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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
6
The Mobile items celebrate birthdays of local children with party plans at the Empire Theatre and note a call for names and addresses with birthdates. The issue also lists society events, club meetings, visitors, lectures, and the fire department suspended captain for delayed alarm reporting.
An old advertisement claims blood is the seat of all disease and promotes Vinol a tonic blend of cod liver oil peptides and beef peptone from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation. It urges readers to find a Vinci drug store in their town and look for the Adv sign.
A. J. Tracey of Mobile Alabama testifies to recovery from Swamp fever after severe bladder hemorrhage. He was under doctor care for sixty days with little hope, found relief from Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, took seven bottles at fifty cents each, then resumed duties and never needed medicine since. Notary Annie B. Hodge confirms oath dated January 7 1916.
Wednesday through Saturday list club meetings and social events. Miss Edna Pincus hosts a H. 8. Club gathering at 3 30 p m while Pearce-Glass bridal party attends at 8 30 p m. Luncheon, matinee, and bridge events occur across multiple venues including Burgett Memorial and 209 Marine street.
A vintage consumer note warns that many soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali, drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends ordinary malsified coconut oil as a gentle cleanser, producing rich lather and rinsing clean. The oil is cheap and long lasting for family use.
Ex Governor and Mrs Jelks and Governor and Mrs Henderson were in Mobile en route home after a fishing trip at Coden. Mr and Mrs Seaborne Whatley and children of Pittsburgh visit Mobile as guests of Mrs Whatley’s mother then plan Birmingham stop before returning home. Mrs Chester Stevenson of Roanoke Alabama called to Mobile due to sister Miss Thelma Albright’s illness. Mr and Mrs A G Hancock of Baltimore are visitors. Mr and Mrs S R Bishop of Birmingham are guests for several days natal. Mr and Mrs D Morgan visiting Mobile indefinitely. Mrs Jules Hirach and daughter Miss …
An advertisement warns drafts cause neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatic pains and promotes Sloan's Liniment to relieve sore muscles and neuralgic pain. It claims quick blood flow increases comfort and sleep with one or two applications and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
Atlanta business interests petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut carload rates 12.5 to 43 percent on apples beans peas canned goods oranges lemons grapefruit canned salmon dried fruit and nuts from Pacific Coast points to Atlanta. They allege current rates are excessive and favor Birmingham Cincinnati Louisville Memphis Mobile and New Orleans.
Frank G. Robinson of Mobile drowned in New Orleans on March 11 while boarding the lighthouse tender Magnolia where he served as steward. Funeral at Magnolia cemetery conducted by Father E J Hackett with pallbearers listed. valuables found on him and no foul play suspected. Leo Cammack, 36, found drowned and burned. body located by Roche & Burke.
For your child's cough a small bottle of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey soothes the cough and helps cold symptoms. Children stop fretting and sleep well after taking it and are soon entirely well. Insist on Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey 25c at your Druggist.
A man drowned in a launch accident when a gasoline tank exploded about weeks ago. His body was shipped to Suggsville on Wednesday.
A classic health advisory links rheumatism to excess meat and uric acid. It advises warm clothing, dry feet, hydration, and dietary restraint, plus using Jad Salts to stimulate kidneys and purge uric acid via urine and skin.
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