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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

5

Pay Of Ministers Entirely 100 Low Pay Of Ministers Entirely 100 Low

More than three thousand Methodist ministers in the United States preach and work a year for less than $500. The Bureau of Sustentation reported at the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting in Washington. Treasurer Mrs. George H. Thompson reported receipts of $901,622 for the last fiscal year. Mrs. George C. Robinson denounced Florida’s new law banning interracial teaching.

Associated Press Washington United States Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society George H. Thompson Cincinnati George C. Robinson Detroit Florida

Timothy L Woodruff Interred in Brooklyn Funeral

Tim Woodruff former lieutenant governor of New York and early Progressive leader is laid to rest in Brooklyn at his sister Mrs Rodney Ward home and Central Congregational church. Honor pallbearers include Chauncey Depew Theodore Douglas Robinson George W Perkins and Frank Munsey.

Associated Press New York Progressive Party Timothy L. Woodruff Republican Party Progressive Movement Rodney Ward Brooklyn Central Congregational Church Chauncey M. Depew Theodore Douglas Robinson George W. Perkins Frank A. Munsey

Peruna credited with curing chronic constipation and related ailments

Mrs J Atkinson of Wichita Kansas credits Peruna and Manalin for saving her life after twenty five years of illness and chronic constipation. Her husband says physicians could not help yet after using Peruna faithfully she was restored to health and has praised Peruna for over a decade. Peruna Tablets now available for those who object to liquid medicines.

J. ©. Atkinson Wichita Kansas Peruna Manalin Atkinson

Henry L Wilson Comments on Mexico Intervention

Henry Lane Wilson, ex US ambassador to Mexico, arrives in Spokane and says developments point to possible intervention but that recognition of the Mexican government cannot be withdrawn. He notes October 26 election may not be truly free and recalls Madero’s limited vote total. He adds the German warship visit carries no special significance.

Spokane Wash Henry Lane Wilson United States Mexico Madero Mexican

Complications of Women's Ills Promote Lydia E Pinkham

Athens Texas reader Mrs Saran R Whatey reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts decades of testimonials and medical letters, claiming the remedy aids women with long standing illnesses and can spare surgical operations.

Athens Texas Lydia Efter Saran R. Wuattey Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass

Wolf Kills Sheep in Escambia County

A wolf in southern Escambia County has slain 300 sheep owned by local growers. A $300 reward is offered for the wolf's killing. Hunt parties have spent days searching with no success, and the depredations have continued for several weeks.

Associated Press Montgomery Ala Escambia County

Make Your Own Cough Syrup With Pinex Pine Extract

A home remedy method describes mixing granulated sugar with warm water to create a syrup and adding Pinex to fill a pint bottle. The text claims the resulting cough syrup is effective, easy on the palate, and affordable, with dosing every one to three hours and relief within 24 hours.

Benne Gough

Solicitor General Defends Pipeline Law Before Supreme Court

Solicitor General Davis urged reversal of a commerce court ruling that declared the 1906 pipeline law unconstitutional. He argued the law aimed to curb oil monopolies and that requiring pipelines to carry competitors’ oil at fair rates is a legitimate government power. Opposing counsel for Standard Oil urged limiting the law to true common carriers.

Associated Press Washington Davis Supreme Court Commerce Court John G. Mulburn Ohio Oil Company Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Louisiana Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Gas Company Woods Pennsylvania New York Harbor Nike

A Gentle and Effective Laxative

A mild gentle and effective laxative meets demand for constipation relief. Thousands swear by Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Hugh Tall-

Dr. King New Life Hugh Tall

Dances Tango Before Judge in Injunction Suit

Asa Anderson and a young woman staged a tango exhibition in a hall beneath Judge Vickery's courtroom as part of his injunction suit to stop the city from barring the dance at his school. The case moves forward in Cleveland Ohio.

Cleveland Asa Anderson Anderson Common Pleas City Dance Hall Meyers Vickey

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast and safe relief for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It claims relief in five minutes, improved appetite, and a healthy stomach free of belching eructations and discomfort.

Pape

New President for BR T Auxiliary in Chattanooga

Mrs. Clara L. Bradley of Columbus Ohio was reelected grand president of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at the Chattanooga session. Ada B. Marshall won first vice president with little opposition. Detroit chosen for the next meeting with joint sessions of the two orders. other candidate cities listed.

Clara L. Bradley Columbus, C Detroit Chattanooga Tenn Ladies’ Auxiliary Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Columbus Ohio Ada B. Marshall

Storm at Nome Washes Much Gold on Shore

Nome Alaska Oct 16 Miners who worked the beach sands here say the recent storm that half destroyed the city brought ashore gold bearing sands likely to pay for the damage. After storms miners pan the cast up sand. The sea floor in front of Nome is rich in gold but no method to work it has been found.

Nome Alaska

Musica Sisters Relinquish $18,000 Claim in Forgery Case

In Washington on Oct 16 counsel for Lucy and Grace Musica, detained in New Orleans as witnesses while other relatives faced forgery charges prior to sailing for South America, asked the supreme court to drop their claim of $18,000.

Washington Lucy Grace Musica New Orleans South America the Supreme

Apples and Cabbages Hurling at Judge in Glasgow Trial

Militant suffragettes Margaret Morson and Mrs Smith were sentenced to eight months for attempting July 24 to burn the residence of the late Sir John Muir former Glasgow lord mayor. A wild courtroom scene followed as cabbages and apples were hurled at Judge Lord Salvesen while the women sang the Marseilles. Three others were arrested.

Glasgow Scotland Maragret Morson Smith John Muir Lord Salvesen Marseilles

Court Dismisses Appeal Over Missing $18,000

Court rejects appeal seeking return of 18 000 taken from sons at arrest. Louisiana courts ruled against the transfer of funds. Forgery charged against members of the group tied to customs duties in New York.

Louisiana New York

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