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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
5
R V Taylor finds a sermon in clods during coverage of Shubuta Fair with notes on crops and farming progress. He urges listeners to apply skill and industry to the land, imagining garlands of flowers grapes and grain awaiting cultivation.
Scientists warn city populations decline health and vitality. Vitalitas medicine claims to restore strength by treating stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood. Sutton's drug store offers samples and guarantees information on the product.
The Associated Press reports Woodbridge Ferris, Democrat, likely reelected as Michigan governor by an estimated 15 000 to 30 000 majority. Republicans celebrate wins in Congress with most districts gained and the defense of two incumbents, while a road bond amendment and a fraternal societies measure appear defeated.
Boston reports Walsh’s re election as Massachusetts governor while Republicans widen control of both legislative chambers. Olney narrowly wins Fourteenth district, and gubernatorial turnout shows Walker and McCall trails amid GOP gains. Mentions shifts in national delegation and reduced Progressive vote.
An early 20th century health advertisement extols the axiom blood determines valor and virtue. It praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to purify blood, strengthen liver function, and restore health, promising tangible benefits without secret ingredients.
The Dauphin tailor at 350 Dauphin Street advertises men’s suits cleaned for 90 cents and pressed for 25 cents. Ladies’ plain skirts and coats are cleaned with affordable service. Bell phone 2077 promoted alongside promotional notes in the shop window.
Prest. M. J. McDermott of the Bank of Mobile reports no new reserve fund applications at the National Currency Association of Alabama meeting in Montgomery. A November 16 follow up at the state capital may address distribution of reserve funds as banks prepare for future harvest periods. The piece closes with a lengthy homestead–agriculture sermon extolling soil, climate, and farming as keys to health and wealth amid postwar demands.
Article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the preferred laxative for children noting it contains no opiate or optic drug, tastes pleasant and acts gently without distress. Advertising copy claims trial bottle available by writing to B Caldwell at 461 Washington Monticello Illinois.
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