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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1916

Page

3

Old Ladies in Knox County Gain Strength from Tanlac

Aged inmates at the Old Ladies Home on Rutledge Pike Knoxville Tenn report marked health gains after taking Tanlac. Testimonials from Mrs Houser Mrs Martin Mrs Fink and Mrs Wallis describe improved eating digestion headaches and energy with renewed appetite and sleep. Mr G F Willis endorses Tanlac as a strongest endorsement for proprietary medicine. Van Antwerp Drug Corp sells Tanlac in Mobile.

Rutledge Pike Knoxville Tenn Mobile Ty van Antwerp Drug Corporation Royal and Dauphin Streets

The Serv Us Girl At I Schwartz's Grocery Store

A local feature promotes The Serv Us Girl with a message for shoppers this week at I Schwartz's Grocery Store. It invites customers to save coupons and participate.

I. Schwartz's

Fearful outlook on China civil war after Yuan crisis

Washington officials warn a failure to resolve the standoff between President Yuan Shi Kai and rebel Chinese governors could trigger a long destructive civil war. Yuan has built a formidable army. no official advice from Washington or the Chinese legation.

Washington Yuan Shi Kai Yuan State Department Chinese Legation Peking Shanghai Tang Shao Yi Li Yuan Heng

Infidelities Pressured by Indian Preacher at Revival

Rev Frank H Wright spoke on The Causes of Infidelity to a large audience at Government Street Presbyterian Church. He blamed disbelief on ignoring the Word of God, Bible ignorance, and misrepresentation by false teachers, noting sin results from rejecting the Light. The day included a 11 AM service, a noon Royal Theatre meeting, a 3:30 PM boys service, and 7:30 PM services.

Government Street Presbyterian Church Frank H. Wright Royal Theatre

Civil Service Society in Mobile Growing

Applicants for membership in the Mobile branch of the General Civil Service Retirement Association are increasing from other cities within the territory newly organized here with John D. Wilkins as president. Vice President John Callaghan said the group is non political and aims to protect members who become disabled in service or retire due to age.

Mobile General Civil Service Retirement Association John D. Wilkins John. Callaghan

Gulf City Gun Club to Adopt By-Laws Tonight

The Gulf City Gun Club meets in special session at 57 North Royal Street upstairs to adopt by-laws and a constitution and to read applications of new members. A large attendance is expected as other important matters are considered.

Gulf City Gun Club North Royal Street

Bilbo Signs General Appropriation Bill

Governor Bilbo signed the general appropriation bill in Jackson Mississippi enabling payment of salaries to state officials and employees that had been held up since January 1 due to a legislative deadlock.

Jackson Miss Bilbo

Dry cell signal light projects rays 150 miles

Washington reports the coast and geodetic survey announced a dry cell electric signal light capable of 150 mile projected rays and through smoke. E G Fisher, head of the survey’s instrument bureau, led the invention intended for western mountain surveys where station spacing exceeds 100 miles. The article also notes a music committee campaign for summer concerts in Bienville Square and city parks, with favorable initial response from business leaders and possible earlier start dates due to tourist flow.

Washington Coast and Geodetic Survey E. G. Fisher Survey Instrument Bureau L. W. Savage Music Committee The Chamber of Commerce Bienville Square Savage

Bailey of Colquitt Prominent Stockman Visits Jacksonville

The Colquitt Live Stock & Supply Co. head J W Bailey toured Jacksonville this week and recalled a Texas coast mound of natural Vitalitas he believes to be one of seven world wonders. A testimonial recounts a woman's health rebound after using Vitalitas, reporting weight gain and relief from nervous indigestion and constipation.

J. W. Bailey Colquitt Live Stock & Supply Company Colquitt, Ga South Jacksonville Fla Bailey Texas

Immense turrets prepared for Manila harbor defense

New York dispatch reports two massive harbor defense turrets for Manila will be loaded on the army transport Buford. The turrets, each weighing about 1500 tons, include mountings for four fourteen inch rifles and took three years to build.

New York Manila United States Army Buford

Mobile Yacht Club to Open Saturday in Mobile

The Mobile Yacht Club plans a season start on Saturday April 1 with a subscription dinner dance set for April 28 the Friday after Easter. A club steward will handle member needs from April 1 with meals served on notice. In other city news police and sheriff staff continue nightly liquor searches with multiple arrests and a Rosner grocery raid yielding beer and whiskey evidence. Marriage licenses were issued from the probate court including both white and Negro couples.

Mobile Yacht Club Yacht ‘Club Mobile County Holcombe Andrew Crooks Southeast Corner Water St. Michael Streets Harris and Newbern Police Department Louis Nelson Wilkinson Street Spring Hill Avenue H. Groom Wilkinson and

City Court Cases Summary

Jesse Welch failed to appear in city court Tuesday bond forfeited rearrest ordered. John Barry convicted of grand larceny remanded for sentence. Asa Douglass acquitted of setting woods on fire. William Sanders convicted of burglary and Thomas Moore charged with similar offense pleaded not guilty. Hale Clark reset for April 5.

Jesse, Welch John Barry Asa Douglass William Sanders Thomas Moore Hale Clark Same

Libel Case Submitted in Admiralty Court

In the United States district court in admiralty Judge Toulmin submitted the libel of Gurganus versus Derrick Charge Hallett No. 1 on the minutes for a decree.

United States District Court In Admiralty Toulmin Gurganus Derrick Hallett

Wise Man Steals Goat Girl’s Doll In Woodland Plight

Uncle Wiggily chases down a glass-eyed thief after Nannie’s doll Priscilla Spicecake Orangejuice is taken by a glasses wearer. The wise man admits mishap as Uncle Wiggily retrieves the damaged doll and vows to replace it with help.

Uncle Lee Longears Jane Asher Wagtail Nannie Uncle Wiggily Priscilla Spicecake Beckie Stubtall Beckie Priscilla Spicerie Mother Goose Priscilla

Wise Man Scratches Doll Eyes and Learns

A wise man tired of glasses scratches a doll eyes and wig, nearly harming it. Uncle Wiggily arranges for a monkey doodle to repair the doll, restoring its eyes and wig. The man apologizes and promises to stop altering his vision. The monkey doodle fixes Nannie’s doll and peace returns.

Quirky Metaphors About Quilts and Tailors Referenced

A playful scatter of images mentions a crazy quilt, a rag bag, a Pillow case, Uncle Wiggily, and tailors as a narrative thread. The passage blends domestic items and whimsical character notes in a meandering style.

Uncle Wiggily Tailors

Meat animal prices rise sharply across hogs cattle sheep

Washington reports prices for hogs cattle sheep and chickens as of March 15 show a 16.4 percent year over year rise and a 12.7 percent gain over the six year average. Hog prices up 1.53 dollars per hundred pounds, beef cattle up 45 cents, sheep up 99 cents, with further increases over the six year averages.

Washington

Empress of Midland Sinks. Cromer Reaches Maasluis

A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports the British steamship Empress of Midland sunk. The steamship Cromer, from London, arrived at Maasluis with the entire crew safe. The Empress of Midland, 2224 tons, sailed from New York January 25 bound for Cardiff.

London Empress of Midland Reuter Amsterdam Cromer Maasluis Holland New York Cardiff Wales

Dauphin Island Bridge Project Gets Extension

Dauphin Island Railway and Company received a further extension until September 18, 1921, to pursue the proposed bridge from the mainland to Dauphin Island and to dredge a channel from Mobile Bay to Dauphin Bay, after a bill advanced by Senator Ummwood in the legislature.

Washington, Mareh- Dauphin Island Railway and Company Dauphin Island Mobile Bay Dauphin Bay Ummwood

Beauticua Face Bleach Ad Promises Complexion Help

Vintage ad promotes Beauticua Face Bleach for tan pimples and wrinkles. Claims skin improvement and beauty through branded formula. Mentions price 50c to $1.00 and distribution via Van Antwerp Corporation at a prominent mobile feature corner.

van Antwerp Corporation

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