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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
3
An aging former gang leader cites reform after release from the Eastern penitentiary. He planned to move west with a Bible, admitting a long career of crime including robbery from farmers and villages. He described his prior Weymen leadership in Welch mountains and a mobile stronghold.
Residents of Prichard near Mobile protest a name change they say was made without majority consent. Petitions have been sent to Congressman George W. Taylor and Senator Joseph F. Johnston asking for restoration, amid community confusion. Buzzard, released from prison in 1901, claimed reform and lectured on "Ruin and Reformation."
The notice urges proper remedies for horse injuries and condemns liniments with alcohol that sting and inflame. It promotes Mexican Mustang Liniment as a humane, fast acting oil based solution that soaks to bone and muscle, soothing wounds during healing.
A long praise-filled notice extols Mustang Siniment for treating lameness strains bruises cuts burns galls and harness sores in animals. It claims 65 years of healing with incalculable savings to owners and cites a horse owner and a veterinarian endorsing its effectiveness. It ends with a teaser about why readers should know the remedy.
Captain A. C. Danner started fuel sales in Mobile in 1868 and led the local fuel field for decades. The business later added building materials including Portland cement and lime products. The firm markets Lump Lime in air tight wood packages and Hydrated Lime in 40 pound paper bags, priced per barrel lime.
L. E. Waterman, wealthy fountain pen maker and company president, recounts a perilous Alabama trip. He survived a hotel fire in Montgomery, a Pullman fire in Flomaton, and flooding near the deep sea, then pressed toward Birmingham while noting improving East business conditions and waning Taft-era unease.
Rabbi A G Moses lists temple office hours and weekly events including Sabbath services Friday at 8 pm and Saturday 9 am children services, 10 am Sabbath service, Sunday 9 30 to 11 30 am school, plus Tuesday evening institutes and regular Council of Jewish Women meetings. Contacts given as home 1020 and Bell 3307 3852.
Montgomer y dispatch notes Bank of Mobile N B A was omitted from depositories list. State Treasurer Purifoy says the bank has been a state depository since March 27 1910. Each applying bank must deposit at least 10000 in registered bonds with the state. Governor O Neal expected to name about twenty five depositories this week.
Citronelle Alabama March 20 Sunshine Hawks opened the Chautauqua day with a talk on what one’s name stands for in temperance and home life. Nell Bunnell’s charm and repertoire drew praise, while chalk talker Marion Ballou Fisk presented a dramatic moral tale of a man’s decline. Mrs Cole showcased six master artworks, urging art appreciation as a civic good. The evening featured Rogers Orchestra with Miss Bunnell and further student performances.
Gulfport Mississippi March 20 Prof A Williamson superintendent of Gulfport public schools for three years has tendered his resignation effective with the end of the current term. He plans to stay in Gulfport and start a business. Possible successor is Linfield Biloxi superintendent. salary in both cities is 1800 a year and a raise may be required.
In the recorder's court Joseph Simon sen faced dismissal after a state witness testified no liquor was purchased. George Davis, arrested for larceny after thefts at the Van Antwerp building, held on $300 bond. H Ransom fined $10 for assault and battery. M G Stagg discharged on disorderly conduct. Archie Rudolph fined $12.50 for speeding in city ordinance case.
The ad claims Diapepsin quickly overcomes indigestion gas heartburn and sourness within minutes. It describes severe symptoms relieved by contact with the stomach and touts safety and value, offering a fifty cent case with a hundred dollar satisfaction for sellers and regular users.
Purim, a half holiday in the Jewish calendar, will be celebrated Sunday March 23 with services at Temple Shaaral Shomayim at 8 p m. The observance features a children's orchestra led by organist Miss Carol Leinkauf and readings from the Book of Esther.
Washington March 20 Forme President Taft has missed one personal belonging left from the White House a picture of Theodore Roosevelt that hung in his private office Roosevelt’s portrait has hung alone since Wilson took office A letter arrived requesting the picture be sent to the New Haven hotel for Taft’s expected Yale professorship duties.
Boston March 20, the legislative committee on taxation reported adversely on a bill imposing an annual five dollar tax on bachelors. The measure aimed to penalize celibacy but was rejected.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Fig as a gentle, effective bowel cleanse claiming liver and bowel cleansing without harsh effects. It warns against castor oil and laxatives and urges asking for Syrup of Fig as made by the California Fig Company with senna and aromatics.
Col. J. E. Margetts, long serving Salvation Army officer and Young Peoples' secretary, will give an illustrated talk on "Heroes" tonight at 7 45 at the Salvation Army hall 213 Conti Street introduced by Rev. A F Carr. He joined the Army in 1881 and has held major posts in Canada the United States and beyond.
The article explains how cold-caused catarrh can move from the nasal pharyngeal space through the eustachian tubes into the middle ear, risking deafness. It advises self tests with a ticking watch and promotes Peruna Gargle cure with a testimonial from Daniel Rohrbacker of Castalia Ohio.
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