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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
3
Birmingham officials argue a 100000 per cc minimum for milk is impractical. City inspector E. Duncan notes Birmingham already enforces 500000 per cc and that market milk averages about 200000 per cc, making the Mobile standard hard to enforce.
Dr Evans argued Mobile milk must meet a 10 000 count standard like Richmond while Mobile keeps 100 000. He compared Chicago 1908 to Mobile, noting enforcement questions and a public reception followed the talk at Battle House auditorium.
Winnepeg fans flock to see Rube Waddell, the eccentric southpaw, as the Virginia Northern League team plays two games here without his appearance. His location remains unknown while crowds gather hoping for a glimpse.
The article explains lactic acid from twenty two mouth bacteria feeds on leftover food particles and decays enamel at weak spots. It advises countering acid damage with consistent dental care.
New Orleans residents Mr and Mrs G Rueff are among visitors to Mobile. Mrs Lottie Spiers of Sunflower Alabama stays several days. J C Turrentine of the Alabama Great Southern railroad visits Mobile. Mrs J S Edwards of Denver registered at the Cawthon Hotel. Mr and Mrs O'Brien of Uniontown Alabama visiting Battle House. A P Bullen and wife of Fairford shop in Mobile. Miss Irma Joullian returned from Jackson Alabama where she taught at the agricultural school. season ends Wednesday.
In recorder's court on Thursday Bb H Forchheimer was fined ten dollars or twenty days for speeding. S H Verdenburgh, cited for speeding and underage driving, had his case moved to the juvenile docket with an investigation ordered to identify the responsible owner or chauffeur. Lena Posey was arrested for assault with intent to murder after a shooting that left Ed Posey with a leg wound. the case was continued to June 6 due to his absence.
Tomorrow Hammer announces a 25 cent sale for May following a successful April event. The store promises more and better bargains at the upcoming sale with emphasis on value offerings for shoppers.
Senator Ashurst introduced a bill to appropriate 1 600 000 dollars for a government armor plate plant. A board of three navy officers would select a site and report within three months after passage, with construction to start within six months. Secretary Daniels supports the project and has discussed the bill with Ashurst.
John E. Wilkie chief of the customs agents and former secret service chief will become assistant to Henry A. Blair, chairman of the board of the Chicago Railways Company. Secretary McAdoo expressed regret over his departure from federal service.
New Orleans May 22 The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association elected officers for the coming year Frederick Wilpert Plaquemine La president H Knox Savannah Ga first vice president George Watson New Orleans secretary and E G Schwartz Burton La treasurer Routine business only was discussed at the annual convention.
An advertisement extols King's Royal Germetuer as a cure for catarrh and related throat and nasal ailments. It claims rapid relief from hawking and spitting, improved appetite, alertness, and breath, with a $1 price per large bottle and distribution through Ellis Lillybeck Drug Co of Memphis and Van Antwerp in Mobile.
Lewh F. Downs a 61 year old Rogersville farmer in East Lauderdale county has been told he and his two brothers inherit about 20 700 000 from a Virginia based estate. A 99 year land lease ended as a town sits on the tract now to pass to the Downs brothers who continued their farm work after learning the news.
Amenia New York resident E H Cowles reports tuberculosis improvement after Eckman's Alterative with weight gain to 155 pounds and recovery from night sweats and coughing. Pastor Rev J J Cowles endorses the testimonial as written. The ad claims the remedy treats severe lung ailments without narcotics or poisons and offers additional case evidence.
Reports from Mobile include dispatches to the Southern Commercial Congress in Washington about fall celebrations, plus court arguments in United States v Van Antwerp Drug Corporation. Federal jurors are being summoned, road commission inspections proceed, and Edward Laurendine’s tax assessor bond is filed. A Turkish Op Pohax plant, five feet high with yellow blooms and strong odor, grows at J H Hoffman’s Old Shell Road home.
Senator Newlands met with President Wilson to discuss his river regulation and flood prevention bill. The senator said the president supported the principle and urged advancement of the project by Army engineers.
The East Side mourns as Dr. Karoly also known as Dr. Frank Charles dies in a barren room after thirty years tending the poor without pay. Born in Hungary sixty years ago he could speak seventeen languages and practiced medicine on the Pacific coast, Chicago, and the East Side since 1883.
Sioux City Iowa May 22 Robert Palmer a cattle salesman remained in critical condition after ingesting several Dichloride of mercury tablets with suicidal intent. Doctors gave antidotes and drained his stomach, offering some hope for recovery. Palmer was noted as an athlete.
St. Louis May 22 George Stovall suspended manager of the St. Louis Americans is reinstated by American League president Johnson on condition he writes a letter of apology to umpire Charles Ferguson, whom he spat on May 3 during a game.
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