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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
4
Jamaica faced a five day hurricane with a tidal wave washing the west coast. 42 people were killed in Montego Bay as Savanna La Mar and Lucea towns were likely wiped out. The governor headed to the stricken area with 300 tents and supplies as wrecked wharves and damaged roads hinder rescue.
A cablegram to United Fruits from the captain of the Admiral Dewey arriving at Port Antonio from the northwest coast reports loss of life in the Jamaica storm. No death toll or property value estimates are provided in the message.
Andrew Carnegie announced at a trustees meeting that the Carnegie foundation for the advancement of teaching received a further $2,000,000 to raise the endowment to $14,000,000 with a $1,000,000 surplus. The gift forms part of a 1908 grant of $5,000,000, with $3,000,000 still to come, conveyed in steel corporation bonds.
A fashion section notes mercolized wax facial treatment gaining popularity for removing the top skin layer to reveal a healthier glow. The method promises wrinkle reduction and a new complexion with nightly application and simple drugstore availability.
A man flagged a train to avert disaster and ailing health claims follow. The account mentions H T Alston and Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach back and kidney woes, stating four bottles improved his condition and restoring vigor.
Frank J Leary aged 48 died at home after a lingering illness. He worked twenty years as an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville line and is survived by two sisters and other relatives. Burial for Victor H Lyon was held at 10 AM from 105 South Warren Street with Rabbi A G Moses officiating. interment followed at Hebrew cemetery. Pallbearers included Maple Camp Woodmen of the World members and other named mourners.
News from Mobile reports the death of Sheriff Horace H Loper near Chatom Washington county Alabama after a brief illness. He passed at a Tombigbee river camp where he had been hunting and died five hours later. Interment will be at Rocky Ridge near Loper with Masonic ceremonies. He was a known Mobile figure and member of the state sheriffs association. Laziness isn't acute until one would rather freeze than work to keep warm.
Women with female illnesses are urged to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co confidentially. A woman will read and answer letters, never sharing them without consent. The firm promises helpful, free guidance and offers a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs for cross or feverish children. It claims a coated tongue signals digestive issues and promotes laxative relief from fig, senna, and aromatics. The copy urges asking druggists for the California Fig Syrup Co. product.
Amusements note large audiences at the Lyric this week as five acts perform. Miss Modena and Mr. Gardner shine in a suffrage sketch, Miss Maxfield delivers in Eva Torguay style, and McNish and McNish plus Franklin and Violette and the Myron Baker troupe entertain in their specialties. The Mobile Theatre features The Common Law with Louis Neville and Valerie West and The Pink Lady with numerous musical numbers including My Beautiful Lady and The Girl by the Saskatchewan.
New York Cotton Exchange committee on spot cotton grade differences raised penalties slightly on two low grades after last night’s meeting. Low middling tinged moved from 190 to 200 points and strict low middling tinged from 80 to 85 points. Revision committee will meet in February. current differences stay in force until then.
Poslam antiseptic heals skin injuries and stops itching. It treats eczema acne psoriasis barbers itch and minor affections. Poslam Soap keeps skin secure and improves color and texture. Sold by Van Antwerp Prog Corp with free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York City.
The Mississippi River Commission members aboard the government steamer Mississippi arrived in New Orleans today. They departed St Louis on November 17 for their semi annual river trip and will hear levee board reports before visiting the jetties at the river mouth.
A mother from East Nashville reports her two month old baby broke out with heat rash developing into sores all over the body. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment as directed the child recovered, with the mother stating other remedies failed. Advertisements for Cuticura products accompany the account.
Washington reports October set a new high for U S foreign trade with imports totaling 177990820 and exports rising despite unsettled business conditions ahead of the presidential election. The prior import peak was 162571159 in April 1912.
The Texas Wonder promises relief for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes weak backs rheumatism and oil irregularities in men and women It persuades regulation of bladder issues in children If not sold by a druggist it can be mailed for 1 00 One bottle provides two months treatment and often completes a cure Testimonials from other states are available Dr E W Hall St Louis Missouri and local egists offer the remedy by mail advertisement
A fragment recounts a painter Parkis and a fruit painting falling from a display, narrowly missing a sitter as fictionally framed in a Balkan war to cinema mood. The note ends with the caption Right Behind The Band.
A Boston merchant, James Eggan, Manager of the Merchants Distributing Association, endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the best tonic for rundown conditions. He notes testimonials come from seriously ill men who appreciate renewed health and their ability to support others.
A vintage advertisement urges workers near exhaustion to try Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic to boost appetite digestion and nourishment. It promotes a $1.25 full quart bottle and offers a medical booklet and doctor’s advice free on request from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.
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