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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1916

Page

5

Business View Of Railroad Crisis Discussed In Washington

The national council of the Chamber of Commerce met in Washington to discuss the railroad crisis including the Adamson law and wage fixing by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The session featured Henry R. Towne’s plan to prevent utility strikes and a review of efforts to avert last August’s railroad dispute with the Brotherhoods.

National Council of Chamber of Commerce of U. S Adamson Associated Press Washington Natio Council The Chamber of Commerce of the United States Interstate Commerce Commission Henry R. Towne New York Chamber Congress Wilson Joint Congressional Committee

Hot Water With Limestone Phosphate Aims at Internal Sanitation

Opinion column extols a morning ritual of drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims rapid improvements in appetite mood and appearance and promotes internal sanitation as a low cost remedy.

Calf Love and the Perils of Early Marriage

The piece argues against marrying as a boy and warns that nine tenths of matrimonial misery stems from early marriages. It contrasts enduring partnership with the risks of growing apart and urges delaying engagement until adulthood, noting the dangers of a rushed union and urging practical life experience. It ends with a cold remedy plug for Dr Bell's Fine-Tar-Honey.

Dr. Bell

Simple Home Cure Promises Deafness Relief

An advertisement claims a tonic using par mint and sugar solution will dispel catarrhal deafness head noises and related symptoms. It urges readers to treat themselves at home, stating most ear troubles are caused by catarrh and that the remedy offers rapid hearing improvement.

Spring Style Makers Plan Americanization for Women

Americanization of spring styles and fabrics is the focus of the National Coat Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Association as it opens its annual Chicago convention. A private member show will be held tomorrow. J P Haviland says the goal is to win American women's confidence and previews suggest longer skirts, fitted coats, and heavy stitching in delicate flowerlike shades.

Associated Presa Chicago

Grand Opera Trainees at Lyric Theatre Today

The Silingardi Opera Company performs at the Lyric Theatre with Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana this afternoon and Faust this evening. Lucia di Lammermoor was staged Thursday to a small audience, and La Traviata was changed due to a tenor illness. Mile Reddith sang Lucia with a praised mad scene while M Picco, a company star, arrives for today’s shows. The company deserves good houses and could rise above average with larger crowds.

Silingardi Opera Company Lyric Theatre Mile Reddith Lucia M. Picco Silingardj

Labor Federation Opposes Illegal Strike Provision

The American Federation of Labor backed by a unanimous vote rejected President Ison's plan to make any railroad strike or lockout illegal before merits are investigated. The report decried the idea as involuntary servitude and urged a federal commission to study rising living costs and propose remedies to prevent recurrence, noting that industrial justice cannot be achieved by law alone.

Apris Press Baltimor Ma American Federation of Labor Ison Executive Council Congress

To Drive Out Malaria with Ghovbe’s Tasteless Tonic

An advertisement promotes Ghovbe’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy. The label lists quinine and iron as the active ingredients and stresses a tasteless formula selling for 50 cents.

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