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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
Reader letters cover bed wetting cures for children via herbal syrups and tonics, scalp care for dandruff, weight gain using hypo nu clone tablets, rheumatism relief, bronchial cough remedy, and constipation cures. Advice emphasizes specific compound preparations and dosages, with physician signoff and address for responses.
George A. Maloney farm demonstration agent for the U S government in Mobile County will manage the upcoming Mobile County Fair. He succeeds J A Joullian who led fairs for two years. Edwin Warley was elected president with J L Cawthon vice president J Bestor Robertson secretary and M J Vickers treasurer. An executive committee including the officers and M J Glover and A G Quinn will begin planning for the next fall fair.
Antiseptic powder Allen's Foot-Ease sold everywhere claims to relieve stings from coins itching feet ingrown nails and baniana. It makes tight shoes feel easy and allows ladies to wear smaller sizes. Provides relief for sweating callous swollen tender feet with a free trial package. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY.
The degree team of Mobile Lodge of Perfection No. 3 returned from Meridian Mississippi where they assisted in the annual spring reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. A silvering cup was presented to Mobile drill team by L. McKay, with remarks from J. H. McCormick and Robert L. Douglas. The Meridian couple christened their two year old son into the Scottish Rite.
Amusements rundown notes strong crowds at the Lyric Theatre for Seminary Girl with Leon ore Bergere and Knute Ericksen in support. Chorus features Lee Farrell and Anna Light, vaudeville stars. shows run daily at 3 7 45 and 9 15 p m with extra reels and a large lineup upcoming including Mr Green's Reception. Thelma opens at Orpheum Theatre with three day run starting Thursday matinee and additional performances through Saturday.
Dreamland theatre hosts a Saturday matinee to show Edison talking pictures from 10 AM to 5 PM for five cents admission for children. The program aims to educate youth on Edison’s motion picture and phonograph innovation with synchronized sound. James K. Hackett stars in The Prisoner of Zenda slated to be shown soon.
Citizens gather for the M. and M. contest event at Yeend Potter's Store with crowds expected to attend. The promotion invites broad participation and signals a lively community day.
May Day celebrations go ahead in Daphne with a Queen of May crown, three baseball games, and athletic events plus a special boat for Mobile visitors. The city solicits bids to cement floor the new municipal steel sheds fronting the water, with about 6000 square yards planned under a $5,000 appropriation, likely starting at the north end. Marriage licenses issued to six couples including Crabtree Williams and Donohue Monroe.
State Examiner Gorman reports 82 Mobile county corporations formed October 1 1911 to December 31 1912 with capital stock totaling 3 854 600 and total probate court receipts of 75 925 40. Government license and tax accounts are itemized with amounts and remittances by the Mobile county probate judge.
A family doctor says women seek help for female symptoms but improve when kidneys and bladder are treated. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as the best safe medicine for backache and tired feelings caused by kidney issues, with Van Antwerp Drug Corporation handling distribution.
Charlie Jackson bound over on burglary charge after alleged break in at A S Ross residence on North Ann street. Alfred Fairley sentenced to twenty days hard labor for assault and battery after street fight. District notices include appeal and bond details for John P McGinnis alias Bradshaw related to unpaid graphophone. Mary C Wanda retains custody of a child involved in Miller woman case as authorities release Miller woman.
Robert Long of Ryland's Lane and Basil streets was arrested Wednesday evening on a charge of offering for sale meat not inspected. Chief Meat and Milk Inspector Dr. F R Harsh filed the complaint and Long will be arraigned in Recorder's court Thursday afternoon.
Law and Equity Court on the Equity Side Berney presiding set a motion for rule reset in the case Mabel Chase Thomas versus James Gray Thomas for May 6. The matter pertains to equity proceedings. The judge overseeing the session is in charge of scheduling.
Smith chancellor presides in chancery business Thursday before noon. Shannon vs Shannon register’s report read and submitted by consent. Hedges receiver allowed to file report by June 1. Adjournment to Saturday at 10 o’clock. Call for Saturday Johnson et al. vs Bidwell.
Law and Equity Court session transacted Thursday. Edward Hughes Jr versus Mobile Light and Railroad Co. motion to set aside verdict and grant new trial refused with defendant excepts. Baldwin County Bank versus Smith Brothers. judgment by default and court assesses plaintiffs damages at 1311.16 dollars. Court adjourned to Monday morning May 5, 1913.
Browne judge schedules a Friday session in the circuit court with the case John Craft versus Haas Brothers listed in the docket.
Advertises Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for poor appetite and impaired digestion. Claims several doses improve digestion and appetite. notes product is sold by all dealers.
The first Lozier automobile in Mobile, the Lozier Light-Six, was shown on Wednesday as L. G. Adams and the Adams Machinery agency demonstrated its arrival from Detroit. The car drew crowds and praise for style and mechanical promise, with Ashbel Hubbard of the Hubbard Zemurray Steamship Co. purchasing the vehicle after the event. Other Lozier models are expect ed to arrive soon.
A Montgomery telegram states that Mary Upshaw, a Negro woman under arrest, is not a public school teacher in Mobile county. She is charged with embezzlement and is said to be wanted in Monroe county.
A popular science styled ad promotes a skin care method claiming quick, painless, inexpensive results. It describes using mercorized wax at night to cover the face and remove dead skin by morning, then a saxolite and hazel lotion to smooth facial lines.
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League board will hear reports on the Mobile Trade Commission trip to Central America the Booster automobile tour through the county and a New Orleans visit by Mobile business leaders. The weekly meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in Chamber rooms and was postponed Tuesday due to directors traveling.
An old advertorial urges daily hair care and using Parisian Sage to improve scalp dryness dandruff and hair fullness. It claims the product soothes itchiness dissolves dandruff cleanses oil and dust and makes hair look softer and more lustrous with regular use sold by G. Van Antwerp.
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