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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1914

Page

9

Daves story set to boost Mobile citrus fair appeals

The Chathon central fair meeting Tuesday will feature Daves explaining how wealth and opportunities rise with the citrus exposition. Leon Schwarz hosts as W. H. Arnett Aubrey Boyles and others discuss operation, investment, cultivation, and community uplift.

Chathon Daves Nktry Mobile Central Fair Committee Leon Schwarz W. H. Armett Aubrey Boyles J. Blocker Thornton Mat Mahorer J. H. Webb A. G. Moses F. W. Evans E. G. Rickardy George A. Maloney

What is needed to save China from disaster

Associated Press reports Dr. Amos P. Wilder arriving in San Francisco after eight years as U S consul in Shanghai. He urges foreign supervision and auditing of China's finances as essential to prevent disaster and notes revolutions have not brought social or economic improvements.

Associated Press San Francisco China New Republic Amos P. Wilder Orient United States Shanghai Wilder Dr. Wilder Sun Yat Sen Japan

Local Playhouse Offers Comedy and Vaudeville All Week

The Hip podrome features a lively bill with an Irishman and a Dutchman as hosts, a witty dope fiend, a well drilled chorus and attractive costumes. Vaudeville between acts and motion pictures cap the lineup with amateur night planned for Friday. Anthony and Cleopatra comes to the Empire Theatre for three days starting March 30 with seat sales on Thursday.

Hippodrome Mobile Anthony Cleopatra George Kleine Cines Anthony and Empire Theatre Mr.Kieine

Amusements Follies Pleases Mobile With Lavish Burlesque

A teeming Lyric Theatre crowd witnessed a strong on stage showing of the Follies. Frank Tinney in blackface and Leon Errod drew hearty laughs while Nat M. Wills earned praise as the stage tramp. Jose Collins and Elizabeth Brice supplied pleasing songs as the large chorus filled the stage. The review notes the show’s vulgarity but calls the production clever and unusually grand for its season.

Lyric Theatre New York Ziegfeld Gotham Frank Tinney Leon Errod Nat M. Wills Rest Jose Collins Elizabeth Brice

Lawn Party heads Lyric show as seven vaudeville acts play

The Lyric opens this afternoon for a three day run featuring The Lawn Party with William J. Dooley and ten youngsters. Six other headline acts from Orpheum New Orleans include Marshall Montgomery Le Toy brothers Lew and Mollie Hunting Boyle and De Becker and Joe Came Home with Hill and Sylvant. Matinees today and daily for ladies and children. no price changes.

Keith and Orpheum Lyric William J. Dooley Orpheum New Orleans Marshall Montgomery le Toy Brothers Lew and Mollie Hunting Famous Four Huntings Boyle de Becker Clexton Wilgrach Joe Nevins Elwood Hill and Sylvant

The Brazilian Widow Opens Week at Hippodrome Follies

The Hippodrome Follies opened a week long engagement with The Brazilian Widow a tabloid style comedy featuring songs. The company numbers sixteen in the cast enhancing the lively revue atmosphere and its crowd pleasing humor.

Hippodrome Follies Hippodrome Follies

Snow in Motion Pictures Promises New Film Color

From a noted poem to a film, the cinema presents realistic snow with vivid trees and Indian costumes. Kinemacolor and mirror screen showcase color. Other features include The Family Skeleton Kalem comedy The Golden Hatch Song comedy A Friend of the District Attorney Biograph drama.

Kidney disease blamed for many insurance rejections

An examining physician notes kidney trouble is common and often undetected, suggesting a kidney remedy could aid many. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, marketed by Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY, claims success based on pharmacist reports and testimonials. Samples offered by mail for trial.

Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Relics of fauna found from long extinct in Mojave

In Berkeley Cal March 24 a University of California Paleontology professor described an expedition into the Mojave desert that yielded relics of extinct fauna shedding light on America's life origin and evolution. Findings include pliocene and upper Miocene fauna and links between American and Asian life. Wheeler announced last year gifts totaling 3 000 000.

Associated Press Berkeley Cal Mojave Desert America John Campbell Merriam University of California Merriam Wasatch Mountains Asia Benjamin I. Wheeler

Sargol Flesh Builder Promises 10 to 20 Pound Gain

An advertisement touts Sargol as a scientific discovery that helps the digestive system absorb fatting elements from food, promising 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh. It claims harmlessness and a money back guarantee via Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Caution warns against use for those not seeking ten pounds or more.

van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile

Political speech on county governance and reform

A speaker defends re election prospects while arguing for broader public interest over individual measures. He advocates stronger local control through precinct based commissioners with accountability to residents and calls for improved highway maintenance and legal force for county government. He praises faithful service and adherence to best judgment.

Les

Speer Not Allowed Chance to Resign from Office

The Webb sub committee of the House Judiciary Committee said Emory Speer United States Judge of the Southern District of Georgia will not be permitted to resign to avoid impeachment charges. The panel heard evidence in Macon and Savannah and will present conclusions to guide recommendations to the full House.

Speer Associated Press Washington Emory Speer United States Southern District ‘of Georgia Webb House Judiciary Committee Macon Savannah House

Mission Expert to Speak at Christchurch Address

Miss Grace Lindley of the General Board of Missions in New York will speak at Christchurch on Wednesday evening. The rector Dr. Brewster notes her expertise will inform all attendees about the church's missionary work. Additional meetings follow Thursday morning at 11 in the chapter house for the auxiliary and Thursday afternoon at 4 30 for junior auxiliary members.

Christchurch Grace Lindley General Board of Missions New York Miss Lindley Brewster Woman's Auxiliary

Clarke Denies Any Ballot Coalition For Mobile County Solicitor

Norborne R Clarke states his name appears on a ballot form with other candidates for the Mobile County Solicitor primary on April 6 but he has not joined any ticket and will not form alliances. He learned of the ballot only from a friend and seeks the nomination on his own merits.

Norborne R. Clarke Mobile County

Local candidate proclaims solo bid amid sample ticket

A Mobile county candidate declares they are not part of any ticket clique. They emphasize campaigning for Revenue and Road Commissioner and promise a square deal and progressive administration while thanking supporters across the city and county.

Mobile County Mobile

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