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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1916

Page

8

Week of Prayer Observed for Young Men

A national week of prayer for Young Men's Christian Associations runs November 12 to 18. John R. Mott explains the movement aims to unite members worldwide in Christlike intercession to influence ideals, loyalties, and practices of young men amid global tensions and misunderstandings.

Ted States Mobile John R. Mott International Y. M Ond Brotherhood Asso Association

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Winter Relief

A vintage drug advert touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as soothing for irritated membranes and phlegm while antiseptic pine helps clear a stuffed nose and chest. It claims to prevent a lingering cough and suggests taking a dose for winter comfort at 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Dagger in the back and a claim for Haarlem Oil capsules

An old advertisement claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules ease chronic backache. It urges daily use of three to four capsules, promises permanent relief, and warns to seek only GOLD MEDAL with the brand name on every box. The copy touts Dutch origin and money back guarantee.

Haarlem Holland Warlem Haar

Hughes Lead in Minnesota Narrowed by Militia Vote

Minnesota soldiers voting on the border trimmed Charles E Hughes's statewide plurality to 250. The latest returns show Wilson 178,569 to Hughes 178,879 with Fairmount county’s Second Regiment voting 21 for Wilson and 11 for Hughes. Tabulation is expected to begin at the state capitol as county reports arrive.

Paul Minn Minnesota Charles E.hughes Wilson Hughes Fairmount County State Capitol

Batting Leaders From Last Season Highlight Robby Long and Stock

Dave Robertson led National League hitters with 180 hits in 150 games for a .307 average. Milestone figures include Stock 143 hits in 132 games with 25 doubles, Stocky also notable for 281 average. Long and Hall Chase noted among top batters with multi-base hits and key league finishes.

Dave Robertson Robby Walter Holke New York Hal Chase Cincinnati Milton Stock Mobile Phillies Stocky Tom Long Alabama St. Louis Cardinals Tommy Stock

Hughes Wins Delaware by a Plurality of 1273

Wilmington Del Nov 13 The official canvass of Delaware votes from last Tuesday shows Hughes with 25794, Wilson 24621, Hanly Prohibitionist 694, Benson Socialist 480. Soldier votes from two counties not included.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Delaware Hughes Wilson Hanly Benson

Dr. Percival Lowell Dies At 67 Noted Astronomer

Dr. Percival Lowell founder and director of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Arizona died from a stroke. Born March 13 1856 in Boston he built observatory work focused on Mars and led expeditions to Tripoli 1900 and the Andes 1907. He held positions at MIT and Harvard and authored numerous works.

Flagstaff Ariz Percival Lowell Lowell Observatory Lowell Mars Boston Harvard University Clark University Amherst College Tripoli Andes Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Marshall Gewin Returns From Voting Trip

United States Marshal C. C. Gewin returns to Greensboro Alabama after voting in the presidential election. He celebrates Woodrow Wilson's re election and notes Hale county voted solid for Wilson with no Republican supporters observed.

United States Marshal C. C. Gewin Greensboro Ala Marshal Gewin Woodrow Wilson Hale Wilson Hale County

Workmen Compensation Appeals Ordered Reargued

The supreme court ordered reargument today of cases testing the constitutionality of the Washington New York New Jersey and Iowa workmen's compensation laws. No date was set for the rehearing.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court of Cases New York New Jersey Iowa

Fiery Blood Disorders Mention S S S Remedy

An old advertisement extols S S S as a blood purifier made from roots and herbs. It claims to remove blood taint, cure skin eruptions, rheumatism, catarrh, scrofula and blood poison, and invites readers to order or consult Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.

S. S Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia

Deaths and Funerals Edward Neinreither Dies at 44

Edward Neinreither of Mobile died Sunday after a short illness at age 44. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Theresa and the late Daniel Neinreither and long employed by the Mobile Transfer Company. Survived by his widow two step children one brother Louis Neinreither four sisters and other relatives. He was a Forest Camp Woodmen of the World member and a well known city figure.

Edward Neinreither Mobile Mary Theresa Daniel Neinreither Mobile Transfer Company Louis Neinreither Joseph Tuscher Charles Balzii Joseph Doo

Funeral Held for Mrs. T. J. Slaughter in Waynesboro

The funeral of Mrs. T. J. Slaughter widow of Thomas J. Slaughter occurred Monday in Waynesboro Mississippi after a lengthy illness. Dr. T. O. Slaughter of Waynesboro was in Mobile when notified. Relatives include Rev. D. P. Slaughter former Broad Street Methodist pastor.

T. J. Slaughter Thomas J. Slaughter Long Beach Miss Waynesboro T. O. Slaughter Mobile D. P. Slaughter Broad Street Methodist Church

Death of Beatrice Ardette Drinkard

The one year old Beatrice Ardette Drinkard died Sunday morning at the family home 700 South Broad Street. Her body was sent to Ward Mississippi for burial by Roche Burke funeral directors.

Beatrice Ardette Hallie G. Drinkard Ward Miss Roche & Burke South Broad Street

Funeral for Samuel Gerow McGill in City

Samuel Gerow McGill died in the city on Sunday morning. His funeral was held Monday at 8 30 from Crenshaw Undertaking Company and at 9 from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with a requiem mass. Burial followed at Magnolia cemetery. A native of Colombia, South America, he had lived here for years at 13 North Lawrence Street with Julius S. Ducorneau. He was 21 and left no relatives in this country.

Samuel Gerow McGill Crenshaw Undertaking Company Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Magnolia Cemetery McGill Colombia South America Julius S. Ducourneau North Lawrence Street

German born Mobile matriarch dies after long illness

Mrs Rosalie F Wayne aged 79, native of Germany, longtime Mobile resident, died Monday at 6 30 am at her daughter Mrs Charles Greens Toulminville home after a long illness. She leaves a large Mobile family connection.

Rosalie F. Wayne Rosalie F. Weeder Germany Mobile Charles Green Toulminville Green

Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Relief for Rheumatism

Advertisement notes rheumatism and neuralgia follow rain exposure and promises fast relief with Sloan's Liniment. It claims deep penetration without rubbing to soothe sore joints and exhausted muscles, with added note about bruises sprains and strains affecting children.

Winter League Opens Its Season With Three Early Games

The St. Vincent's Winter League opened Sunday afternoon before a large crowd. The Blue Ribbons swept a double header 8-5 and 8-6 with Willie Giblin pitching both wins, while Lary Doyle's Orioles lost twice. The Keystones split, beating the Orioles 6-3 and falling 8-6 to the Blue Ribbons. Bad weather none, standings show Blue Ribbons 2-0, Keystones 1-1, Orioles 0-2.

St. Vincent Keystones Orioles Buddy Stevenson Ww. L. Pet Icpeevarene Ahemme

Martin loses point in case against governor

Judge Leon McCord in Montgomery dismisses mandamus actions by Attorney General William L. Martin to force the governor to sign expense accounts. He rules approving such accounts is a discretionary, not ministerial duty. Martin will appeal to the state supreme court. cases queued for November submissions.

Montgomery Ala Attorney General’s Department Leon McCord William L. Martin McCord Martin Supreme Court Attorney General

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Gentle Laxative

A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle effective laxative that cleanses impurities from the system. It claims accumulated waste poisons the blood cause dizziness biliousness and pimples and promises a full bowel movement by morning with a 25 cent price at the druggist.

Dr. King

British urged to assume larger role on western front

French writer Captain Philippe EB Millet calls in The Express for Britain to take over more of the western front to relieve France. He notes the alliance cannot rely on flattery and cites Britain's 150 km versus France's 580 km front, urging clearer understanding of wartime burdens.

Associated Press London the Express Philippe EB. Millet Great Britain Millet France

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