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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1913

Page

8

Marshall on the Modern Puritan

Vice President Marshall and Mrs. Marshall attended a 75th anniversary celebration at Greenbrier and the 100th founding of Lewisburg College. He spoke on modern themes, urging citizens to act by conviction and highlighting Christianity as essential to America’s rule of life.

Associated Press Lewisburg W. Va Seerueet Marshall Marshall Chilton West Virginia Greenbrier Fe- College Sburg Blue Grass Alleghenies West America

Young men stick together better than older ones

A brief observation notes younger men show stronger group cohesion than older men, suggesting tighter social bonds and mutual support among younger peers. The statement implies generational differences in camaraderie and collective behavior.

King's Royal Germetuer Promised Cure for Catarrh

An advertisement touts King's Royal Germetuer as a universal germ killer for catarrh and throat infections. It claims relief from hawking and spitting, foul breath, pus discharge, and ulcers, with quick visible results after internal use and nasal gargling. Sold for $1 per bottle via drug stores or express, with mobile and Memphis distribution noted.

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

General Review of the Market

International News Service reports a cautious market outlook with gloom on Wall Street but signs of potential improvement ahead. Bank conditions worsen, with heavy failures and shrinking clearings, while oversea trade remains a focus and a modest railroad rate rise could spur a broader economic revival.

International News Service New York Wall Street United States Japan Nature Interstate Commerce Commission America

Atlanta's Old Guard Plans Another Peace Mission Tour

Col J F Burke announced the Old Guard battalion of Atlanta will leave May 19 for Washington Philadelphia Baltimore New York and Boston. The trip aims to meet military and other groups that supported the 1879 mission of peace with former Civil War adversaries.

Associated Press Atlanta J. F. Burke Old Guard Battalion

Many Are Named for Exum's Job in Birmingham

Special to The Item. Birmingham gears up for a September city commission election to succeed Mayor Culpepper Exum. John R. Hornady leads the field with strong backing, joined by J. L. Drake and M. H. McWowell. Rumors link George B. Ward and Col. T. McDonald as possible candidates. A petition route may replace primaries in this race.

Birmingham Ala Culpepper Exum John R. Hornady J. L. Drake M. H. McWowell Ensley George B. Ward Col. T. ©. McDonald City Democratic Executive Committee J. R. Hornady

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ailments

J T Sossaman publisher of News Cornelius North Carolina reports one box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve eased a serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Known as the best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils it reduces inflammation and soothes healing. Price 25 cents recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen J. T. Sossaman News Cornelius, N. C van Antwerp Drug Corp

Courts Must Sit With Open Doors

London May 56 The House of Lords reversed a divorce court ruling that Mrs Scott was in contempt for circulating a confidential case. The lord chancellor declares every court of justice is open to every subject and may not sit with closed doors.

Associated Press London United Kingdom House of Lords Scott

This Interests Every Woman

A family doctor notes women often seek help for female trouble but improve after kidney and bladder treatment. Foley's Kidney Pills are praised as the best safe medicine for backache, fatigue, aching joints, irregular kidney and bladder action, and nervousness. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Foley van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Bishop Allen Confirms Large Class at Ensley

The Right Reverend Bishop E. P. Allen of the Mobile diocese confirmed a large class of boys and girls at St. Anthony church in Ensley. Rev. Father Mueller assisted by the Birmingham clergy, and the bishop spoke to the confirmants after the service. The Birmingham district has seen significant Catholic growth with new churches in Bessem er and other projects, including a hospital, an orphan's home, parish schools, and a new school under construction.

Birmingham Ala E. P. Allen Mobile St. Anthony Church Ensley Father Mueller South Bessemer

Whiskey Warehouse Fire Near Pensacola Destroys Stock

Flames and explosions at the Silver Springs Distillery warehouse about a mile west of Pensacola destroyed thousands of gallons of whiskey. Firemen could not enter as the structure lay outside the city limits. the distillery itself remained undamaged.

Pensacola Silver Springs Distiory Company

Suffragists to invade baseball this summer

In New York on May 5 the invasion of baseball realm is planned to rally votes for women. Suffragists are urged to attend every game wearing colors of the cause and to hand out literature. They should also be at the gates when men exit, to receive good natured responses.

Associated Press New York

Fire at Aragon Hotel Sparks Panic in Atlanta

A sunlit Sunday blaze of unknown origin in the Aragon Hotel caused a small panic among 200 guests. The fire confined to the fifth and sixth floors. $20,000 damage. No serious injuries.

Associated Press Atlanta Aragon Hotel

Election Disorder Follows Haiti Vote With Claims of Strong Rule

General Michael Orieste elected president after violent election period in Port au Prince. Defly attacked parliament building and sought refuge in the Cuban legation as troops restored order. Funeral at the cathedral saw gunfire and injuries amid continued street fighting and a resumed Congress session.

Associated Press Port-Au-Prince Hayti Michael Orieste Defly Poiteview Legation Auguste Congress Orieste

Guaranteed 60 day trial for the Cluthe Rupture Truss

A sales offer promises a sixty day risk free trial of the Clothe Automatic Massaging Truss to prevent rupture prolapse. It argues standard trusses fail, cites patents and Army recommendations, and invites readers to request a free 96 page book with testimonials and purchase details.

Cluthe Automatic

Official Notice on Assessments for May 31 Deadline

Assessments Nos. 315 316 and 317 are due by May 31 or suspension will occur. Each member should form a committee of one to recruit a new member during May and double the membership by June 1. Harrison Mutual Burial Association located at 161 2 S Conception Street.

Harrison Mutual Burial Association S. Conception Street

Mutinous Troops May Join Rebels Near Casas Grandes

Mutinous federal troops in El Paso urge acceptance of the constitutionalist revolution. About 250 soldiers fled from General Jose Inez Salazar’s force and retreat to Neuvo Grande with plans to move on Juarez, seizing the Casas Grandes district as a food supply base.

Associated Press EL Paso Tex Jose Inez Salazar Old Casas Grandes Mexico Juarez Chihuahua City Antonio Rabago Salazar Neuvo Grande Casas Grandea

Fire Roars Through Michigan Central Stock Yards

A blaze at the Michigan Central stock yards in Detroit killed 250 sheep and caused about 195000 dollars in damage. Railroad and political officers deem the fire incendiary.

Associated Press Detroit Michigan Central

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