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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1914

Page

9

Blackstrap Rate Battle Set for New Orleans Hearing

The black strap controversy will have its first official hearing in New Orleans on May 9. Special Attorney and Examiner Hines of the Interstate Commerce Commission will arrive to take testimony from local protesters on suspending the New Orleans rate as ordered by the commission.

New Orleans Hines Interstate Commerce Commission New Oreans St. Louis Chicago Ohio Mobile Mobile and Mobile and Ohio Sugar Exchange Louisiana Planters’ Association

Eckmans Alterative touted for lung trouble relief

An affidavit from Annie F. Loughran credits Eckmans Alterative with reversing a season of grippe pneumonia and severe lung illness. She reports initial sleep improvement, weight gain, cessation of hemorrhages, and eventual full recovery. The ad claims bronchial catarrh and throat lung affections respond best and urges purchase via Braswells Drug Store or Eckman Laboratory for a recovery booklet.

Girard Ave Phila. Pa Grippe Eckman Braswell Eckman _ Laboratory Philadelphia

New Frank Trial Argument Begun In Atlanta

The state opened its argument on Leo M. Frank’s extraordinary motion for a new death sentence review in Atlanta Superior Court. Frank’s lawyers submitted minor amendments as they near completion, while related notes describe rates on domestic blackstrap shipments and railroad actions affecting Mobile and New Orleans trade. Testimony before Special Attorney Hines is expected to span several days.

Leo Frank Associated Press Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Frank

Nordica Husband Hopes For Early News On Illness

George W. Young banker of New York anxiously awaits word on the condition of his wife Mme Lillian Nordica the prima donna who is critically ill in Batavia Java The first word of her relapse came via a cable from accompanist E R Simmons who has accompanied her on the trip The cable said Have postponed departure Madame Nordica s condition is serious

Associated Press New York George W. Young Mme Lillian Nordica Batavia Java Mr. Young E. R. Simmons Nordica Madame Nordica

Vinci Sed tonic advertised for appetite and digestion

An Jacksonville ad promotes Vinci Sed as a tonic to restore appetite and digestion, claiming it builds iron and cod liver oil benefits. It cites a user testimonial and notes availability from Vanare Drug Corporation in Mobile Alabama, with a money back guarantee and an additional skin salve product.

Vinci Vanare Drug Corporation, Incorporated Mobile Ala

Teach Your Child How to Be Health

A health article promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for infants and families. It cites Be Lee Woodard's family in Moultrie Georgia and Mrs I N Ww reporting Bertha's constipation relief. Claims safe use for all ages and offers free sample via postal card to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Ohio.

Be Lee Woodard Moultrie Caldwell I. N. Ww Bertha W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Nordica Deteriorating As Doctors Report Little Hope

The article notes Mme. Nordica, deeply anxious physicians in consultation, and a reported rapid sinking with little hope of recovery following a message from Mr. Simmons. It recalls her world tour cut short by illness after the Tasmanian wreck as she was bidding farewell to her musical career.

Mr. Simmons Mme. Nordica Madame Nordica Tasmania

Belk et al Versus Case in Chancery Court Friday Session

In the courts of the Chancery Court Judge Thos H. Smith presiding business Friday includes Lottie Belk versus Albert Belk with testimony ordered published and submitted on pleadings and proof. Willis O McMillan versus Ruth G McMillan with testimony ordered published and submitted on pleadings and proof. Lillie Dahl versus Kristoffer Dahl complainant allowed to substitute original bill.

Chancery Court Thos Smith Lottie Belk Vse Albert Belk Willis O. McMillan Ruth G. McMillan Lillie Dahl Kristtoffer Dahl

Jailer Resigns for Vacation Before 1916 Switch

Deputy Sheriff and jailer John Brown resigns from Sheriff T. T. Palmer’s office and plans a vacation until January 1, 1916. He will join the incoming sheriff W. H. Holcombe’s staff afterward.

John Brown T. T. Palmer W. H. Holcombe

Large candidate field boosts each entrant's odds

The Item urges many candidates to enter, saying individual chances improve with more competitors. A 100 vote coupon deal ends tomorrow at 6 PM and coupons may be mailed by out of town candidates. The campaign office, in The Item business office, remains open all day and until 7 PM or later. contact via phone 52.

Saratoga Mobile The Item

Periodic Mail Subscription Rates Displayed

Second period continued lists subscription options by mail for daily and Sunday editions. It shows prices for three months six months one year two years and separate Sunday by mail only rates with totals like 1 002 500 and 2 007 000, indicating volume figures.

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