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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1914

Page

2

Spring Hill Faces Presbyterian in Key Football Clash

Spring Hill College will host Presbyterian College at Maxon Field with kickoff at 3 30 p m. Coach Hill Ressijac predicts a win despite heavier visiting players. Alumni, a brass band, and special buses bolster the event as Mobile College seeks victory against the strong Presbyterian squad.

Hill Ressijac Spring Hill Motjle Ressilac Maxon Field Presbyterian College Archibald Mobile College Spring Hill College

Southern Railway to Review Birmingham Charleston Rate Complaint

R. G. Cobb, freight traffic manager for the chamber of commerce, said Tuesday afternoon that he had received assurance from the Southern Railway that the city’s complaint against the prevailing rate on manufactured articles from Birmingham to Charleston would be taken up.

R. G. Cobb The Chamber of Commerce Southern Railway Birmingham Charleston

Mayor Welcomes Visitors to City in Rate Hearing

The article notes Birmingham to Charleston 476 miles away at 15 cents per 100 pounds and Birmingham to Mobile 272 miles at 16 cents. A chamber delegation will go to Montgomery on November 2 to represent the city at a railroad commission hearing on a rehearing petition for the pig iron rate case filed by Louisville and Nashville, Alabama Great Southern, and Southern Railway seeking to overturn the $1.75 rate to Mobile. The piece also mentions a hunt for a soft snap as a common pastime.

S. C Mobile Charleston Birmingham Cobb Chamber of Commerce Montgomery Railroad Commission Louisville and Nashville Alabama Great Southern The Southern Railway

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promote Liver Health

Advertisement for Hot Springs Liver Buttons from Hot Springs Arkansas. Claims quick liver and digestion relief with a 25 cent price. Includes offer to mail direct if local druggist is unavailable. Mentions accompanying diet slip and Hot Springs Chemical Co. Dept. 10.

Hot Springs Arkansas Hot Springs Chemical Co Dept. 10

Celia Testifies in Carman Murder Case Courtroom Drama

Celia recounts events around a murder linked to Mrs. Carman with appearances in kitchen, office, and barn rooms. She describes threats and bribes from Mrs. Carman as detectives question her cross examination reveals perjury pressure and fear of jail.

Dr. Carman Celia Carman Mrs. Carman

Cascarets for the bilious headachy person advertising

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle internal cleanser for bilious headaches and stomach liver and bowel disorders. It claims a 10-cent box keeps the liver and bowels clean, stomach sweet, and head clear for months.

Irish Boy Stowaway May Remain in U S

Patrick McKeen an Irish boy arrived in Mobile as a stowaway aboard the British steamer Jupiter from Colon Belize He boarded Colon and was not found until under way He had a hearing by immigration inspector H C Brownlow and was allowed to stay in the United States District Attorney Smith said the state case would conclude today The Carman trial fate appeared in jurors hands by Friday night per defense counsel

Patrick McKeen Mobile Jupiter Colon Belize McKeen H. C. Brownlow United States Smith

Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Bronchial Cough Relief

A vintage medical ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as effective for bronchial coughs and bronchitis. It claims the tonic strengthens the system, aids healing of inflamed membranes, and helps clear mucous obstacles. Produced by Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.

Scott Scott &Bowne Bloomfield, N. J

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