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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
9
Secretary J A Rountree urged probate judges and county commissioners in 67 counties to observe August 14 15 as Good Roads Days and mobilize citizens to work roads. Over thirty counties already reported plans and strong interest, hoping for statewide participation and at least 100000 workers.
Olin S. Putnam of Johnstown New York, a Princeton varsity eight stroker for two years, was elected captain of the 1949 crew. The junior was also chosen leader of the Princeton Gice Club for 1948.
An editorial urges all Southern county and state officials involved in road building to attend the American Road Congress in Atlanta next November. It argues the event will answer key questions about materials, costs, and supervision, and urges demonstrations of progress by progressive counties to inspire lagging regions.
The Barney Cavanagh and Crown Theatre squads prepare for a rematch at City League Park next Sunday. The Crowns, aiming to defend their top pace, rely on a strong pitching corps while rivals pursue changes to topple them as the race nears its close.
An advertisement touts Eckman's Alterative as effective for chest and lung ailments. A testimonial from Mary Korhamer claims recovery from bronchitis and tubercular diagnosis after using the product. The note urges readers to seek the remedy from Braswell's drug store and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for more information.
The Alabama Supreme Court will not hold session next Tuesday due to the forty year University law department reunion in Tuscaloosa. The Seventh division docket will be rescheduled for Wednesday at noon. A mention notes a San Francisco electrical firm using a demonstration car to educate rural areas on farm and home electricity use.
A historical note claims life expectancy to 26 years after age 40 and outlines three leading ailments. Stomach disorders kill earliest with deaths around 45 to 50, followed by liver or kidney issues to 55–60, and nervous disorders up to 70+. The text promotes Vitalitas as a universal cure, urging readers to visit Sutton's drug store for a display and information.
Montgomery May 27 Governor O Neal issued a proclamation calling a special election in the Third district for Monday June 29 to select a successor to Congressman Henry D Clayton writs of election to the sheriffs of Dale Houston Henry Bartour Bullock Geneva Coffee Lee and Russell counties to hold the election.
Willie Gascoigne nine of 356 Savannah Street is in City Hospital after a forty foot fall from a sycamore tree Tuesday afternoon. Doctors feared a skull fracture but reports say he is progressing well as he recovers.
A Utah flood unleashed by a broken Hatchtown irrigation dam pushed into Plute Reservoir fifty miles away. Farmers fled to high ground as farmhouses were washed away and three bridges were carried out. State officials say Piute Dam should hold despite widespread damage.
City Hospital reports initial brain skull fracture fears unwarranted as examination found no bone damage. The patient’s condition is described as precarious but recovery predicted after diagnosis shift and treatment with AK tablets.
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