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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
2
True medicinal whiskey profits only. When a remedy has been before the public for over fifty years and trusted by doctors and hospitals, rivals imitate. Ensure you get the genuine Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, praised for health across thousands of homes.
An old advert touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal product free from harmful substances. It claims 50 years of relief for throat, lung, and stomach ailments and notes its unique wartime tax status as a government medic ine. Sold in sealed bottles for $1.25 a quart by Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester New York.
Deputy Keys Laurendine swore out a warrant Friday for Mitchell Bizelle accused of assaulting Mann Bailey with a knife on Dauphin Island. Bailey was stabbed multiple times in the chest neck and head and is in serious condition at Bayou La Batre. Railey was taken for medical care after Bizelle was pulled off.
Drugstore ad touts Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as a remedy for run down people. Claims it tones digestion, purifies blood, improves sleep and appetite. Offers money back guarantee if not helped. For sale by Van Antwerp's Drug Corp in Mobile Alabama. Also promotes Saxo Salve for pimples and blotches with a guarantee.
Motorcycle Officer James R. McKay was struck by Dr. A. P. Meyers at Dearborn and Dauphin streets as Meyers turned from Dearborn onto west Dauphin. McKay, riding east, dodged a pocket collision in a narrow space, leaving the motorcycle with torn sprocket and bent frame while the car’s right fender was damaged.
An advertisement highlights tired swollen feet and promises relief with a TIZ foot bath sample. It claims the product stops foot misery and leads to brighter days and fleet-footed steps after use.
Returning from Birmingham, Col. N. F. Thompson announced a new banking proposal led by W. P. G. Harding of the First National Bank of Birmingham. A central organization would spawn ten branches in Alabama's agricultural districts with a permanent Alabama Land Congress to be formed.
The Christ Guild Circle, formed less than a month ago to aid poor children, presented the Alabama Maternity and Infants Home with baby clothing, sheets, blankets, pillows, and coal. The Sisters of Charity, in charge, welcomed the gifts which come as the home relies on private charity.
Miss Myrtle Jones and Edward Price Miller of Wilmer Ala married at the Methodist church in Bay Minette with Rev L H S Chapple Jr officiating. They will reside in Wilmer with Miller a prominent local businessman.
City Court notes Hon O J Semmes presiding with cases including Abusive Language Alice May Phillips not guilty Vagrancy John H Jackson continued to next term Prohibition Law Hoppy Williams fined 50 dollars and costs Call for Saturday William Leslie assault to murder Chancery Court Hon Thomas H Smith presiding Dave Sanders vs Lou Sanders decree pro confesso The City of Mobile vs Horace Turner petition of Joseph C Smith for distribution amid heirs of Henry Smith others reset or continued listed for December 1 or December 30 and call for Saturday Sarah L Drake vs Ethelbert A Drake
Hon. Safford Berney presided as J G C Smith versus G E Peppers was taken under consideration in the Friday session of the Law and Equity Court.
Hon. H. S. Browne presided as Elia Hudson faced Mobile Light and Railroad Company on trial Friday. Proceedings recorded summary of the case and judge's involvement.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best medicine for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat chest conditions for both children and adults claiming it soothes and heals while warning to remember the name and avoid substitutes.
Thanksgiving crowds packed the Lyric for vaudeville with 3 shows daily this week and next. Al H Wilson stars Monday at the Mobile Theatre in It happened in Potsdam with songs including She Loves Me Loves Me Not and My Lady Fair. Strong supporting cast and elaborate stage settings promise an exceptional production with seats on sale.
Pat Williams of E. E. Saunders Co Pensacola visits Mobile to inspect repairs on the wrecked bark Hearty and contracts to transport 25 000 telephone poles from Pensacola to Savannah for Cumberland Telephone Co. Hoppy Williams is fined 50 dollars for violating the prohibition law after a three hour jury deliberation. City files suit against Mrs Virginia T McNeill for 42 75 and against Mrs O D Miller for 49 62 over sidewalk costs.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Dodd wife of Henry T Dodd died after a lengthy illness at Guit Crest Alabama in Mobile County on November 22. She leaves husband five sons two daughters and other relatives and was a Baptist active in church work. Anna Rebecca Dreswitz age four daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Dreswitz died at home on Charleston Street after a brief illness.
More than fifty suits are to be filed and heard during the present term of the court, signaling a busy session with numerous civil cases on docket.
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