Brain cell may learn two functions from nerve grafts
The Times reports nerve grafting experiments by Prof. Robert Kennedy of Glasgow showing a brain cell can be taught to perform two separate functions. In dog trials, severed leg nerves were redirected to control flexion, restoring coordinated movement and suggesting wide medical applications for restoring function in withered limbs.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Robert Kennedy
Glasgow
Kennedy
Comer accused liquor dealer ties in Mobile county campaign
Captain Kolb charged that Comer agents solicited funds in Mobile county and named saloon keepers and solicitors. He claimed the Mobile Register would not publish a letter Comer wrote to Frederick I. Thompson and labeled Comer an old Barbour County liquor dealer who sold whiskey by the barrel and by the drink to whites and negros.
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Comer
Captain Kolb
Mobile County
Mobile Register
Frederick I. Thompson
Register
Barbour County
Kolb
Peruna Ad by San Antonio Reader Praises Cough Cold Remedy
A San Antonio reader, P Nauschutze, endorses Peruna as the best remedy for colds and catarrh. He claims it detoxifies the system, stimulates excretory glands, and raises nerve tone to resist illness with a tonic laxative effect.
Comer Campaign Accuses Liquor Dealers of Funding
Captain Kolb charges that Comer campaign solicited funds from Mobile liquor dealers to aid his race. He claims Oberhaus kept a contribution ledger and that Dacovich was approached by Drago and Oberhaus, who said they collected for Comer. Dacovich reportedly doubted Comer's chances.
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Comer
Beca
Kolb
Mobile
Mobile County
George I. Dacovich
St. Andrew
Dacovich
Drago
Oberhaus
Winston County appoints new tax collector in scandal case
Montgomery Ala March 17 M L Aaron of Double Springs named tax collector of Winston County by Governor O Neal to replace J M Tingle who vanished weeks ago with books out of balance Discrepancies totaling thousands of dollars cited by a state examiner and Tingle believed to have left the county
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Montgomery
Ala
M. L. Aaron
Double Springs
Winston County
O'Neal
J. M. Tingle
Tingle
Banks and coal firms form in Alabama new industries
The Bank of Valley Head in DeKalb County filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state. Capital 25000 with 11900 subscribed, with N S Davenport among incorporators. The South Brilliant Coal Company of Cullman also incorporated to develop coal and mineral lands with capital 10000 and 3400 subscribed. incorporators are George H Parker A A Griffith and O B Goodwyn. Electric Bitters touted as spring tonic to cleanse blood and restore health with a four week treatment offered by H E Bucklen & Co.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bank of
Valley Head
DeKalb County
N. S. Davenport
South Brilliant Coal Company
Cullman
George H. Parker
A. A. Griffith
O. 8. Goodwyn
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Open House at Owls Held at New Government Street Home
Mobile Nest No. 1465 of the Order of Owls invites members and friends to an open house at their new address 113 Government Street. All members are urged to attend Wednesday night for a large initiation ceremony. An assessor can soon find out who is.
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Mobile Nest No
Order of Owls
Government Street
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Ad Promises Radiant Locks
Gloriously radiant hair is claimed to be attainable with Parisian Sage. The ad urges girls and women to use the tonic to prevent thinning, dandruff, dryness, and scalp burning, promising nourished roots and strong, luxuriant growth. Sold in fifty cent bottles at drug counters with money back if unsatisfied from Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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van Antwerp Drug Corp
Patent Office Fire Risk Warned by Ewing
Washington, March 17. Commissioner Ewing warned the Patent Office building is a fire trap risking many lives and the loss of millions of patent records. He urged a new fire proof building as hundreds of workers could be affected. The hearing before the House Public Buildings Committee featured his stark estimate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ewing
Patent Office
Interior Department
Attorney General Seeks Testimony in Lawler Impeachment
Montgomery March 17 Attorney General R C Brickell traveled to Huntsville to represent the state in taking testimony by Special Commissioner Addison White in the W T Lawler impeachment case. Lawler probate judge of Madison County impeachment recommended by the grand jury and pending in the supreme court. Proceedings will be submitted in April after White reports on evidence.
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Montgomery
Ala
R. C. Brickell
Huntsville
Addison White
W. T. Lawler
Lawler
Madison County
Grand Jury
Supreme Court
White
Theo Lacy Refuses to Discuss Wanderings in Custody
Close friends say Theo Lacy will not tell the full tale of his travels since fleeing in March. He fears jeopardizing others who sheltered him. discussing the wanderings could breach criminal code penalties, with a year’s statute of limitations for such offenses.
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Montgomery
Ala
Theo. Lacy
Lacy
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin for sour stomach indigestion gas and heartburn. It claims relief within five minutes and urges a fifty cent case from drug stores, presenting the product as a scientific harmless stomach aid for home use.
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Pape
Trial cases against Oakley to continue into July term
The article suggests that major charges against James G. Oakley, former president of the state call board, will be carried into the city court term in July. Remaining defendants in the strenuous trial era are exhausted and unlikely to have cases called this term.
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James G. Oakley
State Call Board
Yers
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