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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1912

Page

3

Arb cautions on arbitration award delays in Chicago

Labor leaders doubt the arbitration award will satisfy workers as the panel grants only a nominal wage rise from May 1 this year to May 1 next year. The larger dispute is referred to the federal government with a proposal for a federal wage board to settle labor controversies between public utilities and their employers. Labor representative P H Morrissey protests the plan as a loss of labor liberty.

Chicago Railway Arbitration Committee

Santa Claus Headquarters in Mobile Ad

An advertisement announces Toyland as the headquarters of Santa Claus in Mobile for tomorrow with a note to check the Comic Section for the big announcement. Another ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach trouble claiming many have found permanent cure, available from all druggists.

Ens Reiss Santa Claus Mobile

Alabama Professor Engaged to Philadelphia Bride

Special to The Item from Philadelphia reports Mrs. Chas Ring announces the engagement of her daughter Claire Ring to Professor Joseph Hudnut head of Auburn University architecture. The wedding is planned for December and the PolyTechnic Institute community greets the news with congratulations.

Philadelphia Alabama Chas Ring Claire Joseph Hudnut Hudnut Auburn The Polytechnic Institute

Diamond Prices Rise Amid Monopoly Control

Diamond prices continue to climb with the rough price up from 7.18 to 8.69 per carat and South Africa fields output reaching 38,510,420 for the year. The Washington Post notes the diamond monopoly tightly controls supply and pricing, arguing full-capacity mining would risk a market glut.

South Africa Washington Post

Calero Resigns as Mexican Ambassador to the U.S.

Don Miguel Calero confirms his resignation as Mexican ambassador to the United States. He states a wish to return to private affairs as his sole reason. The move surprises after his recent enthusiastic return for the Madero cause, with the resignation to take effect early next year.

Washington Don Miguel Calert United States Mexico Senor Calero Madero

Lighting by Fireflies Challenges Artificial Power

The article highlights the cold light of fireflies as near 100 percent efficient and contrasts it with human lighting. It notes Prof Dubois from Lyons identifying cold-light elements and discusses hopes to apply glowworm principles commercially. It questions feasibility of translating nature’s light to factories and life to laboratories.

International Congress of Chemists Raphael Dubois Lyons Dubois

Children glimpse two-page toy ad in Sunday comics

A two-page advertisement in the comic section showcases a broad toy selection for boys and girls. The card highlights new products and indicates a promotional feature appealing to families browsing the comic pages.

Chamberlain's Tablets advertised for appetite and digestion

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy that creates a healthy appetite and strengthens the stomach so it can work naturally. The ad notes the product is for sale by all dealers.

Young Couple Married by Judge of Probate

Judge Price Williams Jr of the probate court married Harry H. Newell a Harris’ worker on Conti street to Miss Alice Lamey of Biloxi. Attendants were Oliver Echols of Birmingham and Lizzie Middleton of Daphne. The couple reside at the Bienville.

Price Williams, Jr Probate Cupid Harris Conti Street Alice Lamey Petit Brunette Biloxi Miss Couplin

Japs Rapidly Advancing In Science And Education

A 19th century overview credits Japan's modernization to reforms under Emperor Mutsu Hito and Western-inspired instruction. It notes growth in mathematics, physical science, zoology, botany, astronomy, electricity, and seismology across Japanese schools and universities over several decades.

Mikado Japan Mutsu Hito Europe Kanjiro Yale

Pine Crest Cemetery Wagonette Schedule Notice

From Sunday November 24 and until further notice wagonette for Pine Crest Cemetery will leave the intersection of Washington avenue and Cedar Point Road near Monroe Park at 1 30 and 3 30 p m Sunday and 2 30 p m Thursday Don t fail to see the great fur dipping in the east window of Yeend Porter Co on Dauphin street Adver

Pine Crest Cemetery Washington Avenue Cedar Point Road Monroe Park Yeend-Potter Co Dauphin Street Edry ‘Mae

Dr Hartman recalls cures made by old time Peruna

A physician recalls decades of Peruna success with lung catarrh and other mucous diseases. He cites Mrs Eberlein of Pittsburg whose 1882 lung catarrh improved after Peruna, with a full recovery within a year. He extols Peruna as a general tonic, claims many cases of dyspepsia kidney and rheumatic disease responded, and promises more case summaries in future installments.

Peruna Eberiein Pittsaburg Keplkuk Laws Mrs. Eberlein Tag Wright Torrie Pany Columbus Ohio Columbia

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