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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

3

Cure of Severe Skin Ailment With Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A testimonial from Miss Maggie D Holmes in Bladen Georgia describes ten months of intense itching pimples turning to sores on her body hair face and hands. After using Cuticura Soap three times daily and Cuticura Ointment at night for two weeks all sores and itching disappeared and she was cured. The ad promotes Cuticura products worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book.

Bladen Georgia Maggie D. Holmes Cuticura Dept. T Boston

America Represented At Important Meeting

Delegates from fifty three countries attended the inauguration of the general assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. American representatives included David Lubin from California Dr Alfred C True of Washington state Prof C W Pugeley of Nebraska and Prof T J Brooks of Mississippi. Marquis Rafaele Capelli delivered the inaugural address noting progress toward the institute's ideals.

Associated Press Rome General Assembly International Institute of Agriculture United States David Lubin California Alfred C. True Office of Experiment Stations Washington C. W. Pugeley Nebraska T. J. Brooks Mississippi Marquis Rafaele Capelli Institute

Former police czars and man who hopes to jail

Police inspectors turned suspended captains John J. Murtha James F. Thompson James E. Hussey and Dennis Sweeney stand charged with conspiring to block George A. Lipp and his son from New York so they could testify in graft cases. Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss, famed cross examiner, is feared by witnesses for the defense for his quiet firm questioning that coaxes revealed facts.

Phem John J. Murtha James F. Thompson James E. Hussey Dennis Sweeney George A. Lipp New York Frank Moss Moss Whitman

Henderson Led Fight for Alabama Railroad Reform

Charles Henderson, president of the Alabama railroad commission, credits his early push in 1902 for empowering the commission to fix rates and curb discrimination. He notes Judge Grubb's decision upholding a 2 1/2 cent passenger rate on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and urges broader oversight of utilities and corporate stock offerings in Alabama.

Montgomery Ala Charles Henderson Alabama Railroad Commission Alabama Railroad Commission Henderson Mr. Henderson Grubb Commission Louisville and Nashville

Eskimo Seeks Hand of Miss Ahlock in Arctic Trip

Paul Patketak an 18 year old Eskimo plans to sail May 22 from Seattle to Point Barrow Alaska aboard the Transit to wed Miss Alice Ahlock a native teacher who refused him due to his education shortfalls. He funded schooling by trapping Arctic foxes and now has studied shorthand typewriting and bookkeeping during his stay in Seattle.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Paul Patketak Point Barrow Arctic Alaska Alice Ahlock Ahleck Point Barrowse

ZEMO Promises Quick Relief for Skin Trouble

A 25c bottle of ZEMO is sold with a guarantee of stopping itching immediately or money back. The ad claims immediate relief for babies with rashes and skin distress and asserts its effectiveness for eczema dandruff and inflamed skin. It cites a testimonial from Lee W. Flowers, a jeweler, about cured cracked feet.

Zemo Lee W. Flowers

New Orleans Secretary Daniels Signals Navy Station Reopenings

Secretary Daniels told the Board of Trade in New Orleans that he favors resuming active operations at the New Orleans naval station and other dismantled stations. He pledged no permanent closures, and praised sectional fairness under the current administration. He also honored Senator John T. Morgan for canal-era contributions.

Associated Press New Orleans Daniels United States John T. Morgan Alabama Panama Canal

Humane Warden McClaughry Resigns After Fourteen Years

Major Robert Wilson McClaughry, 74, resigned Monday as warden of the Leavenworth federal penitentiary after fourteen years in the post. Known as the humane warden, he advocated treating prisoners as men and placing them on their honor.

Associated Press Leavenworth Kas Robert Wilson McClaughry Federal Penitentiary Department of Justice McClaughry Illinois Joliet Industrial Reformatory Huntingdon Chicago

Parisian Sage Hair Treatment Promises Quick Beauty Boost

Advertises Parisian Sage as a scientific hair and scalp preparation. Claims to remove dandruff stop itching and double hair beauty with one application. Offers a 50 cent bottle, money back guarantee, sold at drug stores and by G. Van Antwerp & Son with the girl on the package.

G. van Antwerp & Son

Peace Delegation to Dine With Henry Clews and Vanderbilt

Delegates to the 100 years of peace celebration were hosted at lunch by Henry Clews and to be entertained at dinner by Cornelius Vanderbilt. On Thursday they will be hosted by Colonel Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie.

Associated Press New York Henry Clews Cornelius Vanderbilt Colonel Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie

Unusual Interest in Tennessee Diocesan Convention

News from Nashville Tennessee reports unusual interest in the Tennessee Episcopal diocescan convention at Sewanee beginning tonight with the election of a suffragan bishop on the program. Bishops Gailor Weed and Nelson are listed among participants and the election is set for Thursday.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Episcopal Church In Tennessee Sewanee Thomas V. Gailor J. G. Weed Florida C. K. Nelson Atlanta

Militants Charged With Burning Church

London report says militants charged in connection with arson at St. Catherine Church Hatcham parish. Details incomplete but authorities pursue case as investigation continues.

Associated Press London St. Catherine Hatcham

Mother's vain effort to save Jack Mulraney

New York May 6 It is all over with Happy Jack Mulraney condemned for the murder of Paddy the Priest His last appeal for a new trial was denied by Judge Rosalsky The killer who had a sixty day reprieve by Governor Sulzer finally admitted he had lied and his mother confessed she lied to shield him Mulraney will be executed during the week of May 18.

Associated Press New York Happy Jack Mulraney Paddy Rosalsky Underworld Sulzer

Fire destroys building near London blamed on suffragettes

A fire southeast of London destroyed a building this morning. Police attribute the blaze to militant suffragettes. The structure was well alight when found and the roof collapsed shortly after firefighters arrived.

London

Fresh Steam Roasted Meats On Hand Hoyt's Brand

Advert describes Hoyt's Steam Roasted Meats available in grocery stores. Claims quick ready cooked beef mutton pork and veal suitable for picnics stews soups or hot with juices. Promotes convenience for families during hot weather and urges customers to ask their grocer for taste.

Hoyt

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