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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1914
Page
5
In Alabama a caravan of Shriners travels toward Montgomery for a gathering at the city auditorium on October 29. Reports say about 100 unregenerates will be escorted to the royal temple, with a ceremony followed by feasting and plans to build a new temple.
Auburn Alabama October 5 The varsity squad has formed with backfield mainly returning players Lindsay is the lone scrub back. Arnold at left half will call signals later as Hairston handles signals now at quarterback. Prendergast and Kearley compete at right half with Hart noted as a strong backing back.
A persuasive advertorial links sour stomach pain, heartburn, dizziness, nausea, and headaches to biliousness and constipation. It claims Cascarets sweeten the stomach, neutralize fermenting food, remove foul gases, relieve liver bile, and evacuate bowels to end the misery.
A 10 cent remedy promises rapid relief from headaches and neuralgia. The article describes Auburn football line changes with players named Robinson, Pitts, Louisell, Steed, and others adapting positions as Donahue plans scrimmage with freshmen before the game. The piece blends medical ad copy with team strategy and player evaluations.
New York Giants face uncertain final standing after season’s end as Chicago and Brooklyn chase first division while St. Louis contends with a tight race. Detroit ends its season as Washington and Detroit jockey for third place in the American League standings. Chicago leads the Federal League with Indianapolis close behind after recent results.
Birmingham champion of the Southern Association beat Milwaukee pennant winners 3 to 2 in the second game of the championship series. Robertson allowed nine hits as Birmingham struck nine, clustering them in the fourth inning. Final score shows Birmingham 3 Milwaukee 2 with key plays by Robertson, Tregessor, Dougherty, Slapnick and McGraw.
New Orleans resident Fred Roscher reports Vitalitas cured his severe stomach trouble and improved his health. The notice touts Vitalitas as a universal healer for stomach and digestive disorders and urges attendance at a Sutton’s drug store demonstration with a money back guarantee.
The Viper, a two reel drama starring Alice Joyce, is the Empire’s headliner today with Joyce in the lead and other noted actors in the cast. The third reel is A First-Class Cook, a Biograph comedy with Madge Kirby. Tomorrow features Regan's Daughter in two parts with James Morrison Dorothy Kelly and George Cooper, plus The Real Thing in Cowboys.
Beginning Saturday October 10 local railroad downtown ticket offices will stay open until 5 30 p m through the summer season. During summer months offices close at 1 p m on Saturdays.
An eight year old, Charles Dalio, was killed and seven year old Leopold Moreci injured when a truck owned by Nelson Grocery Co. struck them on Saratoga Street. Driver Joseph Lewis said he veered into a brick pile to avoid the children. The incident echoes a prior death of the Dalio family.
About 300 to 350 residents are summoned for jury duty as state and city courts begin fall terms in Birmingham. Ten juries will be formed, with heavy dockets across city and circuit courts. The criminal court will handle a capital docket including twelve murder cases and three robbery cases.
A young boy commented this morning that autumn chill is near and hinted at changing attire as temperatures drop. He quoted preparing to dress warmer as the season approaches.
A brief note notes that keeping a roller top desk clean is difficult even for the most careful housekeeper. It highlights the challenge of maintaining such furniture in pristine condition and implies enduring dust, fingerprints, and stains.
The protester could have staged a demonstration against Lewis but surrendered to Patrolman Vigers, ending the confrontation.
Fragmentary dispatches place responsibility for the war and suggest cautions. The text hints at careful government restraint to avoid precipitating further action, with continuation promised tomorrow.
Instructions advertise an improved Quinine Tasteless Syrup called 801 original package F LINE blown in bottle. Claims it suits adults who cannot take ordinary Quinine and promises no stomach disturbance or nervous effects. Mentions price 26 cents and urges use for any purpose with a single dose.
L. and N. Jaio of Montgomery and Birmingham are listed for an event on October 19. Details indicate a gathering or action related to local matters though specifics are unclear from the fragment.
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