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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1914

Page

7

Pig Eye Graft Restores Sight In Infant Patient

Baltimore physicians report nine month old David Kane of Gettysburg regained sight in his left eye after grafting the cornea from a pig onto the eye. The operation occurred a week ago and the child now follows a lighted candle and blinks when objects approach, with the cornea described as clear and inflammation absent.

Associated Press Baltimore David Kane Herman. Kane Gettysburg

Greek Merchant Charged With Open Store Sunday

Zaftyrios Moudjikas, a Greek merchant at Beauregard and Hamilton Streets, arrested Sunday noon by Officers John Kruse and Burch for keeping open store on Sunday. He faces arraignment Monday in recorder's court. He was wounded in a June 10 robbery. his sister Mrs Vaceline Anreogiu was killed, and the mastermind remains at large.

Zaftyrios Moudjikas Beauregard Hamilton John Kruse Burch Recorder’s Court Moudjikas Burefares Vaceline An@reogiu

New Prospects for Mobile Lucia Robbins

Seeberg Line expands West Indian routes through Mobile with sailings to Antigua St Kitts Guadeloupe Martinique Barbadoes Trinidad La Guayra Curacao Maracaibo Colon and San Domingo aboard Mechtenberg Saint Ninian Hilding Crathens and Alvin. Tourists may voyage Jamaica via Crathens with hotel stays at Montego Bay and Kingston. Jamaica's modernity, roads and landmarks described alongside Mobile trade potential and compensating low freight.

Seeberg Mobile Windward Islands Antigua St. Kitts Guadeloupe Martinique Josephine Barbadoes Trinidad la Guayra Curacao Maracaibo S. S. Mechtenberg S. S. Saint Ninian Hilding Colon San Domingo U. S Tropics Gulf City Caribbean Jamaica Montego Bay Falmouth St. Anne Port Antonio Kingston Port Au Prince Grand Cayman Springhill Hotel Palm Girt Shore Osborne Hotel St. Anns Moneague Hotel San Jago de la Vega Hope Gardens Blue Mountains Bog Walk England Uncle Sam Caribbean Sea Rose Hall Great House Casa Blanca

Negro Agents Submit Report From Tuskegee Area

Six local United States demonstration agents covering Bullock Lee Macon Madison Randolph and Wilcox counties report reaching 14143 Negro farmers. County results show up to 75 percent reached with improved farming guidance through demonstrators and co operators. The Tuskegee Institute agricultural program and local agents from A&M College normal Alabama aid the effort.

Tuskegee Ala United States Bullock, Lee Macon Madison Randolph Wilcox Thomas M. Campbell United States Department of Agriculture M. B. Ivy Union Springs Bullock County C. D. Menafee Opelika Lee County Macon County Washington State Tuskegee Negro Farmers Conferences Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Madison County G. W. Patterson Farley A. and M. College Normal W. 8. Buchanan J. B. McPherson Wedowee

Hull proposes simpler method to remove inferior court judges

Representative Hull of Tennessee outlines a constitutional amendment to replace impeachment with a two thirds a joint resolution process to abolish inferior courts and remove judges, with notice and opportunity to be heard.

Associated Press Washington Hull Tennessee House Judiciary Committee Congress

Alabama pushes improved farming among Negro farmers

The text details efforts by county supervisors and Jeanes Fund directed by Dr Dillard to improve farming methods among Alabama's vast Negro farming community. It notes 265000 farmers in Alabama, including 110600 Negroes, with 17082 Black landowners, and highlights Boys Corn Clubs and Girls Canning Clubs aiding rural youths. The program, started by Dr Knapp and run from Washington, seeks more Negro agents.

Dr. Dillard Jeanes Fund Alabama Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Dr. Knapp

Dangers of a Cold Warn Readers to Treat Early

Preventive advice warns that colds can lead to serious diseases and should be treated promptly. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted to loosen the cold, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and help the body throw off the illness. Available from Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and all dealers.

van Antwerp Drug,Corp

Fund Secured to Defend Dr Leigh in La Ceiba Court

A $1600 gold fund raised by subscription in La Ceiba will finance the defense of Dr Benjamin R Leigh, the Jacksonville native arrested on suspicions linked to a large fire that destroyed sixteen blocks in La Ceiba and caused about $1,000,000 in losses. Local authorities deployed guards amid fears of mob violence as Leigh awaits trial.

Leigh LA Ceiba Associated Press New Orleans Benjamin R Leigh Rosina Jacksonville Fila la Celba Botica Atlantida Biloxi Miss Leighe

Numerous Civil Service Exams Posted for Mobile April

An announcement by B B Mare secretary of the fifth civil service district lists many exams for Mobile in April. Openings include Entomological assistant Sanitary engineer Trained nurse Deputy shipping commissioner Laboratory assistant and several engineering and drafting posts with many roles limited to men though some welcome women.

Mobile B. B. Mare Fifth Civil Service District Tennessee Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina Mississippi

Fate of General Villa and Forge Before Torreon Unknown

From Chihuahua reports, Francisco Villa and his 12 000 strong force have fought seven days around Torreon with heavy losses. No word on Villa's progress fuels anxiety among Constitutionalist supporters as Velasco defends the rail roundhouse and Torreon remains in doubt amid battered troops and supply strains.

Associated Press Chihuahua Mexico Francisco Villa Torreon Villa Refugio Velasco

Arkansas senate race tight as unofficial returns favor Kirby

Official county central committee reports awaited to decide whether United States Senator James P. C participates in renomination or is replaced by William F. Kirby. Unofficial tallies show Kirby ahead by eight votes with many small townships missing. Results may also settle two congressional contests in the Second and Seventh districts.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark United States James P. C William F. Kirby The Arkansas Supreme Court Kirby W. A. Goodwin

Villa plans delayed assault on Torreon amid reorganizing forces

The passage notes Villa may delay Torreon action until his army is reorganized, but doubts linger as no fresh intelligence has arrived since a Saturday night claim Torreon would fall. It also comments on fiction and literature improvements.

Torreon Villa

Vinci tonic boosts strength for the elderly in ad claim

An old advertisement touts Vinci licious cod liver and iron tonic as a remedy to rebuild tissues and restore strength for seniors. It features a Boston lawyer and a 76 year old mother praising the product and offers money back guarantee if it does not quickly improve well being.

Vinci Boston van ‘Antwerp Drug Corp Saxo Salve Ee Ia

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