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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
16
A refreshing rain fell over Etowah county on Wednesday night relieving parched fields. Last week’s light rain saved cotton and the latest shower should improve corn and cotton conditions, with crops about fifty percent better than a year ago despite dry spells.
The fragment suggests a reflective line about sweating away trouble and the notoriety of cigars known for their flashy coverings. It presents a snapshot of tone rather than a full narrative, with no clear events, names, or places to anchor a broader report.
Frederick N. Moore former assistant receiving teller of the National Bank of Commerce in Boston died in Valparaiso Chile. He fled Boston in 1898 after embezzling 538000, was arrested there a year later but requisition was refused. He had become a leading businessman in Valparaiso.
Jerome D. Travers, the national champion, advances in the Metropolitan Amateur golf championship at Fox Hills Staten Island by beating H M Kerr 18 holes in the morning and D J Graham five up with four to play in a rain soaked afternoon round. Fred Herreshoff loses to M M Michael in the first round of the championship eligibles. Walter J Travis exits in the second round of the third division after injuring his right knee two days prior. Oswald Kirkby of New Jersey is expected to win his third round match and may face Travers in the semifinals.
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a safe alternative to calomel for liver trouble and constipation. The ad claims druggists cannot guarantee calomel but will refund if not satisfied with Dodson's Liver Tone, noting it cleanses the system and improves health without stomach upset.
Invitations issued by the Alabama-New Orleans Transportation company announce the launching of the first steel self propelled barge at Violet Louisiana on June 4 with a warship style ceremony. A special Louisiana Southern train will run from New Orleans to accommodate attendees. Officials plan monthly launches until a fleet of sixteen barges operates on the Short Water Route from New Orleans via Mobile to Tuscaloosa.
The fortieth annual commencement of the state normal college in Florence Alabama concluded with exercises in the chapel. General Fred S. Ferguson delivered the address on Jefferson Davis’s trial. Diplomas were presented by President James K. Powers to 39 graduates amid decorated daisies and plants.
Washington May 23. Congress is too busy with tariff and currency reform to plan a new department of public works. Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall support federal drainage reclamation and flood control efforts. A bill draft will be prepared to seek detailed consideration. Marshall County road bonds of 130000 were sold at a strong price in Guntersville Alabama.
Amateur golfers who survived opening rounds prepared to resume play on rain soaked Fox Hills links in Staten Island. Weather remained threatening as May 23 proceedings continued for the Metropolitan amateur championship.
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