse.
Judge Henry Chamberlain imposed six months hard labor on Frank Walker for embezzlement after he was trusted with seven dollars by William Hall. Jake Ruffin received a fine of 101 dollars or four months and twenty days hard labor for assaulting Robert Passon. Richard Pettaway was fined 1 dollar or ten days for gaming, and 20 dollars or twenty days on a second gaming charge. John Richardson and Tom Batley failed to appear and their bonds were forfeited.
Examinations for the messenger boy position in the Weather Bureau at Mobile begin at 9 AM on July 12. Applicants must be 16 to 18 years old, file on the official form with the secretary of the fifth civil service district in Atlanta by July 5, and obtain application blanks from Mobile’s customs house.
Advert reads a hair loss remedy claim for Newbro's Herpicide, urging immediate use to stop dandruff and thinning hair. It touts scalp cleansing, reduced itching, and improved hair vitality, with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a money back guarantee. Available via dealers and Van Antwerp Drug Co. special agents.
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