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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
11
An old home brew for restoring natural hair color uses sage and sulfur to darken faded or gray hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy available at drugstores promises natural, even darkening after one or two applications, with daily use suggested.
The British steamer Bodo, 500 tons, commanded by Lar Sen, arrived from Puerto Cortez with 15 000 bunches of bananas for the Chamelecon Steamship Company. The Norwegian steamer Fjell under charter is due next Tuesday with 14 000 bunches.
Administrator Nathan Cockrell seeks claims against the estate of Sam Wilder deceased. Letters of administration granted March 18 1914 by Judge Price Williams of Mobile County Probate Court Alabama. Claims must be presented within legal time or be barred. Hanaw Pillans attorneys.
A seasoned learner debates value of experience as a teacher while a Humber student pursues a postgraduate path, highlighting contrasts between practical wisdom and formal study.
An old medical note describes meat forming uric acid that strains kidneys and suggests four ounces of rad Salts daily to flush acids and waste. It claims Jad Salts from grape juice can stop bladder irritation and promote bladder health.
Representatives of Eastman Kodak Company and the Ansco Kodak Company confirmed a money settlement in the Goodwin patent dispute. The case, spanning years, followed a federal appeals court ruling for Ansco. The widow of Rev. Hannibal Goodwin will receive a substantial share. she is 86 and lives in Newark New Jersey.
Metropolitan Life executive Geo F Abbott stayed in Mobile with local supervisor Charles Erdman. Birmingham businessman Thomas Worthington arrived for a several day visit at the Battle House. Mrs M D Stewart Mrs J W Wilkins and Mrs H T Le Suree of Danville Illinois are among many visitors to Mobile.
From the family residence at 204 Rapler avenue the funeral of Cornelia B Kiernan was conducted by Rev O G McGehee with interment in Magnolia cemetery and pallbearers A Campbell J Willis W Culver K Sossaman Judge Price Williams and Charles De Lange. Later at 10 from the family home and 10 30 from Central Presbyterian church the funeral of Mrs Fringilla A Smith was led by Rev D A Planck with interment in Magnolia cemetery. Her four sons son in law and nephew acted as pall bearers.
Summary of U S port receipts and exports by region showing totals for the year and day stock. Data includes receipts at ports to Britain and the Continent, and yearly receipts since September 1 with corresponding export figures.
New Orleans reports a stronger start as heavy rains in the cotton region and firmer cables push prices 2 to 6 points higher in early trading. Spot cotton remains steady at mid dling 18¢ while futures close largely unchanged.
Frank Burgess, well known in Mobile with relatives here, died in Phoenix Arizona on March 21. Mrs Laura Burgess and three sisters Mrs M J Goodbrad Mrs Carl Meyer and Mrs Dan Drago and one brother James Burgess reside in Mobile. He leaves a wife and son in Phoenix.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a 25 point advance as steady cables and a stronger demand to cover shorts supported new crop buying. Active months rose 4 to 7 points, March quiet, afternoon trading steadied by large spinners' purchases with futures closing steady.
New York March 27 The stock market opened with little demand and prices fluctuated around a dead level. Canada Pacific led declines and many leaders stayed near yesterday's close while a few issues moved slightly. Major names and rails showed mixed gains and losses in early trading.
Cash grain prices for March 27 show No. 2 red wheat at 94 1 2 to 95, No. 2 hard 92 5 8 to 3 4, No. 2 Northern 94 1 2 to 95, No. 2 Spring 94 1 2 to 96 1 2, No. 2 white 148, oats No. 2 White 41, Standard 40 1 2. Timothy hay 3.50 to 4.75, clover 9.00 to 13.75, pork 20.956, lard 10.42, ribs 10.87 to 11.87.
C D Dilling of Hammer Dry Goods left Mobile for Montgomery to attend his mother Virginia M Dilling's funeral. She died Thursday at 9 o'clock. The deceased formerly lived in Mobile and is survived by two sons Richard Dilling of Montgomery and C D Dilling of Mobile.
Mrs Josephine Peterson Phillips aged 34 native of Mobile died suddenly Thursday at the family home 356 Chatham street. She leaves her mother Mrs Eleanor and husband three small children one brother G W Peterson and three sisters Mrs Mary Peterson Mrs Elizabeth Faulk and Mrs M J Wall.
Liverpool reports cotton spot steady with good middling at 7.53d and mid 7.114d while low middling sits at 6.71d. Sales reach 8,000 with 500 bales for speculation and export. receipts are none as futures close steady with varying forward prices across months.
News from Mobile reports Miss Kari A. Stokes died in Denver Colorado on Wednesday last. She was the second daughter of Mrs J L Stokes and the late Samuel E B Stokes, well known in Mobile, with several Mobile relatives surviving.
Mobile Alabama to Leeward and Windward Islands Central and South America routes listed. Sailings April 5 to Guadeloupe Martinique Barbados Demerara Trinidad La Guaira Curacao Kingston Jamaica and more with port calls and substitutions. Passenger steamers Cra thens 21 seats and Almon Santo Domingo 20 first class seats.
In Savannah on March 27 turpentine firm quotes range from 46 3 to 47 cents with 109 casks received and no sales. Rosin firm reports no sales with 870 barrels received. Prices listed for various grades span from B and D at 3.75 up to N grade at 6.20 and WG at 6.85 for naval stores futures.
Senator Daniels backs Weeks plan to use fast cruisers to carry mails and passengers between U S and South American ports. He met with Weeks to discuss preliminary study of feasibility and cost for a peacetime Navy utility.
Birmingham lawyers and a large local bar endorse Romaine Boyd as the sole candidate from the north central region for the Supreme Court. The list includes many prominent names and emphasizes his fitness, independence, and strong state-wide support.
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