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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1913

Page

3

Guards Against Hoodoo in Vain Trial Headlines

Simon P. Jackson, colored, found guilty of burglary by city court jury and remanded. Evidence shows entry and theft at Pearl Jackson residence near Alfcrest Alabama including goods groceries and a tall brown Leghorn rooster. Other defendants: Austin Brown convicted of stealing a steamboat whistle. Arthur Pickens guilty of burglary. Chandler Case and Officer William Chandler set for Thursday with Illiard Rice in assault cases.

Simon P. Jackson Pearl Jackson Alfcrest Ala Jackson Austin Brown Maude Y W. E. Edgar Arthur Pickens Chandler Williamhandler John R. Danzy Illiard Rice

William McCombs Expected to Decide on France Post

William F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is slated to discuss a party reorganization at the White House and may announce whether he will accept the ambassador to France post, which has been held open since March.

Y Associated Press Washington Demcratic National Committee New York Kite House France

Vinol promotes health says local druggists back up

Druggists praise Vinol for run down people as a tonic made from cod liver without oil and iron. It claims to strengthen digestion and blood, aid sleep and energy, and comes with a money back guarantee if it does not help. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Mobile Alabama. P S for pimples and blotches try Saxo Salve.

Vinci van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile Ala P. S

Tag Day Fundraiser to Support Mobile Detention Home

Mobile officials urge residents to buy tags Friday November 21 to fund improvements and upkeep of the Boys Detention Home. The Boys Club reports high demand for employed youths in banks, railroads, and stenographic work, with many attending night classes and participating as Pages at events.

Mobile L. H. Putnam Southern Commercial Congress O. C. Wolcott Mississippi A. and M. College Jacob Weiss Onie Snow Putnam Wolcott Lazarus Schwarz John T. Bauer HK. J. Buck Geo. J. Sullivan A. P. Bush P. J. Lyons Frederick J. Thompson G. B. Thames Geo. Fearn, Jr J. C. O'Connell M. T. McGowin H. Edington L. S. Dunlap Leo M. Brown Gordon Smith L. J. Davis Frank Crenshaw Vivian Marshall St. George Tucker City Bank Rhett Goode Peter Vredenburgh, Jr R. P. Bester Platte Roberts Emily Roberts Amy Wilson Mildred Shaffer Annabell Courtright Battle House Mattie Cary Clara Cary Margaret Taylor Margaret Horn L. H. Horn Josephine Chamberlain Hilda Broadwood Marguerite Wefel D. R. Burgess Charles Hervey J. Gower Cawthon Hotel Gabriella Barret Luscher D. B. Bestor E. M. Robinson Peoples’ Bank and Corner Sykes Gilbert Ceclia Webb Elise Webb James Weinacker Simon Shoe Company Junger and Gass Lonnie Vass Dovie Vass Sadie Kimbrough Eleanor Burgett Gordon Bu Marks Mellane Eugene Mark S. Haas Lee Solomon Sutton’s Drug Store Nathan Simon Harry Hagerman Rose Reese Seale Harris J. B. Harvey T. H. Frazer Thomas Zadek James Hagan J. O. Smith T. N. Norville van Antwerp’s Drug Co Helen Norville Ray Norville Soost Pearl Soost Gladys Murray Stanley Finch M. J. McDermott Bank of Mobile T. K. Jackson Bauer's Drug Store H. P. Smith Elizabeth van Liew Varina Gould Gladys Gould Bessie Hubert Marie Clifton Annie Lou Rnfield City Bank and Trust Company Bell Phone Boys’ Club Corporation Board of Managers J. St. Geo. Tucker A. FP. Bush D. P. Bestor, Jr T. P. Norville H. A. Forcheime Ashbel Hubbard Hannah Lyons Messrs E. J. Buck George .J. Sullivan J. Lyons Frederick I. Thompson George Fearn, Jr

Trachoma Kills Sight of People in Southern Mountains

Fifty thousand trachoma cases reported among mountaineers in the Southern states with Kentucky and Tennessee hardest hit. Dr. G. C. Savage of Nashville notes rising blindness and mentions a Rockefeller fund to fight the disease. The convention covers malaria and surgical papers. tag day for Detention home funds outlined with committee chairmen and bank headquarters listed.

Lexington Southern Medical Association G. C. Savage Nashville Tenn Savage Kentucky Tennessee John D. Rockefeller Association W. 8. Thayer Baltimore W. S. Leathers University of Mississippi C. C. Bass New Orleans R. H. von Erdorf Mobile H. H., Shoulders

Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promoted Vigorously

An advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy for chronic indigestion liver and intestinal ailments. It claims relief from gas pressure sour stomach upset and related complaints and endorses testimonials from varied professionals.

Mayr Ife Congress Justice of the Court Pri

Delegates Plan Citrus Orbit Trip From Bienville Square

The 10th special delegates will mail about 200 automobile owners invitations to tour citrus sites near Mobile. Three stops guide the journey: Lesser orange grove on Dog River eight miles out, Broughton orchard near Theodore twelve miles out, and A. H. Daves orchard near Irvington eighteen miles out. Some riders may turn back at Sterter’s or Broughton’s. others proceed to Daves. The convention will open with remarks from Chairman Fearn.

Bienville Sqquare Fearn Alabama Dog River Broughton Orchard Theodore Mobile A. H. Daves Irvington Lester’s Broughton’s Daves’ Place Chamber of Commerce

Swamp Root Cited By Patient For Kidney Revival

A testimonial from W. C. Blackmon of Phenix City Alabama claims Swamp Root cured severe illness and back ache after a prior sickness. The letter is sworn before Justice of the Peace W. J. Birs on July 14 1909.

W. C. Blackmon Phenix City Ala W. J. Birs Justice of the Peace

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You Sample Bottle Offer

Leter to Dr. Kilmer Co Binghamton NY advertises a sample bottle of Swamp Root with ten cent price and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It claims the sample will convince and asks to mention The Mobile Daily Item. Regular sizes sold at Gru stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Gru

Trial gown demonstration denied in Wyoming court

In Cheyenne on November 19, Judge J A Riner rejected a proposal to allow Mrs Joseph L Wier to try on a gown in open court to prove her claim she bought dresses cheaply and did not steal them. The court halted the demonstration and a verdict was anticipated before night.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyo United States District’ Court J. A. Riner Joseph L. Wier Riner

Alabama Good Roads Association Session Schedule

Thursday morning opening session leads with Latth House remarks by Hon. John Craft. City and Chamber welcomes by Pat Lyon and William Armbracht. Gard ner Green delivers Alabama Good Roads remarks. Governors Emmet O Neal and John Craft give addresses. Afternoon features reports, committees, and road construction talks by local officials.

Latth House John Craft Mobile Pat Lyon Chamber of Commerce William Armbracht Alabama Good Roads Association Gardner Green Pell City Ala E. B. Aimon J. A. Rountree Secreaary Emmet O'Neal Alabama Good Roads G. A. Nelson International Good Roads Congress London

Mexican Pilgrims Visit Pope at Vatican

Pope Pius greeted a Mexican pilgrimage party just returned from Palestine in Rome on November 19. The group included Archbishop Leopold Ruiz of Michoacan and Bishop Jose Amador Velazco. The Pope blessed them and prayed for peace to bless Mexico.

Associated Press Rome Pius Palestine Leopold Ruiz Michoacan Jose Amador Velazco Mexico

Good Roads Meeting Highlights Across States

Rural letter carriers and state officials gather to discuss road construction and cooperative efforts. Notable speakers include J. M. Riley and A Russell from Alabama and Mississippi, with remarks on women’s interest, press role, and regional road initiatives in Louisiana Mississippi Florida and Tennessee.

Enue Montgomery County W. W. Brandon Tuscaloosa J. M. Riley Alabama Rural Letter Carriers’ Association A. Russell Mississippi Rural Letter Carriers’ Association State Good Roads Association Jesse Taylor Better Roads Jamestown Ohio Louisiana Mississippi Florida Tennessee Good Roads Cora Miller Dadeville Ala C. J. Sharp Birmingham the Press and Good Roads J. . Pierce Daily Times Huntsville

Road Building Address Led by Farm Leader Panel

Ford of Missouri chairs the 4 Roads Committee as the Us States Congress backs good roads. Hon O P president of the Farmers' Union introduces Clarendon Davis of Havile C Cy Clay of Demopolis and W B Edmonson of Decatur. Illustrated address on practical road building by a representative of the past states.

Ford Missouri Congress Farmers’ Union Clarendon Davis Havile C. Cy Clay Demopolis W. B. Edmonson Decatur Washington

Resinol Heals Twenty-Year Itching in Ten Days

Baltimore Maryland July 10 1993. Charles Warner narrates a twenty year itch and rash on his legs that resisted many treatments beforeResinol Soap and Ointment provided relief from the first use and cured him in ten days. The ad notes Resinol prescriptions and druggist availability with a free trial offer from Dept. 26 R Resinol Baltimore MD.

Baltimore Charles Warner Resinol

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Hoodoo William F. M’combs Maria Man Coeilner Mobilian C. J. Gayfer & Company Express Keystone Nemo Bon Ton Royal Worcester Brussels Leter The Vatican Foley
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