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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
11
By Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, March 12. Rube Marquard, New York National pitcher, and Blossom Seeley, a vaudeville star, headline a spirited New York skit during a San Francisco appearance.
A string of visiting professionals and residents pass through Mobile for business and leisure. P Jorgenson of North German Lloyd, H M Sinnott of Barber Asphalt, T H Robinson of Nashville Bridge, and Dr H B Rockwell of Montgomery stay several days on business or pleasure. Includes W W O Clark of Biloxi, M Litchenberg and family from Chicago, J W Hayes and Alma Hayes of Mississippi, W W King of Washington, E C Martin of Cincinnati, and W V Tappen of Nashville en route to the coast. Several are registered at the Battle House.
An old style advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills relieve constipation by stimulating the liver and improving digestion. The copy promises rapid relief from digestive trouble and emphasizes regular use for results.
Burial services for Mrs. Sallie B. Baighley were held Wednesday at Roche and Burke with interment in Pine Crest Cemetery. Survived by daughter Isla Baighley sister Nellie Beam brothers H C and A M Beam Beaumont Texas nieces Louise and Thelma Stapleton nephew Harry Stapleton and other relatives. Isabella Johnson funeral held Thursday from residence at 209 Canaatreecet and St Vincent's church with burial Magnolia Cemetery. pallbearers included Fred Johnson William Johnson Thomas Johnson Albert Wilson Johnnie Wilson William Wilson Claude Wilson Harvey Wilson eight grandchildren.
The Crescent Theatre presents The Crimson Cross a grand production praised as one of the year’s greatest. It features a strong cast stunning scenery and a plot set at the foot of the Cross exploring Puritan life and the Rosary with symbolic tableaux and a religiously intense story inviting ministers to attend as guests.
The remains of Mrs Betty Ballentyne died Monday in this city were shipped to Aberdeen Mississippi by Bero joun Sands on Tuesday night over the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for interment. Funeral services were conducted at the undertaking parlors by Rev J W Phillips pastor of the First Baptist church in the presence of a number of friends.
Quinine and iron labeled as the most effective general tonic. Promoted as a malaria chill fever remedy and strength booster. Claims ingredients dissolve in stomach acids, not mouth, with a 30 cent price guarantee by the druggist.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy for wounds burns ulcers and skin diseases. It claims thousands of families use it and promises trial will prove it best. Also advertised is Laxative Bromo Quinine with E W Groves signature assuring one day cold cure.
Mobile residents report relief from back pain, fatigue, and kidney symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs H P Turner of 407 Congress Street testifies to improved health, noting family use and relief bought at Van Antwerp's Drug Store. Sold nationwide by Hester Milburn Co. price 60 cents.
Associated Press Nashville outlines Vanderbilt's 18 game schedule with matchups at Nashville and away. Key series include Tennessee at Knoxville Michigan at Nashville Georgia at Athens Mercer at Galway Alabama at Tuscaloosa Kentucky State at Nashville with games in March April and May.
Akron authorities say a riot law reclamation blocks a World Industrial Order parade after strike leaders vow to ignore the sheriff. The move signals an acute strike flare up involving several thousand rubber workers.
A 1912 advertisement promotes Heuma Rheuma products sold by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation for 50 cents with money back if it fails. It claims rapid relief from rheumatism, gout, and swollen joints and features a testimonial from C. B. Lanham of Sattes, West Virginia dated April 27, 1912.
Montreal March 12 James Bryce told the Canadian Club that a talk with President Wren Wilson left him confident relations between the United States and Canada would be very close and likely more intimate in the future He urged keeping American and British politics in separate compartments and noted the two nations can live next door without arming against each other or arming heavily.
A Detroit woman Marie Richter credits Vinci for restoring energy digestion and strength after a winter of being run down and nervous. The notice claims thousands of others improved health with Vinol and guarantees a money-back offer from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation of Mobile Alabama along with a Saxo Salve product.
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