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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
10
A Mev Mennis of the Order of St Paul preached at Mon gh St Mathew s church about death as the mother of death and the doom of sin. He contrasted life and paradise with Satan s deceit and Gods warning that dust thou art and to dust thou shalt return. The sermon framed death as a grim twin horror.
James R. McNair thirty from Montgomery was picked up in a doorway after claiming he saw two horned men in an automobile. He is held for observation with $178.82 in his pockets and a large bundle of letters and papers. Local police suspect alcohol may have caused his distress.
The regular monthly meeting of the Mobile Business Women's Club will be at Miss M. M. Parker's office on the fifth floor of the Van Antwerp building, Thursday evening March 5, 1914, at 6 15 o'clock.
A bleak, fervent monologue condemns sin as grotesque and corrupt, arguing that death ends mercy and leaves the sinner to facedance of eternal justice. It cites Abel’s blood crying to heaven and declares judgment after death with no mercy.
A testimonial ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin notes three generations using the remedy. It claims broad stomach and bowel relief without harsh laxatives, suited for infants to adults, with price points of fifty cents and one dollar. Mrs W A Taylor of Beloit Wisconsin cited as a user. offer of free samples by mail.
A chorus girl contends a titled actor owes back pay and may sue after disputes over a role in a production titled Dear Old England. Legal action could seek compensation and damages amid theatre industry tensions.
New York and vicinity see a thaw with 50 000 workers clearing snow as street traffic improves. Rail and trunk lines resume service, passengers return to journeys, and mails move. Milk and meat shortages ease. coal supply looks better amid warmer weather. Harbor ice hinders ships. eight coal barges off Fire Island.
An old beauty note promotes a simple method to remove objectionable hairs. A paste of delatone and water is applied to the skin, left for two to eight minutes, then washed off to leave hair vanished and skin smooth. It warns to use delatone in original packaging to ensure strength and purity.
Four men are aboard each of two barges cast loose by tugs in rough seas. The vessels risk dragging anchor and striking shoals while weather remains severe. Tugs await calmer conditions to recover the barges and crew.
Passengers on the Lakewood Atlantic City express trapped in a snow bank near Red Bank New Jersey since 8 p m Sunday endure shortages and cold. About 100 travelers mainly from New York and Brooklyn suffer ill health on their way to recuperate in Lakewood and Atlantic City. L E Stoddard braved the gale to fetch food from local dairies and stores as canned goods run low. Snow between Red Bank and the train stands waist deep. Officials say this is the first stall of its kind in 22 years in the area.
Philadelphia reports improving conditions with snow blockades removed and rail traffic resuming. The Philadelphia and Reading Railway ran its first New York bound train since Sunday, while Pennsylvania Rail Road expects near normal New York division passenger service by noon. Freight remains largely stalled and mails are delayed.
Geneva reports its worst snow storm in years with six feet of snow in the business district and temperatures at ten degrees above zero. The city is largely immobilized as crews work to clear streets and restore normal commerce.
A Boston legislative committee denounced modern dances at a hearing on a bill by Representative L. R. Sullivan of Dorchester. The bill would prohibit specified dances including the tango the lame duck Argentine shaken flip bunny hug and others.
Boston fishermen forecast an early spring after a shark sighting near the Middle Bank as reported today by three 3B crews.
The United States is urged to avoid unwarranted intervention in Mexico. Officials say no present action is feasible while Mexico City lacks control over the region where Benton died. They warn that blockades or force would be futile or harmful, but pledge to pursue steps when circumstances allow.
An advertisement urges back pain as a signal of kidney trouble and touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the remedy. It claims the product treats kidney liver and bladder issues with testimonials and offers sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York.
The remains of William L. Arnold former telegraph editor of the Nashville Tennessean aged 60 died in Nashville were brought to Mobile Tuesday afternoon at 1 45 oclock and interred in Magnolia Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev Matthew Brewster rector of Christ Episcopal Arnold was a relative of F Overall of Mobile At one time he was connected with the Mobile Register.
Paris March 3 The French cabinet council announced Sunday April 26 as the date for the general parliamentary elections in France.
In the local area many have stopped using dangerous calomel and switched to Dodson's Liver Tone a safe reliable liver remedy. The vegetable liquid purportedly starts the liver gradually relieves constipation and avoids habit formation. The ad asserts it is well tested and guarantees money back if it fails to deliver.
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