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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

4

Patten Paroled To Farm Then Recommitted For Theft

Kas May 15 Arthur Patten thirty has spent twenty years in Kansas prisons. Paroled to a farm to become a citizen he stole food in an Osage county farmer’s house after two weeks of unemployment. He was sent back to complete his reform school term and then to the penitentiary for second degree theft. Governor Hedges commented that society had committed a crime against Patten.

Wopeka Kas Arthur Patten Kansas Patten State Reformatory Osage County Hedges Associated Press

Restore Your Grey Hair To Youthful Color

An ad touts Mays Hair Health promising immediate restoration of grey hair to its natural color plus enhanced beauty. It offers discounts via drugstores and soaps, urging readers to buy a 50c bottle with Harfina Soap or a $1.00 bundle, listing participating retailers.

Hay Harfina van Antwerp Drug CO Braswell’s Drug Store Ortman Bros Dave S. Bauer Sutteened Roe Drug CO J. T. Hawkins & Son

Criticism Marks Visit of American Fleet to the Mediterranean

The Standard editorial notes the United States as the world’s second naval power while keeping aloof from European alliances. It views the planned fleet visit as a reminder of American potential and questions Secretary Bryan’s focus on Pacific optimism and policy disputes with Japan and tariff issues. It asserts preparedness for war as a path to peace.

Associated Press London the Standard Europe United States Pacific Bryan Japan Panama Washington

Father Too Late Reaching Son In Nashville Suicide

Steven Wright Jr. aged 20 killed himself by ingesting poison after informing his father by telephone that he planned to die. Father Steven Wright Sr. arrived at a Nashville hotel too late to save him as three physicians were unable to help. The note offered no reason for the act.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Steven Wright, Sr Steven Wright, Jr Young Wright Wright

TIZ Foot Remedy Ad Promises Quick Comfort

An advertisement touts TIZ foot bath with bold claims of relief for aching feet. It promises smaller shoe sizes, urges readers to request a free trial, and cites a money back guarantee. Walter Luther Dodge & Co. of Chicago distributes the product nationwide.

M. Pearl Lloyd Glendona Wis Miss Lloyd TTZ Tiz Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Ill

Fly theory links infantile paralysis to poultry and flies

Dr E W Saunders in St Louis ties infantile paralysis to flies and poultry, suggesting flies spread the disease from animal carcasses to food. He cites country and suburban areas as higher risk and mentions possible transmission from owls and dogs. Saunders also condemns buzzard-related disease spread.

Associated Press ST. Louis E. W. Saunders Saunders

Million Gift Funds Medical Research Institute

Mrs. George W Hooper of San Francisco donates 1 million dollars to the University of California for a new medical research institute in memory of her husband. An advisory board of seven includes leaders from Johns Hopkins, Carnegie, Rockefeller, UC Berkeley and UCLA.

Associated Press Berkeley Cal George William Hooper San Francisco University of California Wheeler Hooper

Carlisle School Immorality Charges Heard In Senate

Washington May 15 General charges of immorality at the Carlisle Indian School were made before a senate committee by Laura C Kellogg a student of Indian affairs. Kellogg said the superintendent failed to maintain proper discipline but could not name specific instances. Poor appetite is a sign of impaired digestion and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as improving digestion and appetite.

Associated Press Washington Carlisle Indian School Laura C. Kellogg Senate Chamberlain

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