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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1912
Page
2
Governor O Neal appointed Ed T Albritton as judge and L H Brassel as solicitor of the Andalusia city court of law and equity. The legislature recently made these posts appointive by the governor effective November 15.
Mayor Laz Schwarz and Chief Crenshaw visited the Detention Home on Charles Street after a complaint about meals. Lads at supper praised corn bread rice and milk but asked for light bread meat and occasional pie. Schwarz promised lighter bread and coffee every morning, noting the institution’s need for funds.
An inquiry into the Gulf Coast and Tropical Fair school reveals chronic underfunding, with Superintendent Putnam drawing pay and using his own money to buy provisions. Meals vary from bread and grits to coffee and meat, while a new stove is promised and calls grow for fresher peas and better cooking facilities.
Mitchell dry goods company in Mobile launches a broad fair week sale with a large toy display and reduced prices across men’s and boys’ clothing. A major millinery sale features a vast hat selection for men, women, and children, plus ready-to-wear, coats, and fur offerings from New York and European connections.
Charlies G. Tbach, chief inspector, reports widespread favorable comments from buyers and papers across the United States on the Farm Bureau’s work. The organization aims to assist in moving truck crops and to have county products graded and packed to earn top Southern reputation.
The schedule lists Tuesday for opening or mobile day with Irvington Bayou La Batre and South Mobile county communities and delivery of addresses. Wednesday no special entertainment at Irvington booths. Thursday covers Citronelle Chunchula and North Mobile County DAS with cane growers convention day and oyster day inviting visitors to view exhibits and sample seafood.
Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston reports five years of severe rheumatism ending after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says his knees were stiff and pain was crippling before relief came, and he now feels entirely cured. He urges others to try Hood's.
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