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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
12
The school board, debating financing for a high school, concluded it could operate at under 175000, but $300000 was deemed the minimum bond to meet requirements. City commissioners offered no immediate reply as the conference opened with President Gaillard presiding. Concession followed when School Commissioner Hartwell spoke.
An ad touts Calocide as the fastest cure for sore feet with a warm-water soak. The article then shifts to a city meeting where officials debate a $175,000 high school bond, the need for a new school, and whether to seek legislative tax-power increases.
Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic touted as a general strengthening remedy used for malaria chill and fever. The ad claims its ingredients do not taste bitter and dissolve in stomach acids. Priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by the local druggist.
Advertising copy claims Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil relieves pain and heals wounds burns ulcers and many external diseases with trusted results. It notes multiple uses and guarantees from druggists with unit prices 25c 50c and 1.00. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine with E W Groves signature and one-day cold cure at 25c.
Vintage ad touts Ozomulsion as a preventive and strength builder against colds. It claims the product warms feeds and strengthens the body to raise resistance and drive away illness. Available from druggists in 16 and 8 ounce bottles with a free sample offer by mail from New York.
Discussion on deficit of the Mobile school board finances reveals critics calling for action. Commissioner Pillans pressures for a $150000 bond now with potential future bonds for a new high school, while Mayor Schwarz and others worry about floating debt and timing. Suggestions include a $300000 school bond plan and a postponed high school decision amid tax concerns. The group adjourned without a resolution.
An advertisement touts Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound as a cure for headaches sour stomach and bilious blood issues. It offers a 30 day trial at 25 cents with a money back guarantee and free trial treatment sent by mail. The note claims wide use in the US and Europe and lists Cincinnati Ohio as contact.
Monarch assassinated at Saloniki at 5 pm sparking global mourning. Queen Olga learning of the tragedy aboard a ship. The Danish royal family mourns. King Christian and Prince Vindemar among those expected at the funeral. Greece and Macedonia in state of shock as diplomats receive formal notices.
A Times dispatch from Saloniki describes the assassination of the Greek king as he walked with his equerry near the white tower. The monarch spoke of Greek war gains and the Goeben visit moments before a shot ended his fifty year reign as aides protected him and restrained the assassin.
The entire stock of Spira and Pincus sold in a landmark Mobile sale praised for house reputation, strong advertising by Mobile Item, and Richards own leadership. He credits public support and plans to announce future auctions from the Stera.
President Wilson, despite illness, met cabinet and 550 visitors in the East Room, and rushed a 12 minute handshake session with schoolgirls. He then supported New Jersey jury reform without a referendum, urging governors and mayor Wittpenn to back the original bill. He received a symbolic shillelagh gift and a note of congratulations from Ernest Taft.
A fragment notes a kingly cross smeared with blood and a Greek assailant who says illness and want drove him to the crime. The account suggests the killing lacks a clear motive and hints at a desperate act.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the remedy for falling hair and dandruff. It claims dandruff harms the scalp, and a 25-cent bottle will restore lustre, softness, and new hair growth within weeks.
Economy and portability mark electric radiators as useful for bath rooms sick rooms nurseries and small spaces. Prices range from 5 to 10.90 with operating costs from 5 to 12 cents per hour. attach to any lamp socket and contact the New Business Department via Bell 3185 or Home 22.
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