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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
8
Seats for Today a vital vivid New York life drama by George Broadhurst and Abraham Schomer attract brisk sales as Manuscript Producing Company led by Harry von Tilser promotes the production.
CorinthMiss resident J A Price age seventy four reports using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic to regain strength and weight. Ad claims the product boosts appetite digestion and circulation and offers money back if expectations are not met. Distributed by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation with availability at leading drug stores.
Managing director announces fast selling tickets for Today a drama from New York depicting modern life with a noted cast including MacQuarrie and MacKellar. Next, McIntyre Heath presents John Cort’s musical novelty The Ham Tree with a strong company and a 24 member dancing chorus.
The May Lawson Musical Comedy Company led by George Gardner continues a week at Dreamland after strong demand. The matinee opener features Thank Goodness the Table Is Set with Gardner delivering a reportedly funnier whiteface turn. The Blue Ribbon Chorus, led by Babe Davis, has rehearsed several big musical numbers for the week.
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone grows popular. They cite safety and better results with a guaranteed, pleasant tasting remedy that helps liver sluggishness and constipation without harsh side effects.
The British embassy in Washington reports mines laid in the North Sea create a perilous line from the Hebrides to Ice land. Admiralty warns all ships must follow designated routes to avoid grave danger and that straying could be fatal.
Paris reports permanent prohibition of absinthe and similar drinks as wartime bans deepen. The government forbids transport and sale of any beverage like absinthe, amid a broad movement to sustain restrictions beyond the war. The piece also notes ongoing film showings and theater acts in Paris with performances by Gardner, Tom Moore, Gertrude Barnes, and others described in period style.
At Fourteenth Street station, a well dressed young woman stepped onto the Bronx Park express as it entered the station. The train passed over her body, killing her, with authorities identifying only initials M F C on her belongings. Police and medical staff responded as traffic halted briefly.
Cloth bound 1008 page medical adviser volume offered at no charge to any adult reader of this paper. Written by Dr. R V Pierce, Invalids' Hotel Buffalo NY. Send notice with 20 cents postage to receive postpaid copy.
An Alabama appeal urges participation in Belgian relief efforts as famine and war devastate the country. Hoover’s American Relief Commission calls for state leaders to form a central committee, gather funds and food, and distribute aid through Mayors and local officials statewide.
Report from Vaterland via London says all Belgian railway employees will strike, further complicating German operations and logistics during the occupation period. The move signals widespread disruption to transport and supply lines across Belgium.
A statewide appeal urges both public and private schools to help with a Thanksgiving relief drive. The call asks newspapers to publish and support the effort, urging persistent action to gather provisions and clothing for distribution to those in need.
The excursion steamer Chas. E. Cessna carried 650 passengers from Moose lodge members to families for a Sun day river trip in Mobile. Despite poor weather, riders reported a good time and the event marked the boat’s longest voyage to date. Organizers J. T. Donivan and others praised the crowd and planned future trips with Forest Camp and Maple Camp Woodmen.
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