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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1914

Page

4

Scientist Pfeging Proposes Body as Test Subject for Graft Study

A. N. Pfeging of Nice and San Francisco claims the body can generate its own microbes and seeks metaphysical teaching. He has tested poisons without harm and proposes 2,000,000 cholera germs to be injected by Mistchnikoff, who declined. Pfeging plans to offer himself for grafting under Tuffier, the Alexis Carrel of.

Ional News Service MIS San Francisco Nice Paris International Mistchnikoff Pfeging Profes' Tuffier Alexis Carrel

Clerks Eligible for Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen Association

At the regular meeting of the Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen's Association action was taken to amend the constitution and by laws to make all clerks eligible for membership. The group plans an open meeting in the near future.

Étion

Gets-It Corn Cure Promoted As Pain Free

An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a new corn remedy, claiming quick relief with few drops. It contrasts with old methods that cause pain, raw skin, or sticking to stockings, and notes sales through druggists or direct from F. Law & Co. of Chicago.

F. Law&+ Co Chicago

Wife slashes throat after quarrel over trip to New York

In New York on March 7, Nettie Thomas slashed her throat in her husband Charles E. Thomas's presence after he refused to let her return to the city for the night. The couple's dispute arose when he tore off her hat and she then wounded herself with a knife. Doctors at St Joseph's Hospital Far Rockaway reported the injury life threatening.

New York Nettie Thomas Charles E. Thomas Inwood Far Rockaway

Mother-in-Law Denies Charity Need In Strachan Case

Mrs Seaney Strachan Page, mother of the deceased husband, says reports of destitution are exaggerated. The Ladies of Charity had supplied provisions weekly since Toxey Strachan's January death. Page says Mrs Strachan boasted of seeking charity to buy new clothes and notes additional livestock.

Seaney Strachan Page Spring Hill

Clarke County backs Kolb in governor race, Dahlberg says

Dr C T Dahlberg of Suggsville Clarke county was in Mobile on Saturday and stated Clarke will give a majority for Captain Kolb in the governor race Comer adherents have diminished and losses have shifted to Kolb Dahlberg notes Kolb has long had a strong following in Clarke and flatly predicts his nomination based on active campaigning by his supporters cross county.

C. T. Dahlberg Suggsville Clarke County Mobile Clarke Captain Kolb Comer Dr. Dahlberg Kolb

Longevity Record Likely To Be Held by a Lawsuit

The remark suggests that the ultimate longevity record may be determined through a legal battle. It notes ongoing disputes and the possibility that a court case will define the official standing.

Queen Mary cancels Lady Bertie Paris visit

Lady Muriel Bertie wife of Britain's ambassador to France breathes easier as Queen Mary cancels her proposed Paris trip. Fashions in Paris shocked the queen who feared mingling with ultra fashionable leaders at the embassy ball.

Lady Muriel Bertie Paris France Queen Mary Lady Bertié Bertie

Modern cities misread progress in street cars and towers

A reflective piece compares urban growth to a passenger train misreading direction. It argues modern streetcar lines and office buildings shift value, drawing capital and jobs while real growth may lag or reverse for many residents. It notes belts of development alter property values and transport, reshaping city life.

Henry George

Mitchells Milliner Stella Swanson Debuts Designs

Mitchells introduces Miss Stella Swanson as new milliner and promises French patterns and original designs to impress patrons. The display aims to surpass prior showings and please visitors with an artistically elevated arrangement.

Stella Swanson Miss Swanson

Paris Postoffice Thieves Loot Large Sum

A daring Paris theft on March 7 saw more than 200000 dollars stolen from a post office motor in Rue Chauchat. Two men operated the wagon. one left briefly to a broker, returning to find a bag with the cash missing. Police suspect a thief in post office uniform with a key opened the door during a distraction.

Paris Chauchat

February 1914 United States Postoffice receipts rise

The regular monthly postoffice report shows a $1,503.40 increase over February 1913. For February 1914 receipts total $17,055.14, up from $15,551.74 the previous year.

United States Postoffice

Stomach Trouble Cured By Mrs Cleveland Remark

Mrs H G Cleveland of Arnold Pennsylvania reports relief from sour stomach and bloating after meals using Cham berlain s Tablets. She says two bottles cured her and recommends them. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.

H. G. Cleveland Arnold, Pa

Courtright Whiting Supply Company Incorporation

The Courtright and Whiting Supply Company is chartered to operate general marine steamship and mill machinery business with $10,000 capital. Officers include John R. Courtright president and Wyther L Whiting secretary. Also, the Stag Hotel Company is incorporated with $2,500 capital to run a hotel cafe and retail liquor business. W H Burlington president Edward Werneth secretary treasurer.

Courtright & Whiting Supply Company John R. Courtright Sallie D. Courtright Wyther L. Whiting Montague Whiting Stag Hotel Company Incorporators St. Joseph and Beauregard Streets W. H. Burlison Edward Werneth M. H. Roberts

Mardi Gras Arrests and Fines Reported by Police Chief Crenshaw

February 1914 police monthly summary shows 663 arrests, 1,278.80 in fines. White detainees totaled 336 with 189 discharged. colored detainees 327 with 189 discharged. 336 men and 27 women among whites and colors combined.

Crenshaw

Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth

Advertising copy explains dandruff as the dandruff germ harming hair roots and growth. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the germ destroyer available in 50c and 1.00 sizes, with money back guarantee. Sample requests offered by mail from The Herpicide Co. and agents Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Newbro Herpicide Co Dept. R Detroit Mich van Antwerp Drug Corp

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Prof. Pfleging Salesmen’s Association Ray C. E. Thomas the Fair Mort L. Bixler Graham-Rush Dauphin Street NEW Spring Millinery Mitchell Paris Postoffice NEW Supply Firm IS Incorporated Courtright and Whitings Farm Company Stag Queto Calumet Baking School Calumet Baking Powder Company
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