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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1913

Page

3

Okuma Optimistic On US Japan Talks

Count Shigenobu Okuma, former Japanese Foreign Minister, speaks in Tokio on US Japanese tensions. He warns the American temper and mood are volatile yet remains optimistic that Japan and America will settle their differences, despite long, difficult negotiations ahead. He notes Britain’s irritations with US manners and cites arbitration and Panama tolls as illustrations.

Associated Press Tokio Japan Shigenobu Okuma United States Europe Great Britain America Panama Vetran California Okuma

Gentle and Effective Laxative Promoted by Dr. King's Pills

A mild and gentle laxative is advertised as the solution to constipation. Thousands swear by Dr. King's New Life Pills. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio writes they are the best pills they have taken. They never cause pain. Price 25 cents at druggists or by mail from Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.

Caring for the new-born: belly bands and dress rules

A mother reflects on tight belly-bands causing discomfort in infants and urges careful dressing. A nurse offers a practical list of essential garments and fabrics, stressing unhemmed bands, light layers, clean diapers, and plain, breathable clothing for healthy digestion and comfort.

Uae Trousseau

Decline in Japanese Divorces Linked to Social Change

The Tokio census report shows divorces fell from 20 per 100 marriages in 1904 to 16 in 1911. Analysts credit shifts toward individualism and greater autonomy for young couples, reducing the mother-in-law's control and fostering bride independence. The United States influence is noted as contributing to changing domestic authority and more self founded marriages.

Associated Press Tokio Japan United States

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin woman reports relief from long standing pains after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Another Chippewa Falls resident credits the remedy with curing organic displacement and restoring health.

Chippewa Falls Wis Lydia E Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Ep. Ferron High St Chippewa Providence, R. L

Duke 15 Charged With Two Deaths

In Seattle a coroner jury found Henry G Farr and Thomas G Simmons died from being struck by an automobile driven by Laurence Duke in a grossly negligent manner The crash occurred on the highway south of Seattle Wednesday night Farr died instantly Simmons died from injuries the next day Alfred C Hoglund was critically injured Duke a son of tobacco magnate Brodie Duke faces a forthcoming manslaughter complaint Duke is free under a $5000 bond.

Seattle Wash Henry G. Farr Thomas G. Simmons Laurence Duke Duke Farr Simmons Alfred C. Hoglund Brodie Duke J. F. Murphy Liberty

Movement for federal market bureau planned in Texas

Dallas Oct 18 The market bureau proposal gains momentum as Congressmen Hatton Summers calls a statewide Oct 30 conference of consumers and producers to back the plan. Summers says high food prices signal shortages and hunger and warns seed corn use and livestock breeding worsen the situation.

Congressman Summers Texas Dallas Tex Federal Department of Agriculture Hatton W. Summers Mr. Summers

Illinois Representative Sabath Urges Protest on Beiliss Trial

Washington dispatch reports Representative Sabath of Illinois asked Congress to pass a protest resolution against the Kiev ritual murder trial of Mendel Beiliss. The measure would state that American Congress supports justice and civilization in opposing the prosecution.

Washington Sabath Illinois Congress Mendel Beiliss Kiev Américan Congress

Turpentine Still Burns. Loss Put At Two Thousand Dollars

An eighteen bar regturpentine still about three miles southeast of Whistler was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon along with 136 barrels of rosin 36 barrels of scrapings 6 000 pine staves and 100 yards of crossties of a spur of the Southern Railway leading to the place The owners are Messrs Jordan and Young A bucket brigade saved 25 barrels of resin and some nearby accessories The fire started just after a skinning and the vat fluid caught sparks The still will be rebuilt and there was no insurance which places the total loss above 2 000 dollars

Whistler Southern Railway Messrs Jordan and Young

Professor Garrett Croppers Tapped as Greece Minister

Washington Oct 18 Garrett Croppers professor of economics at Williams College Williamstown Massachusetts has been offered the post of minister to Greece by President Wilson He is an intimate friend of the President

Associated Press Washington Garrett Croppers Williams College Williamstown Mass Greece Wilson

Missionary Fund Allocated by Adventist Council

Washington Oct. 18 The general conference of Seventh Day Adventists at Takoma Park Md appropriated 483 419 to extend foreign missions in 1914. Funds to be used in China India Japan the Philippines Korea and Manchuria.

Washington Council of the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Takoma Park China India Japan Philippines Korea Manchuria

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Sant Okuma Babyology Anna Steele Richardson The Woman’s Liome Comanion Lydia E.pinkham Duke 15 Market Bureau Ilinois Beiliss VIA Carrie Mobile, Ala Commercial Congress Selma Ala Thomasville Marion Jct Jackson Mobile James Freeman Birmingham Asia G. C. Robson D. E. Lowry, JR Trav City Pass. & Ticket Agt Imperial Queuaios N. B Dresees Express
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