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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

5

Nashville Boosters Arrive in Mobile for City Welcome

About one hundred Nashville Booster Club members arrived in Mobile by special train led by W. H. Mustaine. A reception committee of forty Chamber of Commerce members welcomed them at Bienville Square after a parade through Government Street. Prominent Mobilians spoke and Nashville guests toured docks and the city by auto.

NashVille Nashville Booster Club Mobile W. H. Mustaine Louisville and Nashville Railroad Chamber of Commerce Boosters Government Street Royal Dauphin Bienville Square Fr. W. Evans Mobile Y. M. C. A Hugene Street Shannon Nushville Board of Trade Parsons

Guarantees on Food and Drugs Void After May 1 1915

Washington May 20 The Department of Agriculture notified over 8 000 manufacturers that on May 1 1915 their guarantees filed under the pure food and drugs regulations would be struck from files and serial numbers must not be used on labels. The regulations abolish the guarantee legend and require guarantees to be attached to sales documents.

Washington Department of Agriculture Department

Nashville Chamber of Commerce meeting at Cawthon Hotel

The entire Nashville party and scores of Chamber of Commerce members met in the Cawthon Hotel parlor Tuesday night. A. J. Parsons of the Chamber of Commerce called the gathering to order shortly after 7:30, opening with a few words of welcome.

Nashville Chamber of Commerce Cawthon Hotel A. J. Parsons Parsons

Doctors Endorse Newbro's Herpicide for Hair Care

Doctors from Covington Boston Duncan and beyond praise Newbro's Herpicide as a dandruff cure and scalp cleaner. They report hair appears brighter softer and growing after use with relief from itching. Sold in 50c and 1.00 sizes with refund if not satisfied.

J. J. Boyd Covington, Tenn Newbro J. B. Thompson M. D Burrough Place Col. Hollis St Boston Mass T. A. Moore Duncan, Ariz Herpicide Co Dept. R Detroit Mich

Bankruptcy law repeal debate postponed at grocers’ meeting

At the National Association of Retail Grocers annual convention in Louisville the discussion of repealing the national bankruptcy act paused to allow an entertainment program. M. McGlasson of Chicago argued that dishonest methods under the act cause millions in losses and waste wealth. The convention endorsed hosting an international grocers congress at the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. A letter from John A. Giles supported the project, noting endorsements from grocers’ groups in France, Canada and Australia.

Associated Press Louisville National Association of Retail Grocers M. McGlasson Chicago National Wholesale Grocers Association

Nashville and Mobile boosters praise mutual growth and cooperation

The Nashville and Mobile booster party lauded cross city cooperation boosting commerce through Mobile port. Speakers like Mr Irvine and Mr Hume urged shared advantages, noted Nashville’s asset role for the South, and welcomed Mobile visitors to Nashville while planning future trips.

Mr. Irvine Nashville South Mobile

Cardui Proclaimed Safe Herbal Tonic Helps Ark Woman

Mrs Mary Bentley of Nettleton Arkansas recounts five year struggle with severe side pains head and backache. She credits Cardui with curing her after three and a half bottles and urges other suffering women to try the gentlest vegetable tonic.

Lief Cardui

Three party nominees chosen in Pennsylvania primary

In Philadelphia on May 20, Penrose Palmer and Pinchot won party nominations for U.S. senator. Penrose led Dimmick. Palmer defeated Budd. Pinchot ran unopposed. McCormick claimed Democratic governor nomination while Brumbaugh won Republican nod and Lewis sought the Progressive line.

Associated Press Philadelphia Boss Penrose A. Mitchell Palmer Gifford Pinchot United States Pennsylvania Penrose J.— Benjamin Dimmick Scranton Palmer Henry Budd Pinchot Penose Mimmick Brumbaugh Vance C. McCormick Harrisburg Martin G. Brumbaugh Public Schools of Washington William Draper Lewis University of Pennsylvania Law School

St Matthew’s Lawn Party Draws Big Crowds

The St Matthew’s lawn party opened on Tuesday on the rectory lawn with a brass band performance by Drago and a feature by Miss Marie Hamelin. Rev Father John W Dunne organized the carnival with parish volunteers under magnolia trees, offering ice cream, fruit, punch, fancy work, flowers, a country store, and a fish pond drawing crowds from Monroe park.

Drago Brass Bend St. Matthew's de Luxe Marie Hamelin John W. Dunne Monroe Park

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Long Cough Says Flemming

Jennie Flemming of New Dover Ohio proclaims three year cough cured by Dr King's New Discovery. Advertisement touts 50 cent bottle with relief guarantee and calls for readers to try it for stubborn coughs. Bucklein's Arnica Salve also advertised.

Dr. King Jennie Flemming New Dover Ohio Bucklien Pimplea

Suffering met by Cal Roosevelt arrives quietly home

Theodore Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay after seven months abroad for his son’s wedding. He leans on a cane, greets old friends on the beach, and says no politics as he plans a ten day stay before traveling to Washington for a National Geographic Society talk. He jokes about still having the same big stick.

Adore Roosevelt New York Africa Oystery Bay Oyster Bay Europe Washington National Geographic Society Theodore

Ambitious Woman and the Suffragette Style

A concise remark notes that an ambitious woman rarely seeks age unless she is a suffragette, reflecting a historical view on gender and activism.

Ilome Reflections on Distance and Wealth

A concise quip notes that a man values home less when distant and financially broke, suggesting longing versus practicality. The line frames travel and poverty as factors shaping his appreciation of home.

Garment Factory to Have New Home in Mobile

A four story brick factory building is planned for North Royal Street at the corner of Royal and St Louis, on the Maddox Marble Yard lot. The 100 by 765 foot structure will cost about 25000 and be occupied by the Kahn Manufacturing Company with modern machinery secured by Sol Kahn.

Haskin Nis Nashville Mobile Panama Aston Bergeda Jeweler Tennessee J. F. Baker Gerst Brewing and Bottling Company West South Parsons Royal Street Plana Royal and St. Louis Maddox Marble Yard Sullivan van Antwerp Wholesale Kahn Manufacturing Company Sol Kahn Detroit Garment Manufacturers’ Association

Medicos to Hear Sermon at University of Alabama

On Sunday the School of Medicine’s annual commencement begins with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A G Richards, rector of Trinity parish, at Trinity Episcopal Church. The graduating class will sit in prominent seats and the public is invited.

School of Medicine University of Alabama A. G. Richards Trinity Parish Trinity Episcopal Church

Kranich and Bach Pianos Highlighted by Clutter Piano Co

Clutter Piano Co at 105 Dauphin St promotes high grade pianos and player pianos including Kranich and Bach Hazelton Brambackl Grand as the easiest player piano seen. Phones 2071.

Dauphin St

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Praise Mobile Speaker DOD DRUGS Indorse Newbrd New Orleans VIA City Ticket Office South Royal Street Bell 210 Home Mr. L Irvine Leland Hume Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company of Booster Excursion Slume Vasil Hume Alfred H. Williams Matt Williams Booster Club Mr. Williams K. ©. Fowlkes Rivers and Harbor Committee Panama Canal Cof Nashville J. T. Pope The Pope Matt Mahomer Friend Nettleton, Ark Mary Bent Ley Palmer, Penrose and Pinghot ST. Matthew’s Baron Irving, Alsberg & Co Washington Place N. Y Palm Beach Hammel Cal. Roosevelt Ilome Medicos Rev. Richards U. of A Clutter Piano CO Francis X. Marhman Mr. Bushman Empire Sale van Antwerp’s Drug ; Corporation, Incorporated
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