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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
3
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton introduces a Farmers Bulletin Board in the post office lobby to connect local producers with consumers within 150 miles. Wives can obtain farmer lists, and producers may sell via letter or parcel post, with prices and dates posted for daily inspection.
Butter, tables and crates marked Perishable will be weighed for mail in first and second zones. First Zone covers within 60 miles of the post office and the German Zone.
Mrs L J Fillman of Anamosa Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her displacement and headaches after two bottles. Her sister also improved after using the remedy. The testimonial touts the product's merit and health benefits.
The article explains postage and service options for 1 to 50 pound perishable parcels. It compares regular parcel post rates with Special Delivery plus C O D charges, touting immediate day or night delivery and loss coverage up to fifty dollars, with practical example of dressed broilers and produce orders from Citronelle to illustrate cost and speed advantages.
Booker T. Johnson admitted guilt in city court for grand larceny and was remanded for sentencing after stealing two diamond rings worth 50 dollars each from Mrs Thelma Byrd at 413 South Conception Street. Anthony Wilson pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. A small fire at Ziegler's Bakery caused minor roof damage from sparks but was quickly extinguished.
Paris editorial argues Wilson should not intervene in peace negotiations after refusing to judge. It states the paper opposes any role in restoring Belgium, noting Wilson’s stance on neutrality violations does not grant rights to participate.
In Montgomery on May 26 the Alabama Supreme Court, with four justices for and three against, voided Section 14 of the Mobile recall law finding it conflicts with Article 175 of the 1901 constitution. Commissioner Las Schwarz remains in office, unable to be recalled during his three year term. The ruling, authored by Justice Mayfield with a dissent led by Justice Thomas, affirms the case of Price Wil weet probate judge v state ex rel Laz Schwarz from Mobile circuit court. Also noted is Sylvia Rowell’s failure to appear in city court on a prohibition charge, leading to an alias writ of arrest and bond forfeiture.
An advertisement urges starting the day with a hot water drink mixed with limestone phosphate to flush toxins from the stomach and liver. It claims improved digestion and relief from biliousness, headaches, and constipation, and promotes purchasing phosphate from a pharmacist.
A historical plea urges farmers and consumers to use R F D parcel post with 20 pound crates of vegetables for 78 cents. Rural carriers would weigh stamp insure and handle C O D tags and stamps. The writer asserts carriers are bonded and capable of transmitting parcels without post office trips and cites other cities benefiting from the service.
Demerese E Williams and husband transfer property to Luella H Jordy for 100 at the southwest corner of Reed Avenue and West Hamilton Street. Wm F Maas transfers to J B and William C McDonough for 50 Lot 5 in Square 12 Mobile County Alabama. Mary Doolin to Elizabeth Lauber for 1275 beginning on Lipscomb Street south side 40 feet west of Lipscomb and Joachim streets. Joseph Hynde and wife to Nettie Williams for 500 commencing at a point on the east side of Cedar 51 feet north of Delaware corner. Also an old advertisement for ton ic to驱 malaria and build up the system.
Mr. Martin Holbrook, agent for the Southern Express Company, reports a record one day bean shipment from Mobile via the Louisville and Nashville railroad. About 1,345 hampers were sent out, mostly heading to Nashville and Atlanta.
A jury in Citronelle city court on Thursday sentenced Dorsey Tannehill to ten years for the late 1914 hold up and robbery of Hubert Westley of $5. The Tannehill case consumed the court’s session. The Rowell Prohibition case was continued.
A health notice touts rad Salts as a simple remedy for stomach fermentation caused by hyperacidity. It advises dissolving four ounces in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acid, reduce gas, and promote digestion. Jad Salts, described as inexpensive and grape lemon acid based, is endorsed.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey combines honey and tar with cough medicine in a pleasant syrup. It quickly stops coughs and soothes throat irritation for all ages. Formula on every bottle. Only 25c at Druggista.
The interstate commerce commission authorized rates of 11.2 cents per hundred pounds for grain exports and 18 cents per hundred pounds for iron and steel articles exports from Cincinnati to Gulf ports.
Walter B. Regan of Mobile filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court stating liabilities of 59.70 and no assets. He was adjudicated a bankrupt.
Deputy Sheriff Moses Bernstein docketed Charles Edlund at the county jail Thursday night. He is charged with failing to attend muster of Company E First Regiment. Edlund will be tried by a summary court martial.
Louis Werstein, a 43 year old businessman, shot his wife and W H Skinner during an event in Battle Creek. Police reports describe a fatal incident with two victims, with Werstein later turning the weapon on himself or fleeing.
The Govern Street Presbyterian church Bible class booked a trip with the Apollo for a Magnolia Beach outing. The boat departs at 9 30 tomorrow morning and is due to return by 5 30 p m.
The Hoyt Lumber Company with capital stock of 2000 dollars filed corporate papers in probate court on Thursday. It will engage in a general lumber and sawmill business. The incorporators are L S Arnold, J R Parker, and Hoyt Parker.
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