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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1913

Page

3

Military Camps for Students Expanded Next Summer

The War Department will run four student military camps next summer after success of the Gettysburg and Monterey camps. Locations will be accessible to colleges and universities, likely Lake Champlain in New York and sites in the Virginia mountains or central Pacific coast. About 2,000 to 3,000 students are projected.

Associated Press Washington Gettyeburg Monterey Cal War Department Cndors New York Lake Champlain Central States Virginia Mountains Pacific Coast Gettysburg Montegrey R. O. van Horn Army General Staff Wilson Garrison Wood van Horn United States

Conference of Party Leaders Set for Dec 16 in Washington

The Republican National Committee will meet in Washington on Tuesday December 16 at 11 o clock am to confer on party matters and take any action deemed advisable. The call was issued following a conference of Chairman Charles D Hilles and Secretary J B Reynolds and reflects the committee's directive to convene within sixty days after adjournment of the current congressional session.

Associated Press Washington Republican National Committee Charles D. Hilles J. B. Reynolds National Committee Congress

Dr. F A Hall Explores Christ's Second Coming at Monroe Park

An attentive Monroe Park Theatre audience heard Dr. F A Hall discuss Christ's Second Coming. He argued the twofold purpose of Jesus and outlined a future millennium, a universal resurrection, and the selection of the church as the bride of Christ. Next Sunday J P McPherson of New York will speak on Victory Oer the Grave.

F. A. Hall Monroe Park Theatre Dr. Hail Adam Jesus Deuth Christ Satan Heaven J. P. McPherson New York City

Popcorn as Relief for Suffering Public

Washington reports that popcorn breakfast is advised by Department of Agriculture corn investigation specialists as a cost effective aid amid high living costs. They claim five cent popcorn packs equal about 30 dollars in value, costing raw material around 1 to 1.50 dollars, and note a 20 by 40 foot garden can supply the corn. A farmer’s bulletin explains how to grow popcorn and prepare breakfast dishes.

Associated Press Washington Uncle Sam Department of Agriculture Corn Investigation

Croxone Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief for Elderly

An advertisement claims Croxone relieves kidney and bladder troubles in seniors by cleansing inactive kidneys and dissolving uric acid and impurities. It asserts quick relief, regardless of duration of illness, with a money back guarantee if it fails in any case.

Croxone

Fire damages Seattle Times presses injure eight

Eight firemen were hurt and about 75000 dollars in damage occurred when a fire destroyed the Seattle Times press room. The paper planned to issue from the Post-Intelligencer presses. Superior Judge Humphries blamed defiant signers for the blaze, while the fire marshal cited a leaky gas pipe as the cause.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Seattle Times Times The Post- Intelligencer Humphries

Pleasant purgative effect of Chamberlain's Tablets

The pleasant purgative effect produced by Chamberlain's Tablets and the healthy condition of body and mind which they create make one feel joyful. For sale by all dealers. adv.

Chamberlain

Buddhist Leader Declares For War At Tokyo Mass Meeting

In Tokyo at Honkwanji temple a Buddhist gathering adopted a message to President Wilson urging peace and friendship between Japan and the United States while excluding religious and racial prejudice. About three thousand Buddhists attended as M Oishi of the progressive party argued war is needed to solve the California land question.

Associated Press Tokio Honkwanji Temple Woodrow Wilson Japan United States M.’ Oishi Progressive Party California

Pan ama Canal Celebration Musical At Lyric Tonight

A large cast of over fifty performs under Dr. Frederick A. Dunster directed by William C. Daly at Mobile Lyric theatre tonight. Advance seats indicate strong attendance with prominent Mobile families and Chamber of Commerce leaders among patrons.

Frederick A. Dunster William C. Daly Mobile Lyric Theatre Chamber of Commerce Allyn Feeks Marie Shafer Stella Smith Geneva Connors Myrtle Hudson Beatrice Nash Lucy Green Georgia Belk Messrs William O. Daly John C. Willis DY. Ay ES Thayer Max Lavelle D. W. Hutchins Herndon Smith Tom Hallett I.fried

Wilson Visits Lad Struck by His Auto at Providence

President Wilson visited Robert Crawford a fifteen year old messenger boy at Providence hospital recounting the accident circumstances. The boy showed a bruised ankle and knee and said he would be all right in a few days. The president reassured him that people do not usually lose jobs after accidents.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Yest Providence Hospital Robert Crawford Mr. Wilson

Mexican Rebels Losing Ground In Northern War

Associated Press reports government forces score setbacks for rebels across the north with Santa Rosalia retaken and trains and war material captured. Maas advances toward Piedras Negras. Torreon shows improvement while Durango remains rebel held. Elections on October 26 loom with candidates Gamboa Calero Diaz pushing organization efforts.

Mexico City Santa Rosalia Samuel F. Mercado Chihuahua Department of Interior Fightas Thursay Meral Maas Sabinas Piedras Negras Sagi Department of Class Tracy Aubert Torreon Madera Mary Gener Pe Durango Puebla Felix Diaz Chamber of Deputies

Eight Governors to Attend American Prison Association Meet

Indianapolis hosts the annual American Prison Association gathering from Saturday through October 16 with eight state governors, including Ferris of Michigan and Cox of Ohio. Former Vice President Fairbanks will preside as delegates discuss reform, parole, and prison administration with varied association sessions and a Maud Ballington Booth address.

Indianapolis American Prison Association Ernors Ferris Michigan Eberhardt Minnesota Major Missouri McCreary Kentucky Hooper Tennessee Hatfield West Virginia Cox Ohio State House Charles W. Fairbanks Chaplain Association Woman's Association Maud Ballington Booth Physicians’ Association National Prisoners’ Association Warden’s Association Prison Association

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertises Tonic Benefits

An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic containing QUI NINE and IRON. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and strengthen the whole system, priced at 60 cents.

Handsome Fund for Factory Girl in Coshoeton

Ten days ago a farmer's wife started a local appeal with funds for Bessie Donley fifteen of Coshoeton Ohio who recently attempted to take her life after losing her factory job under the state's new child labor law.

Zanesville Bessie Donley Coshoeton, C

Twenty-One Convicts Escape From Camp

A group of about twenty-one convicts escaped from a Texas camp near Houston early today. One convict slipped out a cut ventilator and headed for freedom, while guards remained unaware until the rest followed. Several were later recaptured as the escape was unfolding.

Associated Press Houston Tex

Fund Reaches 1801 For Coshocton Girl Aid

Sunday the fund reached 1801 dollars for a Coshocton girl in need. Physicians suggested relief may help her condition, as the Donley family relies on her support. the girl suffers crippling illness while her mother is blind and eight siblings depend on aid.

Donley

Upset Stomach Relief with Cascarets Tonight

An ad touts Cascarets to relieve upset stomach, sour stomach, and constipated bowels. It claims torpid liver and foul gases cause discomfort and promises to sweeten the stomach and remove indigestion. The copy urges immediate use tonight for quick relief.

A.C Fs

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