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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

4

Kings Royal Germetuer Promises Cure For Blood Poison

An advertisement claims King's Royal Germetuer cures blood poison eczema and skin diseases. It instructs applying the remedy to sores, gargling the mouth, and taking doses daily, promising relief of itching, sores, aches, and a restored appetite. Sold for $1 per bottle through Ellis Lillybeck Co Memphis and Van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile.

Express Ellis,Lillybeck Company Memphis Tenn Mobile Ala van Antwerp Drug Co

G L Comer Nominated Vice President By Alabama Bankers

Alabama bankers meet in Dothan to nominate G L Comer of Eufaula for vice president as Michael Cody of Montgomery likely becomes president. The program includes talks by A B Pace, W H Manly, W O Jones, and others, with Panama City visit May 10 and various committee reports and officer elections to follow.

Dothan G. L. Comer W. H. Manly W. O. Jones National Park Bank of New York Charles W. Burrows National Alabama L. Moss Montgomery State Farm United States Government Birdie Robinson Auburn McLean Tilton, Jr Pell City John H. Drakeford Tuskegee Committee On Agriculture Foster Hamilton R. C. Williams Immigration Birmingham Michael Cody

Alabama Prohibitionist Leader Urges United Front in Governor Race

Dr W B Crumpton of Montgomery, president of the Anti Saloon League of Alabama, warns that an honest administration protecting life and property hinges on prohibitionists staying united on candidates. He says unity is crucial for the next governor and legislature and invites study of prohibition principles and government honesty.

Montgomery Ala W. B. Crumpton Anti-Saloon League of Alabama Alabama Crumpton

Electric Bitters Restore Vitality and Appetite

Tired-out nervous men and women regain energy and appetite by taking Electric Bitters. The ad touts benefits for stomach liver and kidneys and cites Mrs. Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising the remedy. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

0. Rhinevault Vestal Center N. Y van Antwerp Drug Corp

Fortune teller Mme Houston flees Pensacola with riches

In Pensacola Florida Mme Houston the fortune teller departed leaving many clients angry after paying up to 350 for secrets on love reconciliation buried treasure and other fortunes. Police report several complaints as victims said they paid cash and jewelry while the fortune teller preferred gold.

Pensacola Fla Mme. Houston

Cuticura Clears Severe Infant Eczema on Face

Mrs Spence Murphy of West Point Miss says her three month old suffered an angry eczema on one side of the face with itching burning and sores. After trying two treatments the skin improved after using Cuticura Soap for bathing and Cuticura Ointment three times daily over a month. Ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with offers for samples.

West Point, Miss Spence Murphy Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Special Mail Carrier Assigned to State Capitol

By a dispensation from the post master general a special mail carrier will serve the state capitol Montgomery Alabama four deliveries and four collections daily officials have pressed for this arrangement for some time

Montgomery Ala State Capitol

Montgomery Police Chief Taylor Returns After Suspension

Montgomery May 1 W H Taylor resumed duties as chief of police after a thirty day suspension for a fight with secretary Dan McCall who received a ten day suspension.

Montgomery Ala W. H. Taylor Dan McCall Police Department McCall

Uncle Sam's Kitchen Meat Testing and Philippines Sale

After the Pure Food law labs test foods in large cities to prevent deception. Home Meat Preparing Company meats underwent year long climate tests then shipped to the Philippines. The ready to eat meat is said to be the best and cheaper than market options, advertised as Hoyt's meats.

Home Meat Preparing Company Philippines Uncle Sam's Hoyt

Romance Ends in Altar for Crane and Jennin in Paris

Mrs Mary Hutchinson Crane of Chicago widow of iron master Richard T Crane and Francis T A Jennin general counsel for Santa Fe railroad wed in Paris on May 1 The romance dated back twenty five years when Miss Emily Hutchinson and Junkin separated After Crane's death a year ago the pair renewed their relationship and announced their engagement months ago

Associated Press Paris Mary Hutchinson Crane Chicago Richard T. Crane Francis T. A. Jennin Santa Fe Railroad

State to sue sheriff bondsmen for alleged shortage

Fort Payne Alabama May 1 Solicitor Appleton instructed by state authorities to sue the bondsmen of Thomas L Downs former DeKalb county sheriff for over 2000 alleged due the state during his tenure A prior county shortfall of about 1009 was settled now the state seeks recovery against his bondsmen who include prominent county businessmen.

Fort Payne Ala Appleton Thomas L. Downs DeKalb County Downs

Kindergarten Union elects officers amid rivalries

Washington May 1 The International Kindergarten Union met to elect officers for the next year and hold its annual business meeting. Old officers were expected to be returned. Addresses by Mrs Arthur Binny and Miss Olive Lesley were announced and round table conferences were planned for the afternoon.

Associated Press Washington International Kindergarten Union Arthur Binny National Congress of Mothers Olive Lesley Labrador

Selma Enforces City Dog Laws and Muzzle Rule

Selma police began enforcing the city dog laws today with the dog wagon out. The ordinance bans dogs from running at large in summer streets unless muzzled, effective May 1, as officers seek roaming unmuzzled canines.

Selma Ala

Convict Board Chief Hartwell Douglass Proves Good Collector

Montgomery May 1 The Alabama convict department has collected 9141,442.58 since Hartwell Douglass of Montgomery became president on April 7. The department is described as the state’s greatest money getter and under Douglass is expected to increase profits. He has collected nearly all outstanding debts owed to the department.

Montgomery Ala State Convict Department Hartwell Douglass Alabama Convict Board Douglass

Cottage Listings Offer A-1 Condition For Tenants

Two cottages described with addresses on Bay Avenue and E Marine Street priced for good tenants. Features include three rooms plus kitchen, large tree shaded lot, and located near 2 E Washington Avenue and 3rd S Delaware.

North Side Bay Avenue E. Washington Avenue Spring Hill Avenue Gilbert Street E. Marine St S. Delaware

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