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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
2
Montgomery lawyer Thomas W. Martin has been appointed general counsel for a power company with a large salary. He will continue his Montgomery law practice and spend time at the company’s Birmingham headquarters as the official transfers between cities.
A large syndicate partners with Judge John R. Tyson to develop unlimited power on the Cipsa and Tallapoosa rivers with an investment running into millions of dollars. The venture appears centered in this city and reflects a major push by the power company.
A. Bruce Kennedy of Montgomery hails Mobile from the Cawthon Hotel as Mobile grows with cleaner streets and rising advertising. He notes improved newspapers and predicts population growth with the Panama Canal opening, expecting annexation of Whistler and Cohen within ten years.
Testimonies from Mrs. Cassie Liloup of New Moorefield Ohio and Mrs. Cornert Coit of South Williamsown Massachusetts praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female troubles backache irregularity and fatigue after periods. Both write of improved health and recommend the medicine to other women.
Delegates at the Alabama Land Congress hear praise for state agricultural progress. Captain Kolb urges corn production and government farm demonstration support as B. L. Moss notes only 10 million of 30 million acres are cultivated. Dr. Thach and Prof. Duncan tout vocational farming training and boys corn clubs. A theft report ends the day's notes.
An advertisement touts Parfelan Sage Parisian Sage Hair Tonic as a safe, non dyeing remedy that cures dandruff, stops hair loss, and adds vitality. Priced at 50 cents a bottle, it claims a money back guarantee and lists Giroux Mfg. Co as maker, with G. Van Antwerp Drug Co as a local distributor.
A newspaper help wanted notice invites men to apply at The Item office for easy, pleasant work that can become regular, steady pay. Mr Doyle is the contact, with applications accepted in the mornings.
A tag day parade features twenty six cars with entries from local businesses and prominent residents. The list includes Smiths Bakery Grape Vine Baking Powder Santa Claus Car and many company floats with car owners and participants. Information desks note contact details for tag day inquiries.
Matt Sloan was named Saturday as chairman and sales manager of the Christmas Red Cross seals campaign. He starts immediately and aims to sell 1,000,000 seals in Birmingham between now and Christmas. Shipments were sent to Montgomery and Mobile. state committee HQ is in Birmingham with Sterling A. Wood as chairman, Dr. George Eaves as secretary, and W. J. Adams as treasurer.
This ad urges early care for infant bowel health and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic. It claims safety for all ages, notes broad uses from constipation to digestion, and offers free samples on request with a money back guarantee.
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